ErlangenPass - Information for Providers

Abokiste and the Hemhofen Castle Estate supply organic food and host an annual farm festival and 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 you need to promote your overall well-being, both internally and externally.

The pharmacy on Ulmenweg is located right next to Erlangen University Hospital. It also composes highly specialized and customized medications.

The pharmacy is located in the Medical Center on Allee am Röthelheimpark in Erlangen. Here, you can pick up your prescriptions 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.

Highly trained and passionate teachers teach the art of ballet with heart and joy.

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

BildungEvangelisch is an adult education institution. It is a merger of the Evangelische Stadtakademie, the Evangelisches Bildungswerk 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.”

BINDUNGsvERLANGEN was founded in early 2018 by three pediatric nurses. Through courses, workshops, and individual 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. Following the move to Bubenreuth in 2022, the facility has expanded significantly. The bouldering gym is often referred to by some as the great “bouldering temple.”

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 been represented 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 explore and experience nature together.

Caritas advocates for people on the margins of society.

CenterStage ER Dance Schools bring together a level of 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 dedicated to fitness, wellness, and health, with personalized support.

“Erlangen Like on Ice”
In conjunction with the traditional Christmas market, the city management, in cooperation with the municipal sports office, is offering an ice skating and activity area in front of the castle.

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

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

Contentbär is a nationwide marketing agency and one of the leading specialists in search engine optimization. Every month, it offers up-to-date online seminars on topics related to digital marketing.

Car sharing—for everyone who finds owning a car too much of a burden but not having one is not enough.

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

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

One of the goals of the Erlangen Section of the German Alpine Club 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 lifestyle to Northern Bavaria, offering German and French courses for children and adults, among other things, and organizing intercultural events.

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

The organizations DHB Netzwerk Haushalt e.V. (an advocacy group for homemakers), OV Erlangen, and Familie und Bildung im DHB Erlangen e.V. offer expert assistance with daily life, select day trips and multi-day excursions, 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 their 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 dog grooming, cutting, drying, and much more.

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 families. 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 health and well-being. 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 the city’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 thrift store for people of all ages. In the huge hall on Schallershofer Straße in Erlangen, you’ll find plenty of bargains at reasonable 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 its public swimming pools.

The Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association (ETM) is the city of Erlangen’s tourism organization, with its office located on Goethestraße in Erlangen. In addition to organizing city tours, the association performs important functions 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 your own. With a nature playground and a barbecue area located 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 nutritionist, she offers guidance on nutrition and weight loss.

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

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

The FCD Sports Club offers a wide range of sports and 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 Erlangen’s cultural diversity by blending time-honored traditions with fresh influences.

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

With its concert series, the non-profit theater and concert association brings a touch of the big city's musical atmosphere 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 in the arena.

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

The Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival (NIHRFF) is Germany’s largest film festival, held every two years to showcase 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 woman or a man, 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 Non-Profit Theater and Concert Association.

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 are critical of or distanced from the Church, or who no longer belong to it.

The Erlangen Child Protection Association is the advocacy group for children and young people 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 with a wide selection of the highest-quality herbal medicines.

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

The Unemployment Assistance Center provides help and advice to those who are unemployed. Lectures and recreational activities round out the services offered by the center.

KulturTafel Erlangen provides free tickets for cultural and recreational events to adults and children without any red tape.

The Lamm-Lichtspiele Erlangen is the oldest cinema still in operation in Erlangen, having hosted its first screening 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) is Bavaria’s oldest independent nature conservation organization and is dedicated to preserving biodiversity. The active members of the LBV Erlangen-Höchstadt district group contribute to the cause in both urban and rural areas with great dedication and enthusiasm.

The Erlangen-Höchstadt District Office supports cultural life in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district.

The Long Night of Science is one of the largest science communication events in the Nuremberg metropolitan region and the largest event of its kind in Germany. In the afternoon, a children’s program is offered at a wide variety of scientific institutions, and starting at 6 p.m., adults can also tour laboratories, institutes, companies, and more.
The Long Night of Science takes place every two years in Nuremberg, Fürth, and Erlangen.

The Lebenshilfe Store is the place to go if you’re looking for a special gift or want to treat yourself. By shopping here, you’re helping to 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, Marienapotheke offers additional services, such as nutritional analysis and oxygen therapy.

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

Meilwald Pharmacy is here to support you with dedication and extensive knowledge, guiding you through the complexities of healthcare with our expertise!

The Mothers and Families Club is an open gathering place for women and their children. Here, mothers can get information, share experiences, make new friends, and help one another with many everyday challenges.

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

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 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 community involvement, team spirit, and welcoming 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 product consultants, ensures high-quality 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 endurance sport suitable for people of almost any age. Whether it’s recreational or competitive rowing, in a team or in a single scull—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 are held at Kubic.

Sport-Club 1926 e. V. Eltersdorf, or SC Eltersdorf for short, is a sports club based in the Eltersdorf district of Erlangen. The club offers a wide range 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 the great classics to contemporary plays.

The Schloss-Apotheke, located in the heart of downtown Erlangen, is one of the pharmacies 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 how to swim and 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 many older adults as possible navigate the world of multimedia, with the assistance of a group of tech-savvy seniors.

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

Get fit and stay healthy—under this motto, the Sportgemeinschaft 59 Erlangen e.V. offers recreational sports and group activities for young and old alike. It’s all about taking part!!!

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. From book readings and exhibitions to family activities, lectures, workshops, and much more—it offers a wide range of recreational opportunities.

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 its surroundings on a variety of routes.

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

These sociocultural centers (Kulturpunkt Bruck, Bürgertreff "Die Villa," Angertreff, community center “Isar 12,” and community center “Die Scheune”) offer everyone, regardless of their social or national background, the opportunity to actively engage in leisure activities and experience art and culture.

In 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 assets 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, there is a partnership with the ErlangenPass.

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

The Department of Aging and Intergenerational Affairs of the City of Erlangen, formerly the Office for Senior Citizens, 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) provides grants to support most of Erlangen’s youth organizations that offer youth camps, overnight camps, trips, and youth educational events. In addition, it offers training programs for youth leaders as well as recreational activities for children and teenagers, such as the inclusive circus camp Zirkus SJoRi.

The Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach is a public-law credit institution. 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, traces the city's history from its earliest settlements through the 20th century.

Making music builds resilience for a fulfilling life.

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

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

Taekwondo is a martial art that builds 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 are paramount, and qualified instructors teach the Korean martial art based on these principles.

Singing, dancing, and having fun are important for children’s healthy development. That is why, in addition to dance classes for adults, we also offer classes for children.

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 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, fitness activities, competitive sports, and elite athletics. It offers sports classes for both members and non-members.

The Spardorf Sports Club is known for its consistent and well-organized 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 environment at the Erlangen Adult Education Center will help you get ahead!

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

The Erlangen Yoga School (YES) offers yoga classes for beginners and advanced students in classical Hatha yoga, as well as private yoga sessions 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 through doing—that is the guiding principle of ZAM in Erlangen. The Center for Exchange and Making is a public space run as a nonprofit organization. Here, you can find inspiration, carry out collaborative projects, and engage in creative work in the workshops.

Grünes S.O.f.A. is a self-help center
for children and parents of all family types.

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