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Opening hours of the Platenhäuschen 2024
The so-called "Platenhäuschen", the summer retreat of August Graf von Platen (1796-1835) in Erlangen, will also be open to visitors in 2024.
Inventory information of the city archive available online
Since January 2024, the "archive tectonics" - the hierarchical structure of the archive holdings - and the indexing information on the individual holdings of the City Archive have been available online.
City archivist receives academy prize
Prize of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities for Andreas Jakob.
Opening hours of the Platenhäuschen 2024
The so-called "Platenhäuschen", the summer retreat of August Graf von Platen (1796-1835) in Erlangen, will also be open to visitors in 2024.
Inventory information of the city archive available online
Since January 2024, the "archive tectonics" - the hierarchical structure of the archive holdings - and the indexing information on the individual holdings of the City Archive have been available online.
City archivist receives academy prize
Prize of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities for Andreas Jakob.
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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 is made up of monographs, collected works, journals, small publications and so-called "gray literature" (e.g. private prints, company publications, congress reports).
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 Erlangen
Historical and political public relations work is a central task of the city archive. Our research findings in many areas of Erlangen's city history are published in the form of books, which can be purchased from the city archive or bookshops.
Interviews with contemporary witnesses
As part of the "Contemporary Witnesses" series of events, former Lord Mayor Dr. Siegfried Balleis conducted extensive interviews with deserving personalities from the city of Erlangen between 2013 and 2017. The results of this oral history project can be viewed on the city archive's YouTube channel.
About the city archive
From the "collection point for antique objects" to the 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 is made up of monographs, collected works, journals, small publications and so-called "gray literature" (e.g. private prints, company publications, congress reports).
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 Erlangen
Historical and political public relations work is a central task of the city archive. Our research findings in many areas of Erlangen's city history are published in the form of books, which can be purchased from the city archive or bookshops.
Interviews with contemporary witnesses
As part of the "Contemporary Witnesses" series of events, former Lord Mayor Dr. Siegfried Balleis conducted extensive interviews with deserving personalities from the city of Erlangen between 2013 and 2017. The results of this oral history project can be viewed on the city archive's YouTube channel.
About the city archive
From the "collection point for antique objects" to the 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 statute for the statutes of the city of Erlangen for the city archive dated 30.10.2012
City archive - Statutes
Statutes of the City of Erlangen for the City Archive dated 25.10.2012
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 statute for the statutes of the city of Erlangen for the city archive dated 30.10.2012
City archive - Statutes
Statutes of the City of Erlangen for the City Archive dated 25.10.2012
