Information in plain language

Welcome to the website of the city of Rodgau.

Here we inform you in plain language.

Plain language helps many people.

For example:

  • People with learning and reading difficulties
  • People who do not speak German very well
  • People who understand simple texts better

Easy language means, for example:

  • simple words
  • short sentences

Topics in plain language:

  • Information about the website

    Use of the website

    You can search for information on the pages:

    Use the search magnifying glass at the top right.

    Click on the magnifying glass.

    A box opens.

    The box has a search field.

    You can enter search terms in the box.

    For example:

    - Waste dates

    - Lido

    You can enter 1 word in the search field.

    You can also enter several words in the search field.

    Then click on the magnifying glass on the right in the box.

    Search results are then displayed.

    The search results can be clicked.

    You come to pages with information.

     

    You can also select pages via navigation:

    The navigation is at the top right as a burger menu.

    Here you can access all the contents of the website.

    Click on a word in the navigation bar.

    Further fields with words will open.

    Some words can then be clicked and pages opened.

    Other words only open up more words.

    Try it out.


    You can translate pages into other languages:

    On the website you will find the flag of Germany at the top.

    Go to the Germany flag with the mouse.

    Further flags open for other languages.

    Select a flag for a different language.

    Click on the flag.

    The page will be translated into this language.

    A total of 12 languages are available.

    The translation is done by a computer programme.

  • Content of the website

    At the beginning there are 3 words in the navigation for 3 areas.

    This section contains services and information from the administration.

    You can make an appointment for a new passport here.

    Some services can be done on the computer.

    Others you have to do at the town hall.

    There is also information about the politics and history of the city.

    The area is for education, senior citizens and families.

    You can read about kindergartens.

    Or about educational programmes.

    There is help for senior citizens.

    You can see information about art and theatre.

    Or read something about the lido.

    And book tickets for the lido.

    It provides information and addresses for emergencies.

    This section is for events and news.

    A calendar contains dates from Rodgau.

    Reports from the town hall and the city.

    The mayor makes a video every fortnight.

    In the video he explains what happens.

    The video is called Stadtgeflüster.

    It is in the area to look at.

  • Info about Rodgau

    Rodgau is located in Hesse.

    The city is located between Offenbach and Hanau and Aschaffenburg and Darmstadt.

    A stream flows through the city: the Rodau

    Rodgau has 5 districts:

    • Weiskirchen
    • Hainhausen
    • Jügesheim
    • Dudenhofen
    • Niederroden with the Rollwald district

    Figures about the city

    • Population: 45,070 people (as of June 2024)
    • Area: 65 square kilometres
    • Postcode: 63110
    • Telephone area code: 06106
    • Federal state: Hesse
    • County: Offenbach



    Do you have any questions?

    Give us a call.

    Telephone number: +49 6106 693-0

    Or send us an e-mail.

    E-mail: stadt@rodgau.de