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Parsberg

Parsberg
Coat of arms of Parsberg
Coat of arms
Parsberg   is located in Germany
Parsberg
Parsberg
Coordinates: 49°9′N 11°43′E / 49.150°N 11.717°E / 49.150; 11.717Coordinates: 49°9′N 11°43′E / 49.150°N 11.717°E / 49.150; 11.717
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Oberpfalz
District Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
Government
 • Mayor Josef Bauer (CSU)
Area
 • Total 57.00 km2 (22.01 sq mi)
Elevation 553 m (1,814 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
 • Total 6,771
 • Density 120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 92331
Dialling codes 09492
Vehicle registration NM, PAR
Website www.parsberg.de

Parsberg is a town in the county of Neumarkt in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 23 km southeast of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, and 33 km northwest of Regensburg, next to the A3 autobahn, the main route from Nuremberg to Regensburg (and then on into Austria). It was formerly the seat of the Counts of Parsberg, whose coat of arms is now used by the town.

Parsberg Castle and museum (the museum is only open on Sundays or by appointment). Parsberg also has a beautiful medieval church. The city of Lupburg and the U.S. Army installation at Hohenfels are nearby, as is the lovely Altmuhl river valley. In addition, there are numerous castles and ruins are in the area.

Parsberg has a regional hospital and is served by the Deutsche Bahn at its railway station, with routine service to nearby large cities.



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