Frequently searched for
Erlangen helps: Ukraine
Current information on the Ukraine crisis, help 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
Current information on the Ukraine crisis, help 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.
Service A-Z
Adult education center; registration, re-registration and deregistration
Aldermen; application for inclusion in the list of nominees
Allotment gardens; leasing
Bavarian volunteer card; application
Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.
Care Medal and Certificate of Appreciation and Honor; Submission of a suggestion
Nominations of individuals for recognition of their outstanding service to people with disabilities who require care, to be honored with a Care Medal and a certificate of appreciation and honor.
Civic engagement; information and engagement advice
Citizens who would like to volunteer can obtain advice from 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, re-registration and deregistration
Aldermen; application for inclusion in the list of nominees
Allotment gardens; leasing
Bavarian volunteer card; application
Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.
Care Medal and Certificate of Appreciation and Honor; Submission of a suggestion
Nominations of individuals for recognition of their outstanding service to people with disabilities who require care, to be honored with a Care Medal and a certificate of appreciation and honor.
Civic engagement; information and engagement advice
Citizens who would like to volunteer can obtain advice from 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
News in the leisure sector
Extreme Heat
The German Weather Service has issued a warning of extreme heat in Erlangen for the coming weekend. According to current forecasts, temperatures could rise to as high as 39 degrees Celsius. As a result, the region is expected to experience exceptionally high heat stress.
Video: Election of the Advisory Board on Foreign Residents and Integration
Elections for the Advisory Board on Foreigners and Integration (AIB) will be held from July 6 to 27—for the first time, entirely online. Mayor Jörg Volleth and Rami Boukhachem, chair of the AIB, provide more information.
Forest Fire Risk
During prolonged dry spells, the risk of wildfires increases, especially during the summer months. Therefore, please observe a few important rules. Among other things, there is a strict ban on smoking in forests from March 1 through October 31.
Kiosk at Dechsendorfer Weiher
The former operator of the kiosk at Dechsendorfer Weiher will once again take over operations for the 2026 season.
Extreme Heat
The German Weather Service has issued a warning of extreme heat in Erlangen for the coming weekend. According to current forecasts, temperatures could rise to as high as 39 degrees Celsius. As a result, the region is expected to experience exceptionally high heat stress.
Video: Election of the Advisory Board on Foreign Residents and Integration
Elections for the Advisory Board on Foreigners and Integration (AIB) will be held from July 6 to 27—for the first time, entirely online. Mayor Jörg Volleth and Rami Boukhachem, chair of the AIB, provide more information.
Forest Fire Risk
During prolonged dry spells, the risk of wildfires increases, especially during the summer months. Therefore, please observe a few important rules. Among other things, there is a strict ban on smoking in forests from March 1 through October 31.
Kiosk at Dechsendorfer Weiher
The former operator of the kiosk at Dechsendorfer Weiher will once again take over operations for the 2026 season.
