Sonneberg, Rural district in Thuringia, Germany.
Description
Sonneberg is a rural district in southern Thuringia that spreads across forested landscapes and gently rolling hills, sitting right at the border with Bavaria. The area brings together several smaller towns and villages connected by a network of roads, forming a landscape shaped by nature and quiet settlements.
History
The district took its current shape in 1868 through administrative reform and underwent structural changes after German reunification in 1990. The region was long defined by the toy industry, which flourished from the 19th century onward and shaped its economic development.
Culture
Toy-making was the backbone of this district for generations, and the craft tradition remains central to how locals view their region today. Visitors can see this heritage woven throughout the area, from former workshops to collections that reveal how important this trade was to local identity.
Practical
The area is easy to reach and navigate by car thanks to a well-developed road network throughout the region. Since this is a rural area, visitors should plan drives in advance and rely on personal transportation for getting around.
Did you know?
The Dreistromstein near Siegmundsburg marks a spot where three major river systems meet: the Rhine, Weser, and Elbe watersheds. This geographic oddity appeals to hikers who want to stand at a point where three different water flows converge.
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Schloss Rosenau
14.9 km
Bleßberg
9.7 km
Grümpental Bridge
7 km
Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum in Sonneberg
6.3 km
Itztalbrücke
16.6 km
Sender Bleßberg
9.8 km
Froschgrundsee
9.8 km
Talbrücke Froschgrundsee
9.8 km
Sonneberg Observatory
5.6 km
Goldbergsee
19.3 km
Lauscha
7.3 km
Sonneberg Central Station
6.7 km
Morassina
15.2 km
Muppberg
9.5 km
Eselsberg
15.9 km
Großer Farmdenkopf
12.6 km
Dreistromstein
9.6 km
Burg Lauterburg
13 km
Schloss Hohenfels
20.2 km
Massetalbrücke
17.2 km
HUK-Coburg arena
17.3 km
Schloss Neuhof
17.3 km
Burg Sonneberg
5.3 km
Museum für Glaskunst Lauscha
7.7 km
Burg Schaumberg
10.1 km
Talsperre Scheibe-Alsbach
9.5 km
Burg Rauenstein
5.4 km
Schloss Falkenegg
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