http://www.dw.de/dw/0,,7856,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss Discover Germany, the TV Travel Guide, takes you to Germany’s most beautiful destinations every week. From Sylt to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, from Aachen to Zittau – each edition presents a particular region, city and landscape. en 2012 DW.DE, Deutsche Welle Wed, 16 May 2012 20:28:09 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 20:28:09 GMT http://www.dw.de/image/0,,6140115_10,00.jpg http://www.dw.de/dw/0,,7856,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss no clean DW.DE | Deutsche Welle DW.DE | Deutsche Welle podcasts@dw.de Discover Germany, the TV Travel Guide, takes you to Germany’s most beautiful destinations every week. From Sylt to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, from Aachen to Zittau – each edition presents a particular region, city and landscape. Discover Germany, the TV Travel Guide, takes you to Germany’s most beautiful destinations every week. From Sylt to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, from Aachen to Zittau – each edition presents a particular region, city and landscape. 30 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15897196,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15942251 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15897196,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15942251 The River Rhine, the Cathedral, the Old Town, the renowned museums and fine examples of medieval architecture, as well as the upbeat local spirit make Cologne of the most popular destinations in Germany. Cologne Cathedral is considered a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and has a place on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list. The interior boasts works of art covering ten centuries, with the highlight being the golden shrine to the biblical Three Magi. The city is also home to a dozen Romanesque churches that testify to the splendor and significance of Cologne in the Middle Ages. And the ruins of another church provided the foundations for Kolumba, the art museum of the Archdiocese of Cologne.  The new building was designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor and includes exhibits from two millennia of Western culture. Colognerivals Berlin as one of the most tolerant and welcoming cities in Germany for gays and lesbians. The area around Rudolfplatz square is a popular haunt, with its cafés, bars and the “Brennerei Weiss” – an old brewery that produces the local beer. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 05:38 Sat, 12 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15897196,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15942255 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15897196,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15942255 Erika Escobar Kuehne from Bogotá comes across a pyramid in the middle of Karlsruhe, takes her first ride on a streetcar and drinks a cocktail at the Topsy Bar. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:48 Sat, 12 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15897196,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15942252 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15897196,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15942252 Photographer Klaus Kuschek knows all the best views of Cologne. His insider tips include: the 'Poller' Rhine Meadows park, a boat trip down the Rhine, and the Südstadt - the southern part of Cologne's historic center. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:46 Sat, 12 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15879969,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15927678 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15879969,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15927678 Located in the German state of Saxony, the city of Leipzig has almost half a million inhabitants and a multifaceted past and present. Renowned composers Felix Mendelssohn and Johann Sebastian Bach both left their influence on a city also known for the visual arts. Leipzig-born painter Neo Rauch counts as one of contemporary art's most successful figures. One of Leipzig's newest attractions is Gondwanaland in Leipzig Zoo. Named after the prehistoric supercontinent Gondwana, it takes visitors on a journey through natural history in Europe's biggest tropical biosphere. Rare animals dwell among numerous tree and plant species in an enclosed area bigger than two soccer pitches. They include Germany's only Komodo dragon, the world's largest type of lizard. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 05:29 Sat, 5 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15872703,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15913407 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15872703,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15913407 We join Joseph Jakobek, a German-language student from London, as he pays a visit to Berlin. He checks out the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Stasi Museum in the former headquarters of the East German secret police and "Clärchens Ballhaus" - an authentic Berlin dance hall. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 05:21 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15872703,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15913404 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15872703,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15913404 Olympic canoeist Jasmin Schornberg lives in Augsburg. She shows us around the city and gives us three travel tips: the "Schaezlerpalais" Rococo Palace, the Botanical Gardens and modern art in the "Glass Palace". Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:44 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15846869,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15896103 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15846869,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15896103 Sculptor Julia Hiemer has a few recommendations for visitors to her home town - the art venues on the Lech, Mount Calvary, and a stroll through the old town district. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:43 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15846869,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15896106 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15846869,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15896106 John Wanko and Jerry Brady explore Chemnitz from the Red Tower to the Petrified Forest and are especially fascinated by a collection of old motorbikes in nearby Augustusburg. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 05:08 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15832564,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15876483 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15832564,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15876483 Kim Bong Leung from Hong Kong checks out the leafy Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood, visits the renowned Museum Island and comes to grips with Radialsystem, an innovative event location. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 05:05 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15832564,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15876480 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15832564,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15876480 Frankfurt is the first port of call for many visitors to Germany - thanks largely to its airport, a major hub. But the city is certainly worth exploring in its own right, for its architecture, history and renowned museums. Frankfurt is the biggest financial center in Germany, so we also take in a tour of the banking district with its prominent skyscrapers. We also examine the history of the city, visiting the famous medieval Römer building (the original town hall) as well as the cathedral, where the Holy Roman Emperor was crowned for more than 200 years. There’s history and culture at every corner you turn in Frankfurt. It has an extremely high concentration of museums, among them the famous Städel Museum with its underground extension opened at the start of 2012. For a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of the city, try a trip to the Taunus region northwest of Frankfurt. The low mountains and forests are ideal for hikers and mountain-bikers alike. There are also half-timbered facades and castle ruins to admire - plus the Saalburg, a reconstructed Roman fort. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 05:37 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15832564,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15876481 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15832564,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15876481 Jasmina Esfahani is doing a degree in Oriental studies in the university town of Marburg. Paying a visit to her native Bad Homburg just outside Frankfurt, she recommends the famous local palace, the Kurpark and a trout farm. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 05:07 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15821666,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15862283 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15821666,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15862283 Pianist Cora Irsen thinks of her home town as a very musical city. Her tips: the house where Liszt lived, the café and restaurant Anno 1900, and the Widow’s Palace. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle weimar, thuringa, anna amalia, wittumspalais, widow’s palace, liszt’s home, restaurant anno 1900, cora irsen clean 04:55 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15821666,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15862286 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15821666,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15862286 Back home in Bangkok, Porpong Boonmak studies medicine. He's been learning German for two years and travelled to the city of Halle on the Saale River as part of an exchange program. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle halle, state museum of prehistory, hausmannstürme, salinemuseum, porpong boonmak clean 04:31 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15821666,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15862282 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15821666,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15862282 Weimar is the former residential seat of the dukes of Saxe-Weimar, and owes its international reputation as home to poets and philosophers primarily to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. Every year, 3.5 million tourists retrace their steps through this city in the state of Thüringen. There's no other place that offers such an authentic impression of how Goethe and Schiller once lived. Thanks to Goethe's friendship with Grand Duke Charles Augustus, Weimar blossomed into a center of the arts and literature. Even today, the Duchess Anna Amalia Library, where Goethe himself was once a patron and director, reminds us of this legacy. Friedrich Schiller also helped put Weimar on the cultural map with his many works that testified to his passion for education, equality and liberty. But 140 years after this cultural flowering, Weimar also became associated with the savagery of the Nazi era when Buchenwald, one of the largest concentration camps on German soil, was built nearby. Today, Buchenwald is a memorial to its victims. Weimar was also the birthplace of the Bauhaus movement, whose spirit has been revived in a district where the experimental Haus am Horn was built in 1923. And in the park on the River Ilm, visitors can enjoy the landscape that inspired Goethe whenever he looked out on it from the window of his garden house. