Lauscha

Lauscha
Lauscha valley in winter
Location of Lauscha within Sonneberg district
Lauscha
Lauscha
Coordinates: 50°28′53″N 11°9′37″E / 50.48139°N 11.16028°E / 50.48139; 11.16028
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictSonneberg
Government
  Mayor (202430) Christian Müller-Deck
Area
  Total
18.72 km2 (7.23 sq mi)
Elevation
625 m (2,051 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
  Total
3,133
  Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
98724
Dialling codes036702
Vehicle registrationSON, NH
Websitewww.lauscha.de

Lauscha is a town in the district of Sonneberg, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 13 km north of Sonneberg, and 24 km southwest of Saalfeld. Lauscha is known for its glassblowing, especially for Christmas tree decorations like baubles.