Lauscha

Lauscha
Valley in winter
Valley in winter
Coat of arms of Lauscha
Location of Lauscha within Sonneberg district
Location of Lauscha
Lauscha   is located in Germany
Lauscha
Lauscha
Location within Germany
Lauscha   is located in Thuringia
Lauscha
Lauscha
Location within Thuringia
Coordinates: 50°28′53″N 11°9′37″E / 50.48139°N 11.16028°E / 50.48139; 11.16028
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictSonneberg
Government
 • Mayor (2024–30) 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
 • Density167.4/km2 (433.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
98724
Dialling codes036702
Vehicle registrationSON, NH
Websitewww.lauscha.de
Evangelical Church of Lauscha

Lauscha (German pronunciation: [ˈlaʊʃa] ⓘ) 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.