Image credits
Giant Playmobil pirate ship in a Playmobil FunPark, 2019.jpg · Crosa · CC BY 2.0 · resized and cropped.
Zirndorf
01 / 10PLAYMOBIL FunPark
Large play areas for an active family day out.
ERLANGEN. FRANCONIA. TIME TO EXPLORE.
What would you like to explore?
40 ideas for your stay, from little discoveries in Erlangen to day trips into the Franconian countryside.
Each destination comes with a photo and directions from the hotel. Distances and driving times are rounded estimates and do not reflect live traffic.
10 IDEAS FOR YOUR STAY
Children & Families
Play, explore and make memories together.
Image credits
Schloss Thurn, Heroldsbach 005.JPG · Wolkenkratzer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Heroldsbach
02 / 10Schloss Thurn Adventure Park
Rides, playgrounds and adventures throughout the park.
Image credits
Tiergarten Nuernberg Eingang.jpg · Creando · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
03 / 10Nuremberg Zoo
Discover the animals as you stroll through the landscaped zoo.
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Kindermuseum Nürnberg.JPG · HerrMay · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
04 / 10Nuremberg Children’s Museum
Hands-on exhibitions about nature, the environment and everyday life.
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22-06-26 Spielzeugmuseum Nürnberg.jpg · Achim Raschka · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
05 / 10Nuremberg Toy Museum
Explore the world and history of toys, with something for all ages.
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Hundshaupten Wildpark 1.jpg · Edelmauswaldgeist · CC0 · resized and cropped.
Egloffstein
06 / 10Hundshaupten Wildlife Park
Wildlife and nature in spacious parkland.
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Pottenstein-Sommerrodelbahn-Blick auf die letzte Kurve.JPG · Ra'ike · CC BY 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Pottenstein
07 / 10Erlebnisfelsen Pottenstein
Summer tobogganing, scenic views and adventures to share.
Image credits
Drehgondelbahn - Freizeit-Land Geiselwind.jpg · Coaster J · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Geiselwind
08 / 10Freizeit-Land Geiselwind
A theme park with rides and themed areas.
Image credits
Bad Windsheim Fraenkisches Freilandmuseum 008.JPG · Janericloebe · Public domain · resized and cropped.
Bad Windsheim
09 / 10Franconian Open-Air Museum
Discover historic homes and everyday life in Franconia at this open-air museum.
Image credits
110 002 im Freigelände des DB-Museums Nürnberg.jpg · Mef.ellingen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
10 / 10DB Museum
Railway history and activities for train enthusiasts of all ages.
10 IDEAS FOR YOUR STAY
Culture & Cities
Art, history and memorable places in Franconia.
Image credits
Germanisches-Nationalmuseum-Nuernberg-2012.jpg · Tuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
01 / 10Germanisches Nationalmuseum
Explore art and cultural history through a wide range of collections.
Image credits
Neues Museum Nuernberg-1.jpg · Rufus46 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
02 / 10Neues Museum
Discover fresh perspectives on art and design.
Image credits
Kunstpalais erlangen1.jpg · Z thomas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
03 / 10Kunstpalais
Contemporary art in the Palais Stutterheim.
Image credits
Erlangen Stadtmuseum 002.JPG · Janericloebe · CC BY 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
04 / 10Erlangen City Museum
Get to know the history of Erlangen, a university town shaped by the Huguenots.
Image credits
Fürth Jüdisches Museum 001.JPG · Janericloebe · CC BY 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Fürth
05 / 10Jewish Museum of Franconia
Discover Jewish life, past and present.
Image credits
Nürnberg Kaiserburg Heidenturm 01.jpg · Uoaei1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
06 / 10Nuremberg Imperial Castle
Explore the castle and its history high above the old town.
Image credits
Nürnberg Dürer-Haus 02.jpg · Uoaei1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
07 / 10Albrecht Dürer’s House
Follow in the artist’s footsteps in his former home.
Image credits
Documentation center entrance nuernberg may2011.jpg · KaterBegemot · CC BY 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
08 / 10Documentation Center
Explore the history of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Nazi era.
Image credits
Bamberg Altes Rathaus BW 1.JPG · Berthold Werner · Public domain · resized and cropped.
Bamberg
09 / 10Explore Bamberg
Explore the historic old town and experience Franconian city life.
FROM HOTEL GRILLE
Approx. 45 km · Approx. 40 min by car
Destination: Bamberg Tourist Information
Image credits
Stadtmuseum Fürth Gebäude.jpg · Kasa Fue · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Fürth
10 / 10Fürth City Museum
Take a journey through the history of Fürth, the city of the cloverleaf.
10 IDEAS FOR YOUR STAY
Nature & Outdoors
Take a breath amid gardens, forests and rocky landscapes.
Image credits
Botanischer Garten Erlangen Froschteich 001.JPG · Janericloebe · Public domain · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
01 / 10Botanical Garden
Discover a variety of plants and a quiet green space in the heart of the city.
