But how do they work? German weather houses are typically made in the style of an A-frame chalet, with two figurines housed inside. These two figurines, traditionally a girl and boy, are connected to the inner workings, which indicates the type of weather outside. If the boy is seen outside the German weather house, it means the weather is damp, and if the girl figurine is out, it represents fine weather.
German weather houses continue to be handmade in Germany’s Black Forest, using many of the same woodworking techniques practised hundreds of years ago. So why not add a piece of history into your home with an authentic German weather house?