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle weimar, goethe, schiller, duchess anna amalia library, buchenwald, kunstfest, park ilm, roman house, goethes summer house, thuringa, haus am horn clean 05:15 Sat, 7 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15797881,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15849405 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15797881,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15849405 José Rodríguez is interested in studying tourism in Duisburg and wanted to get to know the city better. It really surprised him. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle duisburg, landscape park duisburg-nord, ruhrgebiet, rhein, menashe kadishman, niki de saint phalle, bernar venet, möllerbunker, josé rodríguez clean 04:41 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15797881,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15849402 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15797881,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15849402 Painter Lars Hönigl finds motifs and motivation right at his own front door here. His tips for Lake Chiemsee: the lakeside promenade, Fraueninsel and Chiemgau Hof's beer garden. lake chiemsee, fraueninsel, frauenchiemsee, chiemgauhof, travel tips, lars hönigl Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle lake chiemsee, fraueninsel, frauenchiemsee, chiemgauhof, travel tips, lars hönigl clean 04:36 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15784285,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15827694 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15784285,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15827694 The architecture student Martin Maleschka gives us a guided tour of his hometown. He shows us some public art, brings us up into the surrounding hills, and finishes in Aktivist, a restaurant with a long history. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle eisenhüttenstadt, kunst am bau, diehloher höhe, aktivist, martin maleschka, architecture clean 04:17 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15784285,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15827697 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15784285,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15827697 We accompany Roberto Strano for a sunny day out in Düsseldorf. Our tour takes us along the Rhine, on to a gallery housed in a tunnel, up to the TV tower, and ends with a visit to the film museum. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle düsseldorf, rhine embankment promenade, rhine tower, kunst im tunnel, filmmuseum, roberto strano clean 05:14 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15784285,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15827693 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15784285,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15827693 Hollywood star Tom Hanks recently appeared on the David Letterman show and spoke about the charms of a small German town called Eisenhüttenstadt. Located near the Polish border, its architecture and history make it worth a visit. When it was established in 1950, Eisenhüttenstadt was touted as the first socialist city on German soil. The steelworks are the heart of the town. Known as EKO in the former communist East Germany, today they are owned by ArcelorMittal, a global steel company. The factory is open for guided tours. Lindenallee, formerly Leninallee, is the road leading into the city. It features 1950s apartment blocks, built in the Stalinist neoclassical style. The architecture forms the most spacious monument in Germany—a monument to the model socialist city. The city museum gives an insight into how it all came about. Elsewhere, the Documentation Center of Everyday Life in the GDR aims to give visitors an understanding of life in communist East Germany. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle eisenhüttenstadt, documentation centre every-day culture of the GDR, steel mill, eko, gdr, ddr, stalinstadt, lindenallee, leninallee, friedrich-wolf-theater, kaufhaus magnet, tom hanks clean 05:25 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15764493,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15811460 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15764493,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15811460 Martin Gobsch is a puppet maker on Krämer Bridge. He recommends a theatre, Die Schotte, Petersberg fortress and Noah, a historical pub. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle erfurt, krämerbrücke, petersberg citadel, die schotte, pub noah, martin gobsch, puppet maker, thuringa clean 04:31 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15764493,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15811459 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15764493,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15811459 Krämer bridge in Erfurt is one of the city's most treasured landmarks. It used to be part of the Via Regia, a medieval trade route between western and eastern parts of the Holy Roman Empire, and symbolizes the city's rise to become an important point of transshipment in the Middle Ages. The half-timbered houses that dot the historical district are a reminder of the city’s former wealth. Europe’s oldest preserved synagogue is testimony to the fact that there was once a thriving Jewish community here. It’s been standing for over 900 years. Since the Jewish community was wiped out in the pogrom of 1349, the building has served as a warehouse, a tavern and a dance hall. In 2009 it was re-opened as a museum of Jewish culture and history in the city. Along with Heidelberg and Cologne, Erfurt is home to one of Germany’s oldest universities. Martin Luther lived and studied in the Georgenburse, a renaissance building that served as accommodation for students, before devoting his life to religion. He joined an Augustinian friary in Erfurt in 1505. Erfurt is known as the Rome of Thüringen, thanks to its many churches. Erfurt Cathedral and the church of St. Severus are two that are well worth seeing. