Host Nation Update, March 19, 2026
Drinking water a cloudy in Böblingen, no advisory to boil water
Drinking water in Böblingen becomes cloudy due to a technical malfunction at the water supplier for the Böblingen municipal utilities on Wednesday morning, particles entered the supply line to the “Galgenbuckel” water reservoir. As a result, the drinking water in the area of the supply line to the “Galgenbuckel” reservoir may become cloudy. This was reported by the Böblingen municipal utilities. The affected supply areas are Tannenberg, Turm, the hospital and Panzer Kaserne, the city nursery, the Waldorf school, and the waste incineration plant. There is no general boil water advisory, according to the announcement. However, in consultation with the public health department, chlorination of the drinking water in the aforementioned areas has been initiated as a precautionary measure. This measure serves to ensure drinking water hygiene. The duration of the chlorination has not yet been finalized and is being continuously monitored in consultation with the public health department. The public will be informed immediately as soon as new information is available. Those interested can find information and further questions and answers on the website at: stadtwerke-boeblingen.de
A81 in Sindelfingen and Böblingen new underpass at Breuningerland
Before the new connection between Sindelfingen and Böblingen at Breuningerland opens, motorists will face a closure on Thursday, March 19. This was announced by Deges (German Unity Highway Planning and Construction Company). The extended Tilsiter Straße will run through the new underpass beneath the A81 motorway towards the Böblingen mineral spa. Later this year, direct access to the Autobahn towards Stuttgart and Singen will also be possible. The Böblingen-East interchange will then become a full interchange – directly adjacent to the Sindelfingen industrial park. On Friday evening, March 20, the underpass and the on-ramp to the A81 towards Stuttgart will be opened. Left turns towards Sindelfingen will then also be possible from the Böblingen-East Autobahn exit. To connect the new bypass in eastern Sindelfingen to the A81 Autobahn, the exit will be closed for several hours on Thursday morning. From 9:30 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m., the exit at the Böblingen-East interchange in the direction of Stuttgart will be closed. Motorists are advised to use the exit at the Böblingen-Sindelfingen interchange instead.
After State election in Southwest Germany Exploratory talks between Greens and CDU appear likely
Ten days after the State election in Baden-Württemberg, there are signs of movement in the formation of a new State government. According to dpa information, the Greens and CDU are discussing the possibility of starting exploratory talks to explore continuing their coalition government. Neither party would initially confirm the talks. The Greens and CDU have been governing together in Baden-Württemberg since 2016. In the State election on March 8, the Greens narrowly emerged as the strongest party with 30.2 percent of the vote, closely followed by the CDU with 29.7 percent. However, both parties hold 56 seats each in the new state parliament – an unusual stalemate. A continuation of the Green-Black coalition is currently considered the only realistic option for forming a government. The CDU categorically rules out any cooperation with the AfD.
Weather in Baden-Württemberg – despite sunny days best to take umbrellas and jackets along
Lovers of sunshine and blue skies should make the most of the next two days. After the brief spell of spring sunshine in Baden-Württemberg with pleasant temperatures, meteorologists predict a temporary setback. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the next weather change in this capricious spring is on its way for the weekend. After some local fog, the day will often start sunny, accompanied by a fresh northeasterly wind. Temperatures will climb to around 10 degrees Celsius in the Swabian Alps, the Black Forest, and the Allgäu region, and up to 18 degrees Celsius (65F) in northern Baden. The wind may pick up noticeably, especially at higher elevations, and gale-force gusts are possible on the peaks of the Black Forest. Snowfall possible over the weekend. Friday will remain mostly pleasant: clouds will drift by, the sun will make occasional appearances, and no rain is in sight. Highs will range between 11- 17 degrees Celsius (51F-62F) . Overnight, temperatures will drop significantly, with lows between two and minus four degrees Celsius, and even lower in some parts of the Allgäu region. These are days when you can leave your heavy jacket in the closet, at least for a while. However, the weather will become more unsettled over the weekend. On Saturday, the German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts a mix of sun, clouds, and isolated showers. Temperatures will range from around eight degrees Celsius on the Swabian Alps to 15 degrees Celsius (59F) in the Baden-Baden area. Overnight, with variable cloud cover, isolated showers are still possible, and snow is also possible at higher elevations. With breaks in the clouds, freezing temperatures are even possible on the Swabian Alps and near the Bavarian border.