The towns of Ulm and Neu-Ulm on the banks of the river Danube are divided by the boundary between the Federal Lands of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. More than 170,000 people live here. Despite of the boundary the two towns do a lot of things together, whether in economy, tourism, culture, traffic or in providing leisure facilities. Most striking are perhaps the important traffic routes which meet there in the heart of Southern Germany.

Ulm's cathedral, the Ulmer Münster, owns the highest church spire in the world and Ulm was also the birthplace of one of the 20th century's most famous persons - Albert Einstein. Some big world-wide operating companies, modern convention facilities, the science park close to the University and colleges, a wide cultural offer both in quantity and in quality and outstanding landmarks of contemporary architecture are characterizing for the modern aspects of Ulm and Neu-Ulm.

Every year on the second last monday of july, there is a big festival in Ulm, called "Schwörmontag". It the day when the governing mayor swears an traditional oath to his people. The same day thousands of people swim and party in the river danube (see picture) and the whole city is on its feet.