Quick Overview
| Company | RTL interactive GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Weather Apps |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Worldwide forecasts, Wetterradar, temperature and wind maps, ground frost, apps section in footer |
| Pricing | No price shown on the pages we read |
| Best For | German-speaking users who want a mainstream media forecast site |
| Replaces | AccuWeather |
Detailed Review
The imprint names RTL interactive GmbH, Picassoplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, registered at Amtsgericht Köln under HR B 107664. The privacy notice lists RTL group companies as recipients of data.
The site says it provides detailed weather information not only for Germany but worldwide.
Maps and radar
The menu has Karten und Radare with a weather radar, maximum temperature, current temperature, feels-like temperature and wind maps, plus health-related pages such as ground frost and colds.
Data sharing
The privacy notice says data may go to RTL Deutschland GmbH, Ad Alliance GmbH, Bertelsmann Data Services GmbH and other group companies. Advertising is sold by Ad Alliance GmbH in Cologne.
Wetter.de next to AccuWeather
Wetter.de is a media-house site more than a specialist service. If minimal tracking is the goal, the public bodies in this list read more cleanly.
Limitations to Consider
Data goes to several media group companies for advertising, according to the privacy notice. The site is in German and no prices or app details appeared on the pages we read.
Who Should Use Wetter.de
German-speaking users who want a simple forecast and radar from a large media group and accept advertising.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Named GmbH with register entry
- Worldwide forecasts
- Weather radar and map pages
- Imprint and privacy notice readable
- Apps linked from the footer
Cons
- Data shared within a media group
- German-only interface
- Ad-financed
- No app or price details read
Alternatives to Wetter.de
Other European weather apps worth comparing before you decide:
See all European weather apps or compare them directly against AccuWeather on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
RTL interactive GmbH in Cologne, registered at Amtsgericht Köln under HR B 107664.
The privacy notice lists RTL group companies such as Ad Alliance GmbH and Bertelsmann Data Services GmbH as recipients.
The site states it provides weather information worldwide, not only for Germany.