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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.

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Erlangen Helps: Ukraine

The latest information on the Ukraine crisis, assistance in Erlangen, and support for refugees.

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Bavarian volunteer card; application

Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.

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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.

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Barbecue Areas & Recreational Facilities

With numerous public barbecue areas and recreational facilities, there are plenty of opportunities for leisure activities within the city limits. But please: Always be considerate of those around you—avoid making noise and leave the facilities clean.

Services A-Z

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Adult Education Center; Registration, Change of Registration, and Withdrawal

Adult education centers (VHS) are public adult education institutions. The wide range of courses and programs is tailored to participants’ needs for guidance, education, and professional development.
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Allotment Gardens; Leasing

The city of Erlangen offers its residents the opportunity to lease an allotment garden plot.
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Bavarian volunteer card; application

Citizens can apply for the Bavarian Volunteer Card if they are particularly committed to volunteering.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Culture Prize; information on the award ceremony

Counties and independent cities can award cultural prizes to deserving personalities in cultural life.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fire department badge of honor as an award for length of service; submission of a proposal

Individuals who have been involved with the volunteer fire department or a plant fire department over a long period of time can be honored with a state award - the Fire Brigade Decoration of Honor.

Leisure News

Memorial to the Night of Broken Glass

Commemoration of Kristallnacht

On Sunday, November 8, the city of Erlangen held a memorial service at the Jewish Cemetery to mark the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, which took place on November 9 and 10, 1938.

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Brochure: “Good Advice—Affordable Living”

The new online version provides information on how to get the most out of your money or find everyday items at affordable prices.

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Christmas Vacation Abroad: Check Your Travel Documents

The processing time for a passport is currently about six weeks. For an ID card, it currently takes three weeks.

City Hall.

City Administration Has Limited Accessibility

On Wednesday, November 11, starting at 1:00 p.m., the entire city administration will have limited availability or will be unavailable. This is due to a staff meeting.

Help Shape Erlangen

Plans and projects

Creation of a memorial to the victims of euthanasia

In collaboration with various project partners, a place of remembrance and the future is to be established on the grounds of the former Erlangen Sanatorium and Nursing Home (HuPfla).
Plans and projects

Dechsendorfer Weiher Playground - West Bank

On the west bank of the Dechsendorfer Weiher, an attractive, modern, and safe play and recreation area for children and families is being built on approximately 400 square meters.
Plans and projects

Renovation and Expansion of the City Museum

The City Museum, located in the heart of the Old Town, showcases the history of the Erlangen region from its earliest days to the present-day university city. The City Council has decided that, following the completion of the kubic project, its next priority will be to focus on expanding the City Museum.
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Renovation of the Habichtstraße Playground

The playground on Habichtstraße in Alterlangen is set to undergo a major renovation and redesign. New playground equipment and a new landscape design are intended to turn it into an attractive place for children and families to play and spend time.