There is a new place in Tübingen where people can refill their bottles with drinking water for free: a new drinking water fountain has been installed on Bachgasse, at the corner of Schmiedtorstraße. This is especially useful on hot days for people walking through the Old Town. It also helps reduce the use of single-use bottles.
New Fountain at Hans-Bold-Platz
The new drinking water fountain is located near Gemeindehaus St. Johannes. The square was named after Hans Bold, whose estate made it possible to finance the fountain and new seating areas. As a result, the site now offers not only a place to get water, but also a small spot to rest in the middle of the Old Town.
The fountain is especially useful for people who bring their own bottle. They can refill it there with tap water for free and do not need to buy an extra plastic bottle while they are out.
Other Drinking Water Fountains in the City
Free drinking water is also available at other public locations in Tübingen. According to TUEpedia, drinking water fountains can be found, among other places, at Sternplatz, near the seating terrace at Café am See in Anlagenpark, in Technologiepark on Paul-Ehrlich-Straße, at the train station toward the bus station, on Metzgergasse near the playground, and at Hechinger Eck.
However, the condition of individual fountains may change. The fountain on Metzgergasse was recently out of service at times. To be sure, especially before longer walks, it is worth checking whether a particular fountain is currently usable.
Refill Stations: Water for Your Own Bottle
In addition to public drinking water fountains, there are also Refill stations in Tübingen. These are shops, cafés, offices, or institutions where people can have their own bottles filled with tap water for free. They can usually be recognized by a Refill sticker on the door or in the window.
The exact locations are marked on the Refill Deutschland map or on the Karte von morgen map. There, users can zoom in on Tübingen and find the current Refill stations. This is more useful than a fixed list of addresses, as opening hours and participating locations may change.
Why This Matters
Drinking water fountains and Refill stations make the city more practical in everyday life during the summer. They are helpful for families with children, older adults, tourists, cyclists, and anyone walking longer distances. At the same time, they support heat protection and help reduce plastic waste.
Anyone who wants to use these offers only needs a clean reusable bottle. Public drinking water fountains are available directly on the street. At Refill stations, water is provided during the opening hours of the respective location.
Sources:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZhySZBNxsZ/
https://www.tuepedia.de/wiki/Trinkwasserbrunnen
https://refill-deutschland.de/
https://refill-deutschland.de/karte/
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