What to WEAR for German winters [so you don't FREEZE] 🥶
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- We talk about what clothes to wear for German winter, where to buy them, and five tips that will help you nail your first winter in Germany. ☃️
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - What is weather like in Guatemala?
01:41 - What is winter like in Germany?
04:00 - Jen's first winter
05:01 - Clothes for winter in Germany
17:12 - Where to buy winter clothes in Germany
21:01 - 5 Tips to nail your first winter in Germany
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I moved to Germany on January 1st this year and I was totally not prepared for how cold it is here.! I went out today and it was - 1 degrees and I was literally cursing myself for coming out. This is a much needed video. Thank you.
Hehe, yeah it only started being this cold today. The past weeks were around 10 degrees warmer but also a lot wetter and no sunshine.
For gloves it's important that they are long enough to cover the wrist, so there's no gap between the glove and the jacket.
This is exactly what I need right now since I come from tropical country and am going to Germany in December for work. Your video helps me understand the situation during winter in Germany more. Now I know what I need to buy before I fly there. Thank you.
For jackets I find it very important how the opening of the sleeve is done. I prefer a light fabric with an elastic strap under the end of the sleeve which really holds the cold outside. And a collar which can be closed nearly up to the nose to protect the neck and even the face.
When I was in highschool, I spent a "summer" in Kiel, northern Germany. I was equipped (warm rain coat and boots) so it was fine, but when I came back home (to Geneva), the first thing I did was head for the lake and soak in the sun. I did that for 3 solid days. That's atypical of me, I am not a water nor sun person. But the drive to do that was powerful. After that experience, I stopped making fun of the caravans of Germans on the highways making a bee line for the Mediterrean coast. I understood.
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thanks for the video😀👍
Thank you so much for this video ! now i can actually prepare for my first winter 😸
Your videos are so so great. you explain the details so well for any new comers to Germany to know how to adapt.
This one is so insightful and helpful ❤
Winter in Germany is warm compared to back home in Sweden so I wear less clothes here and feel that it's often too warm to have a jacket on and I feel a bit awkward when I go out in a sweatshirt when most people have jackets on.
Thanks for sharing a different perception 😝
Best tips! It's my first winter in Germany and this video is gonna be so useful!
It started snowing today in Saarbrucken and I think I should've watched this vid before I moved here a week ago. Learning a lot from you guys so thank you!
Guys that was really helpful. Thank you😍😍
Thankyou so much guys.. you pretty much covered everything and I wish I had seen it earlier!
you both are amazing sharing great information
Very informative 👍
Thanks for the Vortex shoe recommendation. Will look for them!
Many thanks. Coming soon to Germany and I needed this 💙💙
Thanks for the video. Really good!
I'm new to Dusseldorf. This is my first ever winter and I guess your videos are really helpful.
Nice 👍 tips.
Thanks you for this! I'm coming from Costa Rica, this is helpful
I am comming from a warm place, we rarely face weather under 10 in cyprus. Thereby i appreciate this video.
Very good! I will be getting ready to visit Germany this winter!
Good jackets/coats are well worth the investment and comfort. Very good information. 👏🏼
Thank you thank you thank you ❤️❤️
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Thanks...moving to Stuttgart in a few weeks and this helps!
You ladies are just amazing !!Thanks for sharing all those tips....I lived all my life in countries where temp didn't go below 7 degrees .... and the 7 degrees are during the night ... ..this video is so useful 👌
I live next to Hamburg and I come from Greece and I hate being cold. So I enjoyed your tips and your laughing 😊
Thumbs up for your usefull infiormation.
Great video. I live in Australia and have been considering going to Europe for Christmas and winter and honestly feel quite daunted by the cold. Thankyou for the education 🙂 .
Excellent...well explained Thanks a lot...I am stepping in to first winter in Germany and watched your first winter experiences... Well done...👍👍
I moved to Berlin from Greece so, as you understand, your video is very useful! Dankee!! :D
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I love you guys, I am planning to do a nursing ausbildung in germany am learning German at the moment and you guys have all what I need as Information for me to be able to move smoothly ❤️❤️ thanks a lot
I was literally looking for a video to tell me about the that. Because I am coming to Germany next January
Smoothly~ it feels like a commercial jingle :D I even found myself mumble it along with you. Great video! Layers are so important in the changing seasons. In the morning it's about 2°C and in the evening when you go home it's about 18°C. We even call it "anzwiebeln" when you put on your layers of clothing :'D (which refers to the layers of an onion) And honestly, I regretted it every time I thought "Nah, it will be fine..." and didn't layer enough or put on something too hot. If you have to ride the bus to work or going in and out of buildings much around the day, believe me, you will regret it. Layers!
