vhs Herrenberg

What vhs Herrenberg does

vhs Herrenberg (legal name: Volkshochschule Herrenberg) is a public adult education center operated by the city of Herrenberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded as a municipal institution, it offers continuing education courses across six core subject areas: Languages (15+ languages including German as a Foreign Language with BAMF-certified integration courses), Professional Development and IT, Health and Wellness, Society, Culture and Arts, and Youth Programs (Junge vhs). The institution serves individual adult learners, families with children, integration course participants, and Stadt Herrenberg municipal employees. Course fees range from €12 to €235 per enrollment, with additional material costs for cooking courses; some courses are free.

The institution operates from a headquarters at Tübinger Str. 40, 71083 Herrenberg, and a network of 12 branch offices (Außenstellen) covering the Herrenberg district municipalities: Bondorf, Deckenpfronn, Gärtringen, Gäufelden, Jettingen, Mötzingen, Nufringen, Gültstein, Haslach, Kayh, Kuppingen, Mönchberg, and Oberjesingen. Course delivery combines in-person instruction at these locations with synchronous online courses via vhs.cloud and Zoom, plus access to the state-wide onlinevhs@bw platform. Supplementary services include EUTB disability counseling, Digital Kompass digital literacy support, free education counseling (Landesnetzwerk Weiterbildungsberatung), the Kommunales Kino municipal cinema, Herrenberger Bühne theater, and the Geschichtenteppich puppet theater. The legal representative is Volkshochschulleiterin Sabine Käser-Friedrich.

Revenue derives from two streams: per-course registration fees from participants and recurring municipal funding from Stadt Herrenberg. The institution is government-owned with no private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor involvement. Listed headcount is approximately 7 staff, though the broader course delivery network includes numerous part-time instructors (Dozierende) and partner organizations such as the Familienbildungsstätte Herrenberg and Verein Backhaus-Freunde. The institution is actively operating with programs published for the Spring/Summer 2026 semester.

Name

vhs Herrenberg

Legal name

Volkshochschule Herrenberg

Website

https://vhs.herrenberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public adult education center operated by the city of Herrenberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, delivering continuing education courses in languages, health, culture, professional development, and youth programs across a network of 13 locations in the Herrenberg district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language & Communication Continuing Education (EDAAAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Enrichment & Creative Arts Programs (EDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Adult education services
• Language courses
• Professional development training
• Health and wellness classes
• Youth education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Herrenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: Participants pay course fees for enrollment in language, professional development, health, cultural, and youth programs. Fees vary by course type with additional material or food costs often paid in cash to instructors.
2. Municipal Funding: As a public adult education institution (Volkshochschule) of the Stadt Herrenberg, the institution receives municipal funding and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

vhs Herrenberg is a public adult education center that delivers continuing education courses across six program areas: languages (including BAMF-authorized integration courses), professional and IT training, health and wellness, culture and arts, society and politics, and youth programs. Courses are delivered in-person at its main facility and 12 district branch locations, as well as online via the vhs.cloud platform and Zoom. Participants enroll on a per-course basis with fees varying by course type and duration.

