Photo: Switzerland Red Park Bench

A snowstorm late in the season covers this red park bench with mounds of snow in the Oberalppass near Andermatt, Switzerland.

A picnic in the park near Andermatt, Switzerland in the Oberalppass would be rather chilly after this unexpected snowstorm swept across the countryside. The snow almost completely covers the red park bench which makes it great for skiers to rest upon but not for people waiting for Spring.Cross country skiing is great in the Oberalppass in Switzerland especially after this kind of snowfall. The Furka-Oberalp Bahn takes you from the Oberalppass to the town of Andermatt where you can find a hotel to rest for the night.Andermatt, Switzerland is known for its skiing but not usually as late as this in the year. It is connected to four Alpine Passes which is why so many tourists come to Andermatt, Switzerland to ski.The red park bench gives you an idea of how much snow can accumulate from one freak snowstorm, imagine how beautiful the snow covered town and passes can be in the midst of winter.Red Park Bench covered in layers of snow near Andermatt in the Oberalppass, Switzerland, Europe.