ErlangenPass - Information for Providers

Abokiste and the Hemhofen Castle Estate supply organic food and host an annual farm festival and a Christmas market.

The association advocates for bicycle-friendly transportation policies in Erlangen and Erlangen-Höchstadt, organizes bike tours, and much more.

In addition to expertise in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, at Dechsendorf Pharmacy you’ll find everything that can contribute to a sense of holistic well-being, both internally and externally.

The pharmacy on Ulmenweg is located right next to the University Hospital of Erlangen. Highly specialized and customized medications are also prepared here.

The pharmacy is located in the Medical Center on Allee am Röthelheimpark in Erlangen. Here, you can pick up your medications right after your doctor’s appointment, pre-order them, or have them delivered for free.

Every year, this nonprofit organization hosts an international festival of dance, theater, and performance. The festival has been organized by students at Friedrich-Alexander University for many years.

Physical Activity and Sports
The ATSV offers a wide variety of sports across 13 departments.

Well-trained and passionate teachers share the art of ballet with heart and joy.

Scouts spend a lot of time in nature—which is great for all kids and teens who enjoy outdoor activities, camping trips, and adventures in nature.

BildungEvangelisch is an educational institution for adults. It consists of a consortium comprising the Evangelical City Academy, the Evangelical Educational Institute of Erlangen, and the Press and Public Relations Office of the Evangelical Lutheran Deanery of Erlangen. The focus is primarily on educational programs in the areas of “Theology/Philosophy” and “Church and Society.”

BINDUNGsvVERLANGEN was founded in early 2018 by three pediatric nurses. Through courses, workshops, and one-on-one consultations, the organization provides information on attachment- and needs-based parenting.

The Blockhelden bouldering gym offers everything a boulderer could want—from beginner to advanced courses, in individual or group training. After moving to Bubenreuth in 2022, the facility has expanded significantly. Some people refer to the bouldering gym as the “Bouldering Temple.”

The Rupprecht Bookstore was founded in 1988 in the Upper Palatinate and remains an owner-operated bookstore with 53 locations. Since 2025, Rupprecht Bookstore has once again had a presence in Erlangen and, through numerous events, has evolved from a place to buy books into a cultural gathering spot.

In the Bund Naturschutz children's group, children ages 6 to 12 experience and explore nature together.

Caritas stands up for people on the margins of society.

CenterStage ER Dance Schools bring together international dance expertise—unique in the region—across all solo dance disciplines at the highest level, catering to every taste, age, and skill level.

Cityaktiv—more than just a gym in Erlangen. The gym is all about fitness, wellness, and health with personalized support.

“Erlangen Like on Ice”
In conjunction with the traditional Christmas market, City Management, in cooperation with the city’s Sports Department, is offering an ice-skating and activity area in front of the castle.

The "Comicmuseum Erlangen" association aims to establish a museum in Erlangen dedicated to comics and graphic novels. A store is already in place, where exhibitions, readings, discussions, and informational events are held.

The Comödie Fürth is a touring theater.
Performances take place at the Berolzheimerianum in Fürth.

Car-sharing—For everyone who finds owning a car too much, but not having one isn't enough.

The YMCA promotes Christian youth ministry. In addition to regular group meetings, retreats and camping trips are held during school breaks.

The Erlangen Alliance for Families is a dynamic partnership among many stakeholders who share the common goal of promoting family-friendly policies in the city of Erlangen.

One of the goals of the Erlangen Chapter of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein e.V.) is to inspire people of all ages to appreciate the beauty and diversity of nature in the mountains.

At the specialty store "Der neue Alpinist und Globetrotter," you'll find a wide selection of trekking and mountaineering gear to suit every budget.

The institute brings Francophone culture and way of life to Northern Bavaria; among other things, it offers German and French courses for children and adults and organizes intercultural events.

The building cleaning company offers professional cleaning services for residential and commercial customers.

