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Feucht is a market town and municipality southeast of Nuremberg in the district of Nürnberger Land in Bavaria, Germany. The name Feucht (German pronunciation: [fɔʏçt]) is derived from the Old High German noun "viuhtje" - "fichta", which is the spruce tree (vernacularly Féichdn). As of 31 December 2019, Feucht had a population of 14,050. Hermann Oberth (1894–1989), one of the early fathers of space travel, lived for many years and died in Feucht.

Feucht
Municipality
Town hall
Location of Feucht within Nürnberger Land district
Feucht
Feucht
Coordinates: 49°22′32.63″N 11°12′46.75″E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Subdivisions5 Ortsteile
Government
  Mayor (202026) Jörg Kotzur[1] (SPD)
Area
  Total9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Elevation
358 m (1,175 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31)[2]
  Total14,003
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
90537
Dialling codes09128
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.feucht.de

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. Feucht was also the location of the kaserne of the U.S. Army's 4/11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, until it's recall to Fort Lewis, Washington in 1992 during the drawdown of the USAREUR.


Points of interest



Culture



Business


The biggest industrial businesses in Feucht are Excella (pharma), ATOTECH, (Electronic) and Fella (agricultural forage harvesting machinery).


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.


Transport


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

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

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


References



На других языках


- [en] Feucht

[ru] Фойхт

Фойхт (нем. Feucht) — община в Германии, в Республике Бавария[1].



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