Herford
Snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm must be cleared immediately after snowfall ends. Snow falling after 8 pm: by 7 am on weekdays, by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays the following day (snow falling after midnight: the same day).
Clear snow from pavements ideally 1.50 m wide, but at least 1.00 m; when icy, grit pavements and pedestrian crossings.
Road salt and harmful chemicals are banned; use abrasive grit such as sand, chippings or granules. Only if these are not sufficient may salt be used as an exception, sparingly. Never put salt on tree pits or planted areas.
Cleaning and winter maintenance of pavements are the duty of the owners of the adjoining properties; on streets marked W 0 this also covers the roadway. Breaches can be fined up to €520.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and fees bylaw of 5 December 2011, as amended by the 15th amendment of 15 December 2025
Bad Oeynhausen
Snow and ice arising between 7 am and 8 pm must be cleared immediately after snowfall ends. Snow falling after 8 pm: by 7 am on weekdays, by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays the following day.
Keep pavements clear of snow over a width of 1.50 m and grit them when icy. A 1.50 m strip from the walkable edge of the street also counts as pavement on streets intended for pedestrians, in particular in traffic-calmed areas and pedestrian zones.
Salt and other de-icing agents are generally banned, allowed only in exceptional weather (e.g. freezing rain) and at dangerous spots such as steps, ramps or steep slopes. Do not put salt on tree pits or planted areas.
Winter service on pavements and verges is generally the duty of the adjoining owners; on roadways only in streets of cleaning class 4 in the street register.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Street cleaning and street cleaning fees bylaw of 18 December 2008, as amended by the 15th amendment of 18 December 2025
