Erlangen is located at an altitude of 279 m above sea level at the confluence of the rivers Regnitz and Schwabach in the Central Franconian Basin. It is part of the Nuremberg, Fürth and Erlangen area and is situated in the heart of the European metropolitan region of Nuremberg.
Erlangen is one of Germany´s best-preserved towns with a baroque layout. The right-angled design of the streets, the square blocks, the protestant reformist Huguenot Church and the palace add to the city centre’s character and are considered outstanding architectural masterpieces. Therefore, it is not surprising that Johann Freyesleben called Erlangen “one of the most beautiful towns in Europe” in 1775. Erlangen maintained its many facets until today: “Franconian Berkeley”, front-runner for high tech products, cyclists’ paradise, town of the Huguenots and meeting place for many culture lovers. Erlangen is open-minded, an attitude that evolved from the arrival of the Huguenots in 1686. The foundation of the university in 1743 and the installation of the Siemens-Schuckert works also contributed to this cosmopolitan flair. People of over 180 nationalities live in Erlangen. This is reflected in the town´s cheerful atmosphere, making a stroll down the 1.4 km long shopping area in the city centre a special experience.
Population: 103,000, guest beds: 3,200

The 'Bergkirchweih' is the world's oldest beer festival. Every year at Whitsun it attracts around 1.3 million visitors from far and wide. The biggest of all Franconian 'Kirchweih' ...
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The permanent exhibition in the town museum, located in the former town hall of the historic town centre, focuses on Erlangen's history and especially on the Huguenots and exhibits...
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The Erlangen Tourist Office offers various guided tours for groups in different languages: German, Spanish, French, English, Italian, Polish, Russian. Choose between several city t...
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Erlangen is an open-minded town, a fact which is also reflected in its gastronomy. Franconian 'Schmankerl' (treats), as well as Bratwurst (grilled sausage), Schäufele or carp hold ...
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Get to know the town of Erlangen: 1, 2 or 3 nights incl. breakfast buffet, a typical Franconian 'Schmankerl' speciality in a restaurant in Erlangen or the neighbouring towns of Nur...
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Every other year, Erlangen becomes for three days one of the funniest cities in Germany - then the International Comic Festival takes place and thousand of Comic-lovers stroll into...
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Situated only 11 km from Erlangen, Nuremberg Airport (NUE) can be reached by taxi (approx. 30,- EUR per journey) or public transport (U2 from Nuremberg central station, then by Ger...
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The building dominating the market square was built between 1728 and 1730 and was used as the Erlangen town hall from 1836 until 1971. Today Stutterheim Palace is home of two galer...
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Every year on the last weekend of August, well-known German and German-speeking poets and authors meet in Erlangen to read from their books and to participate in discussions with t...
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