Boxenstop Tübingen

About the museum

Rainer Klink opened the museum in September 1985 in the former bus depot of his grandparents Paul and Helene Schnaith in Tübingen's Weststadt district. At first it was called "Motormuseum" and displayed the collection on around 200 square meters; it later became the "Auto · Zweirad · Spielzeug Museum" (car, two-wheeler and toy museum). In 1991 Klink gave up his civil service job and took over the family bus company, founded in 1922.

Step by step, the exhibition grew until 2017 to four floors covering about 1,200 square meters. On display are classic cars, racing and sports cars, motorcycles and bicycles spanning more than a hundred years, as well as an extensive collection of historic toys, model railroads and steam models. Special pieces include a world-record car, a wooden wall of death for motorcycle stunt riders and an American dragster.

In 2021 the Bistro Büssinghalle, with a terrace on the Ammer river, was added in a historic half-timbered hall. The museum is still owned by the Klink family; regular events such as Steam Day on January 6, classic car rallies and a meet-up of historic bicycles are part of the program.

Highlights

• More than 50 classic, racing and sports cars
• Unique world-record car
• Wooden motorcycle wall of death ("Todeswand")
• More than 2,000 historic toys and model railroads
• Dragster with an 8-liter engine

Permanent exhibitions

• Auto · Zweirad · Spielzeug – Four floors of classic cars, sports cars, motorcycles and bicycles, plus a large collection of historic toys and model railroads.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Rainer Klink (Privatmuseum)

Admission & discounts

Further discounts on request. The museum is an AlbCard partner.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The exhibition rooms on the upper floor can be reached via long ramps with a gradient of around 11%; some door thresholds are up to 14 cm high. The restroom on the upper floor is not wheelchair-accessible. Some objects may be touched.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum explicitly caters to families; besides the vehicles, the toys, model railroads and children's pedal cars are a big hit. Family ticket for two adults with their own children.

Getting there & parking

By car via the B27 toward Tübingen-Zentrum.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

BOXENSTOP Bistro Büssinghalle in the same building with Swabian-Italian cuisine and the AmmerTerrasse (Wed–Fri from 17:00, Sat from 11:00, Sun/public holidays 11:00–21:00); accessible without museum admission.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The Bistro Büssinghalle in a historic half-timbered hall is available for corporate and family celebrations.

Plan your visit