Wilhelmsburg, Ulm, Germany - SpottingHistory

Wilhelmsburg was built from 1842 to 1849 as the Citadel's reduit. The Citadel comprised work XII of the Wilhelmsburg and works XIII to XVIII of Fort Wilhelm and was the largest of the town-wall fortifications. In contrast to all the other works; the ›Wilhelmsburg‹ had no ramparts and consisted only of four re-inforced bunkers in the three towers. Over the decades, different regiments and units were stationed here.

After the Second World War, the Wilhelmsburg was officially used as a refugee camp, although several citizens of Ulm, whose homes had been bombed or requisitioned, also took shelter here. At any one time, a total of almost 3,000 people lived in the ›Wilhelmsburg‹, which had its own shop, post office and school.

In 1956, the newly formed German army moved in and up until 1970, soldiers were still stationed in the bunkers of the Wilhelmsburg.

Since then, the more than 570 rooms have been empty, apart from a few that have been rented out to companies.

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Frank D (5 months ago)
Well, it's a big old fort, looks well but not much to do, the view from the tower over the city up to the Austrian Alps is nice. Quite a climb uphill from the city.

Ebin Zacharias (2 years ago)
Best in the evening. Sunset from the tower is a mesmerising experience and don’t miss it. There are some bands and music happening and you can certainly grab some drinks there. Also, not that these events are not on a usual basis, so check them before you hit to this place. But a stroll around here is really a worthy experience.

Marvin Steinm (2 years ago)
Interesting castle with large defensive walls. Sometimes events are on castle grounds s. a. festivals. The tower is accessible, but interior looks deteriorated and they play creepy laughs on speakers that can be heard through the castle as a artistic showpiece. Gives the tower a more creepy feel to it then anything else

Christine Hollay (3 years ago)
Lovely place, we always have relaxing walk here, especially during winter time, our children could have good time playing with snow. There are many free parking places, and long trail to walk. I really recommend this place to everyone.

Rupak Banerjee (7 years ago)
Nice castle in Ulm. Nice and quiet. I need to explore more before I can give it a higher rating.

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