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Lauf an der Pegnitz

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Lauf an der Pegnitz

Lauf an der Pegnitz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ottensoos, 16km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.

Lauf an der Pegnitz is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 26,403, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lauf an der Pegnitz sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lauf an der Pegnitz to your route.

About Lauf an der Pegnitz

Lauf an der Pegnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈlaʊf ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈpeːɡnɪts] , lit. 'Lauf on the Pegnitz'; Northern Bavarian: Lauf an da Pegnitz) is a town east of Nuremberg, Germany. It is the capital of the Nürnberger Land district in Bavaria. It is in the Pegnitz river valley, which flows through the town. In 2009, the

Read more municipality developed a climate protection plan which was supported by the German Ministry for the Environment.

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Where is Lauf an der Pegnitz located?

Lauf an der Pegnitz is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5139 latitude, 11.2825 longitude.

What is the population of Lauf an der Pegnitz?

Lauf an der Pegnitz has a population of approximately 26,403 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
26,403
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.5139, 11.2825

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Lauf an der Pegnitz

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Norisring

Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.

15 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle

The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.

16 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt

The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Bamberg Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lauf an der Pegnitz.

Neunkirchen am Sand

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 4,758

Rückersdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 4,518

Ottensoos

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,051

Röthenbach an der Pegnitz

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 12,224

Reichenschwand

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,295

Schnaittach

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 8,238

Leinburg

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 6,446

Schwaig

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 8,340

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