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Hof
Bavaria ho.png
Country  Germany
State Bavaria
Adm. region Oberfranken
Capital Hof
Area
 • Total 892,6 km2 (3,446 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total 104,876
 • Density 11.7495/km2 (30.4311/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration HO
Website http://www.landkreis-hof.de

The Hof District is a rural area in northern Bavaria, Germany. Think of it like a county in some other countries. It's part of a larger region called Upper Franconia. Even though it's named after the city of Hof, the city itself is actually a separate urban district and not part of the Hof District.

Discover Hof District!

The Hof District is a place with lots of nature and smaller towns. It's known for its beautiful landscapes and quiet villages.

Where is Hof District?

Hof District is located in the northern part of Bavaria, which is a large state in Germany. It's right in the Upper Franconia area. This location means it's close to mountains and forests, offering many outdoor activities.

Towns and Villages in Hof

The Hof District is made up of many different towns and smaller villages. These places are called "municipalities." Each one has its own local government that helps run things for the people living there.

Here are some of the towns you can find in the Hof District:

  • Helmbrechts
  • Lichtenberg (Oberfranken)
  • Münchberg
  • Naila
  • Rehau
  • Schauenstein
  • Schwarzenbach am Wald
  • Schwarzenbach an der Saale
  • Selbitz

And here are some of the other municipalities, which are often smaller villages or groups of villages:

  • Bad Steben
  • Berg (Oberfranken)
  • Döhlau
  • Feilitzsch
  • Gattendorf (Oberfranken)
  • Geroldsgrün
  • Issigau
  • Köditz
  • Konradsreuth
  • Leupoldsgrün
  • Oberkotzau
  • Regnitzlosau
  • Sparneck
  • Stammbach
  • Töpen
  • Trogen (Oberfranken)
  • Weißdorf
  • Zell im Fichtelgebirge
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