Tübingen

A well-known German university town with a well-preserved historic center and a long history. The first written mention of the settlement dates back to the 11th century, and by the 13th century, the town had gained official status and began to develop rapidly. The dynasty of the Counts Palatine of Tübingen played an important role in this, making it their center.


























The Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, founded in 1477, has had the greatest influence on the city’s development. It is one of Germany’s oldest universities, and it has shaped the character of the city. To this day, Tübingen remains a student hub, with students making up a significant portion of the population. The famous “Stocherkahn” student rowboats can be seen along the banks of the Neckar River (48.519389, 9.056361), a popular pastime during the warmer months. In addition to the large river, a canal flows right through the heart of the old town.




The old town has remained almost unchanged. We strolled through the narrow streets, admired the half-timbered houses and small squares, and climbed up to Hohentübingen Castle, which was originally a medieval fortress and later became part of the university. The town is associated with many famous figures such as Johannes Kepler and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel who studied and worked here. This further underscores its significance as a center of science and culture.






















Getting there: Indoor parking in the Old Town at 48.522528, 9.056667. The Tübingen train station is 800 meters from the Old Town.