Erlangen — Five-Day Local Itinerary

The spiritual center of the French refugees who founded the Neustadt.

💡 Very plain interior, true to Calvinist tradition.

Running since 1694; where locals buy their asparagus and carp.

💡 Saturday is the busiest and most social day.

The quintessential quick lunch for locals running errands.

💡 Ask for Kren (horseradish) if you want it extra local.

The central green space for students and families to unwind.

💡 Home to the Hugenottenbrunnen fountain.

Baroque architecture at the end of the garden, a popular wedding backdrop for locals.

💡 Check for occasional art exhibitions inside.

One of the two historic Erlangen breweries, popular with students and older locals alike.

💡 Try the 'Storchenbier'.

Erlangen is a hub for medical technology; this museum tells the story of the city's industry.

💡 Located in an old factory building.

A rustic, wood-paneled institution for Franconian comfort food.

💡 Excellent lunch specials.

The classic Erlangen walk for fresh air and views.

💡 Passes the old Wasserturm.

One of the few cellars open throughout the summer season for 'Kellerkultur'.

💡 The oldest and most traditional cellar site.

The 'Tech-Süd' area where thousands of students live and work.

💡 Great for seeing the modern, academic side of the city.

The daily lunch spot for thousands of Erlangen engineers.

💡 Pay by card (Guest prices are higher than student prices).

Sand dunes and unique flora in the middle of a modern residential area.

💡 A very quiet, high-end neighborhood vibe.

The former power station is the city's main cultural hub for gigs and indie film.

💡 Check the calendar for concerts or the cinema program.

The 'Riviera' for locals living in the Altstadt.

💡 Peaceful path along the small river.

Expansive meadows used for sunset picnics and summer sport.

💡 Bring a blanket; locals love this for the evening light.

The high-speed highway for runners and road cyclists.

💡 Completely flat and paved.

A historic wine house showing the other side of Franconian drinking culture.

💡 Beautiful traditional interior.

A quiet, scientific oasis run by the university.

💡 Note the historic greenhouses.

The most famous Erlangen beer name; the taproom is a Sunday morning ritual.

💡 If it's Sunday, order the Schäufele early before they sell out.

Traditional Konditorei with a view over the Schlossgarten.

💡 Classic Franconian cake culture.

The central square of the Neustadt; a place to sit and watch the city wind down.

💡 The meeting point for all Erlangers.