In this video, we see what the city of Innsbruck in the region of Tyrol in Austria has to offer.

In the second part of this video, we get to see the mountains adjacent to Innsbruck, which offer an abundance of skiing only 30 minutes from the city center.

Civil engineer Hermann Rothenhöfer offers a detailed look into the historic city of Karlsruhe, Germany. By walking past a variety of buildings, he documents the history and the change in style, lifestyles and the tastes of the people. Enjoy the beauty of this outstanding architecture!

The Surfer Bernd Flessner sets a new record at the “Race around Fehmarn” on May 23rd 2009.
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The Alps are a vast mountain range spanning central Europe, from Slovenia to France. In the first part of this series, we meet photographer Matevž Lenarčič, who captures this region from the air.

At Riegersburg Castle, Johannes helps out as a falconer, demonstrating how fascinating the trust between humans and birds of prey can be. The majestic eagles impress with spectacular flight shows.

Above the rooftops of Graz, master roofer Barbara Rockenbauer takes care of centuries-old roofs, preserves historic tiles and thus ensures that the old town is preserved.

When others flee from storm clouds, Walter Golob flies right into them. As a hail bomber, he protects farmers' crops around Graz with his aircraft and takes on one of the most dangerous tasks in the sky.

Piber Castle in the Styrian Alps is home to one of the world's noblest horse breeds: the Lipizzaners. Each animal is carefully prepared for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Our journey now continues through western Styria to Herberstein Castle.

We watch Martin Göksu cave diving and learn about the safety rules. Then the journey continues through the Austrian limestone Alps to the Erzberg, where iron has been mined for many centuries.

In this episode, we head deeper into the Ausseerland, where traditional dress is still a part of everyday life. The perfect shoes to complete the outfit are Haferlschuhe, hand-made by master shoemaker Sonja Grill.

In this episode, the wild mountain streams of the Ausseerland region take center stage. A popular and challenging sport in this area is canyoning. We accompany athletes in their extreme sport through narrow gorges and learn why this activity provides them with a special balance to everyday life.

Erhard Amon from the Ausseerland continues an old family craft that has been passed down for generations. He builds traditional boats called Plätten that are flat on the bottom, built from natural materials, and true one-of-a-kind pieces.

High above Salzburg's old town, mountain cleaners ensure that loose rocks don't become a danger to the people in the city. It's a profession with great responsibility that requires trust in oneself, teamwork, and plenty of courage.

The next stage on the journey from Salzburg to Königssee is Anif Palace, which served as a refuge for King Ludwig III during the November Revolution. We also meet a biologist who prepares an endangered bird species, the northern bald ibis, for life in the wild in an extraordinary way.