What’s there to laugh about? Walter Moers in Erlangen
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Walter Moers in Erlangen: When fantasy, wordplay, and drawing become a machine of punchlines
At the Erlangen City Museum, the comic art of Walter Moers meets an audience that swings between wonder and chuckles. The special exhibition runs from May 3, 2026, to September 13, 2026, and shows why Moers has been regarded for decades as one of the most original storytellers in contemporary German literature. His work combines drawing, literature, satire, and fantasy into a unique laughing experience. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
Wordplay with drawing talent: that’s Moers
Walter Moers became known with comics like the uninhibited Little Asshole and developed a universe with Captain Bluebear and the world of Zamonia that has long achieved cult status. The exhibition in Erlangen displays hundreds of ink drawings, oil paintings, models, and puppets, making it visible how precisely Moers connects timing, comedy, and storytelling. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
Between museum calmness and inner giggles
Walking through the rooms, one does not experience a loud stand-up show, but a finely dosed comedy atmosphere with wit, absurdity, and literary finesse. This is precisely the charm: the punchlines are not only found in the texts, but also in the visual language, the characters, and the quirky worlds of Zamonia. For fans of cabaret, comic culture, and clever humor, a very unique stage feeling without an actual stage emerges here. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
More than an exhibition: an excursion into a parallel world
The showcase is a cooperation with the 22nd International Comic Salon Erlangen and the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen. Accompanying programs such as public tours, workshops, and a Zamonia puzzle book expand the visit with additional insights and make the appointment exciting for families, comic fans, and literature lovers. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers))
Practical for the visit
The Erlangen City Museum is located at Martin-Luther-Platz 9 in 91054 Erlangen. The entrance is on the ground floor, the visitor lift is wheelchair accessible, and the bus stop Martin-Luther-Platz is located directly in front of the museum entrance. The building is thus very well prepared for a relaxed museum visit. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/ihr-besuch/barrierefreies-museum?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: This exhibition does not deliver a loud gag firework but rather subtle humor with cult factor, fantasy, and a lot of love for detail. Anyone who wants to experience Walter Moers live in his realm of images and language should not miss this visit in Erlangen. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))
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