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)
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 magnificent flowers. You should also visit 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: David Hartfiel)
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.
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. 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.”
Tourist Information
For out-of-town guests, it is the first place to go for questions about tourism.
Drinking options in the city
Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.
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.
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.”
Tourist Information
For out-of-town guests, it is the first place to go for questions about tourism.
Drinking options in the city
Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.
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.