10 tips for your sustainable visit to Erlangen

Erlangen not only places a high priority on climate protection, it also continually expands its sustainable offerings. To make your stay in the Huguenot city unforgettable, we've compiled 10 tips for a sustainable visit to Erlangen: from environmentally friendly travel by train, sustainable exploration of the city, delicious vegan and vegetarian dining, to outdoor activities.

Erlangen is perfectly connected to the DB rail network. From the main station, you are directly in the city center. We recommend the Bahnhit offer – a package deal from Deutsche Bahn, where you can book the hotel and train journey in combination.

Did you know that Erlangen is connected to the Hotel Luise one of the most sustainable city hotels in Germany? There is even a renewable hotel room. We have further hotel recommendations for you in our Overview summarized.

With the day tickets of the VGN Travel comfortably in Erlangen and the Nuremberg metropolitan region, depending on your fare zone. This is an easy way to travel if you want to be mindful of your carbon footprint.

Erlangen is bicycle city – and the city center, in particular, is within walking distance. This is why many Erlangen residents do not use their cars. For our many students, the bicycle is the preferred means of transportation anyway. 380km cycle path network with officially marked cycle paths spans our city. A corresponding brochure with all cycle paths is also available in our Tourist information.

We have a diverse cuisine, not only Franconian but also international. Many Restaurants offer delicious vegan, vegetarian, or seasonal dishes. While we can't list them all, just go on a discovery tour!

Erlangen is known for its small, owner-operated shops! Many are committed to sustainability, offering Fairtrade products and goods made from recyclable materials. Discover You can find a selection here as inspiration!

Of course, Erlangen is a big city, but you can't always get out into nature as quickly as here. That's why we have a number of Walking tours and Bike tours put together for you.

Our Farmers' market has a truly fantastic location – directly opposite the wonderful backdrop of the Margrave's Palace. Here, you can find regional and seasonal goods as well as other delicacies from the market vendors. The flea markets at Bohlenplatz or the large parking lot are also always worthwhile. There is a farmers' market every Friday in front of Erlangen's town hall. The overview brochure of the Direct marketers in the region.

There are many more great tips in Erlangen for acting sustainably and consciously. fairlangen as well as on the “Statt-Plan” (available free of charge at the Tourist Information) you will find further ideas, such as the sustainable reusable system Recup with “Servus-Erlangen” cups.

This particular one Route through Erlangen's city center is dedicated to the motto: sustainable, fair & regional! It leads past a vegan organic restaurant and many small shops with unique, sustainable, and fair products that invite you to browse.