10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: Hikers are on the move on the Brocken. Despite a wintry backdrop and bright sunshine in many places, the big rush of visitors in the Harz regions of Saxony-Anhalt has failed to materialise. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Berlin: There are barriers on the lawn in front of the Reichstag building. Photo: Christophe Gateau/dpa

dpatop - 10 January 2021, Hessen, Schmitten: Two people taking a break on the Feldberg plateau. The Feldberg area in the Taunus is closed due to snow breakage and to avoid a rush of winter excursionists. The summit is only accessible without motorization. Photo: Andreas Arnold/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Binz: Walkers are on the pier of the Baltic resort on the island of Rugen. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for stricter Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Berlin: Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) arrives in the new A350 government aircraft wearing a face mask. Maas was the first member of the German government to take off on a state visit in the new aircraft. The Airbus A350, christened "Kurt Schumacher", took off from Berlin early Sunday evening bound for Egypt. Photo: Michael Fischer/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: The thermometer at Brocken station shows -5 degrees. Despite a wintry backdrop and bright sunshine in many places, the big rush of visitors in the Harz regions of Saxony-Anhalt has failed to materialise. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ottersweier: A member of the fire brigade stands by a destroyed car. A young driver crashed into an articulated lorry on the A5 between the Buhl and Achern junctions and died at the scene of the accident. Photo: Aaron Klewer/Einsatz-Report24/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Titisee-Neustadt: Nordic skiing/ski jumping: World Cup, large hill, men, trial round: Bulgarian Vladimir Zografski jumps on the Hochfirstschanze. Photo: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: Esther Bejarano, Holocaust survivor, sits in a wheelchair in front of the Vaccination Center Hamburg. The 96-year-old has been vaccinated against the corona virus at the Vaccination Centre Hamburg. Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: Esther Bejarano, Holocaust survivor, sits in a wheelchair in front of the Vaccination Center Hamburg. The 96-year-old has been vaccinated against the corona virus at the Vaccination Centre Hamburg. Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: Esther Bejarano, Holocaust survivor, sits in a wheelchair in front of the Vaccination Center Hamburg. The 96-year-old has been vaccinated against the corona virus at the Vaccination Centre Hamburg. Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: Esther Bejarano, Holocaust survivor, sits in a wheelchair in front of the Vaccination Center Hamburg. The 96-year-old has been vaccinated against the corona virus at the Vaccination Centre Hamburg. Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Fleckl: One of the parking lots at the Ochsenkopf is filled. Before the tightening of the Corona restrictions, many people were once again drawn to holiday and ski resorts. Photo: Nicolas Armer/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Fleckl: One of the parking lots at the Ochsenkopf is filled. Before the tightening of the Corona restrictions, many people were once again drawn to holiday and ski resorts. Photo: Nicolas Armer/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Fleckl: Numerous excursionists pull up their sleds on a ski slope. Before the tightening of the Corona restrictions, many people were once again drawn to holiday and ski resorts. Photo: Nicolas Armer/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Fleckl: Numerous excursionists pull up their sleds on a ski slope. Before the tightening of the Corona restrictions, many people were once again drawn to holiday and ski resorts. Photo: Nicolas Armer/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Fleckl: Numerous excursionists pull up their sleds on a ski slope. Before the tightening of the Corona restrictions, many people were once again drawn to holiday and ski resorts. Photo: Nicolas Armer/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: "Closed" is written on a sign in the snowed-in window of the station restaurant on the Brocken. Despite the wintry backdrop and bright sunshine in many places, the big rush of visitors in the Harz regions of Saxony-Anhalt has failed to materialise. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: No passers-by are in the old town in the city hall in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania must be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. This includes, for example, tougher contact restrictions.The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the state Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: "Beginning mask obligation" is written on a sign in the old town of Stralsund. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for stricter Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Only a few passers-by are in the old town in front of the town hall in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania must be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Passers-by are walking in the shopping street and pedestrian zone Ossenreyer Stra?e in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Only a few passers-by are in the old town in front of the town hall in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to prepare for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Passers-by are walking in the shopping street and pedestrian zone Ossenreyer Stra?e in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Passers-by are walking in the shopping street and pedestrian zone Ossenreyer Stra?e in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Passers-by are walking in the shopping street and pedestrian zone Ossenreyer Stra?e in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Passers-by are walking in the shopping street and pedestrian zone Ossenreyer Stra?e in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Wendlingen: Police officers stand next to a wrecked car after an accident with two seriously injured people on the Autobahn 8 near Wendlingen am Neckar (Esslingen district). The road towards Munich is completely closed after the accident. According to police, a 20-year-old female driver left the road early Sunday morning and collided several times with the crash barriers. The driver and her 19-year-old passenger were seriously injured. The closure due to cleaning work lasted for several hours in the morning, a local detour was set up. Photo: Kohls/SDMG/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Titisee-Neustadt: Nordic skiing/ski jumping: World Cup, large hill, men, trial round: Japan's Naoki Nakamura jumps on the Hochfirstschanze. Photo: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa