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle erfurt, krämerbrücke, old synagogue, martin luther, georgenburse, st augustine's monastery, cathedral of st. mary, church of st severus, via regia, thuringa clean 04:51 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15757609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15796204 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15757609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15796204 Diana Miller from Dallas, Texas meets up with a Finnish friend go off the beaten track for a stroll through the German capital, including a bit of shopping in the Kreuzberg district. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:14 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15757609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15796201 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15757609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15796201 Master violin maker Andrea Masurat loves life in her home town. Her tips: archaeological digs, the music academy and the stretch of coast known as Brodtener Ufer. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle lübeck, hanseatic city, university of music lübeck, brodtener ufer, andrea matsurat clean 04:20 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15757609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15796200 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15757609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15796200 Lübeck became known the world over because of a novel, Buddenbrooks, by Nobel literature laureate Thomas Mann. But the city has much older links with the Hanseatic League, a medieval mercantile association under which maritime trade in northern Europe flourished. And Lübeck marzipan also should never be forgotten on any trip to the Hanseatic city, parts of which are a UNESCO world heritage site. Lübeck’s success started with its port, Travemünde, on the Baltic Sea. The city itself lies 18 kilometres inland. The link to the sea is the Trave River, whose waters surround the old town centre, turning it into an island. The best view is from the tower of St Peter’s Church, one of the seven churches whose spires rise up to shape the city's distinctive skyline. The historical heart of Lübeck, with more than 1000 buildings and narrow lanes, has remained nearly unchanged since the Middle Ages. The landmark most closely identified with the city is the Holsten Gate, built with the red brick typical of the region. Three Nobel Laureates made Lübeck their home: Thomas Mann, Willy Brandt and Günter Grass. Each has a museum devoted to him. Lübeck is also known for its marzipan, and you can find out all about the speciality at the Niederegger company’s marzipan salon, while you snack to your heart’s content. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle lübeck, travemünde, holsten gate, thomas mann, buddenbrock house, günter grass, willy brandt, st. peter church, st. mary church, füchtingshof, lisa von lübeck, baltic sea, unesco, world heritage site, niederegger, marzipan clean 05:04 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15733723,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15780217 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15733723,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15780217 Nigel Mutton from Taupo, New Zealand, works up quite a sweat on his trip to the city of Marburg. The beautiful medieval town seems to have no end of steps to climb. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle marburg, casemates, landgrave castle, marburg university, lahn, nigel mutton, new zealand clean 04:44 Sat, 3 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15733723,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15780214 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15733723,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15780214 As a film maker and a surfer, Björn Richie Lob feels completely at home in Munich. His travel tips for Munich are: the Monopterus temple, the art house cinema "City Kino" and the Arts 'n' Boards bar. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle munich, björn richie lob, eisbach, temple monopterus, city-kino, arts ’n’ boards clean 04:36 Sat, 3 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15728443,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6720808 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15728443,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6720808 Peter Focke emigrated from Germany to Brazil 20 years ago. Now he and his wife have come back to his hometown of Bremerhaven for a visit Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle bremerhaven, new harbour, climate house, emigration center, zoo at the sea, rüssel, peter focke, frida carneiro de gois, brasil clean 04:41 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15728443,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6720805 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15728443,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6720805 Gallery owner Antje Stoetzel-Tiedt shows us the view from the north tower of the Market Church, the Goslar Warrior Statue and the restaurant Worthmühle. