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Ammerthal
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Flag of Ammerthal
Flag
Coat of arms of Ammerthal
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Oberpfalz
District Amberg-Sulzbach
Elevation
430 m (1,410 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 2,070
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
92260
Dialling codes 09628
Vehicle registration AS
Website www.ammerthal.de

Ammerthal is a charming municipality, which is like a small town or community, located in the district of Amberg-Sulzbach in the state of Bavaria in Germany. It's a peaceful place where people live and work, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Upper Palatinate region. Ammerthal is situated at about 430 meters (around 1,410 feet) above sea level.

Discovering Ammerthal's Villages

Ammerthal is not just one single town. It's actually made up of the main town of Ammerthal and four smaller villages that are part of its community. Think of them as smaller neighborhoods that all belong to Ammerthal.

These villages are:

  • Fichtenhof
  • Finkenmühle
  • Hirnmühle
  • Viehberg

Sports in Ammerthal: The DJK Ammerthal Football Club

Sports are an important part of life in Ammerthal, especially football (soccer)! The town is home to a popular football club called DJK Ammerthal. This club was started in 1958 and has been a big part of the community ever since.

DJK Ammerthal's Big Achievement

The football club had its most exciting moment in 2012. That year, DJK Ammerthal achieved something amazing: they won promotion to the Bayernliga for the very first time! The Bayernliga is a high-level football league in Bavaria, so getting into it was a huge success for the team and the town. It showed how much hard work and dedication the players and coaches put in.

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