The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for filling containers, in particular bottles. The apparatus comprises at least one transport device (2, 6, 10, 14) for transporting the containers, at least one filling device (8) for filling the containers and a tempering device for tempering a bottom area of the container, wherein the tempering device is located at least at times at least partially in or below the bottom area of the transported containers and the filling device (8) is arranged at least at times at least partially in or above a mouth area of the transported containers. According to the invention, the tempering device is mounted on the apparatus (1) in such a way that tempering during or after filling becomes possible.