The organizations DHB Netzwerk Haushalt e.V. (which represents the interests of homemakers), OV Erlangen, and Familie und Bildung im DHB Erlangen e.V. offer expert assistance with everyday life, select day trips and multi-day trips, as well as numerous events at the Home Economics and Consumer Center in the Altstadtmarkt.

Diakonie Erlangen provides assistance to people facing difficult life situations, regardless of religious affiliation, nationality, or age. Through its programs “Fundgrube,” “Tafel,” and “Kulturtafel,” it is a partner of the ErlangenPass.

Erlangen's Hundesaison Dog Deluxe offers grooming, cutting, drying, and much more for dogs.

The Health Education Center at the Dreycedern Association is an information, counseling, and educational facility primarily for people in the second half of their lives and their family members. The association provides counseling, shares knowledge, and offers support for health issues.

The wellness studio harnesses the power of nature and the elements to promote good health. Salt, air, and ice are used in innovative therapies.

The Erlangen Symphony Orchestra (formerly the Erlangen Chamber Orchestra (EKO)) was founded by dedicated amateur musicians from Erlangen and enriches Erlangen’s cultural life with its concerts. Throughout the year, the Erlangen Symphony Orchestra presents various concerts throughout the city of Erlangen. For these performances, the musicians prepare musical works ranging from the Renaissance to the modern era.

The association provides advice on all matters related to tenancy law, advocates for tenant-friendly policies, and aims to make a significant contribution to the creation of new housing.

The Tanzhaus is not a building, but an organization. The organization sees itself as a point of contact for all dance enthusiasts, bridging the gap between dance schools on the one hand and stage dance on the other.

The Erlangen Trödelhalle is a secondhand store for people of all ages. In the huge hall on Schallershofer Straße in Erlangen, you’ll find plenty of bargains at fair prices.

Erlanger Stadtwerke AG (ESTW) is the regional utility company for the city of Erlangen. It is also responsible for operating Erlangen's public transportation system and public swimming pools.

The Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association (ETM) is the tourism organization for the city of Erlangen, with its office located on Goethestraße in Erlangen. In addition to organizing city tours, the association performs important tasks such as providing tourist services, conducting tourism marketing, and fostering networking and support for the hotel industry.

The club focuses on recreational sports and recreational rowing.

At this farm in Hüttendorf, you can buy fruits and vegetables and even pick them yourself. With a nature playground and a barbecue area near the pick-your-own field, a visit to the Huckepack Adventure Farm is a special experience for the whole family.

“Healthy eating that’s fun!” is Ute Ehrck’s motto. As a certified ecotrophologist, she offers guidance on nutrition and weight loss.

The E-Werk Cultural Center plays a key role in shaping the region's sociocultural scene.

At Fahrrad Meier, personalized advice and service for all things bike-related are our top priority—whether it’s an e-bike, a pedelec, specialty bikes, or just a simple bike.

The FCD Sports Club offers a wide variety of sports as well as rehabilitation classes in an idyllic setting.

The Fernweh Festival in Erlangen is one of the largest travel, mountaineering, and outdoor festivals in Germany. The festival is rounded out by a trade show.

The fifty-fifty theater contributes to cultural diversity in Erlangen by combining time-honored traditions with fresh influences.

The Erlangen Bruck Soccer and Sports Club offers a wide range of sports activities. As a visible symbol of integration, the club boasts a unique soccer team: 20 players from nine different countries!

With its concert series, the nonprofit theater and concert association brings a taste of the big-city music scene to Erlangen.

HC Erlangen and the Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen-Höchstadt-Herzogenaurach have maintained a close partnership for years, based on a shared passion for handball as well as common values and goals. In addition to their social commitment, they are also dedicated to offering discounted ticket prices for HC Erlangen’s Bundesliga home games. This gives more fans—regardless of their income—the opportunity to experience the games live at the arena.

This specialty store offers personalized hearing aid fittings using high-quality products from all leading manufacturers.

