Balderschwang in Allgäu is Germany's snowiest municipality, but with a population of about 300 also the second least populated. The snowiest "Großstadt" (city with a population of more than 100,000) is Munich, followed by nearby Augsburg.
Snow is common across all parts of Germany but is more frequent and abundant in the Central Uplands, the Alpine Foreland, and the German Alps. Regions like the North and Baltic Sea coast and the North German Plain see less snow and have warmer temperatures.
Home to cities like Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, and Freiburg, Germany's southwest is the warmest part of the country. Frankfurt, Germany's financial hub, sees average daytime temperatures of 34F in January, and 66F in July and August. The Pfalz (Palatinate) region is one of the mildest and sunniest climates in the country.
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the highest snowfall recorded in Germany was in the winter of 1942-1943, with some regions experiencing up to 3 meters of snow.
The snowiest region is probably Allgäu, but its largest town, Kempten, only has a population of 68,000. Balderschwang in Allgäu is Germany's snowiest municipality, but with a population of about 300 also the second least populated.
With its typical Franconian flair and many beautiful half-timbered houses, Lohr is always worth a visit. It's a fairytale town - because Lohr is supposedly the birthplace of Snow White and thus the origin of Grimms' fairytale “Snow White and the seven dwarves”.
There are a few cold places in Germany, one is at the Futensee in Bavaria with a record of -45.9°C. The coldest inhabited place on average seems to be the town of Kühnhaide with an average temperature of 5.4°C. And the coldest place overall is probably the Zugspitze with an average temperature of -4.8°C.
Germany has more of a continental climate whereas the UK has a maritime climate with the Gulf Stream. This means we have less extreme weather. Not as cold in the winter, not as hot in the summer.
Among the cities with a population over 100,000 people in Europe, the coldest winters are mostly found in Russia, with daily highs in winter averaging 0 °C (32 °F), while the mildest winters in the continent are in southern Portugal, southern Spain, in Sicily (Italy) and southern Greek islands such as Crete, Rhodes, ...
The only place in the country where you're guaranteed to see snow on Christmas is the Zugspitze - Germany's highest peak - where there's been a white Christmas every year since records began in 1880!
Yes, Düsseldorf gets its fair share of snow in the winter! Reports show it typically sees snowfall around 14.4 days each year. Cold temperatures can magnify this wintry "wonderland" feel, making the city feel enchanting in its own way, especially during Christmas season.
Berlin experiences a moderately cold continental climate, characterized by chilly winters and mild summers. Snowfall is a regular occurrence during winter but varies from year to year. On average, Berlin sees around 45 days of snowfall each year.
While snowfall can occur across Germany in January, certain regions have a higher probability of experiencing snow. The mountainous areas, such as the Bavarian Alps, Harz Mountains, and Black Forest, are some popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts due to their reliable snowfall.
The Spanish climate is milder and consistently warmer, even though it spans four different climate zones. The average temperature in Spain is almost 10 degrees Celsius higher than in Germany, and this alone creates some cultural differences between the two countries.
Germany enjoys a warm summer with slightly higher temperatures than the UK. Areas in the north, like Hamburg, Rostock and Bremen, have a cooling wind from the North and Baltic Sea. In the south and west, it's usually a little hotter and humid, with a few more showers.
It snows pretty much every year in Munich although the amount and the arrival date can vary. Munich has what weather-bugs call a mix between an oceanic climate and a humid continental climate. Plus there can be a lot of precipitation any time of year.
Founded in 16 BC during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus, Trier is Germany's oldest city and an important site for ancient art treasures and monuments, such as the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved city gate from the ancient world.
The sunniest city in Germany, Freiburg is just a stone's throw away from both France and Switzerland. Founded in 1120 as a free market town, around 230,000 people call Freiburg home.
The original story of Snow White is taken from a 19th-century German fairy tale or folk tale, written by the Brothers Grimm. The German brothers known for their various folk tales and stories, published 'Grimm's Fairy Tales' in 1812, which features the tale of Snow White as story number 53.
