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Getting Here
Tübingen, an old university town and administrative center, is located 40km south of Stuttgart between the 
Schönbuch Forest and the Swabian Hills. The townscape is dominated by historical buildings, large parks and wooded areas. Narrow cobblestone alleys wind between countless timber-framed houses dating back to the 15th and 16th century. Lining the streets are numerous outdoor cafés, wine taverns and student bars as well as unusual small shops. In Tübingen the flair of a medieval city centre combines with the youthful vitality of a student town. Running right through the middle is the River Neckar, where you can take a boat trip in a “Stocherkahn” (similar to the punts of Oxbridge) or stroll along its scenic riverbanks. Exhibitions at Tübingen’s famous art galleries and museums, as well as theatres, cinemas and festivals emphasize the diversity of Tübingen’s cultural aspects.
For hundreds of years, Tübingen has also been a town of science. Earl Eberhard the Bearded, later Duke of Württemberg, founded theUniversity of Tübingen in 1477. Facilities such as the University Medical Center, the Max Planck Institutes and other institutions offer an excellent research and learning environment.
Tübingen, the city and its inhabitants...
Schönbuch Forest and the Swabian Hills. The townscape is dominated by historical buildings, large parks and wooded areas. Narrow cobblestone alleys wind between countless timber-framed houses dating back to the 15th and 16th century. Lining the streets are numerous outdoor cafés, wine taverns and student bars as well as unusual small shops. In Tübingen the flair of a medieval city centre combines with the youthful vitality of a student town. Running right through the middle is the River Neckar, where you can take a boat trip in a “Stocherkahn” (similar to the punts of Oxbridge) or stroll along its scenic riverbanks. Exhibitions at Tübingen’s famous art galleries and museums, as well as theatres, cinemas and festivals emphasize the diversity of Tübingen’s cultural aspects. For hundreds of years, Tübingen has also been a town of science. Earl Eberhard the Bearded, later Duke of Württemberg, founded the
University of Tübingen in 1477. Facilities such as the University Medical Center, the Max Planck Institutes and other institutions offer an excellent research and learning environment. Tübingen, the city and its inhabitants...Address
The Max Planck Campus is located in the northern part of the city of Tübingen. It is directly accessible with public transport, however, there is also car parking free of charge on campus.
Max Planck Campus Tübingen
Spemannstr. 32 - 44
72076 Tübingen, Germany
Maps of the campus and of its surroundings (500 KB)
Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics: Spemannstr. 38 - 44
Cyberneum: Spemannstr. 44
Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology: Spemannstr. 35 - 39
Friedrich Miescher Laboratory: Spemannstr. 39
Max Planck House: Spemannstr. 36
Nursery Planckton: Spemannstr. 32
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Max Planck Campus Tübingen
Spemannstr. 32 - 44
72076 Tübingen, Germany
Maps of the campus and of its surroundings (500 KB)
Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics: Spemannstr. 38 - 44Cyberneum: Spemannstr. 44Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology: Spemannstr. 35 - 39Friedrich Miescher Laboratory: Spemannstr. 39Max Planck House: Spemannstr. 36Nursery Planckton: Spemannstr. 32Contact us...
Arriving By Train
Intercity trains, including the high-speed ICE service, will bring you to Stuttgart main station, from where a local train takes about an hour to reach Tübingen. From here the Max Planck Campus can be reached by taxi (10 minutes) or bus (20 to 30 minutes including walking and waiting times). The bus station and taxi rank are both directly opposite the main exit from Tübingen station.
Time schedule of the trains
Time schedule of the trains
Arriving by Bus
Starting at the main station in Tübingen with bus no. 3 in the direction of “Ulmenweg” or bus no. 17 in the direction of “Uni-Kliniken Berg” to the bus stop "Ochsenweide" it takes about 15 minutes to reach the campus. From the bus stop you need to walk about 100 meters downhill and then turn left into the street called Spemannstrasse and walk uphill. At the end of this street the Max Planck Campus starts.
Alternatively, you can take bus no. 4 in the direction of “WHO Ulmenweg” until you reach the bus stop “Corrensstraße”. Across the road from this bus stop, a flight of steps leads uphill through some trees. Follow these steps until you reach the street called Spemannstraße. Take care in winter as the steps are not cleared. The Max Planck Campus lies to your right-hand side. In both cases you have about a 10-minute walk from the bus stop to the campus.
Information about the bus schedule
Alternatively, you can take bus no. 4 in the direction of “WHO Ulmenweg” until you reach the bus stop “Corrensstraße”. Across the road from this bus stop, a flight of steps leads uphill through some trees. Follow these steps until you reach the street called Spemannstraße. Take care in winter as the steps are not cleared. The Max Planck Campus lies to your right-hand side. In both cases you have about a 10-minute walk from the bus stop to the campus.
Information about the bus scheduleArriving by Plane
The nearest airport is Stuttgart. After arriving you can take the Airportsprinter (Bus 828), which will take you directly to the main station in Tübingen with a journey time of about one hour. You can also take a taxi. The taxi ride only takes 30 to 40 minutes and will costs upwards from 43 Euro (if you would like to book a MiniCar in advance call Phone: +49 (0)7071-93500).
