The Tourist Information Office represents the Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association as well as City Management Erlangen. The office is located near the train station—at Goethestraße 21a. The Erlangen Public Utilities customer service office, which sells tickets for local public transportation, is also located there.
Services Offered by the Tourist Information Office
- Assistance in finding suitable lodging —including camping
- Mailing of information packets and brochures
- Sale of Erlangen City Gift Certificates
- Advice on and booking of guided city tours
- Sale of souvenirs
- Sale of stamps and postcards
- Arranging venues and room blocks through the Erlangen Conference Bureau
Digital Information Terminal
Visitors can access the digital information terminal via the Erlangen Tourism and Marketing Association’s website. There they’ll find, among other things, attractions, current events, city tours, and tips for hiking and biking routes.
Schiffstraße (Photo: ETM Florian Trykowski)
Your Visit to Erlangen
Visiting Erlangen
There is plenty to see in Bavaria's smallest major city, which has a population of about 120,000.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
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 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.
Visiting Erlangen
There is plenty to see in Bavaria's smallest major city, which has a population of about 120,000.
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
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 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.