Happy TravellerWelcome to Neu-Ulm, the charming town located in the Swabia region of Bavaria, Germany. Neu-Ulm is known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and diverse cultural attractions. The town has a population of 58,978 (31 December 2019) and is located near Ulm, Senden, Pfaffenhofen an der Roth, Holzheim, Nersingen, and Elchingen.
History
Neu-Ulm’s modern history began with the change of sovereignty over the city of Ulm in 1810 from the Kingdom of Bavaria to the Kingdom of Württemberg. The Danube became the boundary between Bavaria and Württemberg, and land on the right bank of the Danube remained under Bavarian sovereignty. This was the beginning of Neu-Ulm’s status as an independent town. After Neu-Ulm was connected to the railway line to Augsburg in 1853, soldiers arrived and a garrison was created there. The city began to blossom under Mayor Josef Kollmann at the end of the 19th century.
Attractions
Neu-Ulm has much to offer visitors, including beautiful architecture, museums, and parks. The town is home to the Kollmann Park, which is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. The Edwin-Scharff-Museum is a must-visit for art lovers, housing works by the famous sculptor Edwin Scharff. The Ulmer Museum, which is located in nearby Ulm, is also worth a visit.
Coat of Arms
Neu-Ulm was given a coat of arms in 1857, although it was not legally a city at the time. It was first granted city status by King Ludwig II in 1869. The coat of arms consists of three horizontal bands of black, white, and blue, with a tower in front. The tower symbolizes the fort built around Neu-Ulm, the colors black and white indicate the relationship with Ulm, and the colors white and blue show the association with Bavaria.
Districts
Neu-Ulm is arranged into 14 districts, 9 of them added between 1972 and 1977. The districts are: Burlafingen, Finningen, Gerlenhofen, Hausen, Holzschwang (including Tiefenbach), Jedelhausen, Ludwigsfeld, Neu-Ulm, Offenhausen, Pfuhl, Reutti, Schwaighofen, Steinheim, and Wiley.
Twin Towns – Sister Cities
Neu-Ulm is twinned with Bois-Colombes in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France, Meiningen in Thuringia, Germany, New Ulm in Brown County, Minnesota, United States, and Trissino in the province of Vicenza, Italy.
Notable People
Neu-Ulm has been home to many notable people throughout history, including botanist Otto Renner, sculptor and professor Edwin Scharff, flight pioneer Hermann Köhl, and nuclear physician Otto Haxel.
Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or just want to relax and enjoy nature, Neu-Ulm is the perfect destination. With its beautiful architecture, rich history, and diverse cultural attractions, Neu-Ulm should definitely be on your travel bucket list.
