Feucht

Feucht

City hall

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Feucht

Coordinates: 49°22′32.63″N 11°12′46.75″E / 49.3757306°N 11.2129861°ECoordinates: 49°22′32.63″N 11°12′46.75″E / 49.3757306°N 11.2129861°E
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Mittelfranken
District Nürnberger Land
Government
  Mayor Konrad Rupprecht (CSU)
Area
  Total 9.59 km2 (3.70 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 12,737
  Density 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 90537
Dialling codes 09128
Vehicle registration LAU
Website www.feucht.de

Feucht is a municipality southwest of Nuremberg in the Middle Franconia of Bavaria, Germany. The name Feucht is derived from the Old High German noun "viuhtje" - "fichta", which is the tree spruce (vernacularly Féichdn). As of July 31, 2005, had a population of 13,590. Hermann Oberth (1894–1989), one of the early fathers of space travel, lived for many years and died in Feucht.

History

Since the Middle Ages Feucht has been a centre for beekeeping and honey production referred to as Zeidlerei. Lebkuchen, the famous gingerbread of Nuremberg, is based on honey from Feucht.

Points of interest

Culture

Business

The biggest industrial businesses in Feucht are Excella (pharma), ATOTECH, (Electonic) and Fella (agricultural engines).

Recreation

Feucht is home to a couple of small lakes. Its location near the Imperial Woods makes it a popular destination for hiking, cycling and outdoor recreation.

Transportation

Bus

Feucht has numerous stops throughout the town and is serviced by VGN/VAG busline with direct service to Nuremberg.

Car

Feucht is located on the A9 Autobahn (motorway / interstate) and the B8 Federal Highway.

Train

Feucht has a station on the Nuremberg–Regensburg line and is serviced by both RB regional trains and Nuremberg S-Bahn trains.

References

  1. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.