Bubenreuth gained some prominence after World War II when the town, then having 400 inhabitants, voted to admit 2,000 expelled German refugees from Schönbach im Egerland (now Luby, Czech Republic). Schönbach was then known for its numerous violin makers and instrument builders that now fled to Bubenreuth and opened new workshops there.
After World War II, Bubenreuth gained recognition when it accepted 2,000 expelled German refugees from Schönbach im Egerland (now Luby, Czech Republic), which had around 400 inhabitants. Schönbach was renowned for its violin makers and instrument builders who relocated to Bubenreuth and established new workshops.