Ulm
Higher than everyone else
Ulmcard Benefit: Free tower ascent!
It rises like a gigantic Gothic cathedral (although strictly speaking it is a cathedral and not a cathedral). For this reason alone, Ulm Minster is extremely impressive. But beyond that, it is enthroned as the highest in the world with its church tower, which rises a proud 161 meters into the air!
For those who make the effort to climb the 768 steps to the tower, breathtaking views keep opening up along the way. Between the filigree Gothic windows and the gargoyles, there are magnificent panoramas of the city and the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you can even see as far as the Alps. Personally, I think it's definitely worth the effort!
The people of Ulm began the construction of their civic church in 1377, financed solely by themselves. After a temporary standstill in construction, the spire was added to the cathedral in 1890. And if you look towards the ridge of the roof, you will see a copper Ulmer Sparrow at the top, the small unofficial landmark of the Danube city ...