It has been the hallmark of the city and the region for centuries, and is indeed a synonym for Ulm both within Germany and abroad: the Ulmer Münster. This prominence is mainly due to its tower, which is the tallest church tower in the world, at a height of 161.53 m. But it is not only the Münster that is worth a visit in Ulm/Neu-Ulm, as you will find out soon.

Sightseeing

Alte Münz, Auf dem Kreuz, Fischerviertel, Glacis-Park, House of Encounter (Haus der Begegnung), Kiechelhaus, Wiblingen Monastery, Kornhaus, Münster, New Town Library, City Hall, Schiefes Haus, Church St. Georg, City House Ulm, City Walls, Water Tower

Museum der Brotkultur (Museum of Bread Culture)

The Museum of Bread Culture that was established in 1955 by the entrepreneur Dr. h.c. Willy Eiselen (formerly known as the Deutsches Brotmuseum) illustrates the history of bread and how it is made. The exhibits document the entire range of equipment and technological history in the making of bread, the most varied of baking ware models and the many facetted relationship between art and bread.

Opening hours:
Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Entry fee: Adults 3.50 €, reduced 2.50 € (children, youth, disabled persons, students, youngsters rendering civil or military service, senior citizens with proof of identity), family ticket 9.50 €

Naturkundliches Bildungszentrum (Natural History Education Centre)

The Natural History Education Centre depicts the world in which we live. With themes from the areas of mineralogy, Geology, Palaeontology, Botany, Zoology and Ecology, it helps in being more conscious in our perception of our environment at various levels of experience. Various exhibition areas are there, not only for viewing, but also for touching and feeling. Children are very welcome guests here, and a special programme is created for them throughout the year. Special exhibitions, lectures and excursions round up the offerings.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 am to 7 pm, closed on Mondays
Entry fee: Adults 2.40 €, reduced 1.50 €, children above 6 years 1.50 €, family ticket: 4.50 €
Reduced entrance fee for school children, apprentice trainees, students, youngsters fulfilling mandatory civil or military service, persons fulfilling the voluntary year of social or ecological service, pensioners, disabled persons and recipients of social aid

Ulm Zoo

The Ulm Zoo is located in the middle of the recreation park of Friedrichsau. It has an aquarium and a tropical garden. A variety of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects and mammals can be viewed in 95 individual locations (aquariums, terrariums, outdoor areas). There is a pet zoo for very young visitors.

Opening hours:
April to September daily from 10 am to 6 pm
October to March daily from 10 am to 7 pm

Entry fee: Adults 5 €, children from 6 to 14 years old 3 €, reduced 3 € (schoolchildren above 14 years old, students, persons rendering civil service, soldiers, severely disabled), family ticket 10 €

Round trip on the Danube

The interesting trip along the Danube lasts approximately 50 minutes. The round trip begins at the Metzgerturm (in front of the city wall of Ulm) and goes on till Friedrichsau where it turns back. During this ride, the traveller on board learns a lot about the Danube shipping business, sees the Adlerbastei (Eagle Bastion) (place where the pioneer flier "Tailor of Ulm" tried his experiments), Neu-Ulm and the Friedrichsau-Park with its numerous sports and leisure facilities. If you are lucky: Entertainment with the ship's piano is included in some cases!

Trip timings:
May to October, daily at 2 pm and 3.15 pm
Entry fee: Adults 8 €, children from 4 to 14 years old 5 €
More information can be obtained over telephone from + 49 (0) 731 62751

Wiblingen Monastery

About 5 km from the centre of Ulm is the former Benedictine Monastery of Wiblingen. The complex, which is intact even today, was built between 1714 and 1781and completely replaced the structure that had been erected in the 11th century. The core piece of the ensemble is the Monastery Church, a space with its roots steeped in the tradition of the late baroque period. The paintings on the ceiling are from Januarius Zick. The library hall which was completed in 1744 is one of the most famous rococo structures in southern Germany. The ceiling frescoes by Franz Martin Kühn, the architecture, the sculptures, the light columns of the dais, the rectangular stucco work and the incoming light coming in create a picture of total harmony.

Library hall
Opening hours:
April to October: Tuesday to Sunday and on holidays from 10 am to 5 pm
November to March Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 1 pm to 4 pm
Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and on 1 January
Entry fee: Adults 4.50 €, reduced 2.30 €, family ticket 11.30 €

Basilika St. Martin
Opening hours:
In summer daily from 9 am to 6 pm, in winter daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Entry free

Legoland Deutschland

The large amusement park for children, parents and grandparents. 50 million lego blocks, more than 40 attractions and many wonderful shows waiting for brave adventurers, smart explorers and talented artists. There is a lot here for children and their parents to discover: above all, their own creativity and phantasy. Alert minds not only have plenty of fun here, but also enough opportunity to implement their ideas.

Opening hours:
24th March to 4th November 2012

Entry fee (day ticket): Adults 38 €, children from 3 to 11 years old 34 €, free for children below 2 years, senior citizens above 60 years 34 €

Blaubeuren

Church in the Monastery (1491 to 1499) with choir and the famous high altar of Michel Erhart, Blautopf (22 m deep well basin of the Blau), Historic hammer mill, Pre-historic Museum

Laichingen

Deep caves, deepest show caves in Germany, steps and paths lead down to a depth of 55 m, stake-like corridors and cave halls, fantastic glimpses into the Karst landscape of the Alb, guided path with lighting, cave museum