The tower, known as Zeelturm was built in Ulm in the distant 14th century and had the character of the city fortifications. Since it was an integral part of the city wall, then style it as close as possible to the existing trends in the 14th century: masonry, height of the building, the roof - all done in strict harmony. The tower is 20 meters, it was pretty much to the 14th century and it served as a functional part of the system, pump water, but when it comes to the modern language, a pumping station.

The name Zeelturm received from one of the houses, which in those days was located outside the city limits: Zeelhaus intended for home care. Tower built talented engineers, so it was a long time a strategic reserve of water for the entire city, if the city gates had closed permanently. Under construction is not only used traditional materials: water tanks are made of special varieties of oak with a copper lining, thus achieving not just save water, but also its cleanliness, because oak has disinfectant properties.

In the late 19th century when the town got its own water supply, there is no need to use the tower for its intended purpose. Still, it remains one of those buildings, which offer a magnificent view of Ulm. Today the tower Zeelturm certainly part of the tourist routes, because it is - a living reminder of the history of the city, in addition, the building itself is well preserved despite the wars and destruction that affected Ulm.