Ulm and Cochem, Germany

July 29 - August 2, 2017

We visited Ulm Germany because someone suggested we do so. It was in the direction we were heading, so why not. It turned out to be an excellent stop. Ulm is beautiful and interesting. It mixes old and modern. There are scenic paths along the Danube River, which flows through the middle of town. The old town is full of crooked timber framed buildings. Everything was in easy walking distance from our overnight parking spot.

Ulm, Germany

Fishermen's Quarter in Ulm

Old timber framed building in Fishermen's Quarter.

Ulm Town Hall - built in 1370, astronomic clock, and ornately painted exterior

Yard art for sale

Butcher's Tower - tilts about 2 meters because the wooden foundation timbers have rotted away

Ulm Minster - the highest church tower in the world

Inside Ulm Minster

One of the stained glass windows inside the church

Ulm's New Centre - new architecture in the center of old Ulm

St. Johann Baptist Church - was rebuilt in 1922

St Johann Baptist Church

The alter in St Johann Baptist Church

Small chapel in St Johann Baptist Church

Cochem Germany was the end point of our Bike and Barge trip down the Moselle River.We arrived there before the trip to find a secure place to park the van for a week. We found a very nice small campsite at a winery in a nearby town. We lucked out. Cochem is a very busy tourist town. It's small enough to walk around and see all the sights, but you do have to fight the crowds. The town is situated on the banks of the Moselle, a very busy river with lots of tourists boats and shipping barges day and night.

Cochem Germany on the Moselle River

Moselle River in Cochem

Market Square in Cochem

Typical timber frame building

Old curved windows

Pork roast sandwich from Metzgerei Noss. The best ever sandwich.

House near Cochem. They have no yards, but manage to have a garden.

The houses were covered in beautiful flowers.

The entrance to Cochem Reichsburg.

Cochem Reichsburg - 1000 year old castle watching over Cochem