When does the city tour take place?

The city tour takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts 90 minutes and is expected to end around 3:30 PM.

What is the cost of participation?

The regular price for adults is 9.50 euros. Reduced tickets cost 8.50 euros for students, apprentices, and holders of the Erlangen Pass. Children up to and including 14 years can participate for free when accompanied by an adult.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the tactile city map made of bronze at the corner of Hauptstraße and Südliche Stadtmauerstraße in Erlangen.

Is registration required?

Prior registration is not required for this public tour date. Tickets can be obtained directly on site from the tour guides.

Is the tour barrier-free?

The city tour is designed as a barrier-free experience.

Discover Erlangen: Baroque City History Meets Huguenots and Science

Name: City Tour: Baroque, Well-Read, Enthused
Start: 2026-10-18T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Taktiler Stadtplan aus Bronze

Discover Erlangen: Between Baroque Planned City, Huguenots, and Science

How did Erlangen become the Baroque planned city of Christian Erlang, what traces did the Huguenots leave behind, and how did the city develop into an international university and economic center? The city tour Baroque, Well-Read, Enthused combines local history, cultural heritage, and urban development into a varied discovery experience in the heart of Erlangen.

Baroque Urban Planning to Touch

At the tactile city map made of bronze, a 90-minute city tour through the history of Erlangen begins. Illustrative 3-D models and historical contexts make the characteristic structure of the Baroque planned city tangible. The tour shows how urban development, architecture, and political decisions have shaped today's Erlangen.

Following the Traces of the Huguenots

A special focus is on the arrival of the Huguenots in 1686. Their settlement profoundly influenced the New Town, social life, and the cultural identity of Erlangen. During the tour, it becomes visible how religious migration, city founding, and economic upturn were interconnected.

From Baroque Erlangen to the City of Science

The discovery tour bridges the gap from the planned Huguenot city to the modern university and city of science. It also addresses Erlangen's development into an important economic location and the role of Siemens in the city's history. Historical perspectives meet insights into a vibrant city of research, innovation, and international encounters.

City Tour with Expert Guidance

Experienced tour guides from Visit Erlangen convey the local history with well-founded knowledge about architecture, cultural heritage, and urban development. The tour is designed as a barrier-free experience and is aimed at anyone who wishes to get to know Erlangen from multiple temporal and social perspectives.

Conclusion: See Erlangen with New Eyes

Baroque, Well-Read, Enthused offers an insightful view of Erlangen's historical roots and its development into a modern city of science. Look forward to a compact discovery experience with Huguenot history, Baroque urban planning, and exciting impulses for the present. Secure your participation and experience Erlangen with a special city tour.