Baden Wurttemberg, Germany
The region offers various opportunities for physical activity and nature exploration.
Swabian Jura features well-marked trails, from easy walks to challenging routes with views of castles or villages. Local paths around Friedrichsau Park and Danube city wall.
Ulm has dedicated bike lanes. Donau-Radweg (Danube Cycle Path) passes through Ulm. Mountain biking trails are in the Swabian Jura.
Canoeing, kayaking, and Stand-up paddleboarding on the Danube and Blau River. Rental services are seasonal. Short sightseeing boat trips are offered in warmer months.
Always check local conditions and weather forecasts before engaging in outdoor activities, especially for water sports or challenging hikes.
Engage with Ulm's rich cultural life through various activities and events.
Ulm's most important annual folk festival in July. Culminates in "Schwörmontag" with mayor's oath, historical procession, and "Nabada" boat parade on the Danube.
Annually in August/September on Münsterplatz. Celebrates German wines from various regions, offering tastings and a festive atmosphere.
Annually late November to late December around Ulm Minster. Features traditional crafts, festive foods, and mulled wine (Glühwein).
Donaubad Ulm/Neu-Ulm has extensive sauna landscape and pools. Higher-end hotels offer in-house spa facilities. Thermal spas like Bad Urach are an hour's drive.
Roxy Ulm for live music. Theater Ulm for opera, drama, ballet. Modest club scene in city center. Bar districts in Fischerviertel and around Judenhof/Weinhof.
Ulm Wochenmarkt on Münsterplatz (Wed/Sat) for produce and crafts. Christmas Market late Nov to Dec. Artisan shops in Fischerviertel. City center has department stores and boutiques.
Ulm offers opportunities for relaxation and an engaging nightlife.
Roxy Ulm is a main venue for live music (rock, pop, electronic, independent acts). Smaller bars and pubs may feature local bands.
Theater Ulm presents opera, drama, and ballet. Smaller theaters offer comedy, improv, and experimental theater.
Ulm has a modest club scene, mainly in the city center. Bar districts around Fischerviertel, Judenhof, and Weinhof.
Ulm Wochenmarkt (Weekly Market) on Münsterplatz (Wed/Sat) offers fresh produce, regional specialties, flowers, and prepared foods.
Small, independent shops in Fischerviertel offer local crafts, handmade jewelry, unique art, and specialty goods. Find unique local crafts and experiences on GetYourGuide.
Ulm's city center has department stores, international brands, and upscale boutiques along Hirschstraße and Bahnhofstraße.
Ulm offers a satisfying shopping experience, from traditional markets to modern boutiques.
Miniature Ulm Minster replicas. Products with the "Ulmer Spatz" (Ulm Sparrow).
Spätzle makers, local wines, or Most (apple cider) as culinary souvenirs.
Books or art related to Albert Einstein, Ulm's famous son.
Checking local event calendars and tourist information offices for current activities and festivals maximizes your experience.
