Check-in: The Travel Guide
Check-in: The Travel Guide
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From the Zugspitze to the North Sea or Berlin – every edition of Check-in presents a different region in Germany. Hosts Nicole Frölich and Lukas Stege take it in turns to discover the local tourist attractions and explore the sights. They go climbing, diving or hiking and try out the local culinary specialties.
Riesling, the crown of Moselle wines
The reputation of Moselle wine suffered in the second half of the 20th century — it was considered a cheap mass product. But the wine is now once again seen an exclusive flagship product of the region, especially Riesling.
Oct 15, 2022
6 min
Video
By boat to the holy Mount Athos
A boat tour along the Greek peninsula of Athos, with its mountain of the same name. The monastery buildings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A video by DW viewer Christina Dimitriadou.
Oct 15, 2022
1 min
Video
Bohemian Dumplings - a Czech specialty
In the Czech Republic, dumplings are not just any savory side dish – they're considered the national dish. Making them is an art, and eating them a pleasure. They are also available as a dessert.
Oct 1, 2022
3 min
Video
King's House on Schachen
The King's House is a mountain lodge and was a favorite retreat of Ludwig II. The Turkish Room on the upper floor bears witness to the fairy-tale king's yearning to be transported into exotic, fantasy realms.
Aug 27, 2022
1 min
Video
Dubrovnik without overtourism
DW viewer Dora Pudja shows us around her hometown in Croatia on the Adriatic. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Dubrovnik, which, with its many sights, was until recently suffering from overtourism?
Aug 27, 2022
3 min
Video
King Ludwig's Palaces
In the 19th-century, King Ludwig II's buildings drained Bavaria's treasury. Now, as popular tourist sites, they rake money in. The fairy-tale king never saw Neuschwanstein Castle and the Herrenchiemsee Palaces completed.
Aug 27, 2022
1 min
Video
Central place of remembrance: The Berlin Wall Memorial
The Berlin Wall has all but disappeared from the cityscape, yet remnants of the border fortifications still remain at Bernauer Straße. The Memorial commemorates the time of Berlin's division into East and West.
Aug 13, 2022
1 min
Video
Elmau Castle - Site of the 2022 G7 summit
This spot in the Bavarian Alps is not only picturesque, it's also the perfect location security-wise. The luxurious hotel Schloss Elmau will be the venue of the G7 summit for the second time.
Jul 30, 2022
1 min
Video
Erfurt's Old Synagogue
Dating back to the 11th century, this is one of the oldest preserved synagogues in Europe. Inside, see the famous Erfurt Treasure, which was discovered by accident during excavations.
Jul 16, 2022
3 min
Video
Three Thuringia travel tips
Thuringia offers both cultural attractions and plenty of natural beauty. Don't miss these three destinations: the Wartburg near Eisenach, the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest and the sites of Classical Weimar.
Jul 16, 2022
2 min
Video
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