The entire Sonnenfreunde magazine line came to an end later that year; the final regular issue was released in . A brief attempt to rebrand as "Naturist & Reisen" in 1997 failed to gain traction, with the last issue appearing in 1998.
A sprawling 18-page project for garden railway (G scale) enthusiasts. The magazine showed how to power an entire shunting yard—points, signals, a turntable, and yard lighting—using two 50W PV modules and a custom deep-cycle battery bank. Detailed wind-load calculations for rooftop mounting were included.
A beginner-friendly but surprisingly detailed refresher on solar cell physics. Unlike the main magazine’s repetitive basics, this section included a rare available on the German market in 2009, many of which are now out of production. Sonnenfreunde Sonderheft Magazine 156
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If you are looking to acquire or assess a copy of Issue 156, its value depends heavily on specific archival metrics: The entire Sonnenfreunde magazine line came to an
Documented copies circulate through networks like Booklooker and the Zentrales Verzeichnis Antiquarischer Bücher (ZVAB) .
The magazine functioned as a guide for the burgeoning industry of "naturist tourism." For a subscriber in Germany or abroad, Issue 156 was a practical tool, offering reviews of resorts, advice on etiquette, and advertisements for camera equipment or travel accessories. It reinforced the community aspect of FKK, reminding readers that they were part of a global movement that valued tolerance, health, and a rejection of restrictive social norms. The magazine showed how to power an entire
Titled (To the Isles of Fire: By folding kayak from Atna to Stromboli). Written by Hajo Ortil, it detailed a true adventure across the Mediterranean. This aligns perfectly with the early Sonderhefte mission: to blend the core ideals of FKK and nature with the spirit of exploration. It celebrated the essence of "Sonnenfreunde" by chronicling a journey under the sun, through the sea, and into the heart of a fiery landscape—capturing the adventurous soul of the German FKK movement.
The magazine was printed on slightly lower-quality recycled paper (a cost-cutting measure). The centerfold PCB template—often removed and used directly for etching—is missing in most surviving copies. A complete copy with the original fold-out intact is extremely rare.