European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - April 12, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                By Christine Donnelly staff writer visible from Miles the looming Ulm Cathedral spire serves As a Beacon for this charming German City nestled in the Danube the 530foot tall spire is the most Over whelming and famous feature of even if the Tower and a relaxing walk along the Danube River were All the City had to Ulm would still be Worth a but visitors to this swabian enclave Are treated to much Ulm is at the Crossroads of most of located Between the swabian a plateau North of the and Lake the Black Forest and bavarian the which is More than years was first mentioned in chronicles in 854 it has been destroyed and rebuilt Many the Cathedral foundation was Laid in but construction was halted in in 1810 Ulm became part of the state of in its bavarian Neu Ulm right across the received municipal finally in 1890 the building of the which had resumed in was in people lived in after world War ii the population dwindled to yet the City managed to rebound from its devastating War losses 73 percent of the buildings destroyed or damaged and Over people it now has a population of about since the City is fairly its Ideal for Ulm is a City of three the Blau and meander through the in squares and water bubbles from fountains and dances in the lovers walking hand in children feeding ducks and and groups of people just relaxing Are common sights along the Banks of the Dan Ulm is also a City of minutes away from the modern City Center is the centuries old Section of photo by Christine Donnelly 500yearold crooked House still a Many of the most historic buildings in Ulm were spared during the despite its renown As a tourist attraction More than one million people visit the Cathedral each Ulm has a carefully preserved old world the people Are passable English is spoken in most hotels and but if you dont speak expect to use some creative sign Lan Guage in the the Best place to Start a tour of Ulm and the outly ing area is at the Ulm tourist located adjacent to the Cathedral ask for the Booklet Ulm Rund Wege at the which along with history and offers six detailed foot routes around the City with Spe Cial sights the tourist office also has a comprehensive list of hotels and of the Cathedral Miinster is a because of the towering it is hard to get lost in the spire of the Cathedral serves As both a guidepost and Central Point in the those with a Stout heart and and no fear of can climb the 768 Steps up the open spiral at the top 469 a dazzling Panorama of the swabian the valleys and Plains of and on Clear the Swiss Alps As Well As the City below makes the rough hike Worth Many other historical wonders await inside the the gothic Cathedral contains magnificent Cen Turi sold choir altars and stained Glass an Organ with 93 stops and pipes provides perfect musical accompaniment to this imposing and inspiring work of Entrance fee to the with ascent to the is one German children and students Are admitted for 50 and 70 for an extra five the Cathedral Guidebook in English is a both As a guide and a the Rathaus town built in is ulms secular counterpart to the the historic build ing which is just a Short walk from the Cathedral is covered with ornate mural paintings dating from downstairs in the rats Kellar a Hearty meal can be had for about 15 Between the town Hall and the Danube is the Fisher mans Quarter and old narrow houses stand huddled close time seems to stand still As the River Blau Ripples past Homes and under arched Bridges to join the mighty in the old the 500yearold Schiefer a or crooked House still stands and is still lived nearby is the Schiefer leaning As you walk from one of these buildings to the other you will pass through the leather tanners District and walk along the River on the 500 year old City the perfect end to a Day of sightseeing is a relaxing evening stroll along the Danube with a Stop at one of the Beer gardens in in the Northeast Corner of along with Beautiful natural Ulm of fers Many cultural the City boasts the Thea Ter in Der with the smallest stage in Albert Einstein was born in much of the towns history is recorded in the Ulmer which is open tuesday through sunday from 10 to noon and from 2 to 5 from july to septem Ber it is open from 10 to 5 Entrance is getting accommodations in Ulm and Neu Ulm is usually not a problem since there Are More than 60 pensions and restaurants on both sides of the a Nice room near the Cathedral with a private Shower and breakfast costs about 50 there is also a youth cafes and restaurants the speciality in Ulm Ulm City tourist office the ornate town built in is ulms secular counterpart to the historic Cathedral is a homemade Noodle called named for the Ulm the trademark of the legend has it that when the City was first workmen could not fit Large pieces of Wood crosswise through the narrow City Wall one Clever Man spied a Sparrow building its nest by pointing pieces of grass sideways to fit into its the men tried that method with the it and since then the Sparrow has had special significance in in the Ulm spaetzle Means Little the name of the Noodle Ulm is most exciting during one of its up coming celebrations include the Ulm City festival on june the Ulm summer fair from july 1222 and the illumination of the Danube on july sch Ormon a traditional ceremony in is on july the same Day the Narbada with its water procession on the takes whenever you travel to boat trips Down the Danube and Side trips to outlying areas such As with its Thermal and with the longest Ulm City tourist office relaxing in courtyard of an old stalactite Cavern of the can be for More information about Ulm Call or write ver Kehr Siiro Der Stadt Munster Platz 7900 Telephone the office is open monday through Friday from 9 to and 2 to 6 on saturdays its open from 9 to 14 the stars and stripes Watt Toguri office strollers along the Danube in Ulm enjoy lawns and a backdrop of City Walls and april 1985 great place to meet overlooking lawns along ulms old City with Donau in the the stars and stripes Page 15