Ulm - Muenster Church
In the center of Ulm stands the Minster, Germany's largest Gothic church after Cologne Cathedral (1377-1529 and 1844-90; Protestant). The soaring spire (ascent recommended, but arduous; magnificent views, extending in clear weather to the Alps), begun by Ulrich von Ensingen in 1392 and finally completed in 1880-90 on the basis of a sketch left by Matthias Böblinger, is the tallest church spire in the world (161m/528ft, compared with Cologne Cathedral's 157m/515ft). In the interior are fine choir-stalls (1469-74) by Jörg Syrlin the Elder.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Muenster Church
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The Münsterplatz is being altered to a design by the American architect Richard Meier.
After climbing to the top level at 143m there is a panoramic view of Ulm in Baden-Württemberg and Neu-Ulm in Bavaria and, in clear weather, a vista of the Alps from Säntis to the Zugspitze. The final stairwell to the top (known
as the 3rd Gallery) is a tall, spiraling staircase that has barely enough room for one person.
After climbing to the top level at 143m there is a panoramic view of Ulm in Baden-Württemberg and Neu-Ulm in Bavaria and, in clear weather, a vista of the Alps from Säntis to the Zugspitze. The final stairwell to the top (known
as the 3rd Gallery) is a tall, spiraling staircase that has barely enough room for one person.
Hours
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 |
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 19:45 | 19:45 | 19:45 | 19:45 | 19:45 | 19:45 | 19:45 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 18:45 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 17:45 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.