Wünschendorf is the cradle of the Vogtland region, which stretched from the Saale, Elster and Mulde rivers to the Egerland. The interesting and eventful history of Wünschendorf, which goes back over 1000 years, began around 974. Buildings from this period, such as the church of St. Vitus or the Mildenfurth monastery, bear witness to the town's long tradition and are attractions for visitors to Wünschendorf today.

The municipality of Wünschendorf is idyllically nestled in the Weiße Elster valley and includes a total of 10 districts. These are Cronschwitz, Meilitz, Mildenfurth, Untitz, Veitsberg, Pösneck, Zossen, Mosen, Zschorta and the village center of Wünschendorf.