Jörg Steiner tells us about the craft of loden production, a tradition that has been passed down through generations. In Sankt Veit im Pongau, we visit a very special marmot sancutuary.

This video is about the long journey of the northern bald ibises to their wintering grounds in Italy and about traditional craftsmanship in the Alps. Besides nature and the mountains, the production of loden, a traditional and very durable woolen fabric, also plays an important role.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.