LEGO Treasures for Fans

LEGOLAND isn’t just about rollercoasters and miniature cities – it’s also a paradise for collectors. In the Pick a Brick store, you can buy individual pieces, including animals that usually appear only in expensive sets. It’s the perfect chance to expand your collection with a killer whale, horse, or dolphin without spending a fortune on a full box.

Another highlight is the Minifigure Factory, where anyone can create their own little character from scratch – choose the head, hair, torso, legs, and accessories. It’s great fun for kids, but trust me, adults also walk away with their own figure tucked in their pocket.

🧱 Legoland Germany – a world of bricks and imagination

Zero minutes from Ulm, and suddenly the Gothic cathedral gives way to a kingdom made of LEGO. The park in Günzburg is one of those places that work like a magnet for kids – but beware: adults quickly lose their seriousness too, running from ride to ride with smiles even bigger than their children’s.

LEGOLAND Germany features ten themed worlds – pirates, dragons, ninjas, Star Wars, and even miniature cities built from millions of tiny bricks. Venice, Frankfurt, and Berlin look almost alive, just on a 1:20 scale. Then, without warning, you’re racing through a dragon’s castle or joining a water battle with pirates.

Blaubeuren isn’t just a blue eye in the landscape. Right next to the spring stands the Benedictine Monastery (Kloster Blaubeuren) – a peaceful complex surrounded by forest, perfect for catching your breath after the crowds at the Blautopf.

It’s also worth visiting the Urgeschichtliches Museum, which displays remarkable finds from the caves of the Swabian Jura, including the famous Venus of Hohle Fels – the oldest known sculpture in the world, dating back around 40,000 years.

Finally, take a slow walk along the river Blau – green, quiet, and perfect for a picnic. If you have more time (and energy), follow one of the hiking trails to the Swabian Caves (UNESCO) – about two hours one way.

🅿️ Parking: Bleiche Parkplatz – just a three-minute walk to the spring.

💙 Blaubeuren – blue spring and prehistory

Just 20 minutes from Ulm, and it feels as if you’ve stepped straight onto the set of a fantasy film. Blaubeuren is a small town whose heart is Blautopf – a spring so vividly turquoise it looks more like a lake from The Lord of the Rings than an ordinary corner of Germany. The water here is 21 meters deep, yet so clear it seems to open into another world.

Local legends tell of hidden caves and water nymphs, and standing by its shimmering surface, it’s easy to believe every word.

✨ The Einstein Trail in Ulm – What to See

• Birthplace (Bahnhofstrasse 20) – today, only a plaque marks the spot, but it remains a symbolic point on any walk through the city.

• Einsteinbrunnen (Einstein Fountain) – a striking sculpture featuring Einstein’s head with his tongue out, surrounded by abstract, swirling shapes. Created in 1984 by artist Jürgen Goertz, it’s part surrealism, part tribute to a mind that revolved around the universe.

• Die EinsteinHaus (part of Museum Ulm) – a small, modern exhibition dedicated to Einstein’s life and the theory of relativity. Interactive and accessible, it’s a good stop for families as well.

🎫 Tickets: around €7 (adults); children under 14 enter free.

🕒 Opening hours: usually Tue–Sun; closed on Mondays.

📍 Address: Weinhof 12 – right by the old town, easy to include in a city walk.

• Einstein around town – his face appears on murals, café signs, and shop names. As you wander through the old town, you’ll easily spot small tributes to Ulm’s most famous son.

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm on March 14, 1879, in a house at Bahnhofstrasse 20. His family didn’t stay long – after a year they moved to Munich, where his father ran a company specializing in electrical installations. Still, it’s Ulm that can proudly say: “everything started here.”

During World War II, Einstein’s birthplace was destroyed in air raids, and today only a small plaque marks the spot where the building once stood. Although the physicist didn’t spend much time in the city, Ulm continues to honor the memory of its most famous native son.

📖 Interesting Facts

• Einstein never returned to Ulm permanently, but in 1929, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, the city published a commemorative book dedicated to him.

• During the Third Reich, Ulm’s authorities avoided highlighting their connection with Einstein due to his Jewish origins and political views.

• It was only after the war that the city began to embrace him as a source of pride.

Today, Ulm regards Einstein as a symbol – not of everyday history, but of the global spirit that was, quite literally, born here.

Just a few minutes from the main streets, Ulm reveals its raw side – quiet courtyards with whitewashed walls, fragments of old ruins, and gates that seem to remember another era. It’s a place where you can feel that the city’s history runs far deeper than Einstein or the cathedral.

Silence, cobblestones, crumbling walls – a mood that seems made for black-and-white photography.

🚶 A Walk by the Danube

The Danube in Ulm is more than just a river – it’s a natural border between two cities: Ulm and Neu-Ulm. We happened to stay on the Neu-Ulm side, so every trip to the old town began with a pleasant stroll across the bridge. It quickly became one of our favorite parts of the day – the cathedral growing larger with every step, while the river and green boulevards murmured softly beside us.

The promenade along the Danube is the perfect place to unwind. You can sit with an ice cream, have a picnic, or simply watch kayakers gliding across the water. It’s most beautiful in the evening, when the city lights shimmer on the surface of the river and the cathedral takes on a warm, golden glow.

A different view greeted me – part of the façade was hidden behind scaffolding as renovation work was underway.