The Human Rights Film Festival (NIHRFF) is Germany’s largest film festival, which every two years presents thought-provoking feature films, documentaries, and animated films from around the world that address human rights issues.
The “Nuremberg Human Rights Film Award” is presented in various categories. The festival is also known for its comprehensive supporting program, which includes panel discussions, concerts, and a school project.

Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art that emphasizes discipline, courtesy, concentration, and perseverance.
Whether you're a man or a woman, young or old, anyone can learn traditional Taekwon-Do.

"Jazz & Classical Music by the River" is an open-air event in Erlangen. The event is organized by gVe, the Erlangen Nonprofit Theater and Concert Association (e.V.).

JuKS is an extracurricular educational program run by the City of Erlangen for children ages three and up and young people up to about 18 years old.

The educational programs offered by Catholic adult education are rooted in religious and ideological principles. These programs are aimed not only at Catholic parishioners but also at people who view the Church with a critical or distanced perspective or who are no longer members of the Church.

The Erlangen Child Protection Association is the advocacy group for children and adolescents in Erlangen and the Erlangen-Höchstadt district.

At Kolibri Pharmacy, you'll find Bavaria's first phytotherapy center, which complements the pharmacy's holistic approach to patient care with a wide selection of the highest-quality herbal medicines.

The members of the Kolping Family of Erlangen-Büchenbach see themselves as a community united by a shared journey, faith, education, and action. As part of civil society, Kolping Families help shape and influence the character of the community and people’s living conditions.

KulturTafel Erlangen provides adults and children with free tickets for cultural and recreational events in an unbureaucratic manner.

The Lamm-Lichtspiele Erlangen is the oldest cinema still in operation in Erlangen, where the first screening took place as early as 1922. This historic cinema, which features a wine bar and is housed in a half-timbered building dating from 1919, offers cinematic art and discussions with filmmakers.

The Bavarian Society for the Protection of Birds (LBV) e.V. is Bavaria’s oldest independent nature conservation organization and is committed to preserving biodiversity. The active members of the LBV Erlangen-Höchstadt district chapter contribute to causes in both urban and rural areas with great dedication and enthusiasm.

The Erlangen-Höchstadt District Administration promotes cultural life in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district.

The Lebenshilfe Store is the place to go if you're looking for a special gift or want to treat yourself. When you shop here, you help support jobs that provide people with meaningful work.

The company "Leinen los" is your go-to source for outdoor adventures in Franconian Switzerland. In Erlangen, the company operates a boat rental service at Dechsendorfer Weiher.

The Huter Learning Center is a private educational institution that offers tutoring, Tutoring PLUS, learning therapy, and BENAUDIRA auditory training.

The Lilien-Arche collects, propagates, and preserves ornamental plants threatened with extinction and makes them available to interested plant collectors. In the Lilien-Arche’s show garden, visitors can see how natural garden elements can be used to create a paradise and a sea of flowers for insects. Guided tours, lectures, and workshops are also held there regularly.

In addition to standard pharmacy services, the Marienapotheke offers other services, such as nutritional analysis and oxygen therapy.

For nearly six decades, Medicon Pharmacy has been a symbol of health, prevention, and expert advice. The pharmacy has two locations in Erlangen.

Meilwald Pharmacy is here to support you with dedication and extensive knowledge, and will guide you through the health jungle with its wealth of experience!

The Mothers' and Families' Club is an open gathering place for women and their children. Here, mothers can learn new things, share experiences, make new friends, and help each other with many everyday problems.

Taktstelle Music Institute, the training center for rock, pop, and jazz in Erlangen. Taking lessons at Taktstelle means receiving up-to-date instruction for beginners and professionals of all ages from highly qualified instructors.

The Tutoring Team offers in-home tutoring—with no long-term commitment—from vetted and carefully selected tutors for math, English, German, and more!

Naturfreunde Erlangen is a club in Erlangen with beautiful club grounds on an island in the Regnitz River. Its main activities include water sports (kayaking), hiking, and programs for children and youth.

