Elke repairs the radio in the compartment and everyone hears the news: A wall is being built through Berlin and along the state border to seal off the Soviet zone.

In the second part about summer in wild Switzerland, we see golden eagles, marmots, and the rare Danube salmon. In particular, we get a good sense of the hard fight for survival in this beautiful paradise.

The news of the Berlin Wall's construction continues to spread throughout the train. Arthur and Andi finally find what they have been looking for all this time.

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, has a lot to offer. It's no wonder that it's one of Europe's most popular cities. The fantastic buildings of Antoni Gaudí alone make it worth visiting this radiant city by the sea.

In the floodplain forests and swamps of the nature reserve, there is an abundance of beautiful and rare plants. The population of ibexes is also thriving once again.

In this video, Eylin introduces important words and phrases that you need when you want to travel by bus and train in Germany.

As the train makes its way along, a reporter comes to interview Edith Salzmann, a locomotive driver. Through them, we get an impression of the roles and daily life of people in East Germany.

What are the top five most popular German federal states for tourists visiting from other countries? Find out in the conclusion to this video.

As the train continues its course towards Berlin, the band of musicians perform a song about yearning for freedom, which contrasts with the security checks of East Germans returning from the West.

Need to see a doctor? Eylin’s got the key words and phrases you’ll want to know.

Germany has sixteen federal states. What does each state have to offer tourists? And where do foreign visitors mainly go?

August 13, 1961: A fateful message reaches the train bound for East Berlin: The construction of the Wall has begun. The passengers now have three and a half hours to decide—home or freedom?

When speaking German, when do you use "du" and when should you use "Sie"? And what does punctuality have to do with politeness? Giada explains.

Antonia confesses everything to the principal, and Martin Schulze can return to school. But Antonia's behavior has consequences...

The first segment introduces us to the main characters who, aboard the train from Munich to East Berlin on August 13, 1961, will face a difficult decision: freedom or home.