With its wide streets and many baroque buildings, Erlangen is one of the best-preserved baroque planned towns in Germany (photo: City of Erlangen/State Office - Orangery in the palace garden). Many restaurants and cafés invite you to meet up with friends and acquaintances. Our cultural institutions also offer a good range of activities.
Lord Mayor Florian Janik: "We enjoy coming together at the Bergkirchweih, at exciting festivals such as the Comic Salon, the Poetry Festival or the Puppet Theater Festival and, last but not least, in the many sports, cultural and leisure clubs. We are committed and this is what makes Erlangen a city worth living in and loving."
Mayor Jörg Volleth: "Despite its manageable size, Erlangen has many beautiful corners. You can discover some of them on a leisurely stroll through our pretty old town or on a bike tour of Erlangen's historic districts. What also makes Erlangen special for me is all the greenery in and around our city."
Find overnight accommodation
Are you visiting Erlangen and looking for accommodation? The Erlangen Tourist Information Office will be happy to help you find suitable accommodation - including for camping. Contact the free accommodation service of the Erlangen Tourist Information Office:
- By telephone on 09131 8951 0 or
- by e-mail to: tourist@etm-er.de.
Also interesting
Our calendar of events
Don't know what you want to do this evening or at the weekend? Whether exhibitions, offers for families, sports and much more - Erlangen offers many possibilities for leisure activities. Let our calendar of events inspire you.
Free public transport in the city center
Change for free! Free travel on the buses in Erlangen city center. Travel comfortably and quickly in Erlangen city center without looking for a parking space. Since January 1, 2024, it's been "free travel" on all bus routes within the free Erlangen city center area.
Historically interested & commemoration
Erlangen has a long history, with both positive and negative events.
Barrier-free Erlangen
Inclusion only works if people with disabilities are able to participate in everyday life in our city. Accessibility is a prerequisite for this. Here you can find out what is accessible in Erlangen and how you can achieve accessibility.
Markets & church consecrations
Information on the current markets & church fairs in Erlangen.
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
Don't know what you want to do this evening or at the weekend? Whether exhibitions, offers for families, sports and much more - Erlangen offers many possibilities for leisure activities. Let our calendar of events inspire you.
Free public transport in the city center
Change for free! Free travel on the buses in Erlangen city center. Travel comfortably and quickly in Erlangen city center without looking for a parking space. Since January 1, 2024, it's been "free travel" on all bus routes within the free Erlangen city center area.
Historically interested & commemoration
Erlangen has a long history, with both positive and negative events.
Barrier-free Erlangen
Inclusion only works if people with disabilities are able to participate in everyday life in our city. Accessibility is a prerequisite for this. Here you can find out what is accessible in Erlangen and how you can achieve accessibility.
Markets & church consecrations
Information on the current markets & church fairs in Erlangen.
Drinking options in the city
Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.