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Mud Pits

Stand: 17.06.2026

Creative play and experimentation with water and sand.

Erlangen’s mud play areas aren’t just a welcome way to cool off on hot summer days. They also offer plenty of opportunities for creative play and experimentation with water and sand. There are 20 mud play areas scattered throughout the city. How do you find them? Simply enter “Matschanlage” in the search bar on erlangen.de. This will display all playgrounds with water play areas.

Video featuring Mayor Jörg Volleth from June 17, 2026:

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Enjoy Your Free Time—Tips for Hot Days

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Barbecue areas & leisure facilities

With a number of public barbecue areas and leisure facilities, there are plenty of opportunities for leisure activities in the city. But one request: Always be considerate of your surroundings - avoid making noise and leave the facilities clean.

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Playgrounds in Erlangen

With numerous public playgrounds and leisure facilities, there are many exciting opportunities for leisure activities in the Erlangen city area. But one request: Always be considerate of your surroundings and leave the facilities clean.

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Heat - Information and Tips

Summers in German cities are getting hotter, and heat waves are lasting longer. The effects of climate change are also being felt in Erlangen. To help you cope with the heat, this page offers some information and tips on how to stay safe. It also includes the Heat Action Plan.

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How to Stay Safe in High Temperatures

Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and keep an eye on older adults and children. Here you'll find information on preventive measures and what to do during a heat wave.

Drinking fountain of the Erlangen public utility company on the town hall square.

Drinking options in the city

Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.

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Forest Fire Risk

During prolonged dry spells, the risk of wildfires increases, especially during the summer months. Therefore, please observe a few important rules. Among other things, there is a strict ban on smoking in forests from March 1 through October 31.

Play and leisure facilities department

We work closely with the City Green Department to design and equip over 120 public playgrounds, trend sports and leisure facilities. In addition to new construction, older play and leisure areas are also being renovated and redesigned. Please contact us directly with any suggestions, requests, ideas, complaints or reports of soiling or damage.

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91052 Erlangen

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