The days may be getting longer, but people living in Germany can still expect several weeks of cold weather and dark evenings before the season shifts. We asked our readers for their tips on making the most of the winter – here's what they told us.
One weekend the heart of winter, the next already spring: the German Weather Service on Tuesday confirmed a record rise in temperatures in the Bundesrepublik.
Shortly before the end of the cold spell in Germany, there have been numerous weather-related accidents, especially in the northern half of the country.
People across Germany have been making the most of the winter weather - but emergency services have warned against walking on frozen waterways. Now the big thaw is set to come.
Bitter cold with extreme lows - the winter weather continues to have Germany in its grip. But road conditions improved Wednesday morning amid lighter snowfall.
Long traffic jams built up on motorways in several regions of Germany due to the freezing conditions, leaving hundreds of people stranded in their cars.
Germany is in the grip of a cold snap, bringing much of the country to a standstill. These are the years that the country has experienced the worst winters.
A mix of icy polar air in northern Germany and very mild spring air in the south will result in rare winter weather conditions. Here's what's forecast and why.
For the weekend, the northern half of Germany will be seeing lots of snow, massive drifts and flooding, whereas the southern half will be graced with sun and mild to warm weather.
As the cold, dark days of winter descend, you shouldn't just be content with the basics like "mir ist kalt". We teach you a few expressions that'll really impress your German friends!
The German memorial at former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald Thursday demanded an end to visitors playing
winter sports at the site, after some were even spotted sledging at its mass graves.
A storm named 'Dimitrious' came to Germany this week, leading to intense snowfall in parts of the country. The weather is expected to be calmer, albeit colder, in the coming days.
Following an onslaught of visitors to snowy tourist destinations in Germany, more places are taking stricter measures in a bid to ward off winter guests.
German ski resorts are closed this year because of the coronavirus situation. But snow in some regions of the country drew winter sports fans – despite the lockdown restrictions.
The premier of Bavaria on Tuesday said he planned to keep the Alpine slopes of his German state shut over the Christmas holidays to combat Covid-19 and urged European nations to follow suit.
It’s that time of year again: on Sunday, clocks across Europe will go back an hour to mark the start of winter time on the continent. But could next year mark the end of twice-yearly ritual?
The arrival of the colder weather will see the start of the annual flu season in Germany. This handy guide aims to answer all your flu-related questions, and explain how best to protect yourself this winter.
As coronavirus cases across Germany rise, bars and restaurants are feeling the effects of tighter restrictions. How will the already struggling gastronomy sector fare through the winter months?
