Tormenterneu

Tormenterneu is a small municipality in the district of Passau in Upper Bavaria, Germany. The community covers an area of 9.3 square kilometres and lies at an elevation of about 535 metres above sea level, situated near the Danube River valley. As of the end of 2021, Tormenterneu had a population of approximately 1,200 residents, a figure that has remained relatively stable over the past decade.

The earliest recorded mention of Tormenterneu dates back to a 1253 deed in which the village was listed among the holdings of the Bishopric of Passau. Over the centuries the town developed around the St. Michael the Archangel Church, a Romanesque structure that still stands in the village centre. During the Thirty Years' War the community suffered significant destruction but was gradually rebuilt by the late 17th century. In the 19th century, agricultural practices such as wheat cultivation and pastoral goat herding dominated the local economy, while the 20th century brought small-scale industrial employment in nearby textile workshops.

Today, Tormenterneu is known for its annual "Tormenterneu Fair," a cultural festival that celebrates regional traditions, crafts, and folk music. The fair draws visitors from the wider Passau region and serves as an important social gathering for locals. The municipality maintains several community facilities, including a primary school, a volunteer fire department, and a recreation centre that hosts dancing and theatre productions during the summer months.

Tormenterneu’s local government is headed by a mayor and a council elected for four‑year terms. The municipal administration falls under the jurisdiction of the Passau district authorities, which manage regional services such as public transportation, waste collection, and land‑use planning. The community’s investment in sustainable development is evident through its promotion of bicycle lanes and the support of small organic farms that supply neighboring markets.