Parsberg

Geschichte

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.SightseeingParsberg Castle and museum . 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.ServicesParsberg has a regional hospital and is served by the Deutsche Bahn at its railway station, with routine service to nearby large cities.ClubsThe Society for Creative Anachronism has a local branch, the Stronghold of Nebelwald, which stretches from Parsberg in the far south to Vilseck in the north.The U.S. Field Artillery Association has a local chapter at Hohenfels, which includes the town of Parsberg.