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.

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.

We join Ivana on a short tour around Berlin, which features famous landmarks like the Berlin TV Tower, the Brandenburg Gate, and a section of the Berlin Wall.

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.

Can Germany’s new S-Bahn trains really improve daily commuting? Thomas and Harry explore surprising new features and practical vocabulary along the way.

Two men traveling by S-Bahn in Berlin are talking about the new design of the train they're sitting in.

This section leads into the impressive mountain landscape around the Steinerne Meer and Lake Königssee. Besides extreme weather conditions and famous sights, it also looks at the life of the farmers who bring their cows to the alpine pastures every summer.

The Viennese theater group "Ortszeit" stages its productions in an old quarry in the Leogang Mountains. The actors perform in the midst of nature, drawing inspiration from their surroundings and the region's folklore.

This episode takes us to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road as we explore the history of the old Alpine passes. In the past, packhorsemen transported goods across the mountains. Today, Toni Sauper continues this tradition and offers trail riding as a unique experience for tourists.

This next part of the series "The Alps from Above" first takes us to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, which besides Baroque residences and gardens also boasts one of the largest European fortress complexes.

After the adrenaline rush at the waterfall, the journey continues to the Salzkammergut. Between gorges and mountains lies Lake Grundlsee, where people still travel in old traditional boats that are reminiscent of Venetian gondolas.

At Herberstein Castle, Andrea Sagmeister creates fragrant culinary works of art from rose varieties that have blossomed for centuries. We learn how carefully she selects the flowers, processes them, and transforms them into delicious syrups and jellies.

From Herberstein Castle, we continue into the mountains of the Fischbach Alps and Semmering with its historic railway line. Finally, we meet Markus Göksu, who dives into mysterious mountain caves.

West of Graz, Piber Castle is home to the world-famous Lipizzaner horses. Here, the young stallions of the Spanish Riding School spend their youth before later moving on to Vienna to perfect their art.

Welcome to Dortmund! In this video, Ivana shows us some of the sights in this large city in North Rhine-Westphalia, including St. Reinold's Church, Hansaplatz, and the City Garden.