New in Ulm, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Ulm — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Ulm lies on the Danube, has around 130,000 residents and, with about 14,000 students at its university and university of applied sciences, is a compact but lively student town. The medieval Fischerviertel with its pubs along the Blau and the Münsterplatz form the centre of nightlife, complemented by a vibrant culture and club scene on the banks of the Danube. Anyone studying here commutes between lecture halls, the beer garden in the Friedrichsau and concerts at the ROXY.
The best spots and tips for students in Ulm
Fischerviertel
old-town alleys along the Blau with pubs and bars to sink into
ROXY Ulm
socio-cultural centre in old factory halls with concerts, parties and comedy
Sauschdall
student-run jazz cellar with concerts and DJ nights
Friedrichsau
Danube park with beer gardens, lakes and open-air events in summer
Ulm has around 14,000 students at 2 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Ulm, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Fischerviertel. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Ulm.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Ulm today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Ulm, with zero dating pressure.
Ulm has plenty to offer students: Fischerviertel, ROXY Ulm or Sauschdall are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 14,000 students at 2 universities, Ulm is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.