Erlangen

I wanted to comment on the low 'walkability' score because this is completely inaccurate - I lived in Erlangen for 4-1/2 years and never owned a car. I walked a lot around town, and it was perfectly safe. There are even some pedestrian zones with no traffic. Erlangen should have a really high score in this category- it's not exactly a big town where getting around on foot just isn't reasonable. You can alternatively ride a bike pretty much anywhere. Getting in and around town is also possible with public transport - trains and buses which are reliable, affordable, and convenient. Also, it was super easy to make friends... if you make an effort. If you walk around being very loud and drawing attention to yourself, locals will shy away from you. Once you make an effort to meet locals, there is plenty to do. It's not a touristy town so it's easy to miss all the fun that's available. If you happen to be in Erlangen during the annual Bergfest (the 3rd largest beer festival in all of Germany), you're in for a real treat. The only real downside is the weather - it does get really cold, and stay cold for too long.