Pfungstadt, Administrative town in Darmstadt-Dieburg district, Germany.
Description
Pfungstadt is a town in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district of Hesse, located in central Germany south of Darmstadt. The municipality sits near the Odenwald hills and features the architectural mix typical of towns in this region.
History
The settlement began in 785 as a monastery property and evolved slowly over centuries into a local center. The arrival of the railway station in the 1800s brought enough growth to earn town status in 1886.
Culture
Half-timbered houses form the visual backbone of Pfungstadt's town center, creating a recognizable local character. This architectural style reflects how residents have kept their building traditions visible in everyday life.
Practical
The town has direct train connections from its railway station to nearby cities like Darmstadt. A network of local buses serves the main areas, making it easy to get around on foot or by public transport.
Did you know?
A nature reserve called Pfungstadt Moor lies near the town and harbors rare plant species alongside diverse bird populations. This wetland area draws visitors interested in observing local wildlife and walking through natural surroundings.
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3.8 km
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3.4 kmKleinkastell Allmendfeld
4.8 km
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3.1 kmPonte di Bickenbach
5.1 km
Burg Wellberg
3.2 kmEberstädter Friedhof
3.1 km
Pfungstädter Düne
1.3 km
Naturschutzgebiet Kalksandkiefernwald bei Bickenbach, Pfungstadt und Seeheim-Jugenheim
3.5 km
Evangelische Kirche Hahn (Pfungstadt)
3.7 km
Hickebick
3.2 km
Altes Rathaus
3.2 km
Weißer Berg bei Darmstadt und Pfungstadt
2.6 km
Dornburg
4 km
Darmstädter Hof
3.2 km
Synagoge Pfungstadt
528 m
Seeheimer Düne
3.9 km
Eisenbahnbrücke
1.9 km
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
100 m
Geibelsche Schmiede
3.3 km
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4.2 km
Ehemalige Brauerei
3.3 km
Eschollmühle
2.9 km
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4.3 km
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