All Is Bright: 450,000 Xmas Lights On House

A German man has comfortably outdone the neighbours with Christmas decorations, as his house is sparkling with more than 450,000 lights.

Rolf Vogt was inspired to create a Winter Wonderland after visiting the US in 1999, when he and his son were enchanted by a beautifully-lit house.

Dozens of visitors have been flocking to admire his festive display every night, and his collection of lights grows every year.

"I start at the end of July, cutting down all the shrubs and the lilacs and I gradually begin to display the first things," Mr Vogt said.

"It always takes time for me to find where to start, because people want to see it different every year."