Airportsprinter (Bus 828), which will take you directly to the main station in Tübingen with a journey time of about one hour. You can also take a taxi. The taxi ride only takes 30 to 40 minutes and will costs upwards from 43 Euro (if you would like to book a MiniCar in advance call Phone: +49 (0)7071-93500).Arriving by Car
From the highway A8 (coming from either direction)
The fastest connection to Tübingen is the federal highway B27. Leave highway A8 at the slip road Nr. 52 "Stuttgart Degerloch" and follow the road signs saying "Tübingen/Reutlingen, B27". The drive to Tübingen takes about 30 minutes from here. The federal highway B27 has four lanes and does not pass through any towns, nevertheless you should expect traffic hold ups during the rush hour.
The approach through town to the Max Planck Campus is described in city route no. 1
City route no. 1: Leave the federal highway B27 at the slip road „Böblingen, Tübingen-Nord, Lustnau" and follow the street called “Stuttgarter Strasse”. At the third traffic light (cross road Wilhelmstrasse - Pfrondorfer Strasse) turn left in the direction of "Zentrum, Kliniken, Kunsthalle". After passing a gas station turn right in the direction of "Nordstadt, ..." and follow the north ring (Nordring) up hill over three crossroads. At the fourth traffic light, turn left in the direction of the "Bundesforschungsanstalt” (National Reasearch Center) and follow the road "Waldhäuser Strasse". After passing by the National Reasearch Center and the observatory turn left and follow the road "Auf dem Kreuz". The entrance of this street is marked with a sign saying "Max-Planck-Institute, Spemannstrasse 32 - 39". Follow this road until you reach the Spemannstrasse.
City route no. 2: If you are driving to Tübingen on the federal highway B464 through Bebenhausen, please turn right after entering Tübingen (cross road Wilhelmstrasse/Pfrondorfer Strasse) in the direction of "Zentrum, Kliniken, Kunsthalle". Please continue as described in city route no. 1.
City route no. 3: If you are driving to Tübingen on the federal highway B28 through Unterjesingen, please turn left after entering Tübingen. Then follow the signs saying "Hagelloch, Nordstadt, ..." Follow the road, Hagellocher Weg. At the first big intersection turn right and follow the street signs "Nordstadt, ...". After passing a large crossroad at the top of the hill, please turn left at the intersection Nordring and follow the signs "Alle Richtungen, Kunsthalle, ...". After passing two intersections on the right-hand side, you will reach the crossroad "Nordring/Waldhäuser Strasse". Please turn right and follow the street "Waldhäuser Strasse". Please continue as described in city route no. 1.
City route no. 4: If you are driving to Tübingen on the federal highway B28a from the direction of Weilheim or Hirschau, please follow the road Europastrasse until you see a flyover ahead. Follow the signs saying "B28, Herrenberg, Nordstadt, Kliniken" and turn left after driving under the bridge. After driving through a tunnel, please turn right at the third intersection in the direction of "Hagelloch, Berufsgen. Unfallklinik, ..." and follow the street Hagellocher Weg. Please continue as described in city route no. 1.
Maps of the campus and of its surroundings (500 KB)
The fastest connection to Tübingen is the federal highway B27. Leave highway A8 at the slip road Nr. 52 "Stuttgart Degerloch" and follow the road signs saying "Tübingen/Reutlingen, B27". The drive to Tübingen takes about 30 minutes from here. The federal highway B27 has four lanes and does not pass through any towns, nevertheless you should expect traffic hold ups during the rush hour.
The approach through town to the Max Planck Campus is described in city route no. 1
City route no. 1: Leave the federal highway B27 at the slip road „Böblingen, Tübingen-Nord, Lustnau" and follow the street called “Stuttgarter Strasse”. At the third traffic light (cross road Wilhelmstrasse - Pfrondorfer Strasse) turn left in the direction of "Zentrum, Kliniken, Kunsthalle". After passing a gas station turn right in the direction of "Nordstadt, ..." and follow the north ring (Nordring) up hill over three crossroads. At the fourth traffic light, turn left in the direction of the "Bundesforschungsanstalt” (National Reasearch Center) and follow the road "Waldhäuser Strasse". After passing by the National Reasearch Center and the observatory turn left and follow the road "Auf dem Kreuz". The entrance of this street is marked with a sign saying "Max-Planck-Institute, Spemannstrasse 32 - 39". Follow this road until you reach the Spemannstrasse.
City route no. 2: If you are driving to Tübingen on the federal highway B464 through Bebenhausen, please turn right after entering Tübingen (cross road Wilhelmstrasse/Pfrondorfer Strasse) in the direction of "Zentrum, Kliniken, Kunsthalle". Please continue as described in city route no. 1.
City route no. 3: If you are driving to Tübingen on the federal highway B28 through Unterjesingen, please turn left after entering Tübingen. Then follow the signs saying "Hagelloch, Nordstadt, ..." Follow the road, Hagellocher Weg. At the first big intersection turn right and follow the street signs "Nordstadt, ...". After passing a large crossroad at the top of the hill, please turn left at the intersection Nordring and follow the signs "Alle Richtungen, Kunsthalle, ...". After passing two intersections on the right-hand side, you will reach the crossroad "Nordring/Waldhäuser Strasse". Please turn right and follow the street "Waldhäuser Strasse". Please continue as described in city route no. 1.
City route no. 4: If you are driving to Tübingen on the federal highway B28a from the direction of Weilheim or Hirschau, please follow the road Europastrasse until you see a flyover ahead. Follow the signs saying "B28, Herrenberg, Nordstadt, Kliniken" and turn left after driving under the bridge. After driving through a tunnel, please turn right at the third intersection in the direction of "Hagelloch, Berufsgen. Unfallklinik, ..." and follow the street Hagellocher Weg. Please continue as described in city route no. 1.
Maps of the campus and of its surroundings (500 KB)