Anschlagtafel

Anschlagtafel is a term used in German for a bulletin or notice board designed to post public notices, announcements, and information. The word combines anschlagen, meaning to hang up, and Tafel, meaning board. Historically it referred to a physical board where authorities, institutions, and organizations displayed important information for public viewing.

The typical use of an Anschlagtafel is to convey time-sensitive or community-relevant information. Common contents include official notices, meeting times, events, job advertisements, lost-and-found announcements, and guidelines or regulations. In many settings, especially schools, government buildings, and train stations, the board serves as a centralized source of information accessible to a broad audience. In modern practice some institutions supplement or replace paper postings with digital notice systems, but physical Anschlagtafeln remain common in many public spaces.

Design and operation of an Anschlagtafel usually involve a framed surface, often cork or a glassed display, where notices are pinned, taped, or magnetically attached. Notices are typically dated and organized by category or date, and there is often a routine to rotate and archive expired postings. Maintenance is important to ensure legibility and relevance, and privacy considerations may govern what personal information can be posted publicly.

Related terms include Aushang (posting) and Schwarzes Brett (informal bulletin board). In German-speaking contexts, the concept remains a recognizable feature of public life and organizational communication, even as digital channels increasingly supplement traditional notice boards.