Things to do with kids in Erlangen

Things to do with kids in Erlangen

1. See

   Bierkeller (beer cellars) at Entlas Keller

   At Entlas Keller (the duck's cellar), you can visit the extensive underground paths and former beer storage areas. Before artificial cooling was invented, people dug cellars into the hills and brought ice in there to cool the beer throughout the year; at this place you can visit Erlangen's extensive underground.

   Public tours Apr-Sep: Sun 11:00; groups and individual tours upon request·public tours: €6 including 1 drink (0.4 L), kids up to 12 years old free of charge; individual/group tours: €90

2. See

   Bubenreutheum (string instrument maker and music history museum)

   You probably would not expect to find much in Bubenreuth, a rather small town just north of Erlangen's Burgberg. However, this Franconian town is home to great music and instrument makers. This museum is located in the town hall and has been initiated by a local association. It shows the local string instrument maker history (which most significantly relates to makers of violins), which is rich in the 20th century, after World War II. While not part of Erlangen, it's no farther than the south of the city.

   Sun 14:00-17:00, group tours can also be arranged at other times·€2, reduced admission: €1.50, kids up to the age of 14 free of charge

3. Eat

   Fischerei Oberle

   A traditional seafood place family owned for over 350 years. They raise their own fish which you can also buy at their on-site fish shop. In 2018 they started brewing their own beer.

   Thu to Sun: 11:30-14:00 and 17:30-21:00; also open on Wednesdays in summer from 17:30 to 21:00

4. See

   Schwabachanlage

   A park around the tiny river Schwabach which begins at the northern end of the old town and spans across Palmsanlage up to the borough of “Sieglitzhof”. It contains open playing grounds (including a water playground for children, located next to the footbridge Steg an der Bleiche near the neurological clinic of the university hospital, to get there take either of the paths next to the house Schwabachanlage 1a) and sports areas and is popular amongst walkers, joggers and bikers.

5. See

   Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe (forest experience centre)

   It offers a presentation and workshop targeted at children to adults to give them a lively feeling about the woods, their backgrounds and importance; during the summer weekends, it also features a café.

   Nov-Feb: Mon-Thu 07:30-16:00, Fri 07:30-14:00, Sun and holidays 11:00-17:00. Mar-Oct: Mon-Thu 07:30-16:00, Fri 07:30-18:00, Sat 13:00-16:00, Sun 11:00-18:00·Free

6. Do Not mapped

   Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften

   A bi-yearly big happening regarding the sciences, usually held on one night in the second half of October in years with an odd number. The Long Night of Sciences is thus usually held in years that the Comic Salon is not held. While events are spread throughout Nuremberg, Erlangen and Fürth, there are special shuttle buses included in the ticket price to get you to all places. It is highly recommended to make a plan which events to attend as there are by far more interesting things to see, do, hear or try out than can be done in a single night. Having a backup plan handy in case something disappoints or isn't possible for one reason or another is also handy. Both the website and printed guides give and extensive rundown on what is available.

   €12, €8 for concessions every full ticket allows up to two children under age 12 accompanied by the adult

7. Eat

   Rossofuoco

   A great, high-quality pizzeria.

   Tue-Sat 11-15, 17-23·main dish €6-12, family pizza ~20

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Erlangen (CC BY-SA 4.0).