When does the Give-and-Take Cabinet take place?

The date is on 16.07.2026 from 15:30. The exact duration of the stay depends on the visit and the offer on site.

Is the Give-and-Take Cabinet free?

Yes, the offer is free. It is about sharing, giving, and taking without an entry fee.

What can be dropped off or taken away?

Suitable items include books, leisure, and decorative articles, household goods, and toys. Well-preserved items find new owners.

How do I get to Die Scheune in Erlangen?

The community center is located at Odenwaldallee 2 in Erlangen-Büchenbach. Bus lines 280, 286, 289, 293, 296, and N28 go to the Odenwaldallee stop.

Is the event location accessible?

The premises are largely barrier-free. There are restrictions according to house info in the office and tea room.

Can I come spontaneously?

Yes, the offer is designed for an uncomplicated visit. Just drop by, browse, exchange, and pass on.

Sustainable Sharing in Erlangen: The Give-and-Take Cabinet Connects People and Things

Name: Give-and-Take Cabinet in Erlangen
Start: 2026-07-16T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadtteilzentrum Die Scheune

Rethinking Neighborhood: The Give-and-Take Cabinet in Erlangen-Büchenbach

At the community center Die Scheune, sharing is made very practical: In the Give-and-Take Cabinet, books, household goods, decorative items, toys, and other well-preserved things find new owners. The offer stands for sustainable consumption, lived neighborhood, and a shopping experience without a wallet.

Give, take, pass on

While there are no direct marketers here, there is an open principle that has long been anchored in the city of Erlangen: What is still usable will not be thrown away, but passed on. This creates a small but valuable place of regional everyday culture.

Place with History and Social Character

Since 1982, Die Scheune has been a fixed meeting point in the Büchenbach district and belongs to the Office for Community Work of the city of Erlangen. The house sees itself as a place of diversity, encounter, and exchange. The Give-and-Take Cabinet fits perfectly there: uncomplicated, close to everyday life, and with a strong sense of community.

Access, Surroundings, and Visit

The community center is located at Odenwaldallee 2 in Erlangen-Büchenbach. The bus connection is good; the Odenwaldallee stop is served by several lines. According to house information, the premises are largely barrier-free, with limitations in the office and tea room. For visitors from Erlangen, this offers a short, everyday stop.

What Visitors Can Expect

Those who drop by discover exchange instead of consumer pressure, regional connections instead of a throwaway mentality, and a lively market atmosphere in a small format. The Give-and-Take Cabinet is not a classic market, but a strong sign for sustainable action in the neighborhood. Those who come with open eyes often take away more than just a find.

A visit is worthwhile for anyone who would like to pass on practical things or discover something useful themselves. The Give-and-Take Cabinet brings people together and makes sustainability in everyday life immediately tangible.