Kröv‑Bausendorf was a Verbandsgemeinde (collective municipality) in the district of Bernkastel‑Wittlich, located in the state of Rhineland‑Palatinate, Germany. Its administrative seat was the town of Kröv, situated on the left bank of the Moselle River.
Composition
The Verbandsgemeinde comprised the following Ortsgemeinden (local municipalities):
- Bausendorf
- Burgen
- Kröv
- Köwerich
- Lötzbeuren
- Orny
- Paschel
- Piesport
- Wengiesheim
Geographic and Demographic Overview
- Area: Approximately 75 km² (rounded to the nearest whole kilometre).
- Population: Roughly 10 000–11 000 inhabitants (based on mid‑2000s estimates).
- Location: The member municipalities lie within the Moselle wine region, characterised by steep vineyard slopes and viticultural activity.
Historical Context
Kröv‑Bausendorf was formed during the municipal reforms of the late 20th century that reorganised local government structures throughout Rhineland‑Palatinate. The collective municipality functioned as an administrative unit providing shared services (e.g., planning, utilities, schools) to its constituent Ortsgemeinden.
Dissolution
On 1 July 2014, the Verbandsgemeinde Kröv‑Bausendorf was dissolved. Its member municipalities were incorporated into the neighbouring Verbandsgemeinde Bernkastel‑Kues as part of a district‑wide consolidation effort aimed at improving administrative efficiency.
Significance
While no longer existing as an administrative entity, the former Verbandsgemeinde’s territory remains notable for its contribution to the Moselle wine industry and for its historical role in regional governance within Bernkastel‑Wittlich.
