Stadt Ulm in the news

Ulm's economy is robust with a low unemployment rate, driven by major employers like the University Hospital, Wieland Gruppe, University of Ulm, Hensoldt AG, and the City Administration, offering diverse job opportunities.

Ulm is undergoing extensive roadworks and infrastructure projects throughout September 2026, including the start of the "Helga-Tunnel" construction and numerous other street closures and traffic realignments.

Ulm's financial situation is worsening due to rapidly increasing expenditures, according to Mayor Martin Bendel.

Ulm celebrates a major milestone in the 300-million-euro B10 renewal project with the concreting of the first tunnel section at Blaubeurer Tor, aiming for completion by 2029.

Ulm is preparing for the State Garden Show in 2030, a large-scale urban development project focusing on green spaces, infrastructure improvements, and sustainability, with an allocated budget of 49 million Euros.

Ulm is preparing to host the State Garden Show in 2030, with 49 million euros allocated to transform the city through extensive green infrastructure, urban development, and recreational space projects.

Ulm is preparing for the 2030 State Garden Show, an urban development project introducing new green spaces, improving infrastructure, and creating recreational areas across the city.

Ulm's 'Mängelmelder' app enables citizens to digitally report public infrastructure issues, facilitating rapid resolution and improving city services.

Ulm and its surrounding area are home to several major employers across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, education, and defense, contributing to a robust local economy.

The city of Ulm is seeking a replacement for Michael Jung, the departing head of its transport department.

Professor Birgit Esser received the 2026 Science Award from the City of Ulm for her exceptional research on sustainable battery materials and electrochemical energy storage.

Ulm observes 'Schwörmontag' as its unique annual public holiday, featuring a mayoral oath, a water parade, and city-wide festivities.

The City of Ulm awarded its 2026 Science Prize to Professors Birgit Esser and Peter Renze for their research in sustainable battery systems and climate-friendly energy technologies, respectively.

Sabine Gauß is organizing Ulm's traditional Schwörmontag festival for the final time, reflecting on its history, challenges like weather changes, and expressing her hopes for a successful event before passing on the organizational reins.

The city of Ulm is seeking collaborative projects and performances for the 650th anniversary of the Ulm Minster, offering funding and promoting community engagement with the landmark.

Ulm's Lederhof, once a crime hotspot, has been transformed into a safer open-air location through social work, police presence, and cultural initiatives, with crime rates significantly decreasing.

The city of Ulm has selected LRO Architekten to revitalize the historic Blaubeurer Tor, aiming to restore its historical visibility and create new public spaces.

Ulm is facing budget constraints and cutting projects, despite having a more stable financial situation than Stuttgart.

Ulm has banned water extraction from all surface waters until August 31st due to persistent drought and low water levels to protect aquatic ecosystems.

Legal challenges regarding the appointment of a new department head have led to temporary leadership at Ulm's Education and Sport office.