Country Germany Admin. region Oberfranken Elevation 584 m (1,916 ft) Area 35.47 km² Population 3,459 (31 Dec 2008) Administrative region Upper Franconia | State Bavaria District Kronach Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Local time Monday 9:05 AM Postal code 96361 | |
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Steinbach is a municipality in the district of Kronach in Bavaria in Germany.
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Map of Steinbach am Wald, Germany
History
The village was first mentioned in 1190. Until 1388 it was part of 'Eygen Teuschnitz', a large estate of Langheim monastery.
Economy
Biggest employer is Wiegand-Glas with branches in Großbreitenbach, Slovakia and South Africa.
Events
Every July, an association called "Zechgemeinschaft" celebrates the traditional fair. Unmarried young people dress themselves with the traditional clothes of the village and invite their guests to dance with them to typical music. In August, the rifle club's festival takes place.
References
Steinbach am Wald Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA