“Whesskey,” the Hessian whisky from the Höhler Distillery, is something very special. This small family business produces its highly-prized beverage only in small batches. Music fans note: the background tune is the “Alabama Song,” composed by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, and performed by the Doors. Zum Wohl!

Three cuddly lion cubs were born in the Neuwied Zoo. After being rejected by their mother, the little ones are being looked after by animal caretaker Petra Becker. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Musical duo Wiener Blond sings "Der letzte Kaiser" in the Viennese dialect—clearly a declaration of love for Austria's capital and the very special attitude toward life that prevails there.

Switzerland is more than just a haven for nature and wildlife; it's also Europe's water reservoir. This visually captivating documentary showcases the aquatic ecosystems and diverse fauna of Valais.

Enjoy a magical journey through Switzerland's rugged wilderness. This is nature at its finest! In this clip you will learn some interesting facts about the glaciers, the wildlife, and the climate.

Part three of this mini-series features breathtaking winter scenes of the Alps and wildlife that includes foxes, chamois, marmots, and wolves.

In "Wer wenn nicht wir" (Who, If Not Us?), singer Wincent Weiss reminds us how important it is to connect with the people closest to us.

Wincent Weiss is a singer originally from the northern federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. "Frische Luft" (Fresh Air) is about being torn between wanting to stay and wanting to move on.

In this song, Wincent Weiss expresses his nostalgia for the time before he was famous, and life was simpler and more carefree.

The Baltic 2 wind turbines are as tall as the Great Pyramid of Giza and recently began producing power in a wind park north of Rügen. The energy provider EnBW will now be focusing their efforts on the North Sea. Sehr interessant! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The Engadin Snow at the Swiss mountain Corvatsch is a popular freeriding event. In 2009 all sectors of the north face will be open for riding for the very first time.

After being infected with the coronavirus, Luisa was placed in an artificial coma. Even today, the 23-year-old struggles with lingering symptoms. Find out more about her journey back to life.

Chancellor-designate Olaf Scholz appeals to the public's sense of community, and explains how the fourth wave of the coronavirus can perhaps still be broken.

The German band Wir Sind Helden (“We are Heroes”) in a loving tribute to Bob Dylan’s 1965 classic film footage for “Subterranean Homesick Blues” with their 2005 single “Nur ein Wort”.

The band Wir sind Helden ("We are Heroes") gives an energetic performance of their hit song "Aurélie."