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 part is about how windsurfing has changed throughout the years. Björn Dunkerbeck talks about new sports, his own goals, and why today it's mainly his sons who compete in the harsh conditions.

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.

In this part we learn more about Björn's family and what influence they had on his career as a professional windsurfer.

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.

Bjørn Dunkerbeck is the greatest legend windsurfing has ever produced—surpassing even his long-time rival and now friend, Robby Naish. RTL reporter Laura Pröscholdt went to visit him and his family on Gran Canaria and learned: Windsurfing keeps you young!

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.

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.

When others flee from storm clouds, Walter Golob flies right into them. As a hail bomber, he protects farmers' crops around Graz with his aircraft and takes on one of the most dangerous tasks in the sky.

Above the rooftops of Graz, master roofer Barbara Rockenbauer takes care of centuries-old roofs, preserves historic tiles and thus ensures that the old town is preserved.

How do we know what people ate in the Middle Ages? Bones found at archaeological sites provide a clear answer to this question.

At Riegersburg Castle, Johannes helps out as a falconer, demonstrating how fascinating the trust between humans and birds of prey can be. The majestic eagles impress with spectacular flight shows.

The Alps are a vast mountain range spanning central Europe, from Slovenia to France. In the first part of this series, we meet photographer Matevž Lenarčič, who captures this region from the air.