They thrived as they weren’t subject to the official closing hours imposed on shops. These days, there’s more on offer at the water houses: a quick beer, candy, the newspaper, cigarettes, sometimes ...

The humble “Wasserhäuschen,” or little water houses, have been a distinctive feature of the city since they started springing up in the second half of the 19th century. Advertisement Article ...

The humble “Wasserhäuschen,” or little water houses, have been a distinctive feature of the city since they started springing up in the second half of the 19th century.

But look closer to the ground and you'll find a tradition that brings rich and poor, bankers and punks, together. The humble “Wasserhäuschen,” or little water houses, have been a distinctive feature ...