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle goslar, stubengalerie, antje stoetzel-tiedt, market church, kaiserpfalz imperial palace, worthmühle clean 05:27 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15728443,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6720804 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15728443,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6720804 Goslar lies right in the middle of the Harz region. It has a population of about 42 thousand, but lots of visitors, some five million tourists annually. People come to admire the medieval Old Town and the nearby Rammelsberg mine. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. For a long time during the Middle Ages, Goslar was an imperial palatinate where the Holy Roman Emperors held their court councils. The old town center has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992. Two thirds of its buildings are historically listed. Their elaborate ornamentation testifies to the status and wealth of their former owners. The Old Town still has about 1500 half-timbered buildings crowded into an area a mere square kilometer in size. The town owes its rise and wealth to a rich vein of metallic ore discovered on Rammelsberg mountain, about two kilometers away. The mine was decommissioned in 1988. Now it's a museum and also a World Heritage site. In the permanent exhibition there's a sculpture by the American artist John Chamberlain. It depicts a horse whose hooves, legend has it, laid bare the mountain's vein of ore when he pawed the ground waiting for his master, a knight called Ramm. The mountain was named Rammelsberg in the knight's honor. Goslar also has a soft spot for modern art. The Mönchehaus Museum houses works by Georg Baselitz, Joseph Beuys and Max Ernst. It also displays works by the winners of Goslar's Kaiser Ring Award, presented annually to deserving artists. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle goslar, world cultural heritage, rammelsberg, mönchehaus museum, brewhouse, unesco clean 03:32 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15710784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6717463 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15710784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6717463 Jeremy Rupp comes from Washington. During his stay in Germany as part of a fellowship, he checked out Hanover. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle hanover, zoo, sprengel museum, hannover 96, awd-arena, niki-de-saint-phalle, new town hall, yukon bay, jeremy rupp, washington clean 05:06 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15710784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6717460 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15710784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6717460 National park ranger Tobias Rankl shows us his favorite spots: a primeval forest, a fir tree over 400 years old and a historic inn. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle bavarian forest, bavarian forest national park, hans-watzlik-hain, schwellhäus’l, mittelsteighütte, tobias rankl clean 04:33 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15710784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6717459 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15710784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6717459 The Bavarian Forest is central Europe's largest contiguous forest landscape. Known as a region for nature lovers and hiking fans, the area also has much to offer and discover during winters. Our trip begins on the Grosser Arber. At almost 1500 meters above sea level, it's the Bavarian Forest's highest peak. Want snow? The Grosser Arber is one of the most likely places in Germany to have it. The mountain also hosts the region's biggest ski areas. The Grosser Arber's seven downhill runs offer winter thrills for even experienced skiiers.   The Bavarian Forest is also a glassmaking region. That's apparent in the town of Zwiesel's main landmark: an eight-meter-high pyramid of glass. 93,665 wine glasses constitute this tallest crystal glass pyramid in the world. More on the craft can be found in the crystal manufacture in Theresienthal. The former purveyor to Europe's royal courts still offers highest-quality souvenirs.   On another mountain, the Lusen in the Bavarian Forest National Park, you can observe nature, for example taking a guided tour to get up close to a lynx or bear. Or head up into the trees to stroll the capnopy walkway. At 1.3 kilometers it's the world's longest. From the platform at 44 meters above ground it provides fantastic views of the region. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle bavarian forest, bavarian forest national park, grosser arber, zwiesel, grafenau, crystal manufactory theresienthal clean 05:28 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15684675,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15732138 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15684675,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15732138 Guillermo Villalta from El Salvador is studying German in Dresden. He shows us around the city - and as we discover, Guillermo is interested in a lot more than just learning the language. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:53 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15684675,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15732135 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15684675,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#15732135 Cartoonist and illustrator Calle Claus loves the more unconventional side of Hamburg. He recommends a visit to the Schanze neighborhood, the "Saal II" bar and the Millerntor Soccer Stadium, home to the St. Pauli soccer club. