Laundromat Ludwigsburg Frequent Questions
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Opening hours & directions
Is the laundromat Ludwigsburg open on Sundays?
No, it is closed on Sundays. It is open Monday to Saturday from 6 am to 10 pm. More about Sundays and public holidays
Is the laundromat open right now?
Monday to Saturday between 6 am and 10 pm, yes, except on public holidays. The live display at the top of every page shows whether it's open at the moment.
Is it open on public holidays?
No. The laundromat stays closed on all public holidays in Baden-Württemberg, for example Epiphany, Corpus Christi and All Saints' Day.
Do I need to make an appointment?
No. Just drop in, pick a free machine and get started.
Where is the laundromat and how do I get there?
Stuttgarter Straße 54, 71638 Ludwigsburg. The Karlsplatz bus stop (lines 421 and 533) is 3 minutes away, and from the station it's about 9 minutes on foot. Directions and parking
Is there parking nearby?
Yes. Paid parking is available right outside the door on Stuttgarter Straße, plus at the Agentur für Arbeit (about 50 m) and at Karlsplatz (about 140 m).
How do I get from Kornwestheim or Bietigheim to the laundromat Ludwigsburg?
The S-Bahn is quickest: from Kornwestheim the S4 or S5 takes 3 minutes, from Bietigheim-Bissingen the S5 takes 9 minutes to Ludwigsburg station, then it's a 9-minute walk. More on the pages for Kornwestheim and Bietigheim-Bissingen.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi. There are also seats by the window and counters for folding. But you can just as well spend the waiting time in the town centre, with the Residential Palace right opposite.
Prices & payment
How much do washing and drying cost?
Washing costs €5.00 (8 kg) or €13.50 (18 kg), drying €1.50 per 10 minutes. With the discount card you pay from €3.80, from €10.20 and from €1.10. All prices · Worked examples
Can you pay by card at the laundromat?
Yes. The payment terminal takes cash, all major credit and debit cards, contactless with Apple Pay and Google Pay, and the discount card. After paying, you press the start button on the machine.
Do I get a receipt at Wash&Go?
Yes. You get a receipt for every payment at the payment terminal, for example for your company's accounts or for billing a holiday rental.
Does washing at 60 degrees cost more?
No. The price depends only on the machine size, not on the temperature.
Are there hidden costs or a subscription?
No. No sign-up, no subscription, no basic fee. You only pay for the machines you use.
Why doesn't the machine show the discount card price?
Because your benefit is in the bonus credit: the machine deducts the regular price, but when you topped up you received up to 25 % extra credit.
Is the laundromat cheaper than my own washing machine?
For big items like duvets almost always, for every small load rather not. We work out what pays off when here: How much does a laundromat cost?
Washing & drying
Which machines are there in Ludwigsburg?
11 washing machines with 8 kg, 3 XXL washing machines with 18 kg and 4 dryers with 20 kg.
How does the laundromat work?
Load the laundry, choose the machine number and pay at the payment terminal, press the start button on the machine. Step by step
How long do washing and drying take?
Together usually 55 to 75 minutes: about 35 minutes washing and 20 to 40 minutes drying. What the time depends on
Do I have to bring detergent to the laundromat?
No. Detergent (€0.70, with the discount card from €0.50) and fabric softener (€0.40, with the discount card from €0.30) are available at the payment terminal. You're welcome to bring your own detergent, though. Detergent tips
Do I have to wait at the laundromat?
No. You can leave and come back. Please collect your laundry as soon as the machine has finished, so the next people can wash.
Can I use several machines at the same time?
Yes. Each machine is chosen and paid for separately at the payment terminal.
Do you have a large washing machine?
Yes. The laundromat Ludwigsburg has three large XXL washing machines with 18 kg, €13.50 per wash (with the discount card from €10.20). They are meant for duvets, pillows, curtains and big piles of laundry.
Can I wash duvets at your laundromat?
Yes, that's what the three large XXL washing machines with 18 kg are for. Afterwards you dry in the 20 kg dryer. Washing duvets in Ludwigsburg
How much laundry fits in a machine at the laundromat Ludwigsburg?
The 8 kg machine takes a normal household load, the large XXL washing machine with 18 kg a duvet plus pillows. Fill the drum loosely and leave a hand's width of space. How much laundry fits in 8 kg?
Can I wash rugs at Wash&Go?
Yes, as long as they're flexible and can be folded. Rigid rugs, for example with a stiff rubber backing, are not allowed because they can damage the machine. Washing rugs in Ludwigsburg
Which temperature do I set on the dryer?
You can choose 30, 40, 60 and 80 °C. Higher dries faster, lower is gentler on delicate fabrics. If in doubt, check the care label.
What must not go in the machines?
No shoes or trainers (they damage the drum), no dyeing (traces of dye end up in the next load), no pet blankets from dogs or horses (allergy sufferers wash after you), no work clothes soiled with oil, petrol or heavy dirt, no cleaning cloths and no rigid rugs. Flexible rugs are allowed. Normal household laundry, duvets, curtains and jackets are explicitly welcome.
Is this a laundry service that washes for me?
No. At the Wash&Go laundry in Ludwigsburg you do the washing yourself, with professional machines and no appointment.
Discount card
How does the discount card work?
It is a prepaid card with a bonus: €10 gives you €11, €20 gives you €23, €30 gives you €36 and €50 gives you €62.50. Discount card explained
Where do I get the discount card and what does it cost?
At the payment terminal in the laundromat, for a €5 deposit. The minimum use is 3 months.
Does the discount card also work at other Wash&Go laundromats?
Yes, at all 7 laundromats in Ludwigsburg, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe.
How do I top up the card?
At the payment terminal, with cash or any major credit or debit card. The bonus is added automatically.
How do I return the discount card?
At the laundromat: call the service hotline +49 711 96893785 from there and we'll refund your €5 deposit. Remaining credit is not paid out, so use it up beforehand.
Can a company use the discount card at the laundromat Ludwigsburg as a team card?
Yes. Companies and hosts of Airbnb flats or holiday rentals load the discount card with credit and send their staff to do the washing with it, without handing out cash. Tips for hosts
About Wash&Go
What is Wash&Go?
A chain of self-service laundromats founded in 2009, with 7 laundromats in Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg and Karlsruhe. Each laundromat is run independently. washandgo.com
Who runs the laundromat Ludwigsburg?
A dedicated location manager looks after the laundromat Ludwigsburg at Stuttgarter Straße 54, as part of the Wash&Go chain. How the laundromat works and who it's for is explained under About us.
Where are the other Wash&Go laundromats?
Six more: Laundromat Stuttgart-West, Laundromat Stuttgart-Mitte, Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost, Laundromat Bad Cannstatt, Laundromat Karlsruhe Weststadt-Mitte and Laundromat Karlsruhe-Oststadt. Your discount card works at all of them.
What do I do if something doesn't work?
Call us on +49 711 96893785 or message us on WhatsApp. We help even if you're standing right at the terminal.
