Andrea is a woman of German-French heritage who lives in Forbach, a French community very close to the border between France and Germany. Here, she takes us on a tour of this historically rich place, introducing us to some of the important monuments as well as remnants of the wars.

Today, Cettina and Sabine are making "Pfälzer Fläschknepp,” a regional dish from the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate. “Fläschknepp” means “meatballs” in the local dialect. These flavorful, savory meatballs are made from fresh ingredients, and are served with a pungent horseradish sauce. Enjoy!

German summers are getting hotter and hotter — but the Environmental Agency in the small city of Giessen, in the state of Hesse, has come up with an innovative tool for helping residents keep cool: a special city map! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The race between airplane and train is coming to an end! Who will reach Alexanderplatz’s World Time Clock first—Claire or Olcay? It’s going to be close!

By the time Olcay's flight from Munich to Berlin takes off, Claire’s train has already been traveling for three hours. This is going to be a close race!

From Munich to Berlin in just four hours — that's what Deutsche Bahn's new high-speed connection is promising. But is it really faster than going by airplane? The race is on!

Part 2 highlights the negative aspects of tourism, but also shows ways in which tourists can contribute to the local economy and travel more sustainably overall.

Who doesn’t like vacationing in beautiful and fascinating countries – like those of Southeast Asia, perhaps? Tourism is an important economic factor for many developing and emerging economies, but it can often also create problems for the environment and the local population.

Could you point to the Rhineland on a map of Germany? Since when has the area officially been Rhineland-Palatinate? And why do tourists flock to it? In this video, you can learn all about the geography, demographics, and landscape of this federal state.

Here's a flashback to when Frankfurt Airport was buzzing with activity. The airport opened its doors in celebration of Mother's Day, offering special activities and prizes. Despite strikes at the time, the transportation industry was doing quite well.

The Lochmühle Amusement Park, situated on a former pony farm near Frankfurt, offers plenty of rides and entertainment for young children.

In a rare close-up, we see the mother eagle working hard to keep its offspring fed. Then we get a look at the Innergschlöß, an 800-year-old Alpine settlement.

Our exploration of wildlife in the Tyrolean Alps continues as we visit cuddly marmots and one of their most fearsome predators: the golden eagle.

In this segment, we get to know the bearded vulture, a scavenging bird of prey that has resettled in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Now there are even stations in the park that address some of the misconceptions that almost led to this bird's extinction.

Life in the alpine pastures of Tyrol has its own pace in tune with natural cycles. We visit an alpine farmer and his wife and learn about traditional dairy products and how they are made.

Cettina tells the legend of how the pretzel got its shape and its lye glaze. Afterwards, Cettina and Sara compare a store-bought pretzel with one of the ones they made themselves.

Cettina and Sarah cook a very traditional Bavarian meal: pretzels made from scratch with sausages.

In the spring, birds have to work hard to feed their hungry offspring and keep them safe in beautiful, yet harsh environments.

In this segment, we follow a badger and a fox family through the beautiful sunlit forests of the alps.

Besides Oktoberfest, what else do you know about Bavaria? Cettina and Sarah go through the geography, history, and other facts related to Germany's largest federal state.

As the snow melts in many areas of the mountains, plants and animals alike emerge in the fresh spring air.

In this video, you can see the impressive peaks of the Austrian Alps, along with some of the animals that inhabit them in difficult conditions.

The weather in Mainz was perfect for the celebration of Rosenmontag with a huge parade, which people came from all over the region and the country to see.

After a good night's sleep and a delicious breakfast, Brigitta's friends want to take her out to see their neighborhood. They hope that they can even convince her to move there.