Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
South Tyrol, the northernmost province of Italy, is known around the world for its beauty — and attracts countless visitors every year. Fascinating treasures are also hidden among the mountain ranges there, including the millennia-old mummy "Ötzi," also known as the Iceman.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Lisa's last stop in Freiburg is a very special cocktail bar that has invented all of its own cocktails and even some of the ingredients that they require. The bartender shows Lisa the menu and explains how to make their signature cocktail.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany South German
Part II of our Freiburg tour takes us to a concept store on the Gerberau. At the shop, everything is for sale – and you can even order champagne for almost 100,000 euros! Next, it's off to a beer garden to enjoy the house-brewed beer and bread with the local specialty cheese, Bibeleskäs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German South German
Lisa takes us on a tour of the vibrant and sunny city of Freiburg, which is located in the Black Forest in southwest Germany. In Part I, you'll learn about the local legends, visit the markets, and taste the signature sausages and cakes!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
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!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
More than four-and-a-half million Germans visit the Spanish island of Mallorca every year—so many that the destination actually been nicknamed “Germany’s 17th Federal State.” But since the coronavirus outbreaks in Spain led to the Mediterranean party hotspot being declared a risk territory, the once-packed bars, strips, and beaches are now totally deserted. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany Hessian
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]
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
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!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
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!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
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!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
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.
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