Ottl the catfish has been part of the family for decades. Instead of ending up as a feast, he has become the "boss of the pond" and is now over two meters long.

Whiskey production in Styria? Michael Weutz, who is actually an engineer by profession, tells us how it came about and what distinguishes his product.

In this clip, we learn a little more about whiskey storage. Then we continue to Riegersburg, where an impregnable fortress on a volcanic cone is home to an impressive bird of prey sanctuary.

Located in the southwest corner of Germany, Europa-Park is a theme park with all sorts of rides and attractions.

Germany has sixteen federal states. What does each state have to offer tourists? And where do foreign visitors mainly go?

What are the top five most popular German federal states for tourists visiting from other countries? Find out in the conclusion to this video.

Vogtsbauernhof Black Forest Open Air Museum in Gutach provides an opportunity to experience how people through the ages lived and worked in the Black Forest. With six fully furnished farmsteads, a day laborer's house and numerous outbuildings, the museum invites you on a journey through the rich cultural history of the region.

Spending the night "Back in the DDR": it's colorful, unique, and above all, retro! Those who missed the GDR or perhaps want to relive the experience, can now stay the night in the Hotel Ostel! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The Surfer Bernd Flessner sets a new record at the “Race around Fehmarn” on May 23rd 2009.
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Christiane goes on holiday and gives us the opportunity to “help” her pack.

Besides Oktoberfest, what else do you know about Bavaria? Cettina and Sarah go through the geography, history, and other facts related to Germany's largest federal state.

Cettina and Sarah cook a very traditional Bavarian meal: pretzels made from scratch with sausages.

Cettina tells the legend of how the pretzel got its shape and its lye glaze. Afterwards, Cettina and Sara compare a store-bought pretzel with one of the ones they made themselves.

Could you point to the Rhineland on a map of Germany? Since when has the area officially been Rhineland-Palatinate? And why do tourists flock to it? In this video, you can learn all about the geography, demographics, and landscape of this federal state.

Today, Cettina and Sabine are making "Pfälzer Fläschknepp,” a regional dish from the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate. “Fläschknepp” means “meatballs” in the local dialect. These flavorful, savory meatballs are made from fresh ingredients, and are served with a pungent horseradish sauce. Enjoy!