Henfenfeld is a municipality near Nuremberg in the Frankenalb (Frankish Alb) directly south of Hersbruck. The town was first mentioned in a letter dating from 13 April 1059. The town is best known for its castle.

Henfenfeld
Henfenfeld Castle
Henfenfeld Castle
Coat of arms of Henfenfeld
Location of Henfenfeld within Nürnberger Land district
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Henfenfeld is located in Germany
Henfenfeld
Henfenfeld
Henfenfeld is located in Bavaria
Henfenfeld
Henfenfeld
Coordinates: 49°30′N 11°23′E / 49.500°N 11.383°E / 49.500; 11.383
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Municipal assoc.Henfenfeld
Government
 • Mayor (2023–29) Markus Gleißenberg[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total6.64 km2 (2.56 sq mi)
Elevation
345 m (1,132 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total1,792
 • Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91239
Dialling codes09151
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.henfenfeld.de

References edit

External links edit

  • "Gemeinde Henfenfeld". - official website for the town
  • "Schloss Henfenfeld". - official website for the Henfenfeld castle.