Burg Sonneberg

Burg Sonneberg is a stone castle perched on a hilltop overlooking the town of Sonneberg in Thuringia. The structure commands views across the surrounding landscape and the settlement below.

The castle emerged as a defensive fortification during the medieval period and appears in written records from around the early 1200s. It marks a turning point in how local power structures were organized and maintained.

The castle served as the seat of the Lords of Sonneberg, a noble family whose rule shaped the region for centuries. Their presence established the town below as an important center of power and commerce.

The castle sits on a hilltop outside town and is accessible on foot from Sonneberg's center. Marked trails and signage guide visitors up to the fortification.

The strategic location of the castle helped a significant city develop below it, which later became famous for toy manufacturing. This craft tradition grew directly from the prosperity that the castle's rule brought to the region.

Location: Sonneberg

GPS coordinates: 50.37060,11.17270

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23