News from City Hall
Organic waste collection has been suspended in several neighborhoods
Due to staff shortages in the waste collection department, organic waste collection could not be carried out throughout the entire city center, Röthelheimpark, Buckenhof, and Sieglitzhof areas.
Immigration Office Welcome Desk: Shortened Hours
The opening hours of the Foreigners' Registration Office reception desk will be reduced this week, from Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28. This is due to ongoing staff shortages.
New vhs Program
The new schedule for the fall/winter semester will be released on Wednesday, August 26.
Conversion of Ukrainian Driver's Licenses
As of August 18, 2026, Ukraine has been officially included in Appendix 11 of the Driver’s License Regulation (FeV). As a result, holders of valid Ukrainian driver’s licenses generally have the option to convert their licenses to a German driver’s license for the license classes listed there without having to retake the written or driving tests.
Erlangen North Highway On-Ramp Closed
Due to repairs to the traffic signal system, the ramp from Dechsendorfer Straße onto the A 73 federal highway in the direction of Nuremberg at the Erlangen-Nord interchange will be closed from Wednesday, August 26, until Friday, August 28 (tentatively).
Successful Bavarian Energy Days
Six events, along with the city’s Climate Mobile, welcomed about 250 interested visitors.
Small Brochure Introduces New City Council Member
In a small brochure titled “50 for Erlangen,” the city administration provides information about the members of the City Council for the 2026–2032 term.
Public transportation must be financially stabilized
The goal is to implement the necessary cost-cutting measures in a way that preserves a public transit system that is as efficient and attractive as possible.
Introduction of the Second-Home Tax
Starting in 2027, the tax will be levied as an annual tax based on annual rental expenses (net rent excluding utilities). Based on a model calculation, gross revenue of approximately one million euros is expected.
Proposals for Pedestrian Traffic
The Mobility Forum prioritizes proposals. The goal of the pedestrian traffic plan is to promote walking as an equal form of transportation.
Organic waste collection has been suspended in several neighborhoods
Due to staff shortages in the waste collection department, organic waste collection could not be carried out throughout the entire city center, Röthelheimpark, Buckenhof, and Sieglitzhof areas.
Immigration Office Welcome Desk: Shortened Hours
The opening hours of the Foreigners' Registration Office reception desk will be reduced this week, from Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28. This is due to ongoing staff shortages.
New vhs Program
The new schedule for the fall/winter semester will be released on Wednesday, August 26.
Conversion of Ukrainian Driver's Licenses
As of August 18, 2026, Ukraine has been officially included in Appendix 11 of the Driver’s License Regulation (FeV). As a result, holders of valid Ukrainian driver’s licenses generally have the option to convert their licenses to a German driver’s license for the license classes listed there without having to retake the written or driving tests.
Erlangen North Highway On-Ramp Closed
Due to repairs to the traffic signal system, the ramp from Dechsendorfer Straße onto the A 73 federal highway in the direction of Nuremberg at the Erlangen-Nord interchange will be closed from Wednesday, August 26, until Friday, August 28 (tentatively).
Successful Bavarian Energy Days
Six events, along with the city’s Climate Mobile, welcomed about 250 interested visitors.
Small Brochure Introduces New City Council Member
In a small brochure titled “50 for Erlangen,” the city administration provides information about the members of the City Council for the 2026–2032 term.
Public transportation must be financially stabilized
The goal is to implement the necessary cost-cutting measures in a way that preserves a public transit system that is as efficient and attractive as possible.
Introduction of the Second-Home Tax
Starting in 2027, the tax will be levied as an annual tax based on annual rental expenses (net rent excluding utilities). Based on a model calculation, gross revenue of approximately one million euros is expected.
Proposals for Pedestrian Traffic
The Mobility Forum prioritizes proposals. The goal of the pedestrian traffic plan is to promote walking as an equal form of transportation.
