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Erlangen Daytime: Tech, Tea, and Trees

Start at the museum when it opens, grab a quiet tea, and walk off the history in the gardens.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Siemens Med Museum

    Walk into the Siemens Med Museum. It is free and opens at 10:00 on weekdays and Saturdays. Arriving right at opening ensures you have the space to yourself before the midday crowds.

  2. 10:45

    Erlanger Teehaus

    Head to Erlanger Teehaus for tea and cake. It is a 13-minute walk from the museum. The comfortable rooms or the nice garden offer a quiet spot to rest after the museum.

  3. 11:30

    aromatic garden

    Walk to the aromatic garden. It is an 11-minute walk from the tea house. Stroll the intertwined paths next to the university buildings and see the Herbarium Erlangense collection.

  4. 12:00

    Botanical Garden

    Continue to the Botanical Garden. It is a 15-minute walk from the aromatic garden. Visit the greenhouses and the Neischl-Grotte artificial stalactite cave if it is open. It is a pleasant place for a long walk.

Local tip

The museum is located at Gebbertstraße at Luitpoldstraße. Check the route for the best way to walk between these spots.

Check before you go

  • Siemens Med Museum is open Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00.
  • Erlanger Teehaus is open Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00.
  • Botanical Garden greenhouses may have specific hours; check on arrival.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Erlangen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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