Nürnberger Land facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nürnberger Land
District
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Bavaria
Adm. region	Middle Franconia
Region	Industrieregion Mittelfranken
Capital	Lauf an der Pegnitz
Area
• Total	800 km2 (300 sq mi)
Population  (2000)
• Total	168,000
• Density	210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	LAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Website	nuernberger-land.de

Nürnberger Land is a special area in Bavaria, Germany. It is called a Landkreis, which means a district or county. This district is located in the beautiful region of Middle Franconia. About 168,000 people live here. The main town and capital of Nürnberger Land is Lauf an der Pegnitz.

What is Nürnberger Land?

Nürnberger Land is a district in the German state of Bavaria. It covers an area of about 800 square kilometers (about 309 square miles). Imagine a place with many small towns and villages, surrounded by nature. That's what a district like Nürnberger Land is like. It helps organize local government and services for the people living there.

Towns and Communities

Towns and communities in Nürnberger Land

Nürnberger Land is made up of several towns and many smaller communities. Each of these places has its own unique history and charm. These towns and communities work together to make the district a great place to live.

Here are some of the main towns in the district:

• Altdorf bei Nürnberg
• Hersbruck
• Lauf an der Pegnitz (the capital)
• Röthenbach an der Pegnitz
• Velden

And here are some of the communities:

• Alfeld
• Burgthann
• Engelthal
• Feucht
• Happurg
• Hartenstein
• Henfenfeld
• Kirchensittenbach
• Leinburg
• Neuhaus an der Pegnitz
• Neunkirchen am Sand
• Offenhausen
• Ottensoos
• Pommelsbrunn
• Reichenschwand
• Rückersdorf
• Schnaittach
• Schwaig
• Schwarzenbruck
• Simmelsdorf
• Vorra
• Winkelhaid

See also

• In Spanish: País de Núremberg para niños