- Feucht
Infobox German Location
Wappen = Wappenvonfeucht.png
lat_deg = 49 |lat_min = 22 |lat_sec = 32.63
lon_deg = 11 |lon_min = 12 |lon_sec = 46.75
Lageplan =
Bundesland = Bayern
Regierungsbezirk = Mittelfranken
Landkreis = Nürnberger Land
Höhe = 360
Fläche = 9.59
Einwohner = 13328
Stand = 2007-06-30
PLZ = 90537
Vorwahl = 09128
Kfz = LAU
Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 5 74 123
Gliederung = 5Ortsteil e
Straße = Hauptstr. 33
Website = [http://www.feucht.de/ www.feucht.de]
Bürgermeister = Konrad Rupprecht
Bürgermeistertitel = 1. Bürgermeister
Partei = CSUFeucht is a municipality southwest of
Nuremberg in theMiddle Franconia ofBavaria ,Germany . The name Feucht comes from the word "Fichte" meaning pine tree. As ofJuly 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 Nurenberg is based on honey from Feucht.Points of Interest
Culture
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Hermann Oberth Space Travel Museum - This small museum is located at Pfinzingstrasse 12-14 and is open on weekends. It features some books, models, awards and recognitions which belonged to Hermann Oberth. There are also some rocket engines and models which explain various aspects of space travel.*Zeidel-Museum - Pfinzingstrasse 6, open on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 5:30 is a museum about the history and production of honey, which has a long history in Feucht. It was one of the main ingredients in Lebkuchen, a product of nearby Nuremberg.
Business
Recreation
Feucht is home to numerous small lakes and fishing clubs, hunting clubs, shooting and rifle clubs, and a golf course. 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 one train station and is serviced by both RB regional trains and Nuremberg S-Bahn trains.
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