5 Cozy Spots To Experience Winter In Amish Country

Winter in Ohio Amish Country is about leaning into comfort. It is the season for warm spaces, unhurried meals, and tucked-away retreats that make cold days easy to savor.

 

Drive a little slower. Plan fewer stops. Spend more time in the places you choose. 

 

Here are 5 cozy spots that make winter in Amish Country feel especially inviting.

 

Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant

 

A dependable place to warm up and eat well.

 

 

 

Boyd & Wurthmann is cozy year-round, but winter is when it feels like the best kind of shelter. It is a small, nostalgic diner in the heart of Berlin that has been serving homestyle meals since 1938, and it still leans into that “classic counter and booth” simplicity. 

 

People describe it as the place where locals eat, with a diner atmosphere that feels stuck in time, plus daily specials posted up front and a pie lineup that can run 15 to 20 varieties.

 

It is also famously small, so a short wait is normal, especially at peak times. When you walk in on a cold day and see the counter seats, the crowded pie case, and plates of real comfort food coming out, you get why it is a staple.

 

Amish Country Lodging

 

Treehouses, cabins, and tiny houses made for cozy winter stays.

 

 

 

If you want lodging that feels like the centerpiece of the trip, Amish Country Lodging is one of the easiest ways to do it. Instead of a standard hotel setup, they offer a range of stays around Berlin and Millersburg, including cabins, cottages, and their well-known treehouses.

 

Their Berlin Woods Treehouses are a favorite for a reason: the structures sit about 30 feet up, less than a mile from downtown Berlin, and many come with the kind of winter-friendly setup people travel for, like a stone fireplace, a full kitchen, a two-person jetted tub, and in some cases an outdoor hot tub on the deck. 

 

 

If you like small but stylish, Berlin Tiny Stays features two modern tiny homes, The Scandi and The Lux, with amenities like a private sauna, an outdoor fire pit, and a stargazing projector.

 

They also offer woodsy cabins, farmhouse suites and standout touches like an original 1800s barn ceiling or a loft built inside a silo.

 

Blue Sky Cafe

 

Donuts, coffee, and breakfast to start the day off right. 

 

 

 

Blue Sky Cafe is a quick-service stop on East Main Street in Berlin, inside the Atlee building, with a winter-friendly lineup of coffee, fresh donuts, and made-to-order breakfast.

 

The donut counter is a big part of the draw, including build-your-own options alongside house favorites that rotate. If you want something more substantial than a pastry, they also do made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, plus breakfast bowls.

 

You will find espresso drinks like lattes, cold brew, pour-over, and a real tea lineup. Their signature Blue Sky Latte is a house favorite, made with premium coffee, locally raised whole milk, and their own syrup blend. When the weather is mild, they have a big deck with open views, which is a nice bonus even in winter when you catch a sunny day.

 

Guggisberg Swiss Inn and Doughty Glen Winery

 

A quiet winter evening that feels like a treat

 

 

 

Guggisberg Swiss Inn is a small country inn where the winery is part of the stay. That is the winter win. You can pull in, settle down, and keep the whole evening in one place. Sip a glass of wine by the fireplace or settle into the glass-enclosed sitting area and watch the snow come down outside.

 

The inn leans into a relaxed, country-elegant feel without trying to be flashy. Rooms range from simple and comfortable to more upgraded options, including suites and rooms with spa-style touches if you want your night to feel more like a getaway.

 

In the morning, a hot breakfast comes with great views, which is a nice way to start the day when it is cold out. 

 

Berlin Grande Hotel

 

A home away from home when you want winter to feel effortless.

 

 

 

Berlin Grande Hotel is a stay where people often re-book because it makes the whole trip smoother. Guests talk a lot about the size of the rooms and how comfortable they are, which matters in winter when you are spending more time indoors between stops. Mornings are a highlight here too. The complimentary hot breakfast buffet offers both variety and freshness, with the cinnamon-roll style pastries among the most popular items.

 

And when the weather is doing its winter thing, the indoor saltwater pool and hot tub give you something to look forward to at the end of the day. 

 

More Amish Country Winter Favorites

 

These are just a few of the cozy stops that make winter in Amish Country so inviting, and there are plenty more where these came from, including shops, bakeries, museums, trails, and off-the-path stays you will want to bookmark for next time. If you want to keep planning, head to visitamishcountry.com for more ideas, seasonal inspiration, and places to add to your list.