Casi solo he encontrado tips de argentinos (que sí tienen invierno). Es una salvación total tener consejos de Jen, por ser vecina guatemalteca. Sé que estos tips sí me van a servir a mí también.
👏👏👏👏 excellent videos
This video is super useful... just moved from Puerto Rico and I am starting to feel the change in temperature 😅
gracias por este video.... me caen muy bien!
Being a ist winter, it will be a great insight to prepare ......get ready with smoothly
Thank you for the Tchibo's explanation xD I got super confused when I saw coffee next to clothing, but I was amazed by the super affordable prices (that is why I ended up buying souvenirs for my whole family there jejej) Thank you for all your tips!
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Really love that you guys are uploading in HDR now. The videos look soo cool!
Oh you noticed! 🙈 it was a test and we will try to keep it up, although the files are quite heavy to work with 🙁
@@simplegermany haha, yes. I know.. that’s why I was quite surprised it being a relatively new channel! You guys are doing great!! Me and my bf always look forward to watching your videos as they come out. We came to Germany a few months ago…your videos help us deal with new things in a better way 🌞🌸✨
Btw, the change really made a huge difference on a good screen (in this case iPad Pro 12.9 2021(it supports HDR 10 so…))
Just to drop a message of thanks for your videos (driving in Germany, Winter wear etc). It is really insightful and it helps to plan for my trip to Germany this coming December.
Thanks for your great feedback! We’re here to help 🙂
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Very informative ...
A like and a comment because it's a very helpful video
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Once again, very helpful. I'm going to the Rothenburg Christmas Market in 2024 and just added a fleece vest in my Amazon cart to wear underneath my coat to protect my kidneys. My neck and ears are the most sensitive when it comes to winter weather.
Thanks for the topic ❤️, it's my first winter here, I wanted to suggest making such video, but you make it, thanks for the effort.
Btw, Zalando has an actual shop here in Frankfurt, I am not sure about other cities.
You are very welcome! Yes, indeed, we just saw a Zalando shop in Düsseldorf as well a few days ago!
I grew up in a very cold snowy region in Australia but it was by no means as cold and hostile an environment that Europe is known for. Great video!!!!
hostile? Europe? have you actually been in Australia? Everything tries to kill you, including the climate that tries to burn you xd
Watching this knitting a Schalütze. A loop you can change into a hat. I will be well prepared 😁
Trust me, German winter is not that bad. I am now in Holland. And the winter is worst, wet rainy every day, Grey and loooot of wind. So even if the temperature is not low, it feels super cold because of massive wind
Jen looks so cute and happy with THE winter jacket.
Indeed. 😂 And even while she was enough hot in her warm home wearing this jacket, she took a moment to appreciate having it. Just by seeing that, one can imagine how much she's really suffered throughout her first Budapest winter... 😅
🙈🙈oh yes I love my new jacket. Life saver! 😅😅 -J
@@simplegermany can i get the name of the brand please?
@@simplegermany its very useful to share the brand name of the Jacket. Thanks in advance.
I moved to Germany from Russia, and now my colleagues make fun of my resistance to cold 😁
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its not making fun, its a well known fact, that russians start a bbq at 4°c 🙄😆
@@oliverschmitz203 I can eat ice cream in winter! But yes - Glühwein is better
Send them for a holiday in Yakutsk 😂
Sooo helpful! Moving from the Caribbean to Berlin in JANUARY. This video might prevent me from hopping on a plane back. Hahahaha What brand jacket is Jen wearing? I love it and want one. :D
Hey Alana, the brand is fjällräven 😊. Good luck with your move in January! 🥳 -J
I had to learn to dress for cold weather when I went to college in Iowa. My Geneva winter gear took me to final's week (early December), but over Christmas break I had to go shopping for a parka. Even my ski jacket was not up to the challenge.
Wow! That sounds like next level of cold 😅
this is a good vid. and people should also wear inner layer made of soft fabric esp. polyester or maybe modal if possible.
