Helmbrechts
Helmbrechts | |
|---|---|
Martin Luther Church | |
Location of Helmbrechts within Hof district | |
| Coordinates: 50°13′N 11°41′E / 50.217°N 11.683°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken |
| District | Hof |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Stefan Pöhlmann (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 58.66 km2 (22.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 616 m (2,021 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31) | |
• Total | 8,125 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 95233 |
| Dialling codes | 09252 |
| Vehicle registration | HO |
| Website | www.stadt-helmbrechts.de |
Helmbrechts (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛlmbʁɛçt͡s] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Hof, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the southern edge of the Franconian Forest, 20 km southwest of Hof.