Mail

Letters are delivered in Germany mainly by Deutsche Post, parcels also by other companies (DHL, UPS, GLS, Hermes, etc.).

Website of Deutsche Post: www.deutschepost.de

Packstation

If you send and receive packages regularly, it is recommended to use the DHL packstation. This service is free of charge and independent from opening hours. This service has become widespread and offers the convenience of letting the sender be informed per e-mail or text message when a shipment has arrived. Registration and further information at: www.dhl.de.

Post Offices

  • Bahnhofsplatz 2 (Ulm City Center, main office)
    Opening hours: 
    Mon - Fri:  8:30 - 18:30 Uhr
    Sat: 9:00 - 13:00 Uhr  
  • Gartenstr. 20 (Neu-Ulm)
    Opening hours: 
    Mon - Fri:  8:30 - 12:30 Uhr and 14:00 - 17:30 Uhr
    Sat: 8:30 - 12:30 Uhr
  • Herrenkellergasse 20 (in the Papeterie „Bohnacker“)
    Opening hours: 
    Mon - Fri:  9:00 - 17:30 Uhr
    Sat: 9:00 - 13:30 Uhr

Postage of Deutsche Post

  • postcards: within Germany 0,45 €, international: 0,75 €
  • letters: within Germany 0,55 €international: 0,75 €, depending on the weight
  • parcels and small parcels: starting at 3,90 € within Germany

More about postages at www.dhl.de
Stamps can be bought at every post office and at automatic vending machines.

Pictures

stamp vending machine and mailbox