Best channel 👍 alles in einem kanal
Love your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing the information. We know each country (and company) has their own office attire culture, though what would typical office wear be in Germany?
Hey Elna, there is no typical office wear. As you said, it highly depends on the company and its culture. We know companies from professional attire to shorts and T-shirt. 😅
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I never wore a hat in winter, they were too warm and didn't cover my ears (mine too low on my head for some reason). Last year I bought a headband AND IT'S A LIFE CHANGER. I don't get a brain freeze and my ears don't fall off anymore. I wish someone told me earlier. 😅
Moved away from the Boston area a few years ago to India and I have just tons of Boston-winters "survival gear." I used to bike also in the winter so I have special pants gloves etc. Now they just sit in boxes...and I gave so much away when I left. Winters can be stressful but even in Boston a lot of people managed just with a jacket or two...
Thank you so much. This is so informative . I have shared this with 6 of my friends. Can you please make a video on different mobile operators? May be which operator is convenient and cheap for new comers
Thanks a lot! 😊 Yes we have added the telecommunication topic to our list of future videos 🤗 Thanks for the suggestion!
Oh, forgot to mention that we have a written guide on mobile networks here: www.simplegermany.com/best-mobile-network-germany/
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I visited Germany in a July and it was too cool for me. I’m from Chicago (now live in Nashville) where it gets pretty cold and LOTS of snow.
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Yeah the YT channel Lost in the Pond is a Brit (N. England) who moved to the Midwest (he's lived in Chicago and Indianapolis) and he talks about how wildly different the winters are
Thanks for another great video!
In the US, many of the better outdoor rated jackets these days, have temperature rating tags that will tell you up to what temperature (of cold) they are effective in keeping you warm - in addition to the elements (rain, wind, sun/SPF, etc.) they protect against. Do you all have that?
This year I found a great reusable handwarmer (or bodywarmer) heatbank from Zippo brand. You can recharge it at home, or in the car. The heat lasts up to 9 hours and you can also use it to recharge your phone, if you're stranded somewhere. It provides safety, saves money and waste (for those using disposable hand/body warmers)... I'm loving it. It's great to have while stuck waiting outside for the train or bus. It was about $30 USD.
No we don’t have temperature tags in clothing, only on sleeping bags 😅On outdoor gear you will find tags for UV, wind, rain protection etc 😊
@@simplegermany Ah, we're not that fancy, we don't have a weather rating on all outerwear, just the higher quality outwear that's well made and advertises to protect the buyer in "x" sustained condition/s. (Like the sleeping bag rating.) The outdoor brand I love the most is Arc'teryx' and then Sweaty Betty (from London) for running and also winter outdoor sports (their stuff is super functional, thoughtfully made and also looks and wears great)... They're both expensive, but timeless, and so worth it - and are really hard to wear out! SB goes on sale for 50%+ off twice a year and I get what I need then. :)).... Back to my packing so that I can enjoy some of beautiful Simple Germany, soon
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Jen, what brand is your yellow jacket? It's a nice one
It is from Fjällräven - a Swedish brand.
Here in Hamburg, winter and summer differ only in that the rain is cold in winter and warm in summer 🙂
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@@simplegermany 😂
So basically winter in Düsseldorf is my mid-late March 😂 And I assume it's roughly the same in Cologne where I'm planning to move. Welp, seems like I'll be selling or donating my down coat, if it's still in wearable condition when I move.
I liked your video; it's very detailed yet compact. I am moving to Dresden in Jan 2024. What about Dresden? How harsh is the winter around there?
Probably a bit colder than in Düsseldorf 😉
Thank you for explaining.
Pls tell how much loose outermost layer to buy to accomodate layering
I live in Russia. And your winter is like our spring 😁 and yes! We love it, it's all about the right clothes!
Yes 😁 I live in Sweden and their winter is like our spring.
In places where you have more snow, the first snow of the year also sparks a chaos all over the place. Just as if the people who lived there for their whole life have forgotten that there might be snow when it's cold - oh surprise! ;-)
But later in the winter another snowy day would not really be a problem.
But if you are not used to it, be aware that it gets slippery, it can get really slippery. It depends on the conditions, on the temperature and so on.
The most slippery it can be, would be when there is ice and it rains on top of it. Water on top of solid "black" ice is the most slippery thing you can imagine, well additional soap would be worse, but just by a tiny bit more.