In ornamental dance, participants dance together in patterns set to lively music. It is therefore an ideal form of exercise for improving coordination, concentration, and mental alertness.

The RC50 Cycling Club has been a fixture in Erlangen since 1950. Ever since the early days of BMX, the RC50’s BMX division has been an integral part of the scene. It is well-known and beloved for its involvement in community life, its team spirit, and its atmosphere.

At the medical supply store, you'll find a wide selection of state-of-the-art brand-name products. This, combined with the expertise of our medical device consultants, ensures a high standard of care.

The Röthelheim Pharmacy is a pharmacy for the whole family, specializing in homeopathy, as well as sports, horses, and animals in general!

Rowing is a low-impact strength-endurance sport suitable for people of almost any age. Whether it’s recreational or competitive rowing, in a team or in a small boat—everyone can pursue their interests at the RVE.

Salsa Mundo in Erlangen offers salsa, merengue, and bachata classes.

Martin Jakubiak offers salsa dance classes and workshops in the region; in Erlangen, these take place at Kubic.

Sport-Club 1926 e. V. Eltersdorf, or SC Eltersdorf for short, is a sports club based in the Eltersdorf neighborhood of Erlangen. The club offers a wide variety of sports, such as soccer, gymnastics, handball, rock ’n’ roll, tennis, taekwondo, and bowling.

The Erlangen Theater (Markgrafentheater and Theater Garage) offers a diverse program ranging from great classics to contemporary plays.

The Schloss-Apotheke, located in the heart of downtown Erlangen, is one of the locations in Thomas and Kerstin Wagner's "pharmacy family."

The swimming school offers fun in the water for all ages. For over 20 years, it has been teaching babies and children to swim and has been offering swimming lessons for beginners and advanced swimmers.

Sailing is a combination of strategy and athletic performance. In this sport, athletes compete against the forces of nature, which is what makes it so appealing.

The SeniorenNetz Erlangen (SNE) project aims to help as wide a range of older adults as possible—with the assistance of a group of computer-savvy seniors—navigate the multimedia landscape.

SL Kosmetik offers a comprehensive range of services, from partial- and full-body massages to Ayurvedic massages, as well as foot (reflexology) massage, facial treatments, thalasso treatments, cleansing treatments, fruit acid treatments, makeup consultations, massages, hair removal, hair coloring, manicures, and medical foot care.

As part of the Summer Night Film Festival, numerous movies will be screened at special venues in the cities of Nuremberg, Erlangen, Fürth, and Schwabach.

The association's goal is to help alleviate poverty in the city, in addition to and as a complement to existing social institutions and services.

"Get fit and stay healthy"—under this motto, the Sportgemeinschaft 59 Erlangen e.V. club offers recreational sports and group activities for young and old alike. Taking part is what matters most!!!

SSG 81 Erlangen is an association of Erlangen’s swimming clubs whose goal is to achieve and maintain a leading position in competitive sports by pooling all their resources.

The Erlangen City Library is the public library of the city of Erlangen. Whether it’s readings, exhibitions, family activities, lectures, workshops, or much more—it offers many opportunities for leisure activities.

BIG—Exercise as an Investment in Health! The BIG Project in Erlangen offers exercise programs—affordable and close to home, by women for women.

Every year on May 1, the Erlanger Rädli takes place. This bike rally through Erlangen offers participants of all ages the opportunity to explore Erlangen and the surrounding area on a variety of routes.

The program, titled GESTALT (Walking, Playing, Dancing as Lifelong Activities), offers a holistic exercise program for men and women ages 60 and older.

The sociocultural centers (Kulturpunkt Bruck, "Die Villa" Community Center, Angertreff, the “Isar 12” community center, and the “Die Scheune” community center) offer everyone—regardless of their social or national background—the opportunity to actively shape their free time and to experience art and culture.

