The 10 Best Free Things to do in Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg

December 24, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Founded in the mid-9th century, Ulm enjoyed a long history as a free imperial city, ruled only by the Holy Roman Emperor with no pesky princes in between. An important trade town for centuries, Ulm was also the birthplace of Albert Einstein. Rising 530 feet, Ulm Minster has the world’s tallest steeple, the top of which can be reached via 768 steps. Ulm’s younger sister city, Neo Ulm (or New Ulm) lies just across the Danube River and is part of Bavaria rather than Baden-Wurttemberg.
Restaurants in Ulm

1. Ulmer Rathaus

Marktplatz 1, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 731 1610 http://www.tourismus.ulm.de/web/de/ulm-und-neu-ulm/historisches/rathaus-ulm.php
Excellent
55%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 332 reviews

Ulmer Rathaus

Reviewed By M9286PVbriant

The Rathaus exterior was beautiful. The murals painted on the building looked almost new although it is a very old building.

2. Ulmer Muenster

Muensterplatz 21, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 731 3799450 [email protected] http://www.ulmer-muenster.de/
Excellent
73%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 1,880 reviews

Ulmer Muenster

Reviewed By Honighase - San Damiano d'Asti, Italy

The interior of the minster was much more impressive than I had expected. The modern stained glass windows are unique. And of course going up the highest steeple in the world is an extraordinary experience.

3. The Leaning House

Schwoerhausgasse 6, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 4973 1967930 http://tourismus.ulm.de/tourismus/en/sehenswert/altstadt_city/fischer_und_gerberviertel/schiefes_haus.php
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 279 reviews

The Leaning House

4. Fishermen's Quarter

Auf der Insel 1-2, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 4973 1967930 http://www.tourismus.ulm.de/web/de/ulm-und-neu-ulm/historisches/fischerviertel.php
Excellent
70%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
2%
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4.5 based on 774 reviews

Fishermen's Quarter

Reviewed By lizandianp

Starting from the Butchers gate a walk along the wallls and down into the fishermans district is a must if you are in Ulm. Various sluices, leats and water mill wheels along with overhanging timber frame buildings make a fascinating scene at any time of year.

5. Metzgerturm

89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://www.tourismus.ulm.de/web/de/ulm-und-neu-ulm/historisches/metzgerturm.php
Excellent
43%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Metzgerturm

6. Rosengarten

Adlerbastei 2, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Excellent
45%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
14%
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Rosengarten

7. Ulmer Stadtmauer

Unter der Metzig 7, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://www.tourismus.ulm.de/web/de/ulm-und-neu-ulm/historisches/stadtmauer.php
Excellent
51%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 83 reviews

Ulmer Stadtmauer

Reviewed By paso57 - Paso Robles, United States

Accessed by a number of walkways, the Ulmer Stadtmauer is an excellent way to enjoy views of the Donau / Danube and the attractive historical and modern structures along the river front.

8. Botanischer Garten der Universitat Ulm

Hans-Krebs-Weg, 89081 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/garten/
Excellent
85%
Good
10%
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5%
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Botanischer Garten der Universitat Ulm

Reviewed By DrRude - Stockholm, Sweden

Meandering through the botanical gardens situated on the hills outside Ulm near the Hochschule has become a returning habit through the seasons. Each time you will be met by a different setting and watching nature take its course is at times a mesmerising experience. Like photography? Bring on those cameras and experiment with light settings and focus, it is just the place for that. All kinds of wonderful creatures including frogs in the pond, small fishies and birds...All of them are patient (most often) objects to focus on, always ready to show their beauty at that particular moment. The glass houses contains rare plants that would not normally not survive the local outside and is a pleasure to visit. And while you're there during the summer season... Do pay a visit to the garden restaurant which serves greek/german small dishes, ice cream and beverages to go with it from beer to lemonades. Very agreeable indeed and a perfect start or closure for a stroll through the park. PS Do take the walk along the waterfall that ends in the valley...beautifully layed out and created with support of a local sponsor DS

9. Gansturm

Zeughausgasse 2, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany https://tourismus.ulm.de/web/de/ulm-und-neu-ulm/historisches/gaensturm.php
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Gansturm

10. Ulmer Wochenmarkt

Munsterplatz, 89073 Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 731 23260 http://www.ulmer-wochenmarkt.de/
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Ulmer Wochenmarkt

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