Regionalverband Saarbrücken

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Saarland

Inception: January 1, 2008

Capital city: Saarbrücken

Elevation above the sea: 310 m

Shares border with: Saarpfalz-Kreis, Neunkirchen, Saarlouis

Website: https://regionalverband-saarbruecken.de

GPS coordinates: 49.25000,7.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:26