Two cities – one cultural area
Ulm and Neu-Ulm offer many leisure opportunities, from beer gardens and green spaces on sunny days, to cultural highlights, shopping, and nightlife on rainy days. The River Danube and the nearby Swabian Alb provide plenty of options for excursions. On a clear day you can see the Alps, which attract hikers in summer and winter sports enthusiasts in winter.
With around 191,400 inhabitants, the twin city is a comfortable size. Ulm (population approx. 127,000) is in Baden-Württemberg, Neu-Ulm (population approx. 64,400) is in Bavaria. The cities combine tradition and modernity, forming a cultural and economic center between the Allgäu and the Swabian Alb.
Ulm is famous for its Minster with the highest church tower in the world (161.53 m), as well as the historic old town with its half-timbered houses, the federal fortress, and the city wall. Festivals such as the Fischerstechen, the Schwörwoche, and the Donaufest keep traditions alive. Famous people from Ulm include Albert Einstein and the Scholl siblings.
Neu-Ulm has undergone a major transformation since the 1990s: from a garrison town to a modern service center with new residential areas and parks.
The Danube cities offer many ways to spend your free time. In addition to cinemas, theaters and museums, there are also bars and clubs where you can turn night into day. In summer, the Ulmer Zelt festival awaits you, with a varied entertainment program inside a huge circus tent. The longstanding open-air concerts on the Münsterplatz attract top performers, such as Elton John, Pink and The Who.
Central location
- Beautiful location in southern Germany
- One of the strongest economic regions in Germany, with a wide range of career options
- Ideal starting point for discovering Europe
- Affordable national and international train and bus connections
- Travel times by train (in hours): Memmingen (1), Stuttgart (1), Munich (1-2), Frankfurt (2-3), Brussels (5-6), Paris (5-6), Vienna (5-6), Berlin (6-7), Amsterdam (7-8), Prague (7-8)
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