Pauluskirche

Pauluskirche stands in Ulm, north of the Old Cemetery, as a landmark of early twentieth-century architecture. Architect Theodor Fischer gave the church its distinctive architectural form. The building began as an evangelical garrison church and now serves the Paulus congregation as its community church. Its concrete forms combine Jugendstil and Romanesque elements. Exposed concrete shapes the nave vault, while the twin towers recall Syrian domes above the church. Sculpted heraldic animals decorate the concrete entrance columns. The church is known for its acoustics, which support worship, concerts, and a musical tradition centred on its organ. Gebrüder Link built the church’s late Romantic organ. Its sound draws on German and French traditions, while restorations have preserved an important instrument in southern Germany. The church tower carries the sound of its bells. Pauluskirche also houses Vesperkirche Ulm, a social project offering meals and support while bringing people together. The listed property is wheelchair accessible for visitors.