Thüngersheim


Thüngersheim is a community located in Germany. The community is situated on the River Main. It is a community in the district of Würzburg. The village is molded by the surrounding vineyards, more than.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms shows the local patron St. Michael. It was conferred on the village in 1581 by Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn, then Bishop of Würzburg.

Geography

Geographic data

Located in the rain shadow of Rhön and Spessart, the average annual rainfall is. This makes the Main valley one of the driest regions of Germany.

Neighbouring communities

Thüngersheim has common borders with Retzbach in the north, Retzstadt in the northeast, Güntersleben in the east, Veitshöchheim in the west and Zellingen and Erlabrunn.

History

Denominations

Thüngersheim is predominantly Catholic.
In 2003 a parish community was formed with St. Maternus Güntersleben.

Pilgrimage to the Kreuzberg (Cross Mountain)

A prominent religious event is the pilgrimage to the Kreuzberg. It is undertaken once a year. The destination is the Kreuzberg in the Rhön, which is also called the holy mountain of the Franconians. It dates back to the 18th century.

Politics

Municipal council

The municipal council consists of 14 members. Seven members belong to the free voters community, five to the Christian Social Union, and two to the Social Democratic Party.

Town twinning

Thüngersheim is twinned to St. Aignan de Grand Lieu. More information is available at .

Population development

1996: female 1,300, male 1,315

Culture and sights

Buildings

The parish church St. Michael is worth seeing. Three of the once four gate lodges are still present. They were part of the fortification.

Associations

Libraries

Municipal library located in the former town hall and Catholic public library.

Businesses and infrastructure

Thüngersheim is the domicile of the founded in 1930.
With more than, Thüngersheim is one of the largest vine villages in Franconia.

Transport

Thüngersheim is located at the Bundesstraße 27 and on the railroad line Würzburg-Gemünden.

Education

The only school is the elementary school.

Recreation facilities