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Ulm Minster under blue sky, partially covered in scaffolding.

Ulm

Ulm

Ulm lies on the Danube in Baden-Württemberg on the border to Bavaria. The university city and birthplace of Albert Einstein has over 123,000 inhabitants and was first mentioned in a document on 22 July 854. The most famous landmark of Ulm is the Ulm Minster.

Ulm, Germany square with fountain and buildings.

Ulm Minster

The Ulm Minster (German: Ulmer Münster) is a gothic cathedral in the center of the city.

Construction of the church began in 1377 and was completed in 1890. At the inauguration of the Lutheran Church, 320 singers performed under the direction of the Münster organist Johannes Graf.

With a height of 161.53 meters, the steeple of Ulm Cathedral is the highest in the world and was the tallest building in the world for nine years until the Eiffel Tower was completed.

Unlike Cologne Cathedral, which was the tallest building in the world until the cathedral was completed (157.38 m), Ulm Minster was not seriously damaged during the Second World War.

Low-angle view of Ulm Minster's exterior, showcasing its intricate Gothic architecture and towering spire against a clear blue sky.

The Ulm cathedral offers space for 2000 people during a church service. At larger events, such as the Württemberg State Trombone Day, which takes place every two years in Ulm, 4,500 musicians with instruments have space in the church thanks to additional seating. In the Middle Ages, the church could accommodate up to 22,000 people, which can be explained by the fact that people used to stand at church and not sit.

Low-angle view of Ulm Münster's exterior, showcasing its intricate stonework and Gothic architecture.
Low-angle view of Ulm Minster's tower under a blue sky.
Stone statues of two men flanking a pillar on Ulm Münster in Germany.
Ulm Minster's tower under scaffolding against a blue sky.
Ulm Minster under blue sky, partially covered in scaffolding.
Stone tower with clock under cloudy sky.
Valentinskapelle, Ulm, Germany: Brick chapel with arched entrance and Gothic window.
Metal cross on brick wall with plaque describing Valentinskapelle in Ulm.
Ulm, Germany building detail: White building with ornate gables, green roof details, and stone carvings.
Close-up of a fountain statue in Ulm, Germany, depicting a man with animals, water flowing.
Ulm, Germany building with a clock featuring bells.
Statue of a knight on a fountain in front of a building with a red tile roof.
Close-up of a rusty, yellow-painted metal rose on a fence.
Ulm, Germany: bike path along a river with a bridge in the background.

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