Across various areas of work, the staff of the Office for Environmental Protection and Energy Issues are committed to protecting people, animals, plants, air, water, soil, and cultural heritage from harmful environmental impacts. Helping to shape sustainable urban development is just as much a part of their responsibilities as educating the public about ecological issues.
For initiatives such as the nature discovery weeks for children or the promotion of reusable diapers, the office collaborates with the ErlangenPass.

The Children's Cultural Office, along with its mascot "Simson," presents children's events and organizes an extensive program during the summer and Easter breaks.

The Department of Aging and Intergenerational Issues of the City of Erlangen, formerly known as the Senior Citizens’ Office, addresses a wide range of issues related to aging and intergenerational relations. The department also houses the counseling center for people with disabilities.

The Cultural Affairs Office is responsible for festivals, exhibitions, and events such as puppet theater, the poetry festival, and concerts in the castle gardens.

The Kunstpalais is Erlangen's venue for international contemporary art.

The Erlangen City Youth Council (SJR) supports most of Erlangen’s youth organizations that offer youth recreation programs, camping trips, field trips, and youth educational events through grants. In addition, it offers training programs for youth leaders as well as recreational activities for children and teens, such as the inclusive circus camp Zirkus SJoRi.

The Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach is a credit institution governed by public law. The bank’s involvement is very diverse, and donations and sponsorships often make important activities possible in the first place.

The Erlangen City Museum, located in the heart of the Old Town, showcases the city's history from its earliest settlement to the 20th century.

Making music gives you the strength to lead a fulfilling life.

The choir of the Evangelical Lutheran Parish of St. Matthew in Erlangen offers church music of the highest caliber.

StudyTutors e.V. is a nonprofit organization that provides free tutoring for children and teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds through student volunteers.

Taekwondo is a martial art that promotes physical fitness, mental strength, and self-discipline. At the TKD Red Phoenix club, values such as courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and an indomitable spirit take center stage, and qualified instructors teach this Korean martial art based on these principles.

Singing, dancing, and having fun are important for children's healthy development. That's why, in addition to dance classes for adults, classes for children are also offered.

The Rupprecht Gillet Dance School is one of the largest dance schools in Northern Bavaria. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or professional—the ADTV Dance School offers dance classes for everyone.

At "the YOGA studio" in Erlangen, classes range from energetic flows to total relaxation. Some classes are taught in English; there are both English-language and German-language classes.

The Röthelheimpark Community Center is a community space open to all residents of the Röthelheimpark neighborhood, regardless of age, gender, or nationality.

TV 48 Erlangen is a sports club dedicated to recreational sports, health-related sports, competitive sports, and elite sports. It offers sports classes for members and non-members.

The Spardorf Sports Club is known for its consistent and well-run youth programs. The club offers soccer, tennis, gymnastics, and other sports.

The Youth Farm is an adventure playground with animals, supervised by educational professionals.

Whether it's languages, careers, culture & society, or health... Continuing education in a friendly setting at the Erlangen Adult Education Center will help you get ahead!

The Yogaraum Erlangen offers a wide range of professional yoga classes (Hatha) and health services. These are suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners.

The Erlangen YES Yoga School offers yoga classes for beginners and advanced students in classical Hatha yoga, as well as private yoga lessons and yoga for pregnant women and new mothers.

studio3klang Stefan Plaschka in Erlangen-Buckenhof offers well-structured Hatha yoga for beginners and advanced practitioners through ongoing yoga classes, workshops, and private lessons.

Learning together while creating—that’s the guiding principle of ZAM in Erlangen. The Center for Exchange and Creation is a public space operated as a nonprofit organization. Here, you can find inspiration, carry out collaborative projects, and engage in creative work in the workshops.

The Green S.O.f.A. is a self-help center
for children and parents from all types of families.

Zweirad-Center Stadler is a family-owned business with a total of 22 stores in Germany and Austria. The two locations in Nuremberg and Fürth, which offer a wide selection of bicycles and motorized two-wheelers, fitness equipment, and accessories, are partner stores of the ErlangenPass.