Family days out in Erlangen and Franconia
Explore Erlangen, its cycle routes and nearby family attractions, with guides to help you plan your day.
What kind of day suits your family?
Four ideas to help you plan. Follow the operator links for current opening days, tickets and visitor rules.
A stroll with a little culture
Combine Hugenottenplatz, Marktplatz and Schlossplatz with a visit to the City Museum. Choose a few stops and leave time for breaks to keep the day manageable with children.
Plan your City Museum visitA day of play at PLAYMOBIL-FunPark
The FunPark in Zirndorf includes the HOB-Center, with an indoor play town for changeable weather. The indoor and outdoor areas available vary by season: check the park’s current calendar before travelling.
HOB-Center and seasonal informationAn idea for a rainy day
Atlantis leisure pool in Herzogenaurach is another option for a day indoors. Rules differ between slides and swimming areas. Check with the operator which activities suit your children’s ages and swimming experience.
Atlantis: visitor informationA bike ride at your own pace
Our cycling guide introduces three official routes around Erlangen. Compare distances and route profiles, then choose according to your family’s fitness, experience and the weather. Allow for breaks and plan the return journey before setting off.
Compare routes and distancesStay with us as a family
Compare the family room and suite on our hotel page. Include all children in your booking and discuss any particular sleeping arrangements with us in advance.
A meal together after your day out
Take a look at the children’s dishes on our menu. You can reserve a table through the restaurant page for a meal together after your day out.
Sights in Erlangen
Hugenottenplatz and Huguenot Church
Botanical Garden and Aroma Garden
Erlangen Art Museum
City Museum
Kunstpalais
Marktplatz and Schlossplatz
Check each attraction’s website for opening hours, special exhibitions and the latest visitor information.
Walking & cycling
To plan a ride in the Regnitz valley, start with our cycling guide to Erlangen. The following websites offer more local rides and long-distance routes: