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A brief history of Pirna 1233 First reference to Pirna in the records 1245 Pirna gets town privileges, the Margrave of Meißen rules over the town 1269 First documentary evidence of Pirna castle 1293 Pirna becomes part of Bohemia um 1300 A Dominican monastery is established 1325 King John of Bohemia renews town privileges, especially staple right 1404/05 Pirna becomes part of the Margravate of…

Affordable housing for all Whatever your vision of your own home may be – everyone will find a suitable property to rent, buy, build on or convert in Pirna. Environmentally compatible, economically successful and socially equitable – in Pirna, development is mainly focused on urban brownfield sites, vacant plots and gaps between existing buildings. Other important priorities are the preservation…

Pirna is always worth a trip The city is famous for its beautiful corners. Time lingers in small shops and historic alleys – and right in the middle of it all life happens: in the backyards, on the world-famous market, in cafés and pubs, cultural sites and leisure centers. Whether on holiday, at the weekend or as a day trip - Pirna and its surroundings are simply worth seeing. Again and again.…

If you live in Pirna, you live relaxed right in the middle There are many good reasons to live in Pirna. This is also shown by the population development of the city. Young families, professionals, young people and seniors, everyone can quickly feel at home and feel welcome here. With a unique rocky landscape right on your doorstep, the Saxon Switzerland. Close to the pulse of the state capital…

Child friendly. Family friendly. Varied. Living and working together. It works great in Pirna. The family-friendly mix includes modern day care centers, schools, facilities for senior citizens' and health care, a lively variety of clubs, cultural and spare time activities and a vibrant economic and commercial landscape. And best of all, everything is close together and can be reached quickly,…

Registration or re-registration when changing residence According to the Federal Registration Act, anyone moving into a residence must register with the registration office within two weeks of moving in. This registration must be made in person. Persons under 16 years of age are registered by those into whose residence they move. If a minor resident who has previously lived in a residence with…

Trade registration, trade re-registration and trade deregistration Anyone who starts the independent operation of a standing trade or the operation of a branch office or a dependent branch office must report this. The same applies if the business is relocated, the subject matter of the business is changed or extended to include goods or services that are not customary for businesses of the type…

Official information about births One of the most joyful events in life is the birth of a child. From an official point of view, there are also several things to consider and organize for the new resident. In addition to the information summarized below on birth certificates, paternity acknowledgement and naming, Amt24 provides answers to other frequently asked questions Questions about wanting a…

Certificate of good conduct The certificate of good conduct, colloquially also called "police certificate of good conduct," is a document printed on special green paper that certifies whether or not the person in question has a criminal record. Types of certificates of good conduct The Federal Central Register Act (BZRG) distinguishes between Private certificate of good conduct: certificate of…

Pirna's administration The city administration staff work alongside selected representatives from municipal politics to take action for the people of Pirna and their needs. And their tasks are many and varied. Tim Lochner has been lord mayor of Pirna since February 2024. His assistant and deputy, Markus Dressler, was elected by the city council in 2021, and is responsible for urban development,…