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- German
- English
Discover how a historic Franconian Baroque city has transformed into a highly specialized, globalized outdoor laboratory. On this journey, you will explore the architectural and social paradoxes of Erlangen – where 17th-century gardens meet 21st-century precision engineering and where monolithic brick company palaces give way to transparent, glass-clad innovation centers. Uncover the invisible forces of high-end medical technology that determine the skyline, the demographics, and the pulse of the city.
- 3.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 109 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The starting point is the main entrance of the Medical Valley Center on Henkestraße. Open the app there and start the guided tour when you are ready.
The tour ends in front of the main entrance of the head clinics of the University Hospital Erlangen at Schwabachanlage.
Itinerary
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1
The elegant, modern incubator that serves as the epicenter of Germany's largest health cluster.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A museum in a 1893 factory that documents the transition from artisanal medical supplies to global industrial manufacturing.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The colossal former Siemens headquarters, a monolith of red brick, that dictated the layout of the city and is now transitioning to use by the university.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The city's historic green heart, which serves as an important social meeting point for the highly specialized international staff and students.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A highly functional, glass-dominated facility designed to bridge the gap between basic laboratory research and clinical application physically and organizationally.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The massive clinic complex that dominates the northern skyline and represents the sheer size and anatomical specialization of modern medicine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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