Teddy Bear Hospital in the Erlangen Schlossgarten

Symbolic picture for the article. The link opens the image in a large view. — Jedes Jahr veranstalten die Medizinstudierenden der FAU das Teddybärkrankenhaus im Schlossgarten. (Bild: FAU/Svenja Hartmann)

May 16, 2025

Teddy bears and other stuffed toys are cuddly, have button eyes, and unfortunately sometimes get sick. And when that happens, fortunately, there is the Teddy Bear Hospital, which will literally pitch its tents from May 19 to 21 in the Erlangen Schlossgarten.

The aim of this event is to playfully take away the fear of visiting the doctor or hospitals from children aged 3 to 8 years. Together with their cuddly toys, the children go through various stations—from reception to diagnosis to treatment—and learn about medical procedures in a child-friendly way.

Additionally, on Tuesday, May 20, from 1pm to 4pm, in cooperation with DKMS, a typing campaign for parents will take place as part of #FrankenFuerDasLeben.

Further information:

Alexandra Bittner
pr.tbk.erlangen@gmail.com