With its wide streets and many Baroque buildings, Erlangen is considered one of the best-preserved planned Baroque cities in Germany. Many restaurants and cafés are perfect for meeting up with friends and acquaintances. In addition, our cultural institutions offer a wide range of activities.
Orangerie (Photo: ETM/Florian Trykowski)
Find Accommodations
Are you visiting Erlangen and looking for a place to stay? The Erlangen Tourist Information Office will be happy to help you find suitable accommodations —including camping options. Contact the Erlangen Tourist Information Office’s free room reservation service:
- by phone at 09131 8951 0 or
- by email at: tourist@etm-er.de.
Tips from the Mayor
Which three places are absolute must-sees? Mayor Jörg Volleth: “Well known to everyone and, especially on nice days, very popular is, of course, our beautiful castle garden with its surrounding sights and magnificent flowers. You should also see the Kellerviertel district on Erlangen’s Burgberg, which attracts huge crowds of visitors, particularly during our legendary Bergkirchweih festival. But I also find our many neighborhoods particularly worth seeing; with their diverse histories—ranging from patrician villages to former monastic settlements—and their impressive buildings, they have a lot to offer.”
Mayor Jörg Volleth (Photo: David Hartfiel)
Here: Discover our Baroque planned city and its sights
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Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. You'll find a wide variety of events there.
Free public transportation in the city center
Hop on for free! Ride the buses for free in downtown Erlangen. Get around downtown Erlangen quickly and conveniently without having to search for parking. Since January 1, 2024, all bus routes within Erlangen’s free downtown zone have been offering “free rides.”
Shaping inclusion
In Erlangen, we shape inclusion together, openly and barrier-free. Here you can find out how the city is breaking down barriers, strengthening networks and enabling participation. Our Inclusion Officers and Disability Officers will be happy to advise you.
Tourist information
It is the first point of contact for foreign guests with tourism-related questions.
Drinking options in the city
Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. You'll find a wide variety of events there.
Free public transportation in the city center
Hop on for free! Ride the buses for free in downtown Erlangen. Get around downtown Erlangen quickly and conveniently without having to search for parking. Since January 1, 2024, all bus routes within Erlangen’s free downtown zone have been offering “free rides.”
Shaping inclusion
In Erlangen, we shape inclusion together, openly and barrier-free. Here you can find out how the city is breaking down barriers, strengthening networks and enabling participation. Our Inclusion Officers and Disability Officers will be happy to advise you.
Tourist information
It is the first point of contact for foreign guests with tourism-related questions.
Drinking options in the city
Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.