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Sonneberg, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Sonneberg is a small city in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 23,908. Elevation: 1,306 ft (398 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 23,908 |
| Population Density | 379 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3592°, 11.1746° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 57.3 inches (146 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,043 |
About Sonneberg
Sonneberg is a small city in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 23,908. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Sonneberg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,043 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 932 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,600 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $403 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 42.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.2% |
| Housing Units | 9,563 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sonneberg
Sonneberg has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 63.2 sq mi (163.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3592°N, 11.1746°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Sonneberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Sonneberg
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staatliche Grundschule Sonneberg-Oberlind | - | - | - | - |
| Schulzentrum am Wolkenrasen | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliches Gymnasium „Hermann Pistor“ Sonneberg | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Grundschule Sonneberg-Grube | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Regelschule "Cuno Hoffmeister" | - | - | - | - |
| Bürgerschule | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliches Gymnasium „Hermann Pistor“ Sonneberg (Schulteil Lohauschule) | - | - | - | - |
| Staatliche Grundschule "Am Stadtpark" | - | - | - | - |
| Sonneberger Ausbildungszentrum (SAZ) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sonneberg
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Eins | adult contemporary, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mainwelle 104.3 | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nline DEEJAY RADIO | chillout, chillout+lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Club FM MP3 192 kbit/s | party, party hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Plassenburg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen | hits, ilmenau | AAC 102 kbps | |
| LOUNGETUNES | chill, chill beats | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clubradio24 | beats, club | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmasradio24 | christmas, christmas charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Special-Radio | alternative, café | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zocker-FM | beats, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chartradio24 | chartbox, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockradio24 | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80igerMetalUndMehr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CreativeRadio Germany | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB Rockabilly | rock | MP3 |
Museums in Sonneberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Kurt Baumbach Ausstellung | ||||
| Alte Schäferei | ||||
| Astronomiemuseum der Sternwarte Sonneberg | ||||
| Aussichtsturm auf dem Bleßberg | ||||
| Bildungsstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze | ||||
| Brauerei- und Büttnermuseum | ||||
| Burg Lauenstein | ||||
| Cobbler Museum | ||||
| DDR-Grenzbahnhof-Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Korbmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Teddybären Museum | ||||
| Die Alte Weihnachtsfabrik | ||||
| Die Rohrbacher Heimatstube | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Neuses | ||||
| Elektro- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| ELIAS Glashütte - Farbglashütte Lauscha/Thür. GmbH | ||||
| Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum | ||||
| Europäisches Museum für Modernes Glas | ||||
| Flößermuseum | ||||
| Fränkische Galerie | ||||
| Franz-Itting-Museum | ||||
| Friedrich-Rückert-Gedächtnisstätte | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Heinersdorf / Welitsch | ||||
| Geißlerhaus | ||||
| Goldmuseum | ||||
| Haus der Natur | ||||
| Heimat- und Geschichtsverein "Die Pappenheimer" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Klosterlangheim | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Podersam-Jechnitz | ||||
| Historische Apotheke und Laboratorium | ||||
| Historisches Glasapparatemuseum | ||||
| Kräuter- und Olitätenmuseum Beim Giftmischer | ||||
| Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg | ||||
| Mechanisches Spielzeug | ||||
| Memorialmuseum Friedrich Fröbel | ||||
| Militärmuseum Steinheid, ehem. FuTK-512 | ||||
| Modellbau- und Technikmuseum | ||||
| Murmelmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Rennsteig | ||||
| Museum der Deutschen Spielzeugindustrie | ||||
| Museum für Glaskunst | ||||
| Museum Kloster Banz | ||||
| Museumsshop | ||||
| Musikautomatensammlung Eger | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Porzellanmuseum | ||||
| Profanierte Marienkapelle | ||||
| Rennsteigmuseum | ||||
| Rotschnabelnest | ||||
| Sammlung Fossilien des Jura | ||||
| Schiefermuseum | ||||
| Schiefermuseum Steinach | ||||
| Schildkröt Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Schloss Wespenstein | ||||
| Schloßmuseum | ||||
| SOMSO-Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Synagoge | ||||
| Synagoge Altenkunstadt | ||||
| Technisches Schaudenkmal Wagner & Apel |
Libraries in Sonneberg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek im Alten Torhaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Judenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Büchertreff | 0.0 | |||||
| Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Haselbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Sonnefeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Heinrich-Schaumberger-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreisbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesbibliothek Coburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neuhaus am Rennweg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Sonneberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Steinach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Coburg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sonneberg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bürgerplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Sonneberg
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sonneberg
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sonneberg
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sonneberg
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Sonneberg
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sonneberg
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sonneberg
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sonneberg
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sonneberg
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sonneberg
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sonneberg
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sonneberg
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sonneberg
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sonneberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker-Bräu | ||||
| BELE BIERWERKSTATT | ||||
| Brauerei Angermann Rothwind | ||||
| Brauerei Murmann | ||||
| Brauerei Trunk | ||||
| Brauhaus Altenkunstadt Leikeim | ||||
| Braumanufaktur Lippert | ||||
| Franken Bräu | ||||
| Gampertbräu | ||||
| Kommunbrauhaus Rossach | ||||
| Leikeim | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Gessner |
Stadiums & Teams in Sonneberg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sonneberg
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sonneberg
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Bayreuth Airport | BYU | Medium Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | - | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burg Feuerstein Airport | URD | Small Airport |
| Burgebrach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crawinkel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dobenreuth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frankendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Friesener Warte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hetzleser Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vilseck Army Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sonneberg
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bürotechnik Klönne | |
| Deutsche Post & Postbank Hauptfiliale Sonneberg |
Treatment Centers in Sonneberg
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonneberg
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sankt Peter | |
| Sankt Stephan | |
| St. Aegidien |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sonneberg
What is the population of Sonneberg?
Sonneberg has a population of 23,908 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 379 people per square mile, spread across 63.2 square miles.
Is Sonneberg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,043, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $403 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sonneberg?
Sonneberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 57.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sonneberg?
There are 932 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sonneberg?
The median home value in Sonneberg is $80,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $403. The homeownership rate is 42.8%.