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- German
- English
Discover Erlangen not just as a university city, but as a living laboratory where academic knowledge, industrial innovation, and Franconian way of life merge. On this tour, you will follow the traces of Friedrich-Alexander University through historic castles, green campus courtyards, medical pioneer sites, and repurposed industrial buildings. Find out how the university has shaped the cityscape, the economy, and daily life in Erlangen for centuries.
- 3.5 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 116 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in education, science, innovation, and urban development
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 at the Erlangen Castle on the Castle Square. Open the app there and start the guided tour.
The tour ends at the former Siemens headquarters, the so-called Raspberry Palace, at Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 50.
Itinerary
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1
The administrative heart of the FAU and the fundamental gift that anchored the university in the center of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The green lung of the city, which simultaneously functions as a public park and the university's campus courtyard.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Erlangen
The city's intellectual memory, which shows the intensive learning culture and democratic access to knowledge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The historical roots of Erlangen's medical strength and the origin of the modern Medical Valley.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The center of student nightlife and cultural symbiosis, housed in a former municipal power station.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The former Siemens headquarters, which is currently being converted into the new Humanities Center of FAU.
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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