10 January 2021, Berlin: There are visitors on Pariser Platz in front of the Brandenburg Gate. Photo: Christophe Gateau/dpa

10 January 2021, Berlin: The sun is shining at the Lustgarten in front of the Berlin Cathedral. Photo: Christophe Gateau/dpa

10 January 2021, Berlin: A seagull flies off a railing on the Spree Canal. Photo: Christophe Gateau/dpa

10 January 2021, Thuringia, Hoheneiche: Winter sports enthusiasts toboggan down a slope. In the winter sports regions of the Thuringian Forest, the feared chaos of excursionists has so far failed to materialize. Photo: Bodo Schackow/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Thuringia, Hoheneiche: Numerous vehicles are parked in a car park at the edge of the forest. In the winter sports regions of the Thuringian Forest, the feared chaos of excursionists has so far failed to materialize. Photo: Bodo Schackow/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony, Altenberg: Empty hangers hang on a ski lift. Despite the wintry backdrop, the crowds in Saxony's winter sports regions have failed to materialise. Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony, Altenberg: The snow-covered hangers of a platter lift hang side by side in the valley station on a ski slope. Despite the wintry backdrop, there has been no rush in Saxony's winter sports regions. Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony, Altenberg: A woman sleds down a toboggan slope. Despite the wintry backdrop, the crowds in Saxony's winter sports regions have failed to materialize. Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony, Altenberg: A snowboarder descends a ski slope. Despite the wintry backdrop, the crowds in Saxony's winter sports regions have failed to materialise. Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony, Altenberg: Passers-by walk up a ski and toboggan slope next to snow cannons. Despite the wintry backdrop, the crowds in Saxony's winter sports regions have failed to materialize. Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Thuringia, Arnsgereuth: Winter sports enthusiasts ski along a forest path. In the winter sports regions of the Thuringian Forest, the feared chaos of excursionists has so far failed to materialize. Photo: Bodo Schackow/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Thuringia, Hoheneiche: Winter sports enthusiasts ski along a forest path. In the winter sports regions of the Thuringian Forest, the feared chaos of excursionists has so far failed to materialize. Photo: Bodo Schackow/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Holzelfingen: Only a few skiers enjoy a beautiful winter day in the Holzelfingen winter sports arena. The lift is only rented to small groups because of the "corona virus. Photo: Christoph Schmidt/dpa

