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Educational Programs
Through a variety of events and programs—for school groups, college students, and individuals—we offer anyone interested the opportunity to learn about the archive and its work and to delve into Erlangen’s city history through selected sources.
Conference: Nazi "Euthanasia" in Franconia.
On July 9 and 10, 2026, the City Archives, in collaboration with the Institute for the History and Ethics of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, will host the conference "Nazi 'Euthanasia' in Franconia: Repression, Coming to Terms, Remembrance"
The historian Karl Hegel and his house in Erlangen
Lecture by Professor Dr. Helmut Neuhaus at the Erlangen City Archive on June 10, 2026
Educational Programs
Through a variety of events and programs—for school groups, college students, and individuals—we offer anyone interested the opportunity to learn about the archive and its work and to delve into Erlangen’s city history through selected sources.
Conference: Nazi "Euthanasia" in Franconia.
On July 9 and 10, 2026, the City Archives, in collaboration with the Institute for the History and Ethics of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, will host the conference "Nazi 'Euthanasia' in Franconia: Repression, Coming to Terms, Remembrance"
The historian Karl Hegel and his house in Erlangen
Lecture by Professor Dr. Helmut Neuhaus at the Erlangen City Archive on June 10, 2026
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Use and services
We keep a wide variety of documents that should not only be preserved, but also used as far as possible. You can find out how to do your own research in the city archive or send us an inquiry here.
Inventories and collections
The city archive is responsible for the administrative records of the entire city. In addition, we acquire and manage the archives of Erlangen associations and companies, family estates and all kinds of Erlangensia through purchases and donations. We have a diverse collection of books, newspapers, coins, medals, postcards, photographs and much more.
Our archive library
The Erlangen City Archive maintains a specialized academic library - the archive library. The stock of approx. 50,000 media units consists of monographs, collected works, journals, small publications and so-called "gray literature" (e.g. private prints, company publications, congress reports), while the extensive collection of Erlangen newspapers (e.g. Intelligenz-Blatt der Stadt Erlangen, Erlanger Tagblatt, Erlanger Nachrichten) is another important part of the archive library.
Educational Programs
Through a variety of events and programs—for school groups, college students, and individuals—we offer anyone interested the opportunity to learn about the archive and its work and to delve into Erlangen’s city history through selected sources.
Online offers
The Erlangen City Archive is endeavoring to gradually expand its online presence. Here you will find an overview of the information and research services currently available online.
Publications on the history of the city
Historical and political public relations work is a central task of the city archive. Our research results in many areas of Erlangen's city history are published in the form of books. They can be purchased at the city archive or in bookshops. Erlangen was first mentioned in a document issued without a place or date, presumably in 1002.
About the city archive
From a "collection point for antique objects" to a modern municipal archive: Here you will find further information on the tasks, structure and history of the municipal archive.
Use and services
We keep a wide variety of documents that should not only be preserved, but also used as far as possible. You can find out how to do your own research in the city archive or send us an inquiry here.
Inventories and collections
The city archive is responsible for the administrative records of the entire city. In addition, we acquire and manage the archives of Erlangen associations and companies, family estates and all kinds of Erlangensia through purchases and donations. We have a diverse collection of books, newspapers, coins, medals, postcards, photographs and much more.
Our archive library
The Erlangen City Archive maintains a specialized academic library - the archive library. The stock of approx. 50,000 media units consists of monographs, collected works, journals, small publications and so-called "gray literature" (e.g. private prints, company publications, congress reports), while the extensive collection of Erlangen newspapers (e.g. Intelligenz-Blatt der Stadt Erlangen, Erlanger Tagblatt, Erlanger Nachrichten) is another important part of the archive library.
Educational Programs
Through a variety of events and programs—for school groups, college students, and individuals—we offer anyone interested the opportunity to learn about the archive and its work and to delve into Erlangen’s city history through selected sources.
Online offers
The Erlangen City Archive is endeavoring to gradually expand its online presence. Here you will find an overview of the information and research services currently available online.
Publications on the history of the city
Historical and political public relations work is a central task of the city archive. Our research results in many areas of Erlangen's city history are published in the form of books. They can be purchased at the city archive or in bookshops. Erlangen was first mentioned in a document issued without a place or date, presumably in 1002.
About the city archive
From a "collection point for antique objects" to a modern municipal archive: Here you will find further information on the tasks, structure and history of the municipal archive.
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Municipal archive; application for the use of archive material
If you would like to use or view the archive material stored in a municipal archive, you can apply for this.
Building files; request for inspection
City Archive - Fee Schedule
Fee statutes for the statutes of the city of Erlangen for the city archive dated 30.10.2025
City archive statutes
Statutes of the City of Erlangen for the City Archive dated 25.10.2012
Reading room regulations
Reading room regulations of the Erlangen City Archive as of 2025
Municipal archive; application for the use of archive material
If you would like to use or view the archive material stored in a municipal archive, you can apply for this.
Building files; request for inspection
City Archive - Fee Schedule
Fee statutes for the statutes of the city of Erlangen for the city archive dated 30.10.2025
City archive statutes
Statutes of the City of Erlangen for the City Archive dated 25.10.2012
Reading room regulations
Reading room regulations of the Erlangen City Archive as of 2025
