Franz Obermeier works as a forest ranger in the Alps. His job is to tend the forest and preserve it for future generations. His horses, his dog Silva, and a wealth of knowledge about nature and animals help him in this endeavor.

There are more than 1,600 wolves roaming Germany's forests. These animals are technically protected by conservation laws—but once they start killing sheep, that protection is set to be lifted.

We continue to follow the miner Andreas from Berchtesgaden and see how his work underground is founded on tradition and solidarity. Furthermore, we see where the extracted brine is further processed and what role nature and forest play in the Alps.

In the summer, ice cream is one of the most popular treats for beating the heat. Unconventional flavors put our taste buds to the test—from beer, lemon, and bell pepper all the way to Gorgonzola ice cream. Welt der Wunder asked an ice cream maker to create a truly unique menu made entirely of ice cream...

We travel from Untersberg to Berchtesgaden. In doing so, we learn something about the history of the region, salt mining, and the training required to become a miner.

Successful ice climber Ines Papert talks about how she discovered her passion for the mountains, the challenges the sport entails, and the life lessons she has drawn from it.

The next stage of our journey through the Alps takes us to the Chiemgau region in the far south of Bavaria. Here lies the beautiful Lake Königssee, which cuts through the mountain landscape like a fjord. In this video, we also learn how the Watzmann—a mountain surrounded by many legends—got its name.