dpatop - 10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Stralsund: Passers-by are walking in the shopping street and pedestrian zone Ossenreyer Stra?e in the center of Stralsund (district Vorpommern-Rugen). Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to be prepared for tightened Corona measures since Sunday. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: A snow-covered parking lot is blocked off. After some chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel and the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: A police vehicle is parked in front of a closed-off and snow-covered parking lot. After some chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel and the Sauerland and Bergisch Land regions at the turn of the year, the authorities are again expecting a rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: Police vehicles parked in front of a closed-off and snow-covered parking lot. After some chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel and the Sauerland and Bergisch Land regions at the turn of the year, the authorities are again expecting a rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ellwangen: Dozens of police and rescue vehicles are parked at the initial reception facility for refugees (LEA) in Ellwangen (Ostalbkreis). Three people were injured in an argument among residents. They were taken to hospitals, according to police reports on Sunday. Three other quarrelsome people had been arrested by the officers during the night against resistance. In the process, the accused had massively insulted the emergency forces, the statement said. The police officers were able to keep the burgeoning unrest among 30 to 40 residents in check until everyone returned peacefully to their rooms. Photo: Marius Bulling/Ostalb Network/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony, Altenberg: Passers-by walk up a toboggan slope behind a snow cannon. Despite the wintry backdrop, the crowds in Saxony's winter sports regions have failed to materialize. Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony, Altenberg: A cross-country skier crosses a ski slope in front of a snow cannon. Despite the wintry backdrop, the crowds in Saxony's winter sports regions have failed to materialise. Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the words "Due to the Corona pandemic, entry to the schoolyard is only possible by telephone registration" hangs at an entrance to a school. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to prepare for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering "Covid" stands on the grounds of the hospital. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have had to adapt to stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the words "Coronavirus" stands on the grounds of the hospital. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern must be prepared for stricter corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: The church St. Bartholomaei. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: The church St. Bartholomaei. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering "Covid" stands on the grounds of the hospital. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have had to adapt to stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering " Krankenhaus" points the way to the hospital. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering "Covid" stands on the grounds of the hospital. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have had to adapt to stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering "closed !" hangs at an entrance of the town hall. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering " Krankenhaus" points the way to the hospital. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: The church St. Bartholomaei. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the words "Tagespflege" (day care) hangs in the entrance to a day care centre. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have had to adapt to stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the federal state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the words "Due to the Corona pandemic, entry to the schoolyard is only possible by telephone registration" hangs at an entrance to a school. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have to prepare for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the words "Please keep your distance!" hangs in the entrance of a bakery and confectionery. Residents of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have had to adapt to stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first county in the state to be a Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering " Polizei" hangs on a police station. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Demmin: A sign with the lettering " Polizei" hangs on a police station. Residents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania must be prepared for stricter Corona measures since 10.01.2021. These include, for example, tougher contact restrictions. The Mecklenburg Lake District is the first district in the state Corona high-risk area. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: Hikers are on the move on the Brocken. Despite a wintry backdrop and bright sunshine in many places, the big rush of visitors in the Harz regions of Saxony-Anhalt has failed to materialise. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: Cyclists are on the move on the Brocken. Despite a wintry backdrop and bright sunshine in many places, the big rush of visitors in the Harz regions of Saxony-Anhalt has failed to materialise. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: A police vehicle drives past a parking lot. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Black Forest High Road already in the morning, because the parking spaces were already exhausted. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Vehicles are driving on the road at the height of Unterstmatt. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Parked vehicles at the height of Mummelsee. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Black Forest High Road already in the morning, because the parking spaces were already exhausted. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Excursionists walk to a toboggan slope at Ruhestein. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter excursion destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Black Forest High Road already in the morning, as the parking spaces were already exhausted. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: Snow-covered trees are reflected in the water of the Oleftalsperre. After some chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel and the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Holzelfingen: Lugers enjoy a sunny winter day near Holzelfingen. Photo: Christoph Schmidt/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Already early in the morning a man runs with his sled to the ski slope Unterstmatt. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Schwarzwaldhochstra?e already in the morning, because the parking spaces were already exhausted Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

