Wichtiger Hinweis
Shopping and More
Stand: 26.09.2026
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.
Read more on the Erlangen Tourist Information website. Would you like to stay overnight in Erlangen and are looking for a place to stay? The Erlangen Tourist Information website features a wide variety of options, such as hotels, guesthouses, and vacation rentals. There’s even a campground listed.
Nürnberger Straße Pedestrian Zone (Photo: rh Press Office)
Tips from the Mayor
In addition to shopping and enjoying restaurants and cafés, there are also places in Erlangen that are worth visiting. 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 check out the Kellerviertel neighborhood 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: Marie-Theres Graf)
See also
Tourist Information
For visitors from out of town, she is the first point of contact for tourism-related questions. Among other things, she’s happy to help you find suitable lodging, including camping options.
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.
Parking in Erlangen
There are parking spaces available at all times of the 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.
Nuremberg Metropolitan Area Public Transportation Authority (VGN)
All stops and the Erlangen transit network: An overview of tickets and fare tiers. For example, MobiCards or the 365-euro ticket.
Tourist Information
For visitors from out of town, she is the first point of contact for tourism-related questions. Among other things, she’s happy to help you find suitable lodging, including camping options.
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.
Parking in Erlangen
There are parking spaces available at all times of the 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.
Nuremberg Metropolitan Area Public Transportation Authority (VGN)
All stops and the Erlangen transit network: An overview of tickets and fare tiers. For example, MobiCards or the 365-euro ticket.
Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association e.V.
The tourist information office provides guests with comprehensive tourist information and services. The popular city vouchers and souvenirs are also available here.