"Why not the Ülmster?" Top 5 Page for this destination Ulm by richiecdisc

Ulm Travel Guide: 273 reviews and 794 photos

Ulm sits prettily on the Baden-Württemberg side of the Donau but don't let this proximity to Bavaria fool you, it is decidedly Schwäbisch, from its cuisine to the Protestant orientation of its most famed sight, the imposing Ulmer Münster. The latter is a church that happens to be the tallest one in the world and the reason most people venture to Ulm. The former is why I went. Well, perhaps not so much for the food but for the beer at the two finest breweries in the city. But when there is beer there should be food and thankfully, in Germany that is nearly always the case. By all accounts mentioned, Ulm is a worthwhile place to visit. It's not likely you'll miss the Ulmer Münster. It is after all more than 160m tall. But do yourself a favor and check out at least one of the breweries. You'll not only get a taste of the non-tourist Ulm but a tasty meal and beer as well.

Last visit to Ulm: May 2011
Intro Updated Sep 30, 2011
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Reviews (12)

where the beer brings me if often good Off The Beaten Path (2)

One of the great things I love about beer-hunting is where the hunt brings me. Let's face it, the average visitor to Ulm... more travel advice

beery paradise regrets Favorites (3)

It was certainly a cute old town and the Ulmer Münster was every inch as big as advertised. Size isn't everything but... more travel advice

on making age old retro Favorites (3)

It took about a year of living in Munich before I managed to make it enough of a priority to pull off the easy day... more travel advice

The Ülmster vs. The Beer Favorites (3)

Okay, even a confirmed beer-hunter like myself has to admit that the Ulmer Münster is the town's main draw and I admit... more travel advice

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csordila Jan 1, 2012 at 6:43 AM Report Abuse

Fine tips you have here! Congratulations!
Redang Oct 29, 2011 at 11:34 PM Report Abuse

Look forward to going to that city/area soon!
toonsarah Oct 13, 2011 at 3:43 AM Report Abuse

I love the old wood-framed houses and the church looks truly impressive. But like you I wouldn't want to miss the beer and food either - we enjoyed a tasty Schwäbisch meal in Berlin (fried Maultaschen even!) and would be very happy to try more :-)
Nemorino Oct 2, 2011 at 3:28 AM Report Abuse

Hi Richie, glad to see you finally took that day trip to Ulm. My first visit there was on a canoe trip down the Danube, and I have since been back for the opera or just to walk around between trains.
MalenaN Sep 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM Report Abuse

If I ever come to Ulm I would defenitely climb all the stairs up the spire of Ulm Münster, maybe I would add a visit to a brewery too.
DoreenDe Jul 24, 2011 at 11:26 AM Report Abuse

Spätzle, Maultaschen und Rostbraten oh mei ;)
travelfrosch Jul 16, 2011 at 1:03 PM Report Abuse

Beer.... Ulmmmmmmm... ;)
Trekki Jul 14, 2011 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

Now this I call pilgrimage to beery locations :-) But despite the long walks and time to Ulm you seem to have both loved it! The meals look definitely mouthwatering! Haha, and yes, I love your Ülmster term :-)