Important topics relating to climate action
Counseling services of the city of Erlangen
Klimamobil informs
The Klimamobil is on the road for you. Find out about energy-saving living and subsidy programs.
Energy Consulting
Is my house, balcony, or garage suitable for a solar power system? What are the benefits of an energy-efficient renovation? What do I need to consider when replacing my heating system? How can I make my new home as sustainable as possible? How can I qualify for financial assistance?
Mobility advice for new residents
We provide information about alternatives to your own car, such as public transport, car sharing and cycling. You can receive vouchers and trial offers to test different forms of mobility.
Klimamobil informs
The Klimamobil is on the road for you. Find out about energy-saving living and subsidy programs.
Energy Consulting
Is my house, balcony, or garage suitable for a solar power system? What are the benefits of an energy-efficient renovation? What do I need to consider when replacing my heating system? How can I make my new home as sustainable as possible? How can I qualify for financial assistance?
Mobility advice for new residents
We provide information about alternatives to your own car, such as public transport, car sharing and cycling. You can receive vouchers and trial offers to test different forms of mobility.
Be part of it! And become active for your climate awakening in Erlangen
Climate awakening - be part of it
Climate protection needs attitude - show it now! Whether through small everyday actions or greater commitment, together we can make a difference. What motivates you to protect the climate? What concrete contribution can you make? Share your thoughts and inspire other people to join in.
ClimateHub
ClimateHub - Working together for Erlangen! The Erlangen ClimateHub shows you the big and small levers in climate protection. Find Erlangen projects and groups to get involved yourself and increase your handprint.
Participate in climate protection
What offers are there in Erlangen for climate protection and sustainability? What is already being done? And where can you get involved? Here you will find tips for your climate protection commitment.
Committed to Erlangen
Whether you want to get involved yourself or would like to recruit volunteers as an association - this page is for everyone who wants to make a difference in Erlangen and for the people here with their commitment!
Climate awakening - be part of it
Climate protection needs attitude - show it now! Whether through small everyday actions or greater commitment, together we can make a difference. What motivates you to protect the climate? What concrete contribution can you make? Share your thoughts and inspire other people to join in.
ClimateHub
ClimateHub - Working together for Erlangen! The Erlangen ClimateHub shows you the big and small levers in climate protection. Find Erlangen projects and groups to get involved yourself and increase your handprint.
Participate in climate protection
What offers are there in Erlangen for climate protection and sustainability? What is already being done? And where can you get involved? Here you will find tips for your climate protection commitment.
Committed to Erlangen
Whether you want to get involved yourself or would like to recruit volunteers as an association - this page is for everyone who wants to make a difference in Erlangen and for the people here with their commitment!
Latest news
Papieratlas 2026: City Honored as a “Multiple Winner”
The Paper Atlas documents paper consumption and recycled paper rates in German cities. In its municipal administration, schools, and in-house printing operations, Erlangen achieves an overall recycled paper rate of 100 percent.
Biotag Erlangen
Join us in celebrating Erlangen Organic Day as part of Erlangen Autumn, get to know the farms and people behind the organic city of Erlangen and the Erlangen-Höchstadt district, and sample the variety of regional organic products at the food fair on Wasserturmstraße!
Erlangen is a Fairtrade Town
Erlangen may continue to call itself a “Fairtrade Town” for another two years. The nonprofit organization Fairtrade Deutschland e. V. awards this title to cities and municipalities that demonstrate a special commitment to fair trade.
Bavarian Climate Week
Bavarian Climate Week will take place from October 9 to 18. The city of Erlangen and its partners are also participating with numerous free events.
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.
Papieratlas 2026: City Honored as a “Multiple Winner”
The Paper Atlas documents paper consumption and recycled paper rates in German cities. In its municipal administration, schools, and in-house printing operations, Erlangen achieves an overall recycled paper rate of 100 percent.
Biotag Erlangen
Join us in celebrating Erlangen Organic Day as part of Erlangen Autumn, get to know the farms and people behind the organic city of Erlangen and the Erlangen-Höchstadt district, and sample the variety of regional organic products at the food fair on Wasserturmstraße!
Erlangen is a Fairtrade Town
Erlangen may continue to call itself a “Fairtrade Town” for another two years. The nonprofit organization Fairtrade Deutschland e. V. awards this title to cities and municipalities that demonstrate a special commitment to fair trade.
Bavarian Climate Week
Bavarian Climate Week will take place from October 9 to 18. The city of Erlangen and its partners are also participating with numerous free events.
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.
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Erlangen give-away and exchange market
You can place an ad online in the Erlangen Gift and Exchange Market to give away your device or exchange it for another item. The contact between sellers and interested parties is made by telephone from private to private. Would you like to exchange an appliance? Simply enter the item you wish to exchange in the text field.
Urban-Rural Railway - StUB
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Walking to School
A map showing the route to school provides useful information.
Fast cycle connections in Erlangen
Fast and environmentally friendly alternative for commuters.
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A cozy, warm apartment when it's cold outside. And yet still being frugal with money and energy. Two goals that, at first glance, don't seem to go together. To help you achieve both, here are a few tips and tricks.
Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development in Erlangen
Environmental education, education for sustainable development, and global learning play an important role in Erlangen. Here you can learn all about the various programs and initiatives.
Network for Education on the Environment and Sustainability
The Erlangen Network for Education for Sustainable Development is an extracurricular group of stakeholders and organizations active in the fields of environmental education, ESD, and global learning in Erlangen
Stattplan Erlangen - the fair city map
In the Stattplan you will find fair and sustainable places in Erlangen city center. Clearly grouped, you can find retailers with fair trade products, repair options, packaging arms, etc.
Erlangen, the Bio City
The city of Erlangen joined the German Network of Organic Cities in 2017 and has been an official “organic city” ever since. This means that we want to promote organic products in all areas—from production in organic farming, to subsequent processing and the local trade in organic food, to food service, and finally to everyday consumption at home.
Erlangen give-away and exchange market
You can place an ad online in the Erlangen Gift and Exchange Market to give away your device or exchange it for another item. The contact between sellers and interested parties is made by telephone from private to private. Would you like to exchange an appliance? Simply enter the item you wish to exchange in the text field.
Urban-Rural Railway - StUB
The Stadt-Umland-Bahn (StUB) was planned together with you. As a sustainable and efficient transport alternative for the region, it will connect the cities of Nuremberg, Erlangen and Herzogenaurach as well as the municipalities to the east of Erlangen.
Walking to School
A map showing the route to school provides useful information.
Fast cycle connections in Erlangen
Fast and environmentally friendly alternative for commuters.