Ulm
Ulm (German pronunciation: [ʊlm] ⓘ) is a city in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany, situated on the river Danube on the border with Bavaria. The city, which has an estimated population of more than 126,000 (2018), forms an urban district of its own (German: Stadtkreis) and is the administrative seat of the Alb-Donau district.
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Ulm | |
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| Coordinates: 48°24′N 09°59′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Tübingen |
| District | Urban district |
| First mentioned | 854 AD |
| Subdivisions | 18 Stadtteile |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2015–23) | Gunter Czisch (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 118.69 km2 (45.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 478 m (1,568 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 126,949 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 89073–89081 |
| Dialling codes | 0731, 07304, 07305, 07346 |
| Vehicle registration | UL |
| Website | www.ulm.de |
Founded around 850, Ulm is rich in history and traditions as a former free imperial city (German: freie Reichsstadt). The neighbouring town of Neu-Ulm in Bavaria was part of Ulm until 1810.
Today, Ulm is an economic centre due to its varied industries, and it is the seat of the University of Ulm. Internationally, the city is primarily known for having the church with the tallest steeple in the world (161.53 m or 529.95 ft), the Gothic minster (Ulm Minster, German: Ulmer Münster), and as the birthplace of Albert Einstein.