Winter on it's way

The first snow has fallen.

The rooftops of Fussen are covered with this year's first white layer of snow. The frost of the chilly nights has formed beautiful ice-crystals.

Lake Forggensee - Bavaria's fifth biggest lake and in summer a real paradise for water sports - is an artificial reservoir and remains without water in winter time. The river Lech is now showing again it's old bed with the water steaming in the cold winter air.

Heavy winter storms threaten from a sky of lead.

Good to know, that a good hot cup of tea is waiting for you at home at the fire-side.

Snow, snow, snow

Now there it is ... winter, with all it's might.

Although the weather and climate have changed in the past years - almost every winter has brought along masses of snow here in the south of Bavaria. It is not unusual at all for half a metre of snow or even more to fall overnight.

High up in the Allgau Alps the overnight freshly fallen snow may mount up to two or three meters.

As soon as the winter sun is shining again from a blue winter sky, we pack our backpacks and wander through a winter wonderland.

The joys of winter

On the one hand, winter means a lot work clearing away the masses of snow.

On the other hand it's mere pleasure and joy. Going for a walk on well-kept  and cleared paths through the picturesque Bavarian winter scenery is a fountain of youth for both, body and soul.

Keen on more sports? Trails for cross-country skiing and slopes of skiing grounds such as Tegelberg, Breitenberg and Buchenberg are not far away from our vacation rental.

Winter holidays in Bavaria - your hospitable Vacation Rental House Einsle in Füssen is looking forward to your visit!

Winter - astronomy and meteorology

Winter in astronomy

Going by astronomy, winter begins on 21st / 22nd December. The winter solstice marks the beginning of longer nights and shorter days.

The astronomic winter ends with the spring equinox on 20th resp. 21st March.

Winter in meteorology

Meteorologists count in whole months. Meteorologically seen, the months of winter are December, January and February.