Ulm (DE)

FORTE CULTURA Station: Federal Fortress Ulm (DE), Donaufestung

One of the largest fortifications in Europe

Varied adventure programme in the Danube metropolis of Ulm / Neu-Ulm

The federal fortress of Ulm was built in the 19th century by the German Confederation as a large fortress system and was expanded into an imperial fortress until the early 20th century. It is still one of the largest fortified monuments in Europe today and was one of the five fortresses established by the German Confederation to secure its border against France at the time.

The twin city of Ulm/Neu-Ulm on the Danube offers many tourist highlights. In addition to Ulm Minster with the highest church tower in the world, the fishermen's quarter, Wiblingen Monastery and the Weishaupt Art Gallery, the Federal Fortress with its more than 30 works of art and Wilhelmsburg Castle are particularly worth a visit.

The exciting and rich range of experiences on offer extends from museums and exhibitions, theatre and festivals to sports and nature experiences on the Danube, along the Danube cycle path or in the glacis parks of the fortress. Experience with FORTE CULTURA the unique flair of the fortified Danube metropolis of Ulm/ Neu-Ulm, the birthplace of Albert Einstein and the home of the Scholl siblings.