Erlangen
Germany · BavariaDE
City in Bavaria, Germany
Erlangen is a Middle Franconian city in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the administrative district Erlangen-Höchstadt, and with 120,646 inhabitants, it is the smallest of the eight major cities in Bavaria. The number of inhabitants exceeded the threshold of 100,000 in 1974, making Erlangen a major city according to the statistical definition officially used in Germany.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 117,806
- Coordinates
- 49.591, 11.008
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 279 m
Overview of Erlangen
Erlangen belongs to Bavaria, Germany and has the feel of a mid-sized city. Around 117,806 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Erlangen is strongest on culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Erlangen
Culture in Erlangen
(1)Looking for culture? Erlangen has Docks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Erlangen.
Getting there & around
Reach Erlangen by regional transport from the nearest hub in Bavaria; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Erlangen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erlangen known for?
- Erlangen, in Bavaria, Germany, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 117,806 residents.
- What can you do in Erlangen?
- Recorded activities in Erlangen include Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Erlangen located?
- Erlangen is located in Bavaria, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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