Sonthofen
Sonthofen | |
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Sonthofen | |
Location of Sonthofen within Oberallgäu district | |
| Coordinates: 47°30′57″N 10°16′52″E / 47.51583°N 10.28111°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Schwaben |
| District | Oberallgäu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Christian Wilhelm (FW) |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.982 km2 (8.101 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31) | |
• Total | 21,734 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 87527 |
| Dialling codes | 08321 |
| Vehicle registration | OA |
| Website | www |
Sonthofen 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 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.