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Meet people in Erlangen

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Erlangen at a glance

  • About 100,000 people live in Erlangen.
  • It lies in Bavaria.
  • Berlin, the largest city in Germany, is about 367 km away.
  • Close by: Forchheim (15 km), Nuremberg (16 km) and Schwabach (29 km).

First-date ideas for Erlangen

For a first meeting in Erlangen, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Erlangen

How far around Erlangen can I search?

More than 1.4 million people live within 50 km of Erlangen, in 73 towns and cities including Nuremberg, Bamberg and Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Erlangen free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Erlangen or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Erlangen real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Erlangen?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Germany or abroad.

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