“Whesskey,” the Hessian whisky from the Höhler Distillery, is something very special. This small family business produces its highly-prized beverage only in small batches. Music fans note: the background tune is the “Alabama Song,” composed by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, and performed by the Doors. Zum Wohl!

"There are inventions that were made and later forgotten, and there are inventions that somebody forgot to invent." Walter Günther from Frankfurt/Main has done some catching up. He makes devices, which look as if they are from a museum, but which in reality never existed! (Copyright DPA)

The path into the mountains may often but rocky, but don’t miss out on visiting the city of Chur! See Switzerland’s oldest town: Chur is the highlight of the valley!

Listen to “Halt dich an mir fest” [Hold on to me tight] by the German band Revolverheld performing together with the Czech vocalist Marta Jandová and enjoy!

Susan, the reigning Miss Germany, and Roxanne, a contestant from South Africa, reveal what appeals to them most about the Miss Intercontinental pageant. Interviews by RheinMain Szene reporter Thomas Raudnitzy.

It’s amazing what the baggage handlers in Frankfurt’s airport manage to accomplish on a daily basis! A reporter from RheinMain TV has dared to put herself to the test.

Barbara is helping her students practice some more relative clauses, this time using pictures. Viel Spaß!

Martin Neitzke, a student of sports sciences, bicycled nearly seven thousand miles across South America! A video report from RheinMain TV. Viel Spaß!

Since number words appear frequently in all kinds of conversations, Diane's going to teach you the German ordinal numbers, multiples and fractions. Viel Spaß!

The German Democratic Republic no longer exists and nostalgia ("Ostalgie") for the "good old days" may be fading out. Nevertheless, the "Trabi" is still going strong on 50 miles per gallon. Learn about the cult status that this relic of former communist East Germany has achieved. Viel Spaß!
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The German band Die Toten Hosen has their roots in punk rock, but with their song “Draußen vor der Tür” they’re showing a softer, more vulnerable side.

Walter Günther is a throwback from a by-gone day! This Frankfurt tinkerer/inventor gives us a glimpse of his 19th century metal workshop. Take a look for yourself and see, for example, a completely automated grill that browns sausages evenly and his whimsical "Schaumkusswurfmaschine". [lit. "foam-kiss throwing machine"] Viel Spaß wünsche ich euch dabei!

Stunning beauties from all corners of the earth have found their way to Frankfurt to vie for the title of Miss Intercontinental. RheinMaintv reporter Thomas Raudnitzky gives us the latest. Viel Spaß!

What am I supposed to do if my miss my flight? And what if I want to take my pet along on as well? These matters and much more are addressed in this helpful clip from RheinMain TV.

How does one correctly incorporate separable-prefix verbs into relative clauses? What are the various forms of the expression for "every day" and why do they vary? Today Barbara addresses these perplexing questions and much more. Viel Spaß!