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Finally, in 1890, work on the main steeple was finished. 613 years after building began, the Ulm Minster was completed! Right up to the present day, the Minster has been and still is a living church. More than 1,000 church services and other events are held each year.
Ulm: the ultimate combination of tradition and modernity. Ulm Minster has towered over the city for centuries. Following the widespread destruction of Ulm in World War II, locals struggled to find the right way to handle its reconstruction. A compromise was ultimately reached, which saw a unique cityscape of lovingly restored buildings on the ...
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The tour provides a knowledgeable guide who will lead a 1.5-hour immersive walking tour of Ulm’s historic center, allowing visitors to explore hidden gems and learn about the city’s local history. The Ulm Minster, home to the world’s tallest church spire, is a highlight of the tour. Visitors can climb the 768 steps to the top for ...
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DW reporter Hendrik Welling explored Ulm Minster and its history for the series "Europe to the Maxx" on DW-TV's magazine "Euromaxx." He climbed Europe's highest church tower — and even experienced it virtually from a bird's eye view. Incidentally, legend has it that there was help from the animal world in the construction of the church. The craftsm...
Most visitors come to climb the highest steeple in the world. You can't go all the way to the top, but you can at least stand on the viewing platform at a height of 143 meters. Exactly 768 steps lead up the tower, but the view more than compensates for the strenuous ascent. It is — just like the minster itself — simply outstanding. Service tips: Ad...
Europe at its most extreme: the series "Europe to the Maxx" on DW's lifestyle and culture magazine "Euromaxx" makes Europe's superlatives experienceable – from extraordinary architecture to spectacular landscapes to unique cultural phenomena. Accompanying the series, the book "111 extreme places in Europe that you shouldn't miss" was published in c...
- Ulm Minster. Located in the city center stands Ulm Minster (Ulmer Münster), Germany's largest Gothic church after Cologne Cathedral. Started in 1377, its soaring spire was a work in progress that began in the 14th century and was finally completed in 1890 on the basis of a sketch left by Matthias Böblinger.
- Wander the Old Fishermen's & Tanners' Quarters. Set around the mouth of the River Blau, which flows into the Danube here, is where you'll find Ulm's very picturesque and skillfully restored Fischerviertel, the old Fishermen's and Tanners' Quarter.
- Explore Ulm Rathaus and Marktplaz. To the south of the Münster in the Marktplatz is the handsome Gothic Town Hall (Rathaus) with frescoes dating from 1540.
- Walk Ulm's Old Town Walls (Stadtmauer) Most of Ulm's 15th-century town walls have been well preserved and provide an excellent means of exploring the old town.
Aug 4, 2015 · Ulm Minster is located in the Münsterplatz – the pedestrian-only historic part – of the city of Ulm in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It’s in southern Germany, just 1.5 hours by car from Munich, 3 hours from Frankfurt, and 2.5 hours from Zurich, Switzerland. The church is accessible by car or public transportation from any major city ...
Jun 18, 2023 · A must-visit in Ulm is, of course, the Ulm Minster (Ulm Munster in German). This church is often wrongly called Ulm Cathedral but it is actually not a cathedral. It can’t be since it was never the episcopal see of a bishop. The Ulm Minster is a Lutheran church with the highest tower in the world (162m).
