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Village Service Oberberg
Support for village communities in Oberbergischer Kreis
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In the Oberbergischer Kreis, there are a total of 1441 villages and hamlets.
The Dorfservice Oberberg is a contact and advisory center for village communities in the district, aimed at promoting the independent development process of the villages.
Association Consultation
Whether activating project ideas, preparing the annual general meeting, providing tips for public relations, or offering suggestions for gaining new members -
Dorfservice Oberberg supports you in maintaining your association's activities.
Take advantage of the outreach service and schedule an appointment with your village community.
Training Offers
Dorfservice Oberberg supports village communities with free training offers on current topics related to your association work. Most of the training sessions take place online.
These include, among others, legal topics for associations such as liability, optimizing statutes, and data protection. The current training portfolio is updated annually to address the latest challenges faced by village associations and is continuously expanded.
Village Talks
The event series “Village Talks” facilitates direct, personal contact between the Oberbergischer Kreis and several village communities, who together address the potentials and challenges of the rural region on-site.
The talks take place in various municipalities within the Oberbergischer Kreis. The joint exchange revolves around the questions: What concerns do the village communities have? What do the villages and village associations need? How can the Oberbergischer Kreis provide support?
No matter how many residents your village has, how active your village life has been so far, whether you are involved as a registered association or a loose group, you are warmly invited to participate in the Village Talks.
Feel free to take inspiration! The exchange and networking between village communities is supported through the Village Talks.
Dates and Registration for Village Talks 2026
Wednesday, 04/11/2026 for villages from Nümbrecht and Wiehl
Village Hall Gaderoth (Nümbrecht)
Monday, 09/11/2026 for villages from Morsbach and Waldbröl
Village Hall Dickhausen (Waldbröl)
Wednesday, 18/11/2026, for villages from Hückeswagen, Radevormwald and Wipperfürth
Community Center Hämmern (Wipperfürth)
Monday, 23/11/2026, for villages from Engelskirchen and Lindlar
at the Linder Treff, Linde (Lindlar)
Wednesday, 02/12/2026, for villages from Bergneustadt and Reichshof
Village Hall Heienbach (Reichshof)
Wednesday, 09/12/2026, for villages in Gummersbach and Marienheide
at the Village Hall Erlinghagen (Marienheide)
The village talks start each time at 5:45 PM. Participation is free of charge.
Up to three participants per village association can take part.
Registrations can be made via Markus Klein, Village Service Oberberg by email at markus.klein@obk.de or by phone at 02261 88-6131.
Funding Advisory
Whether it’s consultation, application support, or simply gathering information - Dorfservice Oberberg supports village associations with a wide range of funding recommendations tailored to your desired projects.
The Oberbergischer Kreis also promotes the development of its villages through its own funding guideline Oberbergische Dörfer, most recently in 2026 with a total budget of €50,000.
Our Village Has a Future
With the district competition, the Oberbergischer Kreis aims to promote development in the villages and recognize voluntary engagement.
The village competition takes place every three years—at the district, state, and national levels.
