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Your Tübingen starter guide

Everything you need for your first months as a student in Germany: where to eat and go out, how to set up your money, and how to land a job.

Tübingen
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Supermarkets

For the chains and how to choose, read our supermarket guide for Germany. Local international stores are below.

Asian & international supermarkets

Asien-Haus

Schmiedtorstraße 7 and 11, in the old town, since 1997. More than 200 m² of Asian groceries, fresh vegetables and herbs, organic products and tableware. The shop is open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 19:00, Saturday 10:00 to 15:00, closed Sunday, according to its site.

Local sources checked 22 October 2026. Check the linked pages for current prices and rules.