https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20260119/layer-up-the-verdict-on-how-to-survive-the-german-winter Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:10:30 +0100 layer-up-the-verdict-on-how-to-survive-the-german-winter 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210223/germany-sees-temperatures-jump-by-nearly-42c-in-one-week Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:47:56 +0100 germany-sees-temperatures-jump-by-nearly-42c-in-one-week Just a few days ago there was tons of snow and frozen lakes. But this weekend spring-like weather is expected in most of the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20210219/germany-to-see-temperatures-up-to-20c-after-big-winter-freeze-february Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:55:26 +0100 germany-to-see-temperatures-up-to-20c-after-big-winter-freeze-february 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210216/icy-weather-causes-accidents-in-germany-as-cold-spell-comes-to-an-end Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:16:13 +0100 icy-weather-causes-accidents-in-germany-as-cold-spell-comes-to-an-end 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210215/in-pictures-germany-embraces-cold-snap-amid-warnings-over-icy-waterways Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:23:48 +0100 in-pictures-germany-embraces-cold-snap-amid-warnings-over-icy-waterways Arctic polar air continues to cause problems for many people in Germany, as temperatures stayed as low as -20C. https://www.thelocal.de/20210211/below-freezing-temperatures-continue-to-hit-germany-hard Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:55:27 +0100 below-freezing-temperatures-continue-to-hit-germany-hard Bitter cold with extreme lows - the winter weather continues to have Germany in its grip. But road conditions improved Wednesday morning amid lighter snowfall. https://www.thelocal.de/20210210/germany-grapples-with-temperatures-of-up-to-267 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:46:15 +0100 germany-grapples-with-temperatures-of-up-to-267 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210209/hundreds-of-drivers-spend-night-on-autobahn-as-germanys-snow-chaos-continues Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:50:59 +0100 hundreds-of-drivers-spend-night-on-autobahn-as-germanys-snow-chaos-continues 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210208/when-was-germanys-coldest-winter-february-2021 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:33:58 +0100 when-was-germanys-coldest-winter-february-2021 Here's a look at how the bitterly cold weather has been affecting Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20210208/in-pictures-snow-storms-hit-germany-february-2021 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:50:28 +0100 in-pictures-snow-storms-hit-germany-february-2021 Blizzards and very low temperatures have caused chaos in parts of Germany over the weekend. And more is forecast this week. https://www.thelocal.de/20210208/germany-braces-for-more-snow-as-extreme-winter-weather-causes-travel-chaos-february-2021 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:37:13 +0100 germany-braces-for-more-snow-as-extreme-winter-weather-causes-travel-chaos-february-2021 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210205/why-germany-is-facing-extreme-winter-weather-february-2021 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:01:48 +0100 why-germany-is-facing-extreme-winter-weather-february-2021 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210204/weird-weather-temperatures-between-7c-and-20c-expected-around-germany-at-weekend Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:44:43 +0100 weird-weather-temperatures-between-7c-and-20c-expected-around-germany-at-weekend 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! https://www.thelocal.de/20161129/seven-german-words-and-expressions-for-this-winter Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:14:13 +0100 seven-german-words-and-expressions-for-this-winter 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210114/germanys-buchenwald-camp-calls-out-disrespectful-tobogganers Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:07:55 +0100 germanys-buchenwald-camp-calls-out-disrespectful-tobogganers Wintry weather is continuing to cause major problems in parts of Germany, affecting the road and rail network. https://www.thelocal.de/20210114/snow-and-ice-cause-travel-chaos-in-parts-of-germany-january-2021 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:55:01 +0100 snow-and-ice-cause-travel-chaos-in-parts-of-germany-january-2021 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210113/weather-parts-of-germany-to-see-up-to-40-cm-of-snow-as-temperatures-dip Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:31 +0100 weather-parts-of-germany-to-see-up-to-40-cm-of-snow-as-temperatures-dip 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20210105/german-winter-sports-destinations-to-crack-down-on-visitors Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:07:54 +0100 german-winter-sports-destinations-to-crack-down-on-visitors 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. https://www.thelocal.de/20201228/travel-chaos-as-germans-flout-covid-19-rules-to-enjoy-snow Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:39:08 +0100 travel-chaos-as-germans-flout-covid-19-rules-to-enjoy-snow Winter weather has come to Germany for the first day of December, bringing snow and slippery roads. https://www.thelocal.de/20201201/snowy-weather-causes-traffic-accidents-around-germany Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:45:39 +0100 snowy-weather-causes-traffic-accidents-around-germany