Sonthofen

Located at 746 meters above sea level, Sonthofen extends across the Bavarian Alps with mountain ranges visible from its downtown streets and public spaces.

The settlement received market rights in 1429, and in 1803 the town transferred to Bavarian control when the Prince-Bishopric of Augsburg underwent territorial reorganization.

The inner city maintains numerous independent shops, traditional inns, and local producers, including the Turra distillery and Euringer ironmongers serving regional specialties.

The municipality contains the Ecological Park in the center, featuring lime trees and a pond, while offering direct access to hiking trails in the surrounding Alpine landscape.

Sonthofen holds the distinction of being Germany's southernmost city, although the market town of Oberstdorf lies 14 kilometers further south.

Location: Oberallgäu

Capital city: Sonthofen

Elevation above the sea: 746 m

Shares border with: Oberstdorf, Blaichach, Ofterschwang, Bad Hindelang, Wertach, Burgberg im Allgäu, Fischen im Allgäu

Website: https://stadt-sonthofen.de

GPS coordinates: 47.51417,10.28167

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19