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Herstell

Herstell is a fictional municipality in the highland region of Nordmark, a hypothetical country used for illustrative purposes in this article. It lies near the Alder River and is surrounded by mixed forests and small farms.

The municipality covers an area of 26.4 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 4,800 as

First mentioned in documents of 1273, Herstell received a town charter in 1320. It experienced growth in

The local economy relies on agriculture, small manufacturing, and tourism tied to rural trails. It is connected

The annual harvest festival is held each autumn, featuring traditional music and crafts. Notable residents include

of
2022,
with
a
population
density
of
around
180
inhabitants
per
square
kilometer.
The
town
is
the
administrative
seat
of
its
local
council.
the
19th
century
due
to
the
expansion
of
textile
work
and
small-scale
milling,
while
rural
decline
followed
in
the
late
20th
century;
in
recent
decades
it
has
diversified
into
light
manufacturing
and
services.
by
regional
roads
and
a
bus
network;
no
railway
serves
the
town
directly.
botanist
Anna
Kreisel
(born
1831)
and
writer
Lukas
Hartmann
(born
1952).