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.

In this episode, we're going up high—right into the heart of Styria! We discover the city of Graz from a bird's eye view, meet a brave master roofer and learn why working on the old city roofs is almost as adventurous as mountain climbing.

We accompany childhood friends Lotte, Ilse, and Sissi on a trip to Bad Aussee, Austria, which they know from their youth. In the first part, the cheerful ladies introduce themselves, and their adventure begins with buying tickets at their local train station.

In this clip, we learn a little more about whiskey storage. Then we continue to Riegersburg, where an impregnable fortress on a volcanic cone is home to an impressive bird of prey sanctuary.

Whiskey production in Styria? Michael Weutz, who is actually an engineer by profession, tells us how it came about and what distinguishes his product.

Welcome to Wiesbaden—a city full of history, hot springs, and impressive architecture. Come along as we explore its most beautiful spots!

Ottl the catfish has been part of the family for decades. Instead of ending up as a feast, he has become the "boss of the pond" and is now over two meters long.

Located in Styria between vineyards and gentle hills, the Hornegg Estate has a long tradition in sustainable fish farming. We accompany Heinrich Holler and learn not only about fish, but also about respectful interaction with nature.

In Ferlach in the Rosental valley, a rare craft has been kept alive: gunsmithing. Young people have the opportunity learn the traditional methods.

In an old silver mine in Carinthia, rare bats find a safe winter shelter. Then we continue to Wörthersee, which is not only the warmest Alpine lake but also rich in history.