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Erlangen Forest Christmas
Stand: 24.11.2025
From November 24 to December 24, Schloßplatz will once again be transformed into a winter Christmas forest. Surrounded by real fir trees and elaborately and lovingly decorated market stalls, you can immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere.
There are all sorts of things to discover at the market to create the right atmosphere in your own four walls. From classic Christmas tree decorations in all imaginable colors and shapes to nativity figures, vinegar & oils, wooden toys and much more, we offer everything at the Waldweihnacht. There is also something for the eye, the gift table, the dry throat and the growling stomach. As the days get colder and shorter, it's time to get warm again, even around the heart.
Christmas is one thing above all: a celebration for children. Also for the less privileged children of Erlangen. The Tree of Wishes and the charitable fundraising campaign "ERlanger Sterne strahlen" (Erlangen stars shine) are intended for them in particular. But even the slightly older Christmas fans will not miss out on the central stage program. An overview of the program can also be found in the calendar of events and at the bottom of this website. It may take a moment to load the dates. Please be patient and refresh your page if necessary.
Opening hours:
- Up to and including Christmas Eve, December 24
- From Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 21:00
- On Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 21:30
- Sundays from 11:00 to 21:00
- On Christmas Eve from 10:00 to 14:00.
Christmas tree market
From December 5 to December 24, you can choose your Christmas tree from three Erlangen families at Marktplatz and Schloßplatz. They will be on hand with help and advice. You can also take advantage of the uncomplicated delivery service.
The Fees, House and Müller families offer freshly cut Christmas trees from the region in various sizes to decorate your home.
Opening hours:
- weekdays 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Sundays 11:00 to 18:00 and
- on December 24th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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There is free capacity in the multi-storey and underground parking lots around the city center at all times of the day. From there, shops, restaurants and cultural institutions can be easily reached on foot or by bus in the free city center area. All parking areas are signposted.
Free line 299 (City Line)
It runs to attractive and important points in the city center, including the university hospitals. At the same time, it connects regional traffic to the west and east.
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.