Product overview

vhs Herrenberg (Volkshochschule Herrenberg) operates as a comprehensive adult education center offering a diverse portfolio of courses and programs through both in-person instruction at its main location and 12 branch offices, and online via the vhs.cloud platform. The core offering encompasses six main program areas: Society and Culture (Gesellschaft), Culture and Arts (Kultur und Gestalten), Health and Wellness (Gesundheit), Languages (Sprachen), Career and Professional Development (Beruf, IT & Management), and Youth Programs (Junge vhs). Supplementary offerings include specialized services such as Digital Kompass for digital literacy support, vhs Wissen live for digital science lectures, community cinema (Kommunales Kino), puppet theater (Geschichtenteppich), and theater performances (Herrenberger Bühne). The institution also provides counseling services including EUTB disability counseling and free education counseling through the state network. Culinary education represents a significant program component featuring general cooking courses, international cooking cultures from Asian, Latin American, European and other cuisines, and beverage appreciation including wine, beer and tea seminars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Language Courses (Sprachen) Foreign language instruction including German as a Foreign Language (DaF) with BAMF-authorized integration courses, plus English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Hungarian, Serbian and others, organized by proficiency levels A1 through C1. Targeted at adult learners, immigrants, and integration course participants in the Herrenberg district.
• Career, IT and Management Courses (Beruf) Professional training covering PC, tablet and smartphone basics, Microsoft Office applications, internet and digital skills, business administration, bookkeeping, and Xpert Business certification programs. Targeted at working adults, career changers, and municipal employees seeking upskilling.
• Health and Wellness Courses (Gesundheit) Comprehensive health education including yoga (in-house and partner schools), Pilates, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Zumba, fitness gymnastics, Rehasport, prenatal programs, stress management, healthy nutrition, cooking and baking, international cooking cultures, and chef-led workshops, plus beverage tastings (wine, beer, tea). Targeted at adults in the Herrenberg district seeking wellness, fitness, and culinary education.
• Culture and Arts Courses (Kultur und Gestalten) Creative and artistic programming including visual arts, art history, photography, literature, theater, music, dance, and crafts. Targeted at adults interested in cultural enrichment, creative expression, and the arts in the Herrenberg district.
• Society Courses (Gesellschaft) Educational programs covering study trips (Studienreisen), country and local studies, history, politics, economics, law, pedagogy, psychology, philosophy, theology, biology, gardening, and environmental education. Targeted at adult learners interested in civic, social, and environmental topics.
• Youth Programs (Junge vhs) Educational offerings for children and youth (Junge vhs) including pedagogy, nature studies, creative arts, music, dance, sports, cooking, languages, computing, and mathematics courses, plus summer holiday programs. Targeted at families with children ages 4-14 in the Herrenberg district.
• Herrenberger Ferienspaß (Holiday Programs) Summer holiday camps and day programs offering diverse recreational and educational activities for school-age children during school vacations in the Herrenberg district.
• Kommunales Kino (Community Cinema) Community cinema programming showcasing curated film selections for local audiences. Targeted at adult film enthusiasts in the Herrenberg district.
• Herrenberger Bühne (Community Theater) Live theater performances and stage productions featuring professional and community acts for local audiences. Targeted at theater-goers in the Herrenberg district.
• Geschichtenteppich (Puppet Theater) Puppet theater program (the Herrenberg Puppet Theater / Geschichtenteppich) featuring performances for family audiences. Targeted at families and children in the Herrenberg district.
• EUTB Counseling (Disability Counseling) Independent counseling service (Ergänzende unabhängige Teilhabeberatung, EUTB) supporting people with disabilities on rehabilitation and participation matters. Targeted at people with disabilities and their families in the region.
• Continuing Education Counseling (Weiterbildungsberatung) Free guidance and consultation services for continuing education decisions, available in-person or online, delivered through the state continuing education counseling network. Targeted at adult learners evaluating further education options.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stadt Herrenberg (Municipality of Herrenberg)coreOthersvhs Herrenberg is a public institution of the Stadt Herrenberg, receiving municipal support and funding. The municipality provides the institutional framework and financial backing for the adult education center's operations.
• onlinevhs@bw (Baden-Württemberg State VHS Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationState-wide online education platform operated jointly by Baden-Württemberg VHS institutions, enabling access to digital courses across the federal state.
• Landesnetzwerk Weiterbildungsberatung (State Continuing Education Counseling Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState network providing free educational counseling services to citizens, with counselors available at vhs locations for guidance on continuing education options.
• Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)coreOthersFederal Office for Migration and Refugees provides funding and authorization for integration courses (Integrationskurse) offered by vhs Herrenberg for immigrants learning German.
• Familienbildungsstätte Herrenberg (Family Education Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for family-oriented courses such as pasta-making workshops for children, combining VHS culinary education with family education services.
• Verein Backhaus-Freunde (Traditional Bakery Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of traditional wood-fired bakery enthusiasts who partner with VHS to teach traditional bread baking in historic ovens at Backhaus Öschelbronn.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kolping Bildungswerk: Germany-wide Catholic-affiliated adult education provider offering integration courses, professional development, and continuing education. Directly competes with vhs Herrenberg for BAMF integration course contracts across multiple German states.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Major Germany-wide private provider of adult education, vocational training, and integration courses. Directly competes with vhs Herrenberg for BAMF integration course contracts and professional development learners, but operates on a national not municipal model.
• vhs Böblingen-Sindelfingen: The neighboring VHS serving Böblingen and Sindelfingen in the same county (Landkreis Böblingen). Operates the same public adult education model with similar municipal backing, program areas, and BAMF integration course authorization - effectively vhs Herrenberg's closest geographic peer.
• vhs Tübingen: Adjacent VHS in Tübingen, also part of the onlinevhs@bw network and operating under the same Baden-Württemberg public adult education framework. Comparable scale, program structure, and municipal funding model.
• vhs Stuttgart: The largest VHS in the Stuttgart metropolitan region, operating an equivalent public adult education model with a broader course portfolio, multiple branches, and the same BAMF integration course authorization. Same state (Baden-Württemberg) regulatory framework.

Broad incumbents

• Berlitz Corporation: Global private language school chain with operations in Germany. Directly competes with vhs Herrenberg's language programs (English, business languages) at a premium price point, but does not offer the broader municipal programming or BAMF courses.
• Goethe-Institut: Federally funded German institution promoting German language and culture worldwide. Overlaps with vhs Herrenberg on German-as-a-foreign-language instruction and integration support, but operates globally rather than as a municipal provider.

Regional players

• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg: Private university in Baden-Württemberg offering professional development and continuing education programs. Overlaps with vhs Herrenberg's Beruf/IT/Management track at the higher-education tier, but does not target the same municipal/mass-market adult learner base.

Emerging players

• Babbel GmbH: Berlin-based subscription language learning app. Targets the same adult language learners as vhs Herrenberg's Sprachen program with a low-cost, self-paced digital alternative - a substitute rather than direct channel competitor.

Others

• Volkshochschulverband Baden-Württemberg: Umbrella association coordinating all VHS institutions across Baden-Württemberg, including operating the onlinevhs@bw platform that vhs Herrenberg participates in. Functions as an ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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