The Viennese theater group "Ortszeit" stages its productions in an old quarry in the Leogang Mountains. The actors perform in the midst of nature, drawing inspiration from their surroundings and the region's folklore.

This section leads into the impressive mountain landscape around the Steinerne Meer and Lake Königssee. Besides extreme weather conditions and famous sights, it also looks at the life of the farmers who bring their cows to the alpine pastures every summer.

This video is about the life of alpine farmers along the Königssee and how they handle their cows. The journey also continues to the mysterious Untersberg, which is known for its legends and caves.

We accompany cave explorers in the Untersberg. Deep underground, they explore unknown terrain, work under extreme conditions, and are completely cut off from the outside world. Teamwork and trust are vital for survival.

The next stage of our journey through the Alps takes us to the Chiemgau region in the far south of Bavaria. Here lies the beautiful Lake Königssee, which cuts through the mountain landscape like a fjord. In this video, we also learn how the Watzmann—a mountain surrounded by many legends—got its name.

Successful ice climber Ines Papert talks about how she discovered her passion for the mountains, the challenges the sport entails, and the life lessons she has drawn from it.

We travel from Untersberg to Berchtesgaden. In doing so, we learn something about the history of the region, salt mining, and the training required to become a miner.

We continue to follow the miner Andreas from Berchtesgaden and see how his work underground is founded on tradition and solidarity. Furthermore, we see where the extracted brine is further processed and what role nature and forest play in the Alps.

Franz Obermeier works as a forest ranger in the Alps. His job is to tend the forest and preserve it for future generations. His horses, his dog Silva, and a wealth of knowledge about nature and animals help him in this endeavor.

The German Schlager duo Die Amigos are an excellent example of the kind of music that appealed to your grandparents’ generation, yet for some reason still command an audience today in Mitteleuropa. Strictly for fans of the surreal! Kopfhörer aufsetzen, Musik aufdrehen!

Join Diane yet again on the medieval Christmas Market! Find out about the interesting history of the crossbow, its early controversial use in battle, and witness a demonstration of how to use it properly.

Die Ärtze are a well-known pop-punk group from Berlin who have been making music together since the 80s. "Lasse redn" ("Let them talk") is a song about gossip.

Die Ärzte is one of Berlin's most well-known rock bands. The song "M&F" ("Männer und Frauen") is from their twelfth studio album.

What does the title "Achtung: Bielefeld" (“Attention: Bielefeld”) actually have to do with the topic of boredom — which is what the lyrics are all about? There’s certainly a lot of room for interpretation in this high-energy punk-inspired song!

Katharina’s not having a great night out on the town: The bartender keeps getting her order wrong – on purpose? – and her friend Stephan is somehow unable to find the venue. A bizarre evening indeed!