Haßfurt (German pronunciation: [ˈhasˌfʊʁt] ; English: Hassfurt) is a town in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the Haßberge district. It is situated on the river Main, 20 km east of Schweinfurt and 30 km northwest of Bamberg. In 1852, Ludwig's Western Railway reached the town and between 1892 and 1995, which also had a branch line to Hofheim. The 1867 Hassfurt Bridge, thought to be the first Cantilever bridge built, was also there.

Haßfurt
Market square with the Church of Saint Kilian
Market square with the Church of Saint Kilian
Coat of arms of Haßfurt
Location of Haßfurt within Haßberge district
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Haßfurt is located in Germany
Haßfurt
Haßfurt
Haßfurt is located in Bavaria
Haßfurt
Haßfurt
Coordinates: 50°01′N 10°30′E / 50.017°N 10.500°E / 50.017; 10.500
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionUnterfranken
DistrictHaßberge
Subdivisions9 Stadtteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Günther Werner[1]
Area
 • Total
52.77 km2 (20.37 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
13,982
 • Density260/km2 (690/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
97437
Dialling codes09521
Vehicle registrationHAS
Websitewww.hassfurt.de

Notable residents

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The main street in Hassfurt

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