Thon, Nuremberg

Thon is a residential district of Nuremberg consisting of various residential areas and neighborhoods developed across different periods. The Federal Highway 4 runs through the middle section, connecting the district to surrounding regions.

First documented in 1352 as 'ze dem Tann', the name refers to a pine forest that once covered the area. By the 18th century it had developed into a small settlement with farmsteads and communal buildings.

The Lutheran St. Andreas parish and the Catholic St. Clemens parish form the spiritual centers of community life. Both churches serve as gathering places where residents mark important occasions.

The district is well connected to other parts of Nuremberg and the neighboring city of Erlangen through multiple bus lines. All addresses use the postal code 90425, which makes navigation straightforward.

Historic buildings throughout the district display a mix of timber-framed structures, residential farm buildings, and traditional inns reflecting construction styles from different eras. These varied forms show how the area gradually transformed from a rural village to a residential neighborhood.

Location: Nuremberg

Elevation above the sea: 312 m

Shares border with: Wetzendorf

GPS coordinates: 49.47830,11.05830

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27