Family-owned since 1891
Four generations. One family inn.
Leonhard and Elisabetha Birnbaum acquired Ritter St. Georg in 1891. Today, Hans and Katrin Birnbaum run the inn as the fourth generation of the family.
Explore the family history- Family ownership
- since 1891
- Passed down
- 4 generations
- Led today by
- Hans & Katrin Birnbaum
- At home in
- Erlangen
From property to family business
An inn passed down through the family
The Birnbaum family's story at Ritter St. Georg begins with Leonhard and Elisabetha in 1891. Christine Birnbaum takes over her parents' property in 1944; Ernst and Barbara Birnbaum continue the business in 1973.
New hotel rooms from 1973 and the new restaurant from 1995 change the business while the property remains in the same family.
From 1891 to today
Milestones in the family story
Explore seven milestones in the history of Ritter St. Georg across four generations.
The Ritter joins the family
Leonhard and Elisabetha Birnbaum acquire the Ritter St. Georg property. The inn has remained in the Birnbaum family ever since.
Christine Birnbaum takes over
Christine Birnbaum takes over her parents' property.
New hotel rooms
Ernst and Barbara Birnbaum continue the business and add new hotel rooms.
The fourth generation
Hans and Katrin Birnbaum take over the property. A new restaurant is built.
Art-Hotel Erlangen
The family acquires Art-Hotel Erlangen.
Hotel im Bauerngarten
Hotel im Bauerngarten joins the family business.
130 years of family tradition
Ritter St. Georg marks 130 years in the ownership of the Birnbaum family.
People & shared moments
Moments shared together
Meet the people and discover moments from life at Ritter St. Georg.
Ritter St. Georg in Erlangen
Experience the story in person
You will find us at Herzogenauracher Damm 11 in Erlangen.