Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Ulm

Ulm is a city in Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 120,451 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Museum Ulm (1 km), St. Michael Zu Den Wengen (1 km) and Steinhaus (1 km).

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Ulm, Baden-Württemberg
Ulm, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ulm at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 120,451
Coordinates
48.3984° N, 9.9916° E
Places within 50 km
131 (131 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ulm

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ulm: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ulm

  • Kleines Lautertal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Breitinger Schönrain · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Gleißenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Leonhardskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Kloster · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Blautopf · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Franziskuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Blauenstein · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Brillenhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Geißenklösterle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ruine Günzelburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Sirgensteinhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ulm, by type

Forts & heritage near Ulm

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulm. The closest is Museum Ulm (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ulm

82 churches within 100 km of Ulm. The closest is St. Michael Zu Den Wengen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ulm

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ulm. The closest is Kleines Lautertal (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ulm

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulm. The closest is Steinhirt (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Steinhirt · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Wasserberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Messelberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Sielenwang · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Fuchseck · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Stuttgart · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Römerstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~44 km · Must-see

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Caves near Ulm

24 caves within 100 km of Ulm. The closest is Blautopf (19 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Blautopf · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Brillenhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Geißenklösterle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sirgensteinhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Bocksteinhöhle · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hohlenstein-Stadel · cave · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~27 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ulm

6 museums within 100 km of Ulm. The closest is The Walther Collection (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ulm

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulm
  2. 1 km Museum Ulm · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  3. 1 km Steinhaus · church, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  4. 1 km Pauluskirche · church, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  5. 1 km Erinnerungszeichen für die Ulmer Opfer von NS-Zwangssterilisation und „Euthanasie“-Morden · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  6. 1 km St. Michael Zu Den Wengen · church, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  7. 0 km Back to Ulm

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From travellers near Ulm

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How to reach Ulm

    All places near Ulm by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulm by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage50112Museum Ulm (1 km)
    Churches3582St. Michael Zu Den Wengen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1435Kleines Lautertal (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints825Steinhirt (40 km)
    Caves1624Blautopf (19 km)
    Museums36The Walther Collection (7 km)
    Waterfalls14Neidlinger Wasserfall (45 km)
    Parks12Ehemaliges Kloster Obermarchtal (45 km)
    Treks11Kornberg - Gruibingen - Wiesensteig (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Hicret-Moschee (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Itzelberger See (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Lorch (62 km)
    Other attractions01Kloster Adelberg (62 km)

    Ulm: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulm?

    Museum Ulm (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Michael Zu Den Wengen (church, about 1 km), Steinhaus (church, about 1 km), Erinnerungszeichen für die Ulmer Opfer von NS-Zwangssterilisation und „Euthanasie“-Morden (heritage site, about 1 km), Pauluskirche (church, about 1 km), Martin-Luther-Kirche (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ulm?

    131 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulm?

    Museum Ulm, about 1 km by road; Erinnerungszeichen für die Ulmer Opfer von NS-Zwangssterilisation und „Euthanasie“-Morden (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ulm?

    St. Michael Zu Den Wengen, about 1 km by road; Steinhaus (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ulm?

    Kleines Lautertal, about 14 km by road; Breitinger Schönrain (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulm?

    Start in Ulm, visit Museum Ulm, then Steinhaus, then Pauluskirche, then Erinnerungszeichen für die Ulmer Opfer von NS-Zwangssterilisation und „Euthanasie“-Morden, then St. Michael Zu Den Wengen, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulm?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ulm

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ulm’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ulm on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.