Dog friendly places in Erlangen with your dog
Erlangen has 33 places listed that you can visit with your dog: 3 dog parks, 19 parks and forests and 11 cafes and restaurants. Here you see a selection, all places with a map are in the Souldog app.
Only places within the official municipal boundary of Erlangen (Bavaria) are counted.
- 3Dog parks
- 19Parks & forests
- 11Cafes & restaurants
Where can my dog run off-leash in Erlangen?
Erlangen has 3 dog parks and off-leash areas listed, where your dog can usually run off-leash, for example “Hundefreilaufzone”.
Leash rules in Erlangen
Leash rules in Bavaria are set by state law and by local ordinances. They often apply in parks, pedestrian zones and cemeteries, and in woods and fields often during the spring breeding season. Watch for signs on site, and if in doubt ask the local public order office (Ordnungsamt).
Dog parks in Erlangen3
- Hundefreilaufzone
2 more in the app.
Parks & forests in Erlangen19
- Wiesengrund
- Verweilplatz Güterhallenstraße
- Schlossgarten Erlangen
- Ohmplatz
- Platz der deutschen Einheit
- Platz des 17. Juni
13 more in the app.
Cafes & restaurants in Erlangen11
- Restaurant Schlotfeger
- Samui Asia Lounge Thailändisches Restaurant
- fee-ka Café - Frühstück und mehr
- Rösttrommel Kaffeerösterei Erlangen
- cin cin Bistro & Bar
- Gambrinus
5 more in the app.
Also in Erlangen: 2 vets and 8 pet and dog friendly shops. Addresses and map in the app.
All places in
Erlangen
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Frequently asked
about Erlangen
Where can my dog run off-leash in Erlangen?
Erlangen has 3 dog parks and off-leash areas listed, where your dog can usually run off-leash, for example “Hundefreilaufzone”.
Where can I walk my dog in Erlangen?
19 parks and forests are listed, including “Wiesengrund”, “Verweilplatz Güterhallenstraße” and “Schlossgarten Erlangen”. Parks often require a leash, so watch for signs.
Which cafes in Erlangen allow dogs?
Erlangen has 11 cafes, restaurants and bars listed that welcome dogs, including “Restaurant Schlotfeger”, “Samui Asia Lounge Thailändisches Restaurant” and “fee-ka Café - Frühstück und mehr”. House rules can change, so a quick call ahead is worth it.
Is there a vet in Erlangen?
Yes, Erlangen has 2 vet practices and clinics listed. Addresses and a map are free in the Souldog app. Outside opening hours, the regional emergency vet service can help.
Places
nearby
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