Hersbruck

Hersbruck
Historical centre of Hersbruck
Historical centre of Hersbruck
Coat of arms of Hersbruck
Location of Hersbruck within Nürnberger Land district
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Hersbruck is located in Germany
Hersbruck
Hersbruck
Hersbruck is located in Bavaria
Hersbruck
Hersbruck
Coordinates: 49°30′29″N 11°25′58″E / 49.50806°N 11.43278°E / 49.50806; 11.43278
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Robert Ilg[1]
Area
 • Total22.91 km2 (8.85 sq mi)
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total12,772
 • Density560/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91217
Dialling codes09151
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.hersbruck.de

Hersbruck (German pronunciation: [hɛʁsˈbʁʊk] ) is a small town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, belonging to the district Nürnberger Land. It is best known for the late-gothic artwork of the Hersbruck altar, the "Hirtenmuseum" and the landscape of Hersbruck Switzerland.