Or it just can be uncomfortable when there is snow that melts and water accumulates everywhere up to 10cm deep on the streets or on the side walks, because the water does not flow through the snow, it just stays there. So better don't walk there with sneakers ;-)
But when there is undisturbed fresh snow, it can be fun to walk on it. It can be powdery light or it can be semi hard and crunches under your feet with a fun noise and feel under your feet.
But snow where many people did walk or where many cars did drive over it, tends to get slippery...
That was just for people who are new to winter and snow ;-)
And of course, there are different words for different kinds of snow and ice... not only the people in Finland have them, Germans have quite some nice words too for different kinds if snow and ice, for snow fall or a mixture of snow and rain fall or small white hail pebbles or bigger and more dangerous hail and for different kinds of snow and ice and slush covers on the ground...
And when there is snow outside, not the slush that tends to be in the cities, but a real white snow cover, don't forget to take a walk outside... The landscape is different, the sounds are different, a bit more quiet... (And don't forget your winter cloths, it's gonna be cold ;-)
Wow Richard, thank you so much for your beautiful insights! We agree with everything 😅
Great video. Which North face Summit series jacket is Yvonne using here in the video?
Not sure of the exact type - it's about 8 years old 🙈
@@simplegermany Thanks for replying. it looks like a really good jacket. Keep making amazing content.
German feeling coziness wearing layers when there me, a tropical island girl who feels cozy when wearing less and feels like suffocating with tons of clothes xD
😄I love winter tips because I live in a tropical country and will move to a European country maybe next year. So this video is helpful. My only question is since jackets/coats are expensive, is it acceptable to have one winter jacket for the whole winter season? Is it okay to repeat wearing one jacket for the whole winter season?
Absolutely yes! No one expects you to change your jacket or shoes like you might change other clothing items 😅
@@simplegermany Thank you! :)
No interest in the topic, just here to watch you lovely couple. You look great
If you can’t find Tschibo, look for Tchibo (that’s how it’s spelled). 🤗
What should you wear if you’re moving from the Caribbean to Germany during the winter season. I will be visiting Germany this year in December 🤞🏾. I’m 20 and I want to come in style 😂
Well, all the items we describe exist in different styles 😉
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In Kyiv average temperature is -5 to -10
But in January it drops down from -15 to -25 for couple weeks
Wow, that is very cold! ❄️
@@simplegermany It's usually dry and not windy, so it's better than it sounds 😊
In Hessen dieser Winter war ziemlich wärmer als ich habe geglaubt. Nur einige Tage mit Schnee, ein bisschen Regen und das war alles. Ein wichtig Punkt, der ich hier entdeckt habe, war : mindestens 1 Stunde täglich muss ich die Fenster offnen und ich wird nicht erkältet sein.
Wart Ihr Zwei auch mal im schönen Sauer- bzw. Siegerland im Winter (ober im Herbst)... das ist auch recht schön... Naja, manchmal! :)
I'm in K'Ruhe and it'll be our first winter here. This video is super helpful! Is Jen's jacket from Decathalon? Does the wool socks/hat become less itchy over time/when it's so cold?
Jen's jacket looks like Fjällräven, a bit pricier (and therefore very long lasting) and not available at Decathlon. Fjällräven is available in special Outdoor Shops like "Globetrotter". Nevertheless, Decathlon offers pretty decent winter jackets. If you look for wool which is less itchy, try Merino wool. It is a bit pricier than sheep's wool, therefore less itchy and other than sheep will still be warm if it is wet.
@@roelli79 thank you so much!! I'm not sure what I'm in store for but this is so helpful!
Yes, @Alexander Raabe-Kajander is right about everything 🙂
The skiing jacket (orange and pink) that you see in the video is from Decathlon. That’s the one I used for cycling.
Regarding the wools thingy, it depends on how sensitive you are. Yvonne couldn’t wear my wool hat, for example. If you’re super sensitive to wool, then better get merino stuff o wool stuff that has an inner layer of fleece (so you don’t feel the wool directly on your skin)
I usually ware my cotton socks and then the woolen socks on top. Can not stand the itch
Can you let me know what was the brand and model of the yellow jacket u were wearing ...that looks good
We will be visiting Germany, Austria and Switzerland this coming December. But we live in Seattle where winters are very similar. I get hot wearing a ski parka on Mt Rainier. We also don't want to lug bulky clothing along as they take up too much space. I doubt I will need all those layers even for day trips to the mountains. What jacket would you recommend that is light weight but warm?