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:25 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15663790,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702572 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15663790,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702572 Samantha Reyes and Michael Rodriguez discover their dream city, Berlin. On the program is a visit to the government district, the Berlin Cathedral, the Olympic Stadium and a boat trip on the Spree River. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle berlin, reichstag, government district, german chancellery, river spree, berlin cathedral, olympic stadium clean 03:56 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15663790,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702571 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15663790,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702571 The Jazz musician Stephan König is proud of the dynamic music scene in his city. His tips: a trip to the Mendelssohn House in Leipzig, a concert in the Gewandhaus and an evening in the Telegraph Jazzclub. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle stephan könig, leipzig, leipjazzig-orkester, nikolaischule, mendelssohn house, gewandhaus, jazzclub telegraph clean 04:34 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15663790,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702570 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15663790,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702570 Johann Sebastian Bach wrote musical history and continues to delight people today. Worldwide, the composer is also among one of the best known Germans. Many tourists to Germany have locations connected to him high up on their itinerary. We look at three of them: Eisenach, Köthen and Leipzig. Johann Sebastian Bach was born the youngest son of a musical family in Eisenach in 1685. The old town there still has many reminders of his childhood – such as St. George’s Church, where Bach was baptized. There’s also the Bach Museum with its depiction of the life of the city’s greatest son. Bach was appointed the Court Director of Music by Leopold, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen in 1717. The job made the composer head of an outstanding orchestra. The Bach exhibition in Köthen provides a comprehensive look at the years in which he focussed on secular music. But it was in Leipzig that Bach reached his creative pinnacle, writing hundreds of cantatas, choral works, oratories and passions. A major magnet for Bach tourists is the Bach Museum, which boasts a range of original manuscripts, and St. Thomas’ Church (where Bach was cantor and is also buried). Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle johann sebastian bach, eisenach, saxony-anhalt, old town hall, st. george’s church, bachhaus, köthen, thuringia, köthen castle, leipzig, saxony, nikolaikirche church, st. thomas church, st. thomas choir clean 05:45 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15646888,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6706054 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15646888,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6706054 City planner Febyana Suryaningrum from Yogyakarta visits the sights of Potsdam: the New Palace, the Dutch Quarter and the Alexandrovka Russian colony. DW.DE | Deutsche Welle potsdam, sanssouci, new palace, russian colony alexandrovka, dutch quarter, brandenburg, febyana suryaningrum, yogyakarta clean 04:00 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15646888,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6706053 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15646888,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6706053 In her own theater, Elfriede Ringsgwandl presents works in Bavarian dialect. Her tips for the region: a visit to an artist in Prien who makes decorative works from wrought iron; the view from the Ratzinger hills and the "Alter Wirt" guest house in Riedering. DW.DE | Deutsche Welle elfriede ringsgwandl, chiemgau, lake chiemsee, ratzinger höhe, blacksmiths, prien, alter wirt inn, riedering clean 04:42 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15646888,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6706052 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15646888,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6706052 Mountains, lakes and castles are Bavarian trademarks - and they can all be found in the area south-east of Munich. The Chiemgau covers a 50 kilometer radius around Lake Chiemsee. Here the snow adds a dash of beauty and provides winter sports fans with the vital ingredient for a perfect vacation.Reit im Winkel is one German winter sports destination where snow is virtually guaranteed. This makes it an ideal spot for cross-country skiers. 500 meters further up is the Alpine ski resort of Winklmoosalm, the home of legendary German Alpine skier Rosi Mittermaier. Here a golden gondola has been named in her honor. After a day on the slopes, people gather in the Hindenburg Hütte to be entertained by the Bergfex'n Trio. Even in the winter boats still cross the Chiemsee , bound for Herrenchiemsee island and its famous New Palace. Beginning in May of 2011 they'll be marking the 125th anniversary of the death of the Ludwig II of Bavaria with an exhibition about the king's life. In Aschau, starred-chef Heinz Winkler serves up fine cuisine and the almost 1700-meter-high Kampenwand mountain offers a marvelous Alpine panorama. DW.DE | Deutsche Welle bavaria, chiemgau, lake chiemsee, reit im winkl, winklmoosalm, herrenchiemsee, ludwig II of bavaria, aschau, kampenwand clean 04:48 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15633200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702407 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15633200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702407 Stefan Strumbel is an up-and-coming local artist. He recommends the view from Staufenberg Castle, the Frieder Burda Museum in Baden-Baden, and Schoellmanns Bar in Offenburg. