

Wichtiger Hinweis
Service Portal - Leisure & Volunteering
Going to the theater or concerts, pursuing hobbies, and participating in sports are among the most popular leisure activities. Erlangen offers numerous recreational and cultural opportunities not only to its residents but also to many people from outside the city. Here you’ll find all the information you need on how to spend and plan your free time in Erlangen.
Frequently Searched
Erlangen Helps: Ukraine
The latest information on the Ukraine crisis, assistance in Erlangen, and support for refugees.
Bavarian volunteer card; application
Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.
the companions. The educational mentoring program
Volunteer educational mentors support pupils from Erlangen. They support and accompany children and young people in school challenges and in their development.
Barbecue areas & leisure facilities
With a number of public barbecue areas and leisure facilities, there are plenty of opportunities for leisure activities in the city. But one request: Always be considerate of your surroundings - avoid making noise and leave the facilities clean.
Erlangen Helps: Ukraine
The latest information on the Ukraine crisis, assistance in Erlangen, and support for refugees.
Bavarian volunteer card; application
Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.
the companions. The educational mentoring program
Volunteer educational mentors support pupils from Erlangen. They support and accompany children and young people in school challenges and in their development.
Barbecue areas & leisure facilities
With a number of public barbecue areas and leisure facilities, there are plenty of opportunities for leisure activities in the city. But one request: Always be considerate of your surroundings - avoid making noise and leave the facilities clean.
Services A-Z
Adult Education Center; Registration, Change of Registration, and Withdrawal
Allotment Gardens; Leasing
Bavarian volunteer card; application
Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.
Care Medal, Certificate of Appreciation and Certificate of Honor; Submission of a Suggestion
Nominations of individuals to be honored for their outstanding contributions to people with disabilities who require care, with a Care Medal and a certificate of appreciation and honor.
Centers for Mothers and Fathers; Applying for Funding
The Free State of Bavaria provides funding for the operation of a center for mothers and fathers.
Civic Engagement; Information and Guidance on Civic Engagement
Residents who would like to volunteer can seek advice at volunteer agencies, volunteer centers, and civic engagement coordination centers throughout Bavaria.
Culture Prize; information on the award ceremony
Counties and independent cities can award cultural prizes to deserving personalities in cultural life.
District home care; information on the preservation and care of local cultural assets
Officially appointed, full-time or honorary local heritage officers (district local heritage officers, town local heritage officers) in the districts and independent towns are dedicated to the diverse tasks of local heritage preservation.
District home preservation; information on the preservation of folk music and folk dance
The preservation of folk music, song and dance is also part of the preservation of local history. In many places, the preservation and research of folk music is the task of the local heritage officers. In some cases, additional folk music caretakers have been appointed in the municipalities.
Field jurors; appointment, election and dismissal
The municipality determines the number of field jurors and their local organization and responsibilities. The municipal council appoints the field jurors for an area for the first time by election. The district administrative authority is responsible for appointing field jurors.
Field jurors; commissioning
Field jurors are involved in the marking of boundaries in the locality (demarcation). Field jurors can be requested by property owners or ordered by the mayor.
Fire department badge of honor as an award for length of service; submission of a proposal
Adult Education Center; Registration, Change of Registration, and Withdrawal
Allotment Gardens; Leasing
Bavarian volunteer card; application
Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.
Care Medal, Certificate of Appreciation and Certificate of Honor; Submission of a Suggestion
Nominations of individuals to be honored for their outstanding contributions to people with disabilities who require care, with a Care Medal and a certificate of appreciation and honor.
Centers for Mothers and Fathers; Applying for Funding
The Free State of Bavaria provides funding for the operation of a center for mothers and fathers.
Civic Engagement; Information and Guidance on Civic Engagement
Residents who would like to volunteer can seek advice at volunteer agencies, volunteer centers, and civic engagement coordination centers throughout Bavaria.
Culture Prize; information on the award ceremony
Counties and independent cities can award cultural prizes to deserving personalities in cultural life.
District home care; information on the preservation and care of local cultural assets
Officially appointed, full-time or honorary local heritage officers (district local heritage officers, town local heritage officers) in the districts and independent towns are dedicated to the diverse tasks of local heritage preservation.
District home preservation; information on the preservation of folk music and folk dance
The preservation of folk music, song and dance is also part of the preservation of local history. In many places, the preservation and research of folk music is the task of the local heritage officers. In some cases, additional folk music caretakers have been appointed in the municipalities.
Field jurors; appointment, election and dismissal
The municipality determines the number of field jurors and their local organization and responsibilities. The municipal council appoints the field jurors for an area for the first time by election. The district administrative authority is responsible for appointing field jurors.
Field jurors; commissioning
Field jurors are involved in the marking of boundaries in the locality (demarcation). Field jurors can be requested by property owners or ordered by the mayor.
Fire department badge of honor as an award for length of service; submission of a proposal
Leisure News
Dechsendorfer Pond Is Being Drained
Draining the pond is part of the preparation for the fish harvest in early November. Afterward, the pond will be refilled with water. Please observe the barriers and signs and do not enter the area.
Among the finalists
The Office for Citizen Participation and Volunteerism has submitted its Instagram page (www.instagram.com/erlangen.engagiert) for consideration for the Bavarian Social Media Award for Volunteerism.
55 Years of City Hall
Fifty-five years ago, on October 6, 1971, City Hall and the Heinrich-Lades-Halle were inaugurated. A look back.
New Semester Begins at the Youth Art School
The fall/winter semester at the Youth Art School (JuKS) begins with the registration period on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. From October through February, JuKS offers more than 140 courses for children and teenagers ages 4 to 24.
Dechsendorfer Pond Is Being Drained
Draining the pond is part of the preparation for the fish harvest in early November. Afterward, the pond will be refilled with water. Please observe the barriers and signs and do not enter the area.
Among the finalists
The Office for Citizen Participation and Volunteerism has submitted its Instagram page (www.instagram.com/erlangen.engagiert) for consideration for the Bavarian Social Media Award for Volunteerism.
55 Years of City Hall
Fifty-five years ago, on October 6, 1971, City Hall and the Heinrich-Lades-Halle were inaugurated. A look back.
New Semester Begins at the Youth Art School
The fall/winter semester at the Youth Art School (JuKS) begins with the registration period on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. From October through February, JuKS offers more than 140 courses for children and teenagers ages 4 to 24.