Step 1: Registering Your Residence—How Does It Work?
- In person at the Citizen Services office on the ground floor of City Hall. You don’t need an appointment for this. You can check the current wait time here.
- Would you rather make an appointment? Then you can also book one.
- Register conveniently from home—you can also register your residence online.
Erlangen—a city with an exceptional quality of life
Mayor Jörg Volleth on his hometown: “We live here in a small metropolis with an attractive job and housing market, as well as excellent medical care. As a result, Erlangen offers many people the highest quality of life and a wide range of recreational activities. I particularly like that, despite its size, our city is a close-knit community where people often know one another. In addition, our many students bring life and a very special atmosphere to our city.”
Which three places are absolute must-sees? Mayor Jörg Volleth names his favorites: “Well known to everyone and, especially on nice days, very popular is, of course, our beautiful palace garden with its surrounding sights and magnificent flowers. You should also see the Kellerviertel neighborhood on Erlangen’s Burgberg, which attracts huge crowds of visitors, particularly during our legendary Bergkirchweih festival. But I also find our many neighborhoods particularly worth seeing; with their diverse histories—ranging from patrician villages to former monastic settlements—and their impressive buildings, they have a lot to offer.”
Mayor Jörg Volleth (Photo: Marie-Theres Graf)
Life in Erlangen
Parents & Children
Here you'll find the latest information, services, and counseling resources on family-related topics such as child-rearing, parenting, childcare, and emergency assistance.
ErlangenPass
There’s plenty to do in Erlangen: at the theater, at concerts, or at sporting events. We want everyone in our city to be able to take part in these activities. That’s why we offer the ErlangenPass. You can get the ErlangenPass if you receive social benefits or are performing volunteer service. If you do not meet these requirements but have limited financial resources, you can also apply for the ErlangenPass on a means-tested basis.
Helping to shape things on site
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".
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
Waste calendar
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.
Mobility advice for new residents
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.
Service Search
Would you like to apply for an ID card? Or get a resident parking permit? Then you've come to the right place. Here you'll find our services and the contact information for our offices.
Hours of Operation & Find a Government Office
What departments and divisions are there within the city administration? Here you’ll find our departments, along with their contact information.
Markets & Parish Fairs
Information about the current markets and church fairs in Erlangen.
Parents & Children
Here you'll find the latest information, services, and counseling resources on family-related topics such as child-rearing, parenting, childcare, and emergency assistance.
ErlangenPass
There’s plenty to do in Erlangen: at the theater, at concerts, or at sporting events. We want everyone in our city to be able to take part in these activities. That’s why we offer the ErlangenPass. You can get the ErlangenPass if you receive social benefits or are performing volunteer service. If you do not meet these requirements but have limited financial resources, you can also apply for the ErlangenPass on a means-tested basis.
Helping to shape things on site
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".
Our Calendar of Events
What can you do in Erlangen? What events are happening? Get inspired by our calendar of events. There you’ll find a wide variety of events.
Waste calendar
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.
Mobility advice for new residents
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.
Service Search
Would you like to apply for an ID card? Or get a resident parking permit? Then you've come to the right place. Here you'll find our services and the contact information for our offices.
Hours of Operation & Find a Government Office
What departments and divisions are there within the city administration? Here you’ll find our departments, along with their contact information.
Markets & Parish Fairs
Information about the current markets and church fairs in Erlangen.