Vacha

Vacha is an urban municipality in the Wartburgkreis located in the Werra Valley in northern Thuringia. The town sits at around 223 meters elevation and manages administrative functions for surrounding settlements.

The town's first written record dates to between 1155 and 1165, with official city rights granted in 1186. This early recognition established it as an important administrative center during medieval times.

The Annenkapelle served as a major pilgrimage destination before the Reformation reshaped the region's religious life. The chapel remains a local landmark that reflects the area's spiritual heritage.

The town is well connected to the surrounding villages and has central administrative buildings. The main offices are concentrated along Marktstrasse for easy access to local services.

In 2013, the administrative community dissolved and merged with the town to form a unified municipality. This restructuring reshaped how the region manages its local governance.

Location: Wartburgkreis

Elevation above the sea: 223 m

Shares border with: Philippsthal (Werra), Stadtlengsfeld, Unterbreizbach

Website: https://vacha.de

GPS coordinates: 50.82889,10.02139

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27