Orangery (Photo: ETM/Florian Trykowski)
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 palace garden with its surrounding sights and stunning floral displays. You should also check out the Kellerviertel district on Erlangen’s Burgberg, which attracts huge crowds of visitors, particularly during our legendary Bergkirchweih festival. But I also think our many neighborhoods are 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: Marie-Theres Graf)
For your stay in our city
Tourist Information
For out-of-town guests, it is the first place to go for questions about tourism. Among other things, the staff is happy to help you find suitable lodging, including camping options.
Shopping and More
With its wide streets and Baroque buildings, Erlangen is considered one of the best-preserved Baroque planned cities in Germany. Small, owner-operated shops, as well as larger stores, invite you to take a stroll. Restaurants and cafés are perfect for taking a break or meeting up with friends and acquaintances.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
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.”
Art & Culture
Information and current events in art and culture, festivals, cultural venues, museums, city library, cultural promotion, cultural education, cultural and creative industries, cultural policy guidelines...
Parking in Erlangen
There are parking spaces available at all times of day in the parking garages and underground parking facilities around the downtown area. From there, you can easily reach shops, restaurants, and cultural venues on foot or by bus within the free downtown zone. All parking areas are clearly marked.
Tourist Information
For out-of-town guests, it is the first place to go for questions about tourism. Among other things, the staff is happy to help you find suitable lodging, including camping options.
Shopping and More
With its wide streets and Baroque buildings, Erlangen is considered one of the best-preserved Baroque planned cities in Germany. Small, owner-operated shops, as well as larger stores, invite you to take a stroll. Restaurants and cafés are perfect for taking a break or meeting up with friends and acquaintances.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
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.”
Art & Culture
Information and current events in art and culture, festivals, cultural venues, museums, city library, cultural promotion, cultural education, cultural and creative industries, cultural policy guidelines...
Parking in Erlangen
There are parking spaces available at all times of day in the parking garages and underground parking facilities around the downtown area. From there, you can easily reach shops, restaurants, and cultural venues on foot or by bus within the free downtown zone. All parking areas are clearly marked.