Image credits
Erlangen-Aromagarten-overview.jpg · Daniel Arnold · CC BY 2.5 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
02 / 10Aroma Garden
Discover fragrant plants on a walk through this distinctive garden.
Image credits
Erlangen Großer Bischofsweiher (Dechsendorfer Weiher) 011.JPG · Janericloebe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
03 / 10Dechsendorfer Weiher
Take a walk, relax by the water or go for a jog.
Image credits
Erlangen Schlossgarten Luftbild-20230422-RM-165250.jpg · Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
04 / 10Palace Garden
Stroll through this historic garden in the city center.
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Erlangen Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe 001.JPG · Janericloebe · Public domain · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
05 / 10Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe
Discover the forest and its natural environment with all your senses.
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Tennenloher Forst Przewalski-Pferde 009.JPG · Janericloebe · CC BY 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen-Tennenlohe
06 / 10Tennenlohe Wild Horses
Discover the wild horse project from the marked trails.
FROM HOTEL GRILLE
Approx. 5.2 km · Approx. 10 min by car
Destination: Tennenlohe Sculpture Park, then continue on foot
Image credits
Teufelshöhle Barbarossadom 17RM1166-PSD.jpg · Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Pottenstein
07 / 10Devil’s Cave
Discover cave formations and the underground world of Franconian Switzerland.
Image credits
Fußweg Felsengarten Sanspareil 04082019 043.jpg · PantheraLeo1359531 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Wonsees
08 / 10Sanspareil Rock Garden
Walk among rock formations and historic garden design.
Image credits
Ehrenbürg Pano-20190929-RM-174659.jpg · Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Franconian Switzerland
09 / 10Around the Walberla
Hiking ideas and views around the Ehrenbürg hill.
FROM HOTEL GRILLE
Approx. 26 km · Approx. 30 min by car
Starting point: Kirchehrenbach village center
Image credits
Fränkische Schweiz Wiesenttal 7154384.jpg · Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Franconia
10 / 10Franconian Switzerland
Hikes, valleys and rocky landscapes for a day trip.
FROM HOTEL GRILLE
Approx. 32 km · Approx. 35 min by car
Starting point: Ebermannstadt Tourist Information
10 IDEAS FOR YOUR STAY
Leisure & Adult Activities
Make time to relax, enjoy an evening show or try an activity together.
Image credits
Erlangen Untere Karlstraße 1 001.JPG · Janericloebe · CC BY 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
01 / 10Escape Time Erlangen
Solve puzzles together and complete an adventure as a team.
Image credits
50-50-front.jpg · Foreign Species · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
02 / 10Fifty-Fifty Theater
See the current program for cabaret, comedy and music.
FROM HOTEL GRILLE
Approx. 3.2 km · Approx. 10 min by car
Destination: Südliche Stadtmauerstraße 1
Image credits
E-Werk Erlangen Eingang.jpg · Foreign Species · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
03 / 10E-Werk Cultural Center
Concerts, cinema and a varied cultural program.
Image credits
Markgrafentheater Saal.jpg · TheaterErlangen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
04 / 10Schauspiel Erlangen
Enjoy a night at the theater and explore current productions.
Image credits
A view from the Rathaus, Fürth 01.jpg · Anastasiya Lvova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Fürth
05 / 10Fürthermare
Unwind at the thermal spa and sauna.
Image credits
Eingang der Franken-Therme.jpg · Andreas Wolf 01 · CC0 · resized and cropped.
Bad Windsheim
06 / 10Franken-Therme
Thermal saltwater pools, a saltwater lake and wellness facilities.
Image credits
Obernsees Therme innen.jpg · Benreis · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Mistelgau-Obernsees
07 / 10Obernsees Thermal Spa
Go for a swim, enjoy the sauna and take a break from everyday life.
Image credits
Bouldern, OutDoor 2018, Friedrichshafen (1X7A9764).jpg · Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized and cropped.
Erlangen
08 / 10BLOCKHELDEN Erlangen
Try bouldering and get active together.
FROM HOTEL GRILLE
Approx. 8.2 km · Approx. 10 min by car
Destination: Kurt-Albert-Straße 1, Bubenreuth
Image credits
Albrecht Dürer Platz nach Norden Panorama.jpg · Aarp65 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
09 / 10Historic Rock-Cut Cellars
Explore underground Nuremberg on a guided tour.
Image credits
Cinecitta Nuremberg.jpg · Klaus Rupprecht (Kwr) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped.
Nuremberg
10 / 10CINECITTA’
Check the latest listings and spend an evening at the cinema.
Please check the official website for opening hours, seasonal availability, admission, age restrictions and booking options. Distances and driving times from Hotel Grille are rounded estimates and do not reflect live traffic. Parking and access may vary. Check the map service for the latest route. For regional destinations, use the specified starting point. Routing data: © OpenStreetMap contributors · Calculated by: OSRM · Last updated: November 5, 2026.