Wichtiger Hinweis
Tourist information
Stand: 22.05.2026
It is the first point of contact for foreign guests with tourism-related questions.
The Tourist Information is the representative of the Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association and the Erlangen City Management. The office is located near the train station - at Goethestraße 21 a. There is also the customer office of Erlanger Stadtwerke for the sale of tickets for local public transport.
Services offered by the tourist information office
- Support in the search for suitable accommodation - including camping
- Dispatch of information packages and brochures
- Sale of Erlangen city vouchers
- Advice and sale of city tours
- Sale of souvenirs
- Sale of stamps and postcards
- Procurement of locations and room allotments via the Erlangen conference office
Digital information terminal
Guests can access the digital information terminal via the website of the Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association. Among other things, it provides information on places of interest, current events, city tours and tips for hiking and cycling routes.
Schiffstraße (Photo: ETM Florian Trykowski)
Your visit to Erlangen
Discover Erlangen
There is a lot to see in Bavaria's smallest city with around 120,000 inhabitants.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. You'll find a wide variety of events there.
City map
The city of Erlangen at a glance with all administrative buildings, barrier-free access, public toilets.
Shaping inclusion
In Erlangen, we shape inclusion together, openly and barrier-free. Here you can find out how the city is breaking down barriers, strengthening networks and enabling participation. Our Inclusion Officers and Disability Officers will be happy to advise you.
Free public transportation in the city center
Hop on for free! Ride the buses for free in downtown Erlangen. Get around downtown Erlangen quickly and conveniently without having to search for parking. Since January 1, 2024, all bus routes within Erlangen’s free downtown zone have been offering “free rides.”
Parking in Erlangen
There are parking spaces available at all times of the day in the parking garages and underground parking facilities around the downtown area. From there, you can easily reach shops, restaurants, and cultural venues on foot or by bus within the free downtown zone. All parking areas are clearly marked.
Drinking options in the city
Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.
Discover Erlangen
There is a lot to see in Bavaria's smallest city with around 120,000 inhabitants.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. You'll find a wide variety of events there.
City map
The city of Erlangen at a glance with all administrative buildings, barrier-free access, public toilets.
Shaping inclusion
In Erlangen, we shape inclusion together, openly and barrier-free. Here you can find out how the city is breaking down barriers, strengthening networks and enabling participation. Our Inclusion Officers and Disability Officers will be happy to advise you.
Free public transportation in the city center
Hop on for free! Ride the buses for free in downtown Erlangen. Get around downtown Erlangen quickly and conveniently without having to search for parking. Since January 1, 2024, all bus routes within Erlangen’s free downtown zone have been offering “free rides.”
Parking in Erlangen
There are parking spaces available at all times of the day in the parking garages and underground parking facilities around the downtown area. From there, you can easily reach shops, restaurants, and cultural venues on foot or by bus within the free downtown zone. All parking areas are clearly marked.
Drinking options in the city
Are you out and about in Erlangen? There is free drinking water in the city center.