Ulm, Germany: imagination come to life

Ulm, Germany from the New Ulm side of the Danube River. (Photo by Avery Cropp)

Ulm, Germany home to: the tallest church in the whole world, the birthplace of Albert Einstein and this awesome lady, Michelle. She's a friend of mine from college and I just spent a couple of wonderful days with her in her adopted hometown before heading to Prague. (Where I'm writing from now for those playing where in the world is Avery)

Now, when it comes to tourist offerings there's not a lot in Ulm, but if you're looking for a one day getaway from a the hustle and bustle of a big city, like Munich, it could be right up your alley.

Located just an hour and twenty minutes outside of Munich, and easily travelled to by train, Ulm fits every single idea of a small German town that you could think of: from the patterned houses to the cobblestone streets and the river walk along the River Danube. For an example to help you all picture it, Disney fans out there should think of Ulm as Belle's town from Beauty and the Beast come to life. Yep, it's that cool. And a fast fact for those Southern Minnesotans reading out there, it's New Ulm, Minnesota's sister city, and they have a great partnership with exchange programs. A special beer was also created especially for New Ulm by Ulm's local brewery during a recent Oktoberfest according to Michelle.

The top attraction in the city is the Ulmer Munster, or Ulm Minster, the aforementioned tallest church in the world.

The Ulm Minster in Ulm, Germany. (Photo by Avery Cropp)

If you want an intense workout and can spare a few Euro you can climb all 768 steps in the spiral staircase to the very top of the steeple. I guarantee the view is worth the climb just take a look for yourself.

The view of one of the steeples of the Ulm Minster



The steeple of the church.

The view of Ulm and the River Danube.

I'd highly recommend conquering the stairs in the early morning hours to avoid getting too hot.

 

Other than the Ulm Minster Michelle and I spent a lot of time walking around, snapping photos,  catching up and having a good time just hanging out. We did search for the fountain that is shaped like Albert Einstein's head but we didn't have any luck. We had found it on the tourism group's map but weren't able to find it, so if you ever go and you find the fountain let me know.

 

Food wise I'd highly recommend that you try Doner if you ever come to Ulm or Germany. It's a Turkish dish that was invented after many Turkish immigrants were hired in the area to help with rebuilding after the war. Think of it as a Gyro with tons of vegetables on really thick and delicious bread.

 

Other than that not much more to report. I'm going to turn in after this long  eight hour train ride that I just got off.  Good night all!

 

Until next time,

 

Avery Cropp