Himmelkron is a municipality in the district of Kulmbach in Bavaria in Germany.

Himmelkron
View towards the former abbey
View towards the former abbey
Coat of arms of Himmelkron
Location of Himmelkron within Kulmbach district
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Himmelkron is located in Germany
Himmelkron
Himmelkron
Himmelkron is located in Bavaria
Himmelkron
Himmelkron
Coordinates: 50°4′N 11°35′E / 50.067°N 11.583°E / 50.067; 11.583
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictKulmbach
Subdivisions3 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Gerhard Schneider[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total23.05 km2 (8.90 sq mi)
Highest elevation
474 m (1,555 ft)
Lowest elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,461
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
95502
Dialling codes09227 (Himmelkron) 09273 (Lanzendorf and Gössenreuth)
Vehicle registrationKU
Websitewww.himmelkron.de

City arrangement edit

Himmelkron is arranged in the following boroughs:

  • Gössenreuth
  • Himmelkron
  • Lanzendorf

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