It’s a bit of a shame, since the cathedral’s full grandeur is best appreciated when seen unobstructed, especially at sunset. Yet, in another sense, it shows how much the city values its heritage. Even wrapped in scaffolding, the structure remains awe-inspiring. Passing beneath its Gothic arches, you can still feel the same power that has moved people for centuries.

Ulmer Münster – Gothic Power

The heart of Ulm and its most iconic landmark. The cathedral looks magnificent at any time of day, but it reveals its true magic at sunset, when the light turns the stone details to gold. This is where the tallest church tower in the world rises – 161.5 meters of pure Gothic ambition.

You can climb it: 768 narrow, winding steps lead to the viewing platform, where, on a clear day, the Alps stretch across the horizon.

🎟 Tower tickets: €5 for adults, €3 for children.

Marktplatz 

This is where three worlds meet: the monumental cathedral tower, the fairytale town hall with its painted façade, and the modern glass pyramid of the library. Every turn of the camera offers a new perspective – sometimes the Middle Ages, sometimes the Renaissance, and then, suddenly, the 21st century.

The Town Hall itself feels like a fairy tale carved in stone. Its façade is covered with frescoes, sharp gables, and intricate decorations that make it look almost like a film set from a Disney story. The best time to come is in the morning, when the sun lights up the front and the square is still quiet. You can capture every detail and soak in the atmosphere before the crowds arrive. Hidden among the ornaments is a true gem – a colorful astronomical clock. Its golden figures, symbols, and vivid hues look like a hand-painted board for some ancient game where time flows differently. Up close, it’s mesmerizing; zoom in, and you’ll find layer upon layer of tiny details easy to miss at first glance.

Here, it’s worth getting lost – nothing bad will happen if you do.

Wandering without a plan, you’ll stumble upon places that feel like small discoveries:

• Narrow cobbled streets lined with timber-framed houses – a perfect #nofilter backdrop, full of warmth and charming imperfections that break the routine of everyday life.

• Little bridges over the calm channels of the Blau – moments of quiet reflection where the world mirrors itself in the water; an absolute must-photo.

• Schiefes Haus (the Crooked House) – an 18th-century building leaning dramatically over the canal, now a hotel. No photo can truly capture its wild perspective when you stand at the water’s edge.

• Weinhof, Schwörhaus, and Ulmer Münz – layers of history and intricate architectural details that give this quarter its distinct rhythm and charm.

🍽️Where to Eat in Fischerviertel

• Zur Forelle – a true Ulm classic. A small, atmospheric restaurant by the canal, specializing in fresh fish and Swabian cuisine. Try the trout (Forelle) with spätzle. Tables by the water are the best spot for a slow evening.

• Zunfthaus der Schiffleute – a historic tavern dating back to the 15th century, once a meeting place for sailors. Generous regional dishes and excellent draft beer. Perfect if you want to feel the spirit of “old Ulm.”

• Bella Vista – a relaxed Italian restaurant with a terrace right on the water. Good pasta, pizza, and views of the canal – ideal when you’re craving something simple and familiar.

• Café Barfüßer – a lively spot for beer and snacks. They brew their own craft beer, and the garden buzzes with life on summer evenings.

• Schiefes Haus Restaurant – located inside the famous Crooked House. A more elegant choice, perfect for a special lunch or dinner. The menu changes seasonally; prices are higher, but the atmosphere is priceless.

At first glance, Ulm looks like a quiet town by the Danube. But it only takes a step deeper into its streets to discover records and stories you wouldn't expect to find here. This is where Albert Einstein was born, where the tallest church tower in the world stands, and just a few steps away, you can find medieval streets with fairy-tale houses and canals that murmur under wooden bridges. Ulm does not try to compete with big cities – rather, it surprises with details: a curved little house, an old mill wheel, or the smell of pretzels in the morning. Perfect for a quiet pause on your journey south, or a gentle city break where history whispers from every corner. It’s one of those towns that make you slow down and look closer.

Fischerviertel – the fishermen's district

The most atmospheric part of Ulm lies along its canals. Narrow streets wind between half-timbered houses that lean over the water, and old mill wheels still turn as they did centuries ago. A walk through the Fischerviertel feels like stepping back in time – the air is filled with the scent of wood, water, and food from nearby inns. Here you’ll find the famous Schiefes Haus, the “crooked house,” seemingly about to slide into the canal (today, it’s a charming hotel). As evening falls, the quarter comes alive – locals and travellers gather in riverside cafés and restaurants, while lights dance on the water’s surface. It’s the perfect place in Ulm for dinner and a slow, peaceful stroll.

🎢 Best Attractions

• Fire Dragon – a rollercoaster that races through a medieval castle.

• Flying Ninjago – for the brave; it spins high above the ground like a ninja in flight.

• Pirate Splash Battle – prepare to get soaked! Bring a change of clothes.

• LEGO Factory Tour – see how the iconic bricks are made.

🧭 Live Hacks

🎟 Buy tickets online – it’s cheaper and saves you from long queues: www.legoland.de

🧃 Bring your own water and snacks – prices inside are sky-high.

☀️ Strategy: arrive early and hit the most popular rides first (Flying Ninjago, rollercoasters). In the afternoon, slow down and explore the calmer zones and miniature cities.

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