Hersbruck

Hersbruck
Historical centre of Hersbruck
Location of Hersbruck within Nürnberger Land district
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 (202026) Robert Ilg
Area
  Total
22.91 km2 (8.85 sq mi)
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
  Total
12,346
  Density540/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.