Free 24-hour toilet at Cologne Central Station: Now available for use!

Free 24-hour toilet at Cologne Central Station: Now available for use!

There is good news for all citizens and tourists in Cologne's old town: a new public toilet has been opened at the main train station. This is located in Kostgasse, at the entrance to the Johannisstrasse tunnel, and can be used free of charge around the clock. Cologne is thus sending a clear signal for improving infrastructure and user-friendliness in public spaces. [t-online] reports that this is the third toilet of the innovative “SHS” type that has been installed in the city, after examples were previously installed at Wiener Platz and the market square in Porz-Mitte.

These toilets are not only free, but also accessible to all genders. The design allows users to use while sitting, crouching or standing, equipped with side handles that provide additional comfort, especially when crouching.

Modern equipment and hygiene

The interior design of the new toilets combines functionality and hygiene: stainless steel sinks with soap, hand dryers and waste bins ensure a pleasant experience. The AWB cleaning team ensures the cleanliness of the facility several times a day to ensure that the toilet remains in pristine condition. These hygienic measures are particularly important because the toilet is accessible 24 hours a day.

Another feature of these toilets is their well-thought-out design. To prevent misuse, the SHS toilets have wide openings above and below the doors. Perforated panels will also be installed on the doors to provide improved privacy. This not only takes into account the needs of the users, but also takes security aspects into account.

Public toilets in Cologne

With its extensive toilet network, Cologne has a lot to offer citizens and tourists. Anyone interested can find detailed information about the different types of toilets available on the website www.awbkoeln.de/toiletten/. These include locations at Cologne Cathedral, Markmannsgasse and Brussels Square. Mobile toilets are available in some green spaces during the summer months, providing additional flexibility.

Particularly noteworthy is the website www.toiletten.koeln, which offers a comprehensive overview of all public toilets in Cologne. Targeted search queries can be started here, for example to find free toilets or ones for people with disabilities. Citizens also have the opportunity to report defects in the toilets directly, which shows that Cologne is actively staying on the ball in order to constantly improve the toilet situation.

With the new toilet at the main train station, another step has been taken in the right direction, and the city shows that it has a good hand for the needs of its citizens and visitors.