dpatop - 10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bruchsal: Tracks in the snow can be seen on a snow-covered golf course near Bruchsal (aerial photo taken from an airplane). Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Holzelfingen: Skiers enjoy a beautiful winter day in the Holzelfingen winter sports arena. Photo: Christoph Schmidt/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Holzelfingen: Cross-country skiers enjoy a beautiful winter day near Holzelfingen. Photo: Christoph Schmidt/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Holzelfingen: Hikers enjoy a beautiful winter day near Holzelfingen. Photo: Christoph Schmidt/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: A bank on the bank of the Oleftalsperre is snowed in. After some chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel and the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: Hikers walk along the banks of the Oleftalsperre. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauer and Bergisches Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mahlberg: People with sledges run across a snow-covered path. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauer and Bergisches Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mahlberg: People ride on toboggans down a slope. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauer and Bergisches Land at the turn of the year, the authorities expect another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mahlberg: Children pull their sledges across a muddy car park. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mahlberg: Children pull their sledges across a muddy car park. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

dpatop - 10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers ascend the ski slope at Brauneck while artificial snow systems create a fine mist of snow crystals. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports even when the ski lifts are not in operation. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mahlberg: People with sledges run across a snow-covered path. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauer and Bergisches Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: Snow-covered trees are reflected in the water of the Oleftalsperre. After some chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel and the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hellenthal: Snow-covered trees are reflected in the water of the Oleftalsperre. After some chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel and the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Parked vehicles at the Seibelseckle. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Schwarzwaldhochstra?e already in the morning, because the parking spaces were already exhausted. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Already early in the morning excursionists are looking for a parking space. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter excursion destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Black Forest High Road already in the morning, because the parking spaces were already exhausted Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Numerous vehicles parked on the side of the road. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Black Forest High Road already in the morning, because the parking spaces were already exhausted. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mahlberg: People wait with sledges on a slope. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, North Rhine-Westphalia, Mahlberg: Numerous cars parked in an overcrowded car park. After partly chaotic conditions in the winter sports areas in the Eifel as well as the Sauerland and Bergisch Land at the turn of the year, the authorities are expecting another rush this weekend. Photo: Marcel Kusch/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Sledders at the Ruhestein sledding hill. Also on 10.01. many people took advantage of the weather to go to winter destinations in the southwest. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Schwarzwaldhochstra?e: Excursionists walk past parked cars to the Mummelsee. Also on Sunday, many people took advantage of the weather to drive to winter excursion destinations in the southwest. Once again, the police closed the access roads to the Black Forest High Road already in the morning, because the parking spaces were already exhausted. Photo: Benedikt Spether/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Pforzheim: Paths cross in a snowy forest near Pforzheim (aerial photo taken from an airplane). Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, K?nigsbach-Stein: Tracks in the snow can be seen on a snow-covered golf course near K?nigsbach-Stein (aerial photo taken from an airplane). Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bruchsal: Tracks can be seen in the snow on a snow-covered field near Bruchsal (aerial photo taken from an airplane). Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Pforzheim: Paths cross in a snowy forest near Pforzheim (aerial photo taken from an airplane). Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bruchsal: A group of trees in the shape of a horseshoe can be seen on a snow-covered field near Bruchsal (aerial photo taken from an airplane). Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

10 January 2021, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bruchsal: Tracks in the snow can be seen on a snow-covered golf course near Bruchsal (aerial photo taken from an airplane). Photo: Uli Deck/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers ascend the ski slope at Brauneck and pass a lift station. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports even if the ski lifts are not in operation. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers ascend the ski slope at Brauneck. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports even if the ski lifts are not in operation. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Early in the morning there is a queue of cars of excursionists who want to go to the skiing area Brauneck. Many excursionists use the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports even if the ski lifts are not in operation. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers stand at the mountain station at Brauneck and get ready for the descent. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports even if the ski lifts are not in operation. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers carry their skis as they walk across the parking lot of the Brauneck ski area. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers ascend the ski slope at Brauneck. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports even if the ski lifts are not in operation. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers ascend the ski slope at Brauneck while artificial snow systems create a fine mist of snow crystals. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports even when the ski lifts are not in operation. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Bavaria, Lenggries: Ski tourers stand at the summit of the Brauneck and get ready for the descent or take a break. Many excursionists take advantage of the beautiful weather of the weekend for winter sports. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: People are on the beach of the Elbe at sunset. Beautiful weather attracted many people to the Elbe beach in Hamburg-?velg?nne on Sunday. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: In perspective, drawn together through a telephoto lens, people can be seen on their way to or from the Elbe in Hamburg-?velg?nne in fine weather. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa - ATTENTION: Use only in full format

