Informative City-Guide · ENGLISH - Ulm/Neu-Ulm

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Events
Where would the year be without special occasions?
You can find an overview of special regular events here,
such as Schwörwoche (oath week) or the Christmas
market.
Ulmer Zelt
(Ulm Tent Festival)
18 th May – 2 nd July 2011
23 th May – 7 th July 2012
You can enjoy in or around the huge
(room for 1200 persons) redblue
circus tent, which is situated between
the Danube and the lake “Ausee”,
famous artists and newcomers from
all kind of genres. From rock, pop,
jazz to comedy, theatre and dance
performances. Moreover: special
entertainment for kids, delicious food,
a beer garden and two flea markets.
Phone 07 31 . 960 85 13
www.ulmerzelt.de
Neu-Ulm Bicentenary
May – October 2011
What used to be “Ulm on the right
bank of the Danube” is now the
town of Neu-Ulm. In 2011, the town
celebrates its foundation 200 years
ago. The celebrations start on May 20
with a big festival. Numerous further
events, parties and an exhibition in
the Edwin-Scharff-Haus will provide
added interest.
Phone 07 31 . 161 2830
www.neu-ulm.de
Berblinger Anniversary
May – November 2011
In 2011, Ulm will celebrate the
bicentenary of the flight attempt by
aviation pioneer, Albrecht Ludwig
Berblinger, “The Tailor of Ulm”. The
anniversary programme will also
include a weekend of celebration on
May 27 th – 29 th , an exhibition in the
Stadthaus, a musical at the Ulm
Theatre and numerous guided tours.
Phone 07 31 . 161 28 30
www.berblinger.ulm.de
Ulmer Volksfest (Fun fair)
8 th – 18 th July 2011
13 th – 23 th July 2012
The 11-days festival is since all times
the beginning of the Oath Week. The
annual fair, which takes place since
1429, is full of tradition. The visitors
might be thrilled by the cascade and
of course by the latest attractions
and rides. The fair emphasizes on
being a family friendly one, which h
can be enjoyed by old and young. This
means that the fair is really a family mily
alternative on Oath Monday in contrast trast
to the parties downtown.
Tourist Information Ulm/Neu-Ulm m
Phone 07 31 . 161 28 30
www.tourismus.ulm.de
www.ulmer-volksfest.de
Water parade
on Oath
Monday