Bezirk Oberfranken

Public institution

About the funder

The Bezirk Oberfranken is a public law corporation headquartered in Bayreuth. As the third municipal level in Bavaria, it assumes responsibilities that go beyond the jurisdiction of municipalities, independent cities, and districts. Its core tasks include social services (e.g., care, integration assistance, war victims' welfare), psychiatric and neurological healthcare, cultural preservation, agriculture, and fisheries advisory services. The district council is the democratically elected main body; over 2,000 employees are engaged.

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Mission & Vision

The District of Upper Franconia is committed to the people in the region who require special support. It ensures social security, medical care, cultural participation, as well as the promotion of agriculture and nature in Upper Franconia — as a reliable municipal partner beyond the boundaries of municipalities and districts.

Target groups

Citizens in Upper Franconia, particularly elderly people in need of care, people with disabilities, individuals with mental illnesses, and war victims. Additionally, cultural institutions, agricultural enterprises, as well as associations and institutions in the Upper Franconia region (Bavaria).