New in Erlangen?

Greetings from the Lord Mayor

Oberbürgermeister Florian Janik Welcome to a diverse and international city, because people from over 140 countries live in Erlangen. We all enjoy being at home here. "Open by tradition" is our motto - we don't just say it, we try to live it every day. I am delighted that you have also chosen Erlangen as your place of residence and that you will be calling Erlangen your home from now on.

We work together at small and large companies in the city that make Erlangen attractive to people from all over the world. We learn and research together at the many schools, the Friedrich-Alexander University and the research institutes in the city. Ideas and innovations see the light of day here every day, and some of them become real success stories. Erlangen is lucky to be home to so many bright minds.

We enjoy coming together at the Bergkirchweih, at exciting festivals such as the Comic Salon, the Poetry Festival or the Puppet Theater Festival and, last but not least, in the many sports, cultural and leisure clubs. We are committed and this is what makes Erlangen a city worth living in and loving. All of this connects us in Erlangen.

When you are new to a city, you have many questions and lots of things to organize. We have compiled a lot of important information below to help you. Finally, once again: Welcome! I am sure that you will feel at home in our city.

Yours
Dr. Florian Janik
Lord Mayor

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Your first port of call: to our citizens' office to register your new place of residence

You can do this at the Citizens' Service on the first floor of the Town Hall. You do not need an appointment for this. You can check the current waiting time here.

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Life in Erlangen

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Making bus travel in the city center as easy and convenient as possible.

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Parents & children

Here you will find up-to-date information, services and advice on family issues such as education, parenting, childcare and help in emergencies.

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ErlangenPass

You can experience a lot in Erlangen: in the theater, at concerts or at sports events. We want everyone in our city to be able to take part in these activities. That's why we have the ErlangenPass. You can get the ErlangenPass if you receive social benefits or are doing voluntary service. If you do not meet these requirements but have little money at your disposal, you can also apply for the ErlangenPass by means of a calculation.

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Take an active part in shaping Erlangen! What is currently being built in your district? Why is a road being closed here? An overview of all projects and plans on "Erlangen mitgestalten".

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Calendar of events

Don't know what you want to do this evening or at the weekend? Whether exhibitions, offers for families, sports and much more - Erlangen offers many possibilities for leisure activities. Let our calendar of events inspire you. It may take a few seconds to load the dates. Please be patient and refresh your page if necessary.

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There is a lot to see in Bavaria's smallest city with around 120,000 inhabitants.

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Our waste calendar - here you can find out all the current collection dates in your street. You can also use the waste calendar to register bulky waste or search for the locations of used clothing, glass containers etc.

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We provide information about alternatives to your own car, such as public transport, car sharing and cycling. You can receive vouchers and trial offers to test different forms of mobility.

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