One of the most beautiful places in Erlangen. While it is…read morerather small and a place that is often visited by many people, it is never truly crowded. There is an enormous hothouse, which is definitely worth a visit. But I prefer wandering through the maze of tiny paths crossing through the "jungle" that you find outside. You can find small ponds with fish and beautiful water lilies on the one side, and a herb garden on the other. In between there are loads and loads of plants and flowers, of which you usually can't even spell out the name (which is attached to the plant with a small card), but which look stunningly beautiful. If you are looking for a quiet place away from all the students in the Schlossgarten, grab a coffee and take a walk through this beautiful, tiny world of its own.

This place is Erlangen's little secret jewel located in the park behind the "Schloss". It's filled…read morewith plants and trees, has a nice little oriental touch and the best part? It's nearly always quiet!!! I find Erlangen very noisy with nearly no place to find some peace and quiet... If you're like me and you love a few moments of solitude now and then.. This place is exactly what you need!

The location of this town is central to the story of the engineering marvel of the line,…read moreSteilrampe, between Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg to Marketschotgast. The result is one answer to the difficult terrain. Only a 1.5 hr train ride from Nuremberg, this location is now a sleepy area. The placrds describing the locomotives are both in German and English. Some of the other displays such as the model layout of the Steilrampe are only in German. Check out the website which decribes the locos in detail. Try to visit when an event is taking place so you'll enjoy more.

The hidden alternative to the Botanic Garden in the city centre…read more We stumbled across this garden by accident, and I was pleasantly surprised as soon as I stepped through the gates. The Aromagarten is part of the Botanic Gardens belonging to the university and it's definitely worth the walk from the centre. A great place for a relaxed stroll on your own or with someone else, there are various paths leading through the area, with plenty of benches every here and there. Definitely a quiet spot to sit or walk during summer (well, april to october). Sadly it's only open til 6pm, but it's definitely one of my favourite new "secret" spots in Erlangen! Bottom line: * Great place to relax... * ...go for a walk or sit and relax with a book... * ...hidden away and relatively unknown... * ...you'll definitely find some piece and quiet here (unlike the crowded Schlossgarten)!