Discover and experience Görlitz – as a family
The healthy mix for career, family and life
Görlitz, with its short distances, is particularly family-friendly. From daycare to school – everything is easily and quickly accessible. And learning here is truly enjoyable. This is ensured by high-performing educational institutions, dedicated teachers, and exciting projects that introduce even the youngest children to the wider world. Various educational concepts also emphasize multilingualism and bilingualism, as well as cross-border perspectives – perfectly in keeping with the spirit of a European city. There's plenty to do after school, too. Whether your daughter wants music lessons or your son prefers sports, in Görlitz, that's no problem at all. From music school to football clubs, children are welcome everywhere, and young families receive support from the city's dedicated family office. Here, childcare and career can be easily combined – and this also applies to promising jobs if you're looking for a career change.
Photo: Nikolai Schmidt
Your children will love it here
Families in Görlitz and the surrounding area will find plenty to do, from fantastic leisure activities and exciting discoveries to memorable experiences. Whether at the nearby and unique leisure and adventure park, one of the city's many playgrounds, the award-winning nature conservation zoo, or one of the city's museums, whether exploring Lake Berzdorf or paddling on the Neisse River – there are countless great options for children and families, especially popular with the younger generation. Görlitz is always happy to welcome newcomers – and your children will love it here, we promise!
Family Office Görlitz
For several years now, the city of Görlitz has had a central contact point, the "Family Office Görlitz," for all questions relating to families. It provides comprehensive information about childcare, counseling, support, and leisure activities for families in Görlitz. Here you will find bundled information about available services and the appropriate contact persons for matters that extend beyond the office's scope of services.
Photo: Görlitz for Families eV.
Moose strong! - Safe havens for children
Lost? Lost your keys? Scraped knee? When children need help, they'll find friendly people and a safe haven behind doors with the green moose sticker!
The Görlitz Tourist Information Center is one of over 60 partners and safe havens, a number that is constantly growing. Here, children who are lost, injured, or have missed the bus and don't know what to do next can find helpful people who can offer advice and assistance.
The initiative contributes to making the city more child- and family-friendly.
All information about the project
Excellent family friendliness
Did you know? Görlitz is even a certified "Family-Friendly Holiday Resort" in Saxony. This label is awarded to places, accommodations, and leisure facilities that meet high standards for families.
