Haßfurt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Haßfurt
Market square with the Church of Saint Kilian
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Bavaria
Admin. region	Unterfranken
District	Haßberge
Elevation	220 m (720 ft)
Population  (2022-12-31)
• Total	13,818
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	97437
Dialling codes	09521
Vehicle registration	HAS
Website	www.hassfurt.de

Haßfurt is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is the main town of the Haßberge district. You can find it along the Main River, about 20 kilometers east of Schweinfurt and 30 kilometers northwest of Bamberg.

Trains first arrived in Haßfurt in 1852 with the Ludwig's Western Railway. Later, a smaller train line connected Haßfurt to Hofheim from 1892 to 1995. Haßfurt is also known for the Hassfurt Bridge, built in 1867. Many people believe it was the very first cantilever bridge ever built! A cantilever bridge is a special type of bridge that uses strong beams supported at only one end.

People from Haßfurt

Haßfurt has been home to some interesting people over the years.

Famous Scientists

• Albert Neuberger (1908-1996) was a brilliant biochemist and professor. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a very important group for scientists.

Sports Stars

• Klara Bühl (born 2000) is a talented footballer. She plays for the Germany national team.

Images for kids

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  The main street in Hassfurt.

See also

In Spanish: Haßfurt para niños