How good are Wiesbaden’s playgrounds, really? Chiara, Johannes, and their friends put them to the ultimate test: They climb, swing, and slide, using their expertise as children to rate where the most fun can be had and what could still be improved.

The 2011 Miss Hesse contest brought together hopefuls from all over the state to win the chance to become Miss Germany. Thirteen girls strutted their stuff, first in an evening gown, then with skintight hot pants and a bare midriff top.