Pfungstadt

Pfungstadt is a German town of above 24,000 inhabitants, in the state of Hesse.

The town is situated just north of the Odenwald hills, one of the closest being the Frankenstein of monstrous fame (Mary Shelly used the name after asking a sailor on a Rhine trip for the name of yonder castle).

The historical town hall is the centre of the old part of the town, which in 2004 was being developed with a view to allowing the river Modau to flow above ground as basis for a promenade.

Pfungstadt is most famous today for its beer, Pfungstaedter, which can be found all over Germany. The Brewery has a long history. Other aspects of the town: the swimming pool is known far and wide, with a modern wave generation feature which is loved by young and old.