10 January 2021, Hamburg: "Dear guests, please keep 2m distance!" is written on a board on a path to the Elbe beach in Hamburg-?velg?nne. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: People are on the beach of the Elbe at sunset. Beautiful weather attracted many people to the Elbe beach in Hamburg-?velg?nne on Sunday. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: People are on the beach of the Elbe at sunset. Beautiful weather attracted many people to the Elbe beach in Hamburg-?velg?nne on Sunday. Photo: Bodo Marks/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Christmas trees lie in a residential neighborhood at a trash collection site. Photo: Stephan Schulz/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Christmas trees lying on the sidewalk in a residential neighborhood. Photo: Stephan Schulz/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Berlin: A couple stands on a bridge and looks out over the river Erpe in Berlin Friedrichshagen. Photo: Kira Hofmann/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Christmas trees lying at a rubbish collection point. Photo: Stephan Schulz/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Hamburg: Basketball: Bundesliga, Hamburg Towers - Hakro Merlins Crailsheim, Main Round, Matchday 12, edel-optics.de Arena. Andreas Lindemeier, hall speaker of the Hamburg Towers, recorded before the start of the game. (to dpa "Towers hall spokesman Lindemeier: "It is bizarre what we operate") Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: Basketball: Bundesliga, Hamburg Towers - Hakro Merlins Crailsheim, Main Round, Matchday 12, edel-optics.de Arena. Andreas Lindemeier, hall speaker of the Hamburg Towers, recorded before the start of the game. (to dpa "Towers hall spokesman Lindemeier: "It is bizarre what we operate") Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

10 January 2021, Hamburg: Basketball: Bundesliga, Hamburg Towers - Hakro Merlins Crailsheim, Main Round, Matchday 12, edel-optics.de Arena. Andreas Lindemeier, hall speaker of the Hamburg Towers, recorded before the start of the game. (to dpa "Towers hall spokesman Lindemeier: "It is bizarre what we operate") Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: View of the icy Brockenhotel. The mountain presents itself wintry with ice and snow and a good distant view. Because of the Corona pandemic, the expected rush to the winter sports areas was largely absent. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: View of the snow-covered Wurmberg in Lower Saxony. Due to the Corona pandemic, the expected rush to the winter sports areas largely failed to materialize. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: An icy telescope stands on the Brocken. The mountain presents itself wintry with ice and snow and a good view. Due to the Corona pandemic, the expected rush to the winter sports areas largely failed to materialize. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: A sign of the Harzer Schmalspurbahn HSB is iced up on the Brocken. The platform on the Brocken looks deserted. The mountain presents itself wintry with ice and snow and a good distant view. Due to the Corona pandemic, the expected rush to the winter sports areas largely failed to materialize. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: The station on the Brocken looks deserted. The mountain presents itself wintry with ice and snow and a good view. Due to the Corona pandemic, the expected rush to the winter sports areas was largely absent. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: Hikers are on the way on the Brocken. The mountain presents itself wintry with ice and snow and a good distant view. Due to the Corona pandemic, the expected rush to the winter sports areas was largely absent. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB

10 January 2021, Saxony-Anhalt, Schierke: The platform on the Brocken looks deserted. The mountain presents itself wintry with ice and snow and a good view. Because of the Corona pandemic, the expected rush to the winter sports areas was largely absent. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa