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Things to see in Sonneberg (Germany): 23 places and when to go
Sonneberg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Wildlife (5), Hiking (5). The best known are Sonneberg Observatory, Apelsberg and Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum in Sonneberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.3906, 11.2045
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Wildlife (5) · Hiking (5) · Mountains (4) · History (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 193 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hoher Schuß, at 819 m.
What to see in Sonneberg
The places in and around Sonneberg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sonneberg ObservatoryObservatory1.8 km
- ApelsbergNature · Mountains14 km
- Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum in SonnebergMuseums and art3.7 km
- MuppbergMountain in Northern Bavaria, Germany8.8 km
- Hoher SchußNature · Mountains12 km
- St.-Peter-Kirche (Sonneberg)Church building in Germany3.5 km
- FöritzgrundNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany9.3 km
- Neues Schloss RauensteinMuseum in Germany11 km
- Stadtkirche Neuhaus am RennwegChurch building in Germany14 km
- Buchbachtal mit Ramschleite und BuchbachsleiteNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany6.4 km
- EffeldertalNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany12 km
- GeiersbachtalNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany5.2 km
- Matthäuskirche (Spechtsbrunn)Church building in Germany12 km
- TettautalNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany3.9 km
- Anker-BräuBrewery5.9 km
- Bademehr FamilienbadWith kids8.3 km
- Clemens-Major-WanderwegHiking4.4 km
- Fränkischer WegHiking13 km
- Freibad RauensteinWith kids12 km
- Panoramaweg Schaumberger LandHiking13 km
- Privatbrauerei GessnerBrewery5.1 km
- Rennsteig-Alternative: Umgehung Staatsstraße 2209Hiking12 km
- Wanderhütten an der RennsteigbaudeMountains · Hiking14 km
When to go to Sonneberg
The best time to visit Sonneberg is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:16
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecPossible7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. In April, 22 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sonneberg
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 193 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Bad Steben36 places31 km
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sonneberg?
The best known: Sonneberg Observatory, Apelsberg, Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum in Sonneberg, Muppberg, Hoher Schuß. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sonneberg?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Sonneberg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 193 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sonneberg as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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