DB - stations toilets

[Seehof]

Are toilets at all DB stations free regardless of whether they are large or small? Or do you need to pay, if so how much? Thanks

 

[blackfive460]

Large stations tend to be privately operated and pay (generally a Euro), smaller stations vary with some being pay for a 'serious' visit but free to pee!

I should add that I'm assuming you are asking about the gentleman's facilities!

 

[Seehof]

Thank you. Yes, I am!

 

[blackfive460]

Many of the facilities in large stations are operated by Sanifair who charge a Euro. I haven't visited Germany for a few years but they used to give a 50c voucher exchangeable at certain shops in the station though there was a minimum spend.

 

[duesselmartin]

They still give that voucher.

I have yet to see a free public toilet ( outside restaurant) in Germany.

 

[Bletchleyite]

They still give that voucher.

I have yet to see a free public toilet ( outside restaurant) in Germany.

Often you need to pay in restaurants too. Paying for the toilet is the norm in Germany.

 

[AdamWW]

Often you need to pay in restaurants too.

I've not come across a restaurant in Germany where you have to pay to use the loos if you're having a meal there. Maybe I've just been lucky.

 

[Bletchleyite]

I've not come across a restaurant in Germany where you have to pay to use the loos if you're having a meal there. Maybe I've just been lucky.

Certainly common (but not universal) at the likes of McDs though I think we can debate the meaning of "restaurant"

 

[class68fan]

Often you need to pay in restaurants too. Paying for the toilet is the norm in Germany.

I've not come across a restaurant in Germany where you have to pay to use the loos if you're having a meal there. Maybe I've just been lucky.

At beer halls it often are a plate outside toilet where woman who clean sit for tips.

 

[dutchflyer]

They still give that voucher.

I have yet to see a free public toilet ( outside restaurant) in Germany.

There certainly are. Many of the larger hyper/supermarkets have ´Kundentoilette´- umsonst=for free. For. ex Kaufland (a supersize Lidl-same concern-and fairly often near to smaller stations).
And ANY local council has to provide some form of free convenience and they do, its the law! These are utmost vandalproof, but may be closed nighttime. Quite often used by busdrivers during their rest too.
But it is also fairly common to see people use toilets of trains having their terminal rest in larger stations-whilst standing.
Having just passed by BG-RO-HU on my current interrail: over there its much more difficult.

 

[fandroid]

I've had lots of meals in German restaurants ( and used the toilets many times too) and never paid for use of the latter. If smaller stations have toilets, then they are normally free of charge

 

[Seehof]

I was once in a department store toilet where the lady cleaner wiped the toilet seats then used the same cloth to wipe the basins and taps!

 

[Richard Scott]

Certainly common (but not universal) at the likes of McDs though I think we can debate the meaning of "restaurant"

Not really seen it there either. Often give you a code.

 

[Feuillesmortes]

I have yet to see a free public toilet ( outside restaurant) in Germany.

There are many on the Autobahn

 

[Route115?]

I've just returned from Switzerland & Germany. In the former SBB seems to charge for toilets but the private operators (at least the BLS & RhB) seemed to be free.

 

[jamesontheroad]

Are toilets at all DB stations free regardless of whether they are large or small? Or do you need to pay, if so how much? Thanks

Expect to pay €1, and have coins to do so. The €0.50 voucher is a nice gesture, but I never seem to be able to save them or remember to use them.

 

[Feuillesmortes]

The €0.50 voucher is a nice gesture, but I never seem to be able to save them or remember to use them.

A minimum spend of €2.50 and restricted list of retailers, makes it difficult as well

 

[Carlisle]

Certainly common (but not universal) at the likes of McDs though I think we can debate the meaning of "restaurant"

Yes, saw it in a Burger King in Bavaria at the end of last year & yet a short distance away outside there was a free public toilet .

 

[The exile]

There are many on the Autobahn

Round - with a rough wooden surface and leaves sprouting out of the top!