Is a hotel too boring, but camping outdoors too rough? Try the Hüttenpalast in Berlin-Neukölln, which offers the best of both worlds! (video copyright dpa)

As a young capital city, Berlin is celebrated for the unique architecture of its government buildings. Enjoy this chance to see some of the features that attract ten thousand visitors every day.

What’s Hamburg all about? Here, Franka introduces you to the famous Hanseatic city, giving an overview of its geography, food, attractions, and history.

Eylin cooks a hearty autumn dish for us that is especially popular in northern Germany: pears with beans and pork belly. Enjoy watching – and feasting!

The final part of our series on the federal states focuses on Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which is one of the most popular domestic vacation destinations in Germany. Why is that? You can find out in this video with Alina and Ms. Klimper.

In this video, Federico shows us a traditional dish from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania made from potatoes, a popular food all over Germany. But how many takes will he need to get it right?

In this video, Paula introduces us to Germany's smallest federal state, which is located in the north of the country and has a few distinguishing features.

Alina shows us how to prepare a potato casserole like they would in the city of Bremen, which is also a federal state.

Cettina talks about the German traditions that take place on Pentecost and Whit Monday.

To draw attention to the difficult situation facing artists during the corona pandemic, the three musicians of the Crackerjacks gave a special concert above the town of Cloppenburg in Lower Saxony — in a hot-air balloon, at an altitude of roughly three hundred meters! Giant loudspeakers were hung from the basket, filling the skies with the acoustic cover band’s uplifting music. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Tina interviews Sven Siegrist, a professional photographer. Sven and his wife mainly do wedding photography, covering the preparations, the ceremony itself, a photo shoot with the couple, and the festivities.

Vogtsbauernhof Black Forest Open Air Museum in Gutach provides an opportunity to experience how people through the ages lived and worked in the Black Forest. With six fully furnished farmsteads, a day laborer's house and numerous outbuildings, the museum invites you on a journey through the rich cultural history of the region.

What do you say or write to someone who is mourning the loss of a loved one? In this video, you can find out what expressions of sympathy are customary.

A greedy king, a castle, a siege, and a trio of brave (and hungry) citizens… what will happen next? Discover the “The Ruse of the Brave Women of Weinsberg,” a legend that takes us back to High Middle Ages!

The women of Weinsberg pull off their escape ploy with such success that even King Conrad is impressed!

Hambach Castle is one of the most important landmarks in Germany, as its history is the history of the country as we know it today. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the castle and learn about the Hambach Festival, which — spoiler alert — was more than just a party!

The ski season has begun on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. There are no more COVID restrictions, but now there's a new problem due to rising energy costs.

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.

The story of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver continues! One year after the events depicted in the 2018 film, life in Morrowland has returned to normal. But dark clouds are gathering above the tranquil island. Based on the popular 1962 children’s book by German fantasy author Michael Ende (author of The Neverending Story).

Berlin, 1933: Anna is only nine years old when her life changes completely. To escape the Nazis, her father has to flee to Zürich; his family follows him a short time later. Anna leaves everything behind, including her beloved pink rabbit, and must face a new life full of challenges in a foreign country. Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Judith Kerr.

When packing for her family’s escape, Anna finds herself forced to make a heart-wrenching decision: to leave one of her favorite stuffed animals, her pink rabbit, behind. It’s also difficult to say goodbye to the house, and especially to the housekeeper, Heimpi.

Leipzig, 1989: Twelve-year-old Fritzi lovingly looks after a little dog belonging to her best friend, Sophie, who has apparently gone on summer vacation with her family in Hungary. But when Sophie doesn’t return in the fall, it becomes clear that her family actually fled to West Germany. Fritzi courageously sets out to return Sputnik to Sophie… and gets caught up in a movement that’s changing the future of the country.

Since mid-March, stages in Hamburg have been closed due to coronavirus. But now, theaters are opening again — and proprietors are getting creative with format in order to make sure everyone stays safe. Here, we visit Schmidts Tivoli on the Reeperbahn to learn about their exciting reopening. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Jacob recites two poems by Mascha Kaléko: “Interview mit mir selbst” and “Im Exil.” The German-Jewish poet had to flee to America in 1938, and her works were banned in Germany after the Nazis labeled them “harmful and undesirable.”