Flash strike hits Ulmer Münster: Massive damage according to thunderstorms!

Flash strike hits Ulmer Münster: Massive damage according to thunderstorms!

On Saturday evening, June 1, 2025, a dramatic lightning strike in the Ulm Münster occurred, which caused massive damage in the oldest still used church building in Germany. The flash hit the highest church tower in the world shortly after 9 p.m., which was accompanied by a deafening bang. Immediately afterwards, the tower lighting was out, which increased the dramatic scenery. A video of the incident was shared on social media, especially Instagram, and attracted great attention.

According to Münsterbaugein Heidi Vormann, the damage to the tower is significant, in particular the electrical system was badly affected. Many systems were automatically shut down for safety reasons. The scope of the damage is currently being examined, and further information is to be published the next day. According to Peter Langmayer from the Ulm fire brigade, however, there were no major injuries or damage outside of the lightning strike.

a storm moves through Germany

The incident in Ulm is part of a larger trend that has been observed in Germany in recent years. According to Consumer protection forum there are increasingly varying the regionally. This could be associated with climate changes that favor extreme weather phenomena.

Last Friday, July 12, 2024, the south of Germany was, for example, haunted by a violent stormy, which resulted in numerous fire brigade operations and flooded roads. In some regions, especially in Baden-Württemberg, people suffered injuries from falling trees, and there were flash-enhancing incidents that led to enormous damage to property, such as a roof structure in Emmendingen.

consequences for the culture

The effects of such storms are also culturally noticeable. As part of the German Music Festival in Ulm, several program items had to be canceled, including the appearance of the popular singer Max Mutzke. Such cancellations are not uncommon and have also been observed nationwide at similar events. The lack of planning security due to such extreme weather events is burdened by the organizer and audience.