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Bundesfestung Ulm
Discover Europe's largest 19th-century fortress
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Ulm: First Steps10 pts
Ulm: Explorer25 pts
Ulm: Insider50 pts
The Federal Fortress of Ulm captivates with its expansive nine-kilometer polygonal fortifications. As an architectural heritage monument, it offers intriguing insights into military history and the art of 19th-century fortress construction. Wander through the historic walls and be amazed by the scale and ingenuity of engineering from that era. It's a place where history comes alive, inviting you to experience the past firsthand.
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The polygonal main fortifications of the Ulm Fortress spanned an impressive nine kilometers, making it the largest fortification in Europe in the 19th century.
Quick Facts
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Website
- festung-ulm.de
Audio Guide
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Heritage Sites in UlmStop 14 of 14
Location
Nearby

Neutorbrücke
273 m away

Ludwig-Erhard-Brücke
154 m away

Kienlesbergbrücke
176 m away

Theater Ulm
470 m away

Blaubeurer Tor (Werk VI)
313 m away

Contregarde am Kienlesberg (Werk IX)
329 m away

Kienlesbergbastion (Werk X)
383 m away

Museum Brot und Kunst
737 m away