When does the tour take place?

The tour begins on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM and ends at 6:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the foyer of the Erlangen City Museum at Martin-Luther-Platz 9 in 91054 Erlangen.

In what language will the event be held?

The tour will be conducted entirely in English.

How much does the tour cost?

The tour costs 3.50 euros in addition to the entry fee at the museum ticket counter.

What topics will be covered?

Topics include the development of the old town and new town, Erlangen's city plan with its squares, and the urban motto Open by tradition.

Is there hearing support available?

The Erlangen City Museum provides mobile hearing support for the tour.

Erlangen Tour in English 2026

Name: 1000 Years of Erlangen in 60 Minutes – City Tour in English
Start: 2026-11-05T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Erlangen – Haupteingang

Discover Erlangen's History in 60 Minutes

How can a city look back on a thousand-year history and have an old town that's younger than its new town? The English-language tour 1000 years of Erlangen in 60 minutes invites you on November 5, 2026, to a compact discovery experience at the Erlangen City Museum.

Historical Contexts Explained Clearly

The focus is on significant chapters of local history: the unusual development of the old town and new town, Erlangen's characteristic city plan with its squares, and the city's self-image behind the motto Open by tradition. The tour combines historical facts with vivid insights into the cultural heritage of the Franconian city.

Erlangen City Museum as the Starting Point

The tour begins in the foyer of the City Museum at Martin-Luther-Platz. In the exhibition rooms, history becomes tangible: urban development, architecture, and social changes come together to create a vivid picture of Erlangen. The event is particularly suitable for international guests, newcomers, and all those who want to get to know their city from a new perspective.

A Compact Cultural Enrichment

An hour of concentrated city history makes the tour an ideal complement to a stay in Erlangen. The guide Andreas Thum leads through the historical topics and explains the city's unique features in an understandable manner. A mobile hearing support is available at the City Museum for the tour.

Conclusion: See Erlangen with New Eyes

Those who appreciate historical contexts, unique urban structures, and authentic museum experiences will enjoy a brief introduction to Erlangen's past here. Secure your spot and discover in English why Erlangen's history is much greater than its city size might suggest.