Wondering where to spend your Holidays? Go to Ulm, it's worth it!

Last week, I took a break. With the temperature climbing up to 30 degrees, I decided to leave the romantic, yet bustling and polluted streets of Paris for a while. Among all the possible destinations I went to Ulm, Germany. Here’s why.

Not really well-known, Ulm is a calm and nice city located in the South of Germany. It is just ideal if you wish to have some rest, far from the rush of big cities such as Berlin. You will admire the beautiful landscapes of the Danube, enjoy the freshness of its parks, or just appreciate the welcoming Bayerisch spirit. 

Besides, Ulm is an eco-friendly city: not only is it “all green”, but there’s not much pollution. Indeed, the Ulm has invested a lot for protecting its environment, developing sustainable moods of transportation (especially the tram) and, therefore, responding in a modern way to constant ecological preoccupations.  Almost all the town can be visited by feet, and the centre is mainly a pedestrian area. 

Its cathedral – the “Minster” – is probably the most notable monument, and is famous to be the highest in world (with a steeple of 161m). 

There is also something very particular in Ulm: it is an architecturally hybrid town. You can notice a huge contrast between modern buildings and ancient monuments. And it is made consciously, which contributes to the global originality of the town! In the same neighbourhood, you’ll see a typical bayerisch house, next to business offices or even street art. For instance, here you can see the Market Square with the Town Hall (built in the 16^th century) and the New Library behind it. 

Another interesting fact is that Albert Einstein happens to be born in Ulm. It is an information that the city proudly demonstrates with a quite funny fountain, that pays him a tribute. 

I would definitely recommend this destination to anyone willing to enjoy the nature, and at the same time go shopping, eat local pastry and just feeling disconnected from the rest of the world.

One little advice: Ulm has a very strange microclimate, so the weather is extremely unpredictable. Actually you can even have hail in the middle of the summer. So think about what you’ll bring in your suitcase!