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The Verbandsgemeinde Herxheim is a dynamic municipal administration in Southern Rhineland-Palatinate, which functions as a cooperating central location and promotes the economic, social and infrastructural development of its local communities.[1][7] Located between the Rhine and the Haardt Mountains, directly on the border with France, it benefits from its central position in the Rhine-Neckar Triangle and the cross-border PAMINA Region, which connects Southern Palatinate, Middle Upper Rhine and Northern Alsace.[1] This location makes Herxheim an attractive hub for companies with Europe-wide networks.[1]
The economic structure of the Verbandsgemeinde is characterized by . In particular, the radiates far beyond Southern and Vorderpfalz and is establishing itself as a market leader.[1] , which shape the region, as well as and are strongly represented.[1] Recently, the has become increasingly important, complemented by gastronomy, hotels and logistics.[1] The Verbandsgemeinde supports this diversity through , regional marketing and the provision of commercial space, such as in the Gewerbe- und Handwerkerhof.[6][9] As a in the Regional Spatial Development Plan Rhine-Palatinate, it offers ideal conditions for new settlements thanks to its excellent infrastructure.[1]
The main mission of the Verbandsgemeinde Herxheim is to promote sustainable regional development, structural development and citizen proximity. It acts as a central point of contact for business registrations and administrative processes, handling them efficiently via uniform contact persons - in person, online or by post.[2] Values such as cooperation, innovation and citizen participation are at the heart of everything: from elections and residents' meetings to youth parliaments and volunteer cards, active participation is encouraged.[4] The administration is divided into specialist areas such as organization, economic development, tourism, culture and structural development in order to create a vibrant community.[4][5]
Herxheim operates comprehensive technical operations, including water supply, sewage disposal, electricity supply and the Waldfreibad.[3][5] The Gemeindewerke Herxheim guarantee reliable supply and maintenance, supplemented by property management, environmental protection and the promotion of agriculture, forestry and viticulture.[5] Other priorities include school organization, youth work, public transport (ÖPNV), adult education center, inclusion and integration.[5] The Ratsinfosystem and online booking of events ensure transparency, while job offers attract talent.[7] Current resolutions such as the 2026 budget underline financial stability.[7]
Sustainability is at the heart of the strategy: The Verbandsgemeinde is involved in environmental and nature conservation efforts, landscape conservation, municipal forest management and hunting regulation.[5] As part of the LEADER Region Südpfalz, it promotes EU-funded projects via the PAMINA office, which provides INTERREG funds for cross-border cooperation.[1][7] Initiatives on equal opportunities, inclusion, senior citizens' work and the integration of asylum seekers reflect social responsibility.[4][5] The designation as a central location in the State Development Program Rhineland-Palatinate IV emphasizes long-term, cooperative goals for the economy and the environment.[1]
The Verbandsgemeinde Herxheim combines tradition with modernity and creates an economically strong, livable environment - ideal for companies and citizens in the heart of Europe.[1][9] (2487 characters incl. spaces)
