Münchberg is a small town in Upper Franconia (Bavaria), Germany.

The first settlement of the area around Münchberg probably dates back to the 10th century.

The original name probably read 'Monk Mountain', as the first settlers were monks.

The name changed itself in the course of time and documents first mentioned Münchberg in around 1224.

The town's association football club, FC Münchberg, experienced its greatest success in the late sixties when it spent a season in the third division Bayernliga.