Erlangen between end of war, new beginning, and democratic awakening
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The Erlangen City Archive opens two exhibitions on the city's history during the years 1945 and 1946. The focus is on the changes that shaped Erlangen after the end of World War II, as well as the reorganization of urban and public life.
City history in upheaval
The presentations deal, among other things, with the first free local elections. This central event stands for a political new beginning and the return of democratic structures at the municipal level. The exhibitions show how social and political life in Erlangen was reorganized after 1945.
Another focus is on the reconstruction. The years 1945 and 1946 were characterized by profound changes. In addition to the structural and organizational challenges, it was also about redesigning public life and organizing daily life under changed conditions.
Two exhibitions on Erlangen's post-war history
Visitors have the opportunity to engage with an important phase of Erlangen's city history. The two exhibitions connect political developments with questions of reconstruction and reorganization. This creates an insight into the immediate period after the end of the war and the first steps of a new beginning.
- City history of the years 1945 and 1946
- First free local election
- Reconstruction in Erlangen
- Reorganization of public life
The exhibition opening is scheduled for October 14, 2026. More detailed information regarding opening hours, a possible admission fee, and the specific exhibition locations within the City Archive is not included in this announcement. Interested parties should verify this information directly with the Erlangen City Archive before visiting.
