Experience in Ulm, Germany by Kerstin

What is it like to live in Ulm? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Ulm is a lovely city! It's a good mixture between City and nature and there's a lot of stuff to do there, nice places to go to and cool people to hang out with! I would definitely recommend it - unless you are looking for a big City vibe. Because Ulm is a rather small City, nevertheless you can find anything you desire there.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Ulm?

It is awesome! There's always an event or activity. The University is also offering and organizing a lot of activities and parties.

How much does it cost to live in Ulm?

For German conditions it's not expensive but also not too cheap. Sometimes you get students discount (for example in the cinema).

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Ulm? Is there any advice you can give?

Finding a place, also for just some months is not too difficult. If you don't find accomodation in Ulm there's still the possibility to live in Neu-Ulm which is verrry close or in one of the neighbouring villages which are also not too far away.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

In Ulm you can find a lot of different dishes, ranging from traditional Swabian Food to Italian, Greek, Indian, Asian, Spanish....

What places would you recommend visiting in Ulm?

Just to mention a few...

• Zum Schatten (XXL Schnitzel),
• Murphy's (great variety of cocktails and other events like games and karaoke),
• Swoobsters (50's bar with billard),
• Eden (Club),
• Science/Poetry slam in ROXY
• Einstein Marathon in September

During summer time: Friedrichsau and the two lakes close to Ulm (Ludwigsfelder See and Pfuhler See); during winter time: the Christmas market at Münsterplatz and the Münster itself of course.

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Is it good to eat out in Ulm? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Mensa Food is horrible! Far too fatty and not tasty at all.

Is the nightlife good in Ulm? Where is good to go?

The nightlife in Ulm is awesome! There are some clubs as well as a lot of bars and hang/chill out spots each attracting different type of people.

What advice would you give future students heading to Ulm?

If you take a crowded bus to University, for example number 3, step out of the light barrier! The bus won't move before the door isn't closed.