Christian-Ernst-Gymnasium

Christian-Ernst-Gymnasium is a state school housed in a neo-baroque building with four floors above ground and one basement level in downtown Erlangen. The structure combines classical architectural elements with the spaces needed for modern teaching and learning.

Founded in 1873 as a private institute for girls and teacher training, the school received its current name in 1977 following several reorganizations. This evolution reflects changing educational needs in the region.

The school maintains strong ties to regional artistic life through the Otto and Hildegard Grau-Kulturstiftung awards. These prizes recognize creative talents from Franconia and create space for artistic development within the school community.

The gymnasium is located in the city center with good accessibility and situated in a lively area with convenient connections. Visitors can appreciate the neo-baroque architecture from outside and explore the surroundings that place the school within Erlangen's historical context.

Students at this musical gymnasium must learn to play an instrument from grades 5 to 10, with increased weekly hours dedicated to music subjects. This program makes it a rare educational institution that integrates musical training into the core curriculum.

Location: Erlangen

Inception: 1873

Floors above the ground: 4

Floors below the ground: 1

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Langemarckplatz 2, 91054 Erlangen

Website: https://ceg-erlangen.de

GPS coordinates: 49.59430,11.01030

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08