After the colorful spring comes and warms our heart, it’s the turn of the cold, monochromic winters. The cold season paints Germany in hues of grey and white. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful sight. You know winter in Germany has set in when heavy jackets come out, room heaters start whirring, people start looking for warm drinks, frost deposits overnight and many other such signs that you cannot ignore.
The perfect house with a picket fence looks serene after the snow fall
Winters can be really, bitterly cold…
A point worth mentioning, winter in Germany is unpredictable. With temperatures often dropping below zero degrees Celsius, rain, sleet and snow are frequent visitors. You need to go out with jackets that protect you against the cold as well as rain or may be have an umbrella handy. Winters can be really, bitterly cold but, rest assured, Germany will warm you to your toes.
Here is a visual treat of winter spreading it’s snowy charm in Germany.
Snow-clad dunes in the middle of the city. Picture location: Furth, Germany
Snow nestled in a spiky shrub
For some reason, I find this pic artistic! A lonely cycle on a pavement. Location: Furth Klinikum, Germany
Last night’s snow melting away
A light, overnight snowfall later, here’s how the U-Bahn tracks look like
Snow and creepers look beautiful together
Snow covers a park and play area
Light snow on the path just outside a U-Bahn metro station. Location: Furth Klinikum, Germany
With the onset of winter, frost deposits on vehicles, grass and any other thing present outside.
Another artistic picture. The dry leaf on the snow clad wooden deck looks so pristine.
Last night’s snow sprinkled on the rail tracks
The invisible guardian leaves behind footsteps!
A christmasy shrub in the backyard is a reminder that the festive season is here. Location: Furth, Germany
Be careful when you tread on snow covered track
When the heavens open up. A hazy, dazy picture of snow fall. Location: Furth, Germany