Schiefes Haus
I sat down at an Italian Eiscafé at the Fisherman’s Quarter in Ulm. I had an excellent view to the „Crooked House“ or in German “Schiefes Haus” while eating an Cherry Amaretto ice cream.
Besides this precarious building, I visited the Ulm Cathedral that has the highest church tower in world
I had an excellent Cherry Amaretto ice cream and enjoyed the ambiente
The original half-timbered house from the 14th century got its current appearance of a five-story house after several additions and renovations in 1443. It was used by the fisherman from Ulm and is hotel today
I admired this precarious structure „Schiefes Haus” while sitting at an Eiscafé in the Fisherman’s Quarter in Ulm
When I vacationed in September 2020 in Füssen (Schwangau), I stopped in Ulm and Tübingen on the way to the Rhineland to explore the towns. What I found particularly nice about Ulm, apart from the well-known sights, there are some hidden places to discover.
I heard about the Fischerviertel or Fishermen’s Quarter, I was looking forward to see. The highlight there is the Crooked House built in 1400’s!
Investigations by the State Archaeological Office suggests, that the first floor of the crooked house, which was used by fishermen to repair of their nets, were also fish chambers with a natural fresh water supply. There, the Fisherman held their live catches waiting for the market day.
Over time, the side of the house facing the river sank sharply, so that support measures had to be initiated as early as the beginning of the 17th century. At the southern foundation, the house protrudes partly over the river from the first floor to some sloping struts. The boats could moor there in a protected place.
After Augsburg, Ulm is the largest city between Stuttgart and Munich and is located directly on the Danube and the border with Bavaria. Ulm is part of Baden-Württemberg and Neu-Ulm, on the opposite side of the Danube, is part of Bavaria, which is why Ulm is also known as the “two-country city”. The 130,000 inhabitant city not only produced Albert Einstein and the Scholl siblings, but is also a pretty old town and has the highest church tower in the world
The Ulm Minster is a Gothic style and largest Protestant church in Germany. The 161.53 meter high tower, completed in 1890, is the highest church tower in the world. The foundation stone was laid in 1377 when Ulm was a free imperial city and still Roman Catholic.
Ulmer Muenster, Cathedral 
Ulm Cathedral. The 161.53 meter high tower, completed in 1890, is the highest church tower in the world. 
Ulm Cathedral Tower 
Ulm Cathedral Muenster 
Ulm Sun clock at the Cathedral tower 
The original Astronomical clock had other elements that were destroyed during World War II. Only the parts of today’s clock have been preserved. 
The impressive Astronomical clock on the City Hall dates back to the Middle Ages. It was made in 1581 by the clockmaker Isaak Habrecht. Its four pointers and three circles has many details. 
Ulm Rathaus, City hall 
Ulm Rathaus, City hall 
Ulm Rathaus, City hall 
Ulm Rathaus 
Ulm Altstadt, Fisherman’s Quarter 
City of Ulm 
“Schiefes Haus” postcard of 1938. Courtesy of Joachim Kerler 
“Schiefes Haus” in the Winter
Syrup for Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry juice
- 2/3 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Put the cherry juice, amaretto liquor and sugar in a large saucepan and cook for about 15 minutes while stirring.
- Boil until the liquid is visible reduced and has thickened.
- Fill into bottles while still hot.
Notes
The Amaretto Syrup should be used within 6 month in a tight closed (glass) container.
