# Fortress exploration Ulm with Wilhelmsburg

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Embark on a captivating journey through Ulm's rich military history with our 'Fortress Odyssey' tour. Traverse the remnants of the formidable Bundesfestung Ulm, exploring the intricate fortifications that once safeguarded the city. Discover the architectural prowess of 19th-century defense structures, from towering bastions to strategic strongholds, each narrating tales of resilience and innovation. This tour offers a unique glimpse into the past, where history and culture converge amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Ulm. Ideal for history enthusiasts and curious explorers alike!

- Stops: 7
- City: [Ulm](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/)

## Stops on this tour

1. [Contregarde am Kienlesberg (Werk IX)](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/spot/contregarde-am-kienlesberg-werk-ix/)
2. [Kienlesbergbastion (Werk X)](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/spot/kienlesbergbastion-werk-x/)
3. [Wilhelmsburg (Werk XII)](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/spot/wilhelmsburg-werk-xii/)
4. [Courtine am Gaisenberg (Werk XX)](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/spot/courtine-am-gaisenberg-werk-xx/)
5. [Obere Gaisenbergbastion (Werk XIX)](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/spot/obere-gaisenbergbastion-werk-xix/)
6. [Untere Gaisenbergbastion (Werk XXI)](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/spot/untere-gaisenbergbastion-werk-xxi/)
7. [König-Wilhelm-Turm](https://mytuur.com/en/city/ulm/spot/koenig-wilhelm-turm/)

To walk this tour, open it in the myTuur app and start where you are: the route adapts, and each story begins as you reach its stop. Skip or reorder stops whenever you like. And because the tour works offline, a walk through Ulm keeps going even without a signal.

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