German Consulate General Los Angeles

Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General in Los Angeles. Here you will find information on Germany, the consular services we provide in our Visa, Passport, Legal section and German-related news and events in our area. 

The Consulate's area of jurisdiction covers the California counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and the states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah.

Our German language website features information and news relevant for German citizens.

A Day that Changed the World: Be a Part of the Fall of the Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary Celebrations

Nov 2, 2009 | Germany.info
Fall of the Berlin Wall

Join in the celebrations commemorating this historic day in world history. Read more to find out what events are taking place in the greater Los Angeles area.

CSUN’s History Department Holds Lecture on the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Oct 30, 2009 | Germany.info
CSUN Berlin Wall lecture

California State University, Northridge’s Department of History held a special lecture in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

Solar Power International Conference in Anaheim

Oct 29, 2009 | Germany.info
Solar Power International 2009

The Consulate General participated in the annual Solar Power International conference and trade show held in Anaheim from October 27-29, 2009.

Consulate's Economic Affairs Department Hosts Networking Luncheon

Oct 22, 2009 | Germany.info
Networking Luncheon

Fahriye Mahrenholz of the Consulate General's Economic Affairs Department, hosted a networking luncheon at the Beverly Hills Country Club on Wednesday, October 21.

Consul General Drautz Speaks at Berlin Wall Unveiling Ceremony

Oct 16, 2009 | Germany.info
Berlin Wall Unveiling Ceremony

Consul General Wolfgang Drautz spoke at the unveiling ceremony of eight sections of the Berlin Wall that will be on display at 5900 Wilshire Boulevard as part of The Wall Project commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Please Note:

The Consulate will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009. 

The Consul General

Consul General Wolfgang Drautz

The Consulate General in Los Angeles is headed by Consul General Wolfgang Drautz.

Freedom Without Walls: 1989-2009

Freedom Without Walls © German Embassy Washington

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of a new era in history. It was the end of the cold war, the beginning of a fully united Europe and proof that peaceful change is possible, even in the moments when it seems most unlikely.