Wichtiger Hinweis
BIG: For women
Stand: 06.09.2024
Fall/winter Offers to promote exercise and health among women.
With BIG (Bewegung als Investition in Gesundheit), Erlangen has a beacon throughout Germany. The aim of the project is to promote exercise and health among women. BIG offers sports and exercise programs by women for women - from A for aqua fitness to Z for Zumba. BIG was developed in 2005 at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg.
Mayor and sports officer Jörg Volleth: "With BIG, we have achieved something really big in Erlangen. The project has now been transferred to 23 locations in Germany. Erlangen is still the most successful location with the largest offer, the longest duration and the highest participation rate."
Fall/winter offers - participation is easy
The program is particularly aimed at women
- in difficult life situations
- single parents
- with a migration background
- low income
- cultural or health barriers,
who are not reached by the usual sports programs in clubs or studios.
Participation in BIG is very straightforward:
- no membership
- no pressure to perform
- no pressure.
Instead, short distances, easy registration and low prices. Holders of the ErlangenPass and women with a disabled pass receive an additional 50% discount.
Where to find the offers
Detailed information on offers and registration can be found on the Internet at
Read more about the sport
Sports award
Every year, the city of Erlangen awards the Erlangen badge of honor in gold, silver, bronze and the badge of honor to individual athletes and teams for outstanding sporting achievements.
Sports hall search & hall closures
With our new service, we offer you the opportunity to find out more about our 6 large sports halls and 21 school gyms in Erlangen.
Erlangen MOVES!
Open and free exercise programs at various locations.
Sports award
Every year, the city of Erlangen awards the Erlangen badge of honor in gold, silver, bronze and the badge of honor to individual athletes and teams for outstanding sporting achievements.
Sports hall search & hall closures
With our new service, we offer you the opportunity to find out more about our 6 large sports halls and 21 school gyms in Erlangen.
Erlangen MOVES!
Open and free exercise programs at various locations.
Office for Sport and Health Promotion
Head of office: Ulrich Klement