Rent a motorhome in Ulm

Located in Baden-Württemberg, on the border with Bavaria, Ulm's riverside city is close to areas of natural beauty, including the Swabian Alps' mountains. Renting a motorhome in Ulm through motorhomebookers.com rental partners is a great way to discover the landscape and history of the region.

Ulm is probably most famous for the towering spire of Ulm Minster, the tallest church in the world. In addition to picturesque areas of preserved medieval architecture, the city offers diverse dining, traditional beer and much more. Ulm and its surroundings are ideal to explore in a camper van.

Whether you're excited about wandering the crooked streets of the Fischerviertel, taking in a museum, or heading straight for the woods, Ulm is a terrific place to begin your motorhome journey. Read on for a quick guide to the sights and attractions of Ulm and its region.

Top 5 facts about Ulm

1. During the middle ages, Ulm was a free imperial city; its wealth and prominence are reflected in the medieval architecture of its town hall. 
2. Ulm sits on the bank of the Danube River at the point where the rivers Blau and Iller join it.
3. The Panoramaweg Eselsberg, just outside the city, offers a brief, accessible hike that ends with a spectacular view of the city.
4. Ulm's residents can see the Alps around 100 kilometres to the south when the weather is good.
5. The construction of Ulm Minster took over 500 years, including a 300-year hiatus before the towers were finished.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Ulm

Before getting into your motorhome and setting out, take the time to explore Ulm itself. The city's most famous sight is the spire of Ulm Minster, but there's more to see in town. The Rathaus, or city hall, features 16th-century murals and an elaborate 16th-century astronomical clock. Its position next to the futuristic glass pyramid of the city library represents the mix of modern and medieval in Ulm.

Ulm offers a wide range of museums if you want to add some art and culture to your camper van holiday. The Ulmer Museum features art from all eras, including prehistoric items, while the Kunsthalle focuses on modern art. If you're looking for something a little more unusual, check out the Museum of Bread Culture, which displays thousands of years of bread-related history.

This makes Ulm particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

When you set off from Ulm in your motorhome, you'll find yourself in a landscape of woods and hills. Just to the west of the city, the wooded slopes of the Roter Berg offer hiking and cycling, plus the unusual sight of redwood trees planted in the 19th century. Further afield, head southwest toward the Federsee, a shallow lake in a moorland landscape rich in bird life.

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Ulm

Ulm's railway station offers regular trains to destinations across Germany and Europe. It's also easy to access Ulm by road; the city is near the junction of the A8 and A7 motorways. Ulm is also easy to reach by road from nearby cities such as Munich and Stuttgart, which are less than two hours away. This convenient location makes it a great place for a camper van trip.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Ulm

One of Ulm's oddest and most memorable sights is the Schiefes Haus, or Crooked House, a medieval building whose tilted structure gives it a warped and imbalanced appearance. Reinforced by a steel frame, the house, now a hotel is perfectly safe but retains its crooked look.

With plenty of charming medieval buildings and lots of nearby nature to explore, Ulm is a great place to begin a motorhome holiday. To begin your exploration of Ulm, book your camper van rental with motorhomebookers.com today.