Regionalverband Saarbrücken, Administrative division in Saarland, Germany
Description
The Regionalverband Saarbrücken is an administrative association in Saarland that brings together ten municipalities, including the state capital Saarbrücken, located near the French border. A central administration coordinates public transportation, urban planning, and social services across the region.
History
The association was established in 2008 as a special administrative entity by merging the former district of Saarbrücken with additional municipalities. This reorganization was designed to enable better regional governance and coordination.
Culture
The region maintains strong cross-border connections with France through the Eurodistrict SaarMoselle, where people on both sides regularly work together and interact. This cooperation shapes daily life in border communities, where French and German influences are visibly intertwined.
Practical
Visitors can contact the administration in Saarbrücken to obtain information about services and offerings across the region. The best time to visit depends on your purpose, with weekday office hours typically being the most practical option.
Did you know?
This structure is one of only two special administrative associations of its kind in Germany and operates under distinct regulations different from conventional districts. This special status allows the region to respond more flexibly to local challenges.
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Völklingen Ironworks
11.2 km
Ludwigsparkstadion
1.2 km
Brennender Berg
5.8 km
Landtag of Saarland
2.3 km
Saar Polygon
17.4 km
Ludwigskirche
2.2 km
Saarbrücken Castle
2.3 km
Freundschaftsbrücke Klein-/Großblittersdorf
10.6 km
Rathaus Saarbrücken
1.7 km
Deutsch-Französischer Garten
3.9 km
Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial
25 km
St. Ludwig
19.5 km
Grube Göttelborn
10.8 km
Saarlandhalle
1 km
Saardom
23.1 km
Gondwana – Das Praehistorium
15.5 km
Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Saarbrücken
1.9 km
Grube Reden
13.7 km
Saarland Museum
2.1 km
Saarbrücker Zoo
3.6 km
Stiefel
6.9 km
Schloss Halberg
3.9 km
Stiftskirche St. Arnual
3.8 km
Valley bridge
6.4 km
Swimming, sauna and wellness paradise Calypso
3.3 km
Linslerhof
19.5 km
Lulustein
3.1 km
Château du Schlossberg
10.4 km
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