Herbert-Ernst Vahl was a German SS functionary during the Nazi era.

In World War II, he commanded the SS Division Das Reich and the SS Polizei Division.

In February 1943, Vahl was promoted to Oberführer, and given command of the SS Division Das Reich which was stationed in the Soviet Union.

After recovering from his wounds he became the Inspector of Panzer troops in the SS Führungshauptamt (SS Leadership Main Office).

In July 1944 Vahl returned to active service with the SS Polizei Division which was stationed in Thessalonika, Greece.