If you would like the casual luxury of dining at a designer sushi restaurant while at sea, the Hapag-Lloyd luxury cruise ship Europa 2 is for you! You can leave your tuxedo or evening dress at home, but at 450 euros per day minimum, don't forget your wallet! (video copyright dpa)

Wannsee is a subdistrict of the Berlin district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, which is in the far southwestern part of the city. There are many possible places to go swimming there, and a favorite is the Strandbad Wannsee, the ideal place to recover from the stress of the city!

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!

One of the most colorful personalities along Hamburg's "sinful mile," red-light district diva Olivia Jones proudly shows us "her" beloved city! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

And our excursion into the realm of Karlruhe's water fountains continues, past expressive, carefully formed sculptures and gentle splashing waters. Enjoy!

With its peculiar party events and its idyllic landscapes, Ibiza is a popular destination for German tourists. "RheinMain Scene" reporter Thomas Raudnitzky checks out some cool locations such as the lively hippie market.

Water fountains: they not only give us fresh water, but they are also often architectural works of art. In this video Günther and Gaby Walz give us a tour through the city of Karlsruhe, showing us the most important fountains and explaining their significance. Enjoy this little plunge into Karlruhe's history!

In the old days a two-man tent, a sleeping bag and the fresh outdoors were all you needed. But today's sophisticated camper prefers a few more amenities. This is the well-heeled consumer for whom "glamping" was conceived. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Judith works as a bar keeper at the Brezel Bar in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Aside from a variety of cold and hot beverages, pretzels in all variations are of course the main attraction of this establishment. Yummy!

Join Jonathan Johnson on his tour through East Berlin. He shows us, among other things, the remnants of the notorious Berlin Wall.

Up against some stiff competition, the stunning Ekaterina Lejkom from Kiel claims the 2009 Miss Heiligenhafen crown. A video from

Greenpeace activists call attention to a new construction project of a Finnish nuclear power plant in Olkiluoto and demand that this be stopped and that the governments invest in alternative energies instead.

A report from the Fehmarn Surf Festival, including an interview with 35-time world champion Björn Dunkerbeck. Video from the .

In the bay of Orth on Fehmarn newcomer Alexander Lehmann became new German speed surfing champion.
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The harbor festival days of Heiligenhafen attract many people every year. They get to see, eat and listen to a lot.
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