From 1946–50, a ferry boat linked Kirschfurt and Freudenberg. In 1950, the second (current) bridge was built. In 1955, Freudenberg asked the Interior Minister of Baden-Württemberg for a reinstatement of the status of town. This was confirmed in February 1956. Six years later, Freudenberg was awarded the current municipal coat of arms. In 1968, Freudenberg and Boxtal became publicly recognized resorts. On 1 January 1972, as a result of "Gebietsreform" Boxtal, Ebenheid and Wessental were merged to Freudenberg, followed by Rauenberg on 31 December. In 1973, the Tauberbischofsheim district was abolished and Freudenberg has since been a part of the "Main-Tauber-Kreis". Notable businesses in the town include "", a furniture manufacturing company, established in 1897. Freudenberg also hosts the high-end distillery "Brennerei Ziegler", which has been manufacturing spirits since 1865. Rauch have, as part of their plant, a zoo which the public are free to visit. The zoo exhibits many exotic animals such as monkeys, zebras and kangaroos.