Burgberggarten

Are you looking for a place away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre? I will let you in on one of the best kept secrets of Erlangen.

Slightly off the beaten track, it takes you about 10 minutes from the centre to reach this beautiful little park called the Heinrich Kirchner Skulpturengarten.

It's perfectly hidden from anyone who doesn't know where the entrance is, turning this into one of the most peaceful and quiet spots in town. Created in memory of the Erlangen-born artist Heinrich Kirchner, you can find several of his sculptures throughout the garden, each one more interesting than the next. The chances that you will meet anyone in here are rather low, so grab a book, choose a park bench and enjoy the peace and quiet.

As I mentioned, the entrance is rather tricky to find. You can enter either from left side of the Berg (walk up the Berg, turn right and then up the stairs on the left) or from the other end of the Berg (An den Kellern) - check the map first!

P.S.: It's also absolutely lovely in winter!

Bottom Line:
* Most peaceful spot in Erlangen
* About 10 minutes walking distance from the centre
* Lovely sculptures and lots of park benches