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Sonthofen

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About Sonthofen

Sonthofen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ofterschwang, 9km from Oberjoch Jochstrasse.

Sonthofen is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 21,285, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sonthofen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sonthofen to your route.

About Sonthofen

Sonthofen (German pronunciation: [zɔntˈhoːfn̩] ) is the southernmost town of Germany, located in the Oberallgäu region of the Bavarian Alps. Neighbouring Oberstdorf is situated 14 km farther south but is classified as a market town. In 2005, Sonthofen was awarded "Alpenstadt des Jahres" (Alpine town of the year). The

Read more town has 21,300 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2015). Sonthofen is widely known for its milk and cheese products and as a tourist destination.

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Where is Sonthofen located?

Sonthofen is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5182 latitude, 10.2826 longitude.

What is the population of Sonthofen?

Sonthofen has a population of approximately 21,285 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
21,285
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.5182, 10.2826

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Sonthofen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Oberjoch Jochstrasse

The most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.

9 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Breitachklamm

Central Europe's deepest rock gorge: walkways bolted to 150 m walls above the thundering Breitach near Oberstdorf, spray-soaked in summer and hung with giant icicles in winter.

13 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Riedberg Pass

Germany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Hohenschwangau Castle

The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

35 km · about 40 min drive

historic highway

Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)

A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Neuschwanstein Castle

Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Hahntennjoch

One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Sonthofen

  • Right hereOberjoch JochstrasseThe most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
  • 18 kmRiedberg PassGermany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.
  • 35 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
  • 35 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
  • 38 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
  • 43 kmArlberg Road TunnelAustria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sonthofen.

Burgberg

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 3,124

Blaichach

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 5,625

Ofterschwang

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,021

Rettenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 4,043

Bolsterlang

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,048

Immenstadt im Allgäu

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 14,431

Oberstdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 9,279

Wertach

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 2,749

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