Bursagasse 2/1

Bursagasse 2/1 is the street address of the Altes Waschhaus (Old Washhouse), a cultural and community venue in Tübingen, Germany. The building is operated by the non-profit association Kosmos e.V., which transforms the formerly vacant structure into a cultural experience space. Since October 2022, the premises have been available for rent for workshops, cultural events, exhibitions, readings, meetups, and more. In September 2023, the Museumscafé zum Hölderlinturm (Hölderlin Tower Museum Café) opened inside the Altes Waschhaus. The venue aims to contribute to urban culture in Tübingen and create an unconventional free space for participation and experiences on Bursaplatz. The ground floor atelier (about 30 m²) offers cultural practitioners the opportunity to hold courses, readings, exhibitions, etc., while two studio rooms on the upper floor are also available. The association Kosmos e.V. was founded in May 2020 by Annika and Svenja Fürbringer-Raschke, who serve as first and second chairwomen, respectively. The name 'Kosmos' is inspired by Alexander von Humboldt's scientific work, reflecting the idea that everything in nature and the world is interconnected. The venue is a commercial offering in the sense that it can be rented for events, but it is primarily a cultural and community space rather than a traditional retail brand.

The Altes Waschhaus at Bursagasse 2/1 in Tübingen has been transformed into a cultural venue by the non-profit association Kosmos e.V. The association was founded in May 2020 by Annika and Svenja Fürbringer-Raschke, along with six other members, following the success of the 'Grenzenlos Markt' intercultural community market organized in 2017. The vision was to create a space for open dialogue, diversity, and art and culture. In October 2022, the vacant building 'Altes Waschhaus' began to be used by the association as a cultural experience space. Since September 2023, the Hölderlin Museum Café has been open in the Altes Waschhaus. The venue offers a ground-floor atelier of about 30 m² for cultural practitioners to hold courses, readings, exhibitions, and two studio rooms on the upper floor. The association aims to contribute to urban culture in Tübingen and create an unconventional free space for participation and experiences on Bursaplatz. The name 'Kosmos' is inspired by Alexander von Humboldt's work, reflecting the interconnectedness of all things.

• 2023

  Since September, the Hölderlin Museum Café has been open in the Altes Waschhaus.

• 2022

  Since October, the vacant Altes Waschhaus building has been transformed into a cultural experience space.

• 2020

  Kosmos e.V. association founded in May with 6 additional members.

• 2017

  Organized the 'Grenzenlos Markt' intercultural community market in Tübingen.

A cultural experience space and community hub in Tübingen, offering rentable rooms for creative and cultural activities, and hosting a museum café.

• Atelier (ground floor, approx. 30 m²)

  Space for cultural practitioners to hold courses, readings, exhibitions, etc.

• Two studio rooms (upper floor)

  Additional rooms available for rent.

• Museumscafé zum Hölderlinturm

  Museum café located in the Altes Waschhaus, open since September 2023.

1. 1Altes Waschhaus – Kosmos e.V.kosmos-ev.com
2. 2Unsere Story – Kosmos e.V.kosmos-ev.com
3. 3Bursagasse 2/1wikidata.org