Stein, Bavaria

Stein
The Faber-Castell Castle in Stein
Location of Stein within Fürth district
Location of Stein
Stein
Stein
Coordinates: 49°25′N 11°1′E / 49.417°N 11.017°E / 49.417; 11.017
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictFürth
Subdivisions11 Stadtteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Kurt Krömer
Area
 • Total
19.51 km2 (7.53 sq mi)
Highest elevation
380 m (1,250 ft)
Lowest elevation
300 m (980 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)
 • Total
14,851
 • Density761.2/km2 (1,971/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
90547
Dialling codes0911
Vehicle registration
Websitewww.stadt-stein.de

Stein (German pronunciation: [ʃtaɪn] ; East Franconian: Schdah) is a town in the district of Fürth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 7 km south of Fürth, and 7 km southwest of Nuremberg (centre).