13:52 Hi Jen, which brand jacket (yellow one) are you wearing there? My wife is looking to buy a new jacket and that seems very nice.
Its from Fjällräven.
@@simplegermany great thank you!
I also had same experience but not in Germany but in Shanghai, I came from Peru and my first winter I suffered cause Shanghai is humid and in winter some days it would 0 , -2 degrees in morning and I was living near the ocean. But after I got quite accostumed...idk how to say my body stop feeling cold 🥶, like later winters I didn't almost had to wear double pant as first time. So, did the same happen to you , do you feel less cold in winter, more adapted? My Germans friends have told me that there is cold but is not humid so it doesn't feel that cold.
Yeah in Germany the air is quite dry in winter. However, it feels cold every year, no adapting on my part 😅
Sorry in advance i haven’t finished the video yet,
However do i need my winter boots in November? I’m going in a few months 🤎🤎🤎👻🌻🌻
Also do i should I bring a heavy goose down type winter coat? I’ll be there from November 6th to the 19th
Thanks
Hello ladies. Jen, what brand is your jacket? Thanks.
It is from Fjällräven - a Swedish brand 🙂
@@simplegermany Thank you! One more question: are disposable hand warmers popular in Germany? I use them everyday here in Ohio USA. :)
Hola Jen and Yvonne mi hija se va a vivir a Alemania con su esposo e hija
La bota que enseñaron en el video que bota es si me puedes decir que marca es …. Este año en navidad voy a ir a visitarla… y estoy asustada por el frío y quiero irme preparando…. Soy de Tijuana México 😁
Saludos 🖖🖖
Hola Marybel! Con mucho gusto te digo la marca de mis botas. La marca es ecco. Otra opción similar son las clásicas Timberland, esas también tienen un poco de resistencia contra el agua. No te asustes por el frío. Siempre y cuando te abrigues bien la vas a pasar súper bien ☺️.
Kindly make a Video of food habits of German people. How they have a super slim body? Just how?
There are some videos on German food habits coming soon 😉
Smooooothly!!!!
Very simple advice: get the winter stuff in summer and the summer stuff in the cold time!!! And maybe pay a little bit more that time but when you can really use it the next ten years and do not have to get new stuff every two years it will pay off in the long run...
Ask dog owners wich brands will last...they know!!!
But with the seasonal changes in offerings in shops you might not find much in the "wrong" season.
What brand jacket is jen having ? I really want to buy very warm jacket for winter . Thank you.
The brand is Fjällräven :)
@@simplegermany thank you
Germans and other europeans in winter: bundled up and toasty.
Myself being american: shorts and an ordinary shirt. While the only things that get cold are my hands and fingers. Though anything around -30°C or colder is where i may put on a layer. 😂
I have experienced winter in different parts of the Midwest, as well as Germany. The Midwest is colder, but Germany is more (grey and) wet. Adding wet to any kind of cold really ups the discomfort.
Where can I buy Winter underwear in Germany? Except from Aldi and tschibo.. und there is another store?
Please mention the brand name of the jackets you wore and prices
The North Face and Fjällräven, both around 400 euros.
Does Germany still offer winter clothes for lower prices in the summer time? It was done back in the 80s when I was there.
Usually there is a Winterschlussverkauf (winter sale)in spring and a summer sale in fall.
@@simplegermany Thank you, I hope to visit in 2023 and I love your content.
@@simplegermany what months do winter sales happen in?
Wie wär`s mit dem guten alten Intersport, den gibt`s doch auch überall?
Ja der geht auch 😊
Can you suggest some places where we can get good winter jackets for lower prices? Something around 150€
I am new here in Germany and freezing ☃️
Hey Hadeel! For budget options you can check Decathlon out. I bought my first winter jacket there. You can also walk around the city center of where you live and check the shops there. Sometimes they have sales 😊. Just remember that the winter jacket should be long enough to cover you kidneys and warm enough. Good luck! -J
@simple germany when can one expect winter clothing to go on sale? Around MayJune or do sales come later?
Can you please mention good winter jacket brands in Germany?
There is an abundance of brands. At the end it comes down to fashion styles 😉 We prefer the outdoor style jackets and our brands are North Face and Fjallraven.
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