Ulm Minster

The Ulm Minster reaches a height of 161.53 meters, making it the tallest church structure in the world with its single spire dominating the city skyline.

Construction began in 1377 when mayor Ludwig Krafft laid the foundation stone, but the completion of this massive structure took until 1890, spanning over five centuries.

The interior contains intricate oak choir stalls created by Jörg Syrlin the Elder, displaying detailed carvings of historical and religious figures from the 15th century.

Visitors can climb 768 stone steps to reach an observation platform at 141 meters, offering views of the Swabian Jura mountains and the Alps.

During World War II, the Minster remained largely intact when a bomb that fell on the choir room in 1945 failed to detonate.

Location: Ulm

Inception: 1377

Architects: Ulrich Ensingen

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Height: 162 m

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Fee: No

Address: 1 1 Münsterplatz 1, 89073 Ulm 89073 Ulm 89073 Ulm

Website: https://ulmer-muenster.de

GPS coordinates: 48.39861,9.99250

Latest update: August 29, 2025 12:10