Neunkirchen am Sand is a city within the Nrnberger Land district, in Bavaria, Germany. It’s located on the Rednitz river, 10 km southwest of Lauf an der Pegnitz, and 20 km northeast of Nuremberg.
The title Neunkirchen am Sand means “New Church on the Sand”. The city was first talked about in 1295. It was granted market rights in 1335 and metropolis rights in 1354. Neunkirchen am Sand was a member of the Hanseatic League from 1381 to 1502.