What links a small town to state-level administrative power? Here, at the VVG der Stadt Bad Krozingen, that question finds its answer. The VVG, or Verwaltungsgemeinschaft, translates to “Joint Administrative Community.” It signifies Bad Krozingen’s rise to the status of a “Große Kreisstadt” or major district town. This isn’t just a title. It marks a significant shift in Bad Krozingen’s administrative abilities. The VVG der Stadt Bad Krozingen represents the town’s enhanced authority and responsibility. Bad Krozingen achieved this elevated status on January 1, 2025. This transition wasn’t sudden. It was a culmination of years of growth and development, finally exceeding the 20,000-resident threshold in 2019. This milestone enabled Bad Krozingen to assume responsibilities previously held by the Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. The VVG der Stadt Bad Krozingen now manages crucial areas. These include the foreigners’ registration office, building regulations, restaurant licensing, trade licensing, traffic authority, weapons registration, and housing allowance. The weight of these responsibilities underscores the importance of the VVG der Stadt Bad Krozingen. It’s a symbol of local empowerment, enabling Bad Krozingen to shape its future more directly. This shift also strengthens Bad Krozingen’s role as a regional hub, fostering economic growth and attracting businesses. The VVG der Stadt Bad Krozingen is not just an administrative body. It’s the embodiment of Bad Krozingen’s progress and its commitment to serving its citizens effectively. Even the mayor’s title changed, reflecting this enhanced status, becoming “Oberbürgermeister,” or Lord Mayor. The VVG der Stadt Bad Krozingen is more than an office. It’s a testament to a town’s transformation.
Straßenwalze
Picture this a relic of Freiburg’s past. A Straßenwalze a road roller sits before you. Its iron frame speaks of