Neu-Ulm 3-Day Itinerary

A day-by-day plan for Neu-Ulm: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.

Day 1

Arrive & Explore the Highlights

Morning
Donauufer (Danube Riverside Path)

A paved walking and cycling path along the Danube bank, linking Neu-Ulm to the pedestrian bridge over to Ulm. Free access with benches and views of the river traffic and weir.

🕐 Open 24 hours

Free entry

💡 Best at sunset when the Minster glows pink. Continue south along the path for 15 minutes to reach the quieter 'Wiblingen' bank area with swans.

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Afternoon
Donauufer (Danube Riverside)

A long, paved path along the Danube river, with benches and grass areas. Great for walking, cycling, or watching boats and the Ulm Minster across the water.

🕐 Open 24 hours

Free entry

💡 Bring binoculars. The view of Ulm's skyline from the southern bank at sunset is excellent, and you can spot herons and cormorants along the reeds.

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Evening
Where to eat

Ristorante Pizzeria Bei Angelo · ££

Virtshaus Ulm · ££

Day 2

Deeper Into Neu-Ulm

Morning
Petrusplatz and St. Peter and Paul Church

A quiet square with a striking modern church built in the 1960s, featuring a tall concrete tower and simple interior. The church is free to enter and often empty, offering a peaceful spot away from th

🕐 Church open daily 09:00–18:00

💡 Look for the small mosaic panel near the entrance depicting local history. The square benches are a good lunch spot if you've brought sandwiches.

Midday
Mahnmal für die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus (Memorial to the Victims of National Socialism)

A sobering memorial sculpture and information panels on the site of a former Gestapo prison. The open-air installation explains Neu-Ulm's role during the Nazi era. Free and unfenced.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Allow 15 minutes. The panels are in German only, but the visual impact is clear. Combine with a walk along the nearby 'Blockhüttenweg' for context.

Afternoon
Petruskirche (St. Peter's Church)

A listed Protestant church built in 1902 in historicist style. Features a tall spire, stained-glass windows, and a well-maintained interior with wooden pews and a modern altar.

🕐 Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00

💡 The church is usually open 9–5, but ring the bell at the parish office next door if it's locked—they'll often let you in. The acoustic is excellent; ask if any free lunchtime concerts are scheduled.

Late afternoon
Edwin-Scharff-Haus

A municipal art gallery and cultural centre hosting rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, plus a permanent display of works by local sculptor Edwin Scharff. Entry to the permanent colle

🕐 Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00, closed Mon

💡 Check their website for free guided tours in German on select Sundays. The café next door does decent coffee for under €3.

Evening
Dining tonight

Schwarze Henne

Restaurant Noah

Day 3

Final Favourites & Departure

Morning
Neu-Ulm Stadtpark (City Park)

A large, landscaped park with an ornamental pond, rose garden, playground, and plenty of shaded benches. Popular for picnics and dog walking.

💡 The park has free public barbecue grills near the eastern end—bring your own charcoal. Also, the small cafe at the park entrance sells cheap ice cream (€1.50 a scoop).

Midday
Stadthaus Neu-Ulm (City Hall)

The modern glass-and-steel city hall building, opened in 2015. The ground floor lobby is open to the public and occasionally hosts free exhibitions on local his

💡 Check the digital board outside for any free talks or film screenings in the auditorium—sometimes they run short documentaries about the Danube region.

Final meal

SunRice

Gasthaus Silberwald

Getting Around Neu-Ulm

FlixBus From 15 130 min

Bus drops you a 10-minute walk from the hotel; buy tickets via the FlixBus app for discounts.

RE 55 / RJX From 2.50 4 min

Use the Deutsche Bahn app for single-ride tickets; the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Neu-Ulm station.

SWU Tram Line 1 From 2.50 12 min

Get a day pass from the ticket machine at the station; the stop is 200m from the hotel, and trams run frequently for local errands.

Ulm Airport Taxi From 80 45 min

Book through Taxi-Zentrale Ulm for fixed rates; avoid surge pricing by pre-booking the day before.

FlixBus to Ulm From €12 150 min

Buses drop at Ulm Hbf, not Neu-Ulm—take tram line 2 (direction Wissenschaftsstadt) for two stops, use VVS day pass €2.90.

Airport Taxi Ulm From €150 90 min

Book in advance with Ulm-based Taxi-Funk to avoid wait times—€135 flat rate, add €5 for luggage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3 days enough for Neu-Ulm?

Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Donauufer (Danube Riverside Path) and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.

What is the best time to visit Neu-Ulm?

See our full best time to visit Neu-Ulm guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.

Where should I stay for this itinerary?

A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include Hotel Stadt Lindau, Hotel Deckert, moveInn. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.