Erlangen is a city in southern Germany, located in the state of Bavaria. It lies north of Nuremberg and south of Bamberg, positioned along the Regnitz River.
Location Map of Erlangen, Germany
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Where is Erlangen Located?
Erlangen is a city in southern Germany, located in the state of Bavaria. It lies north of Nuremberg and south of Bamberg, positioned along the Regnitz River.
The city covers an area of 76.95 sq km (29.71 sq mi) and has a population of about 115,000 as of the 2022 census.
Erlangen is known for its university and research institutions, with key attractions including Erlangen Botanical Garden, Schlossgarten, Marktplatz, Huguenot Church, Siemens MedMuseum, and Dechsendorfer Weiher.
Erlangen, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Erlangen |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Region | Middle Franconia (Southern Germany) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1002 |
| Population | Approx. 115,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 76.95 sq km (29.71 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 1,500 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 49.5897° N, 11.0110° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 91052–91058 |
| Area Code | +49 9131 |
| Major Waterways | Regnitz River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Erlangen station; bus network |
| Famous For | University city, Siemens headquarters, and medical research |
| Top Attractions | Erlangen Botanical Garden, Schlossgarten, Huguenot Church, Markgrafentheater |
| Official Website | https://www.erlangen.de |
Distance from Erlangen to Major Cities in Germany
- Erlangen to Nuremberg – 20 km (12 miles)
- Erlangen to Fürth – 15 km (9 miles)
- Erlangen to Bamberg – 45 km (28 miles)
- Erlangen to Würzburg – 110 km (68 miles)
- Erlangen to Regensburg – 120 km (75 miles)
- Erlangen to Munich – 190 km (118 miles)
- Erlangen to Augsburg – 160 km (99 miles)
- Erlangen to Stuttgart – 210 km (130 miles)
- Erlangen to Frankfurt – 220 km (137 miles)
- Erlangen to Mannheim – 200 km (124 miles)
- Erlangen to Karlsruhe – 230 km (143 miles)
- Erlangen to Heidelberg – 210 km (130 miles)
- Erlangen to Leipzig – 270 km (168 miles)
- Erlangen to Dresden – 300 km (186 miles)
- Erlangen to Berlin – 400 km (249 miles)
- Erlangen to Hanover – 350 km (217 miles)
- Erlangen to Hamburg – 500 km (311 miles)
- Erlangen to Bremen – 480 km (298 miles)
- Erlangen to Dortmund – 400 km (249 miles)
- Erlangen to Cologne – 420 km (261 miles)
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