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle stefan strumbel, offenburg, schoellemanns, castle staufenberg, durbach, baden-baden, frieder burda museum, black forest, baden-württemberg clean 04:19 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15633200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702408 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15633200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702408 Martinus Rico Santoso and Amelia Tanaya Setiadi come from Java, Indonesia, and are taking a German course in Hanover. We joined them on a tour of the city. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle hanover, lower saxony, old town, old town hall, new town hall, royal gardens herrenhausen, martinus rico santoso, amelia tanaya setiadi, indonesia clean 04:12 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15633200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702406 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15633200,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6702406 Everyone tends to associate the Black Forest with thick forest, ravines, lakes, cuckoo clocks and traditional costumes. This scenic region in the southwest of Germany is steeped in charm - no wonder it's a popular holiday destination.In 868, the region was known as "Svarzwald" and was relatively unchartered territory. Back then, the forest consisted largely of beech trees - today, spruces make up 80 percent of the woodland. The Black Forest attracts visitors from all over the world. The up-market resort town of Baden-Baden lies to the north, and boasts the Frieder Burda art museum. In the south is the Feldberg - the highest peak in the state of Baden-Württemberg and a magnet for winter sports enthusiasts. The Black Forest also boasts over 20,000 kilometers of hiking trails, which lend themselves well to snow-shoe expeditions. At the Fairytale Museum in Baiersbronn, visitors can find out more about local heritage, and at the traditional Morlokhof, they can enjoy a five-course menu. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle black forest, feldberg, schluchsee, freudenstadt, baierbronn, snowshoeing, morlokhof, baden-württemberg clean 05:39 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15618728,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6698741 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15618728,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6698741 Wei Lou and Jingjing Mei, two Chinese students, go for a stroll through the narrow streets of medieval Erfurt, visiting the cathedral, the Krämerbrücke and Erfurt’s natural museum on the way. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle erfurt, cathedral, krämerbrücke, chocolate manufactory, synagogue, natural history museum, thuringia, wei lou, jingjing mei clean 04:50 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15618728,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6698740 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15618728,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6698740 Hans Estner is a man who knows his way around: a former Winter Olympics biathlon medalist, he says people should enjoy the fun of cross-country skiing in the Bad Wiessee region, go to idyllic Wildbad Kreuth to see the traditional, ducal fishbreeding farm, or set off on snow shoes for a trip in the Tegernsee valley. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle tegernsee, fishbreeding farm, kreuth, bad wiessee, bavaria, hans estner clean 04:09 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15618728,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6698739 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15618728,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6698739 Bavaria's alpine mountains and foothills are a favourite winter holiday destination, and all the fun of the ski pistes, cross-country tracks, breathtaking hill and lake scenery is just an hour's drive away from the Bavarian capital Munich. Even if the peaks don't hit the 2,000-meter mark, ski enthusiasts still have a great time! In Lenggries alone, at Berg Brauneck, a staggering 18 ski lifts and 34 kilometers of well-prepared downhill pistes await winter tourists who can also delight in the magic Isarwinkel network of cross-country skiing tracks and scenic routes for winter wanderers. Regulars will sing the joys of little known Bavarian winter wonderlands such as the Tegernsee valley, off the beaten tourist track, which prides itself in one of Germany’s longest natural toboggan runs, an amazing 6,5 kilometers. Bayrischzell boasts Germany’s largest skiing region: the so-called Sudelfeld offers the whole range of downhill challenges, from easy to tough, and people can unwind afterwards in numerous pittoresque,cosy alpine taverns. One major attraction is the 95-meter-high Tatzelwurm waterfall in the Mangfall mountains. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle brauneck, lenggries, tegernsee, rottach egern, wallbergbahn, bayrischzell, sudelfeld, bavaria, alps clean 05:12 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15603338,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6694444 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15603338,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6694444 Stefan Müller is an event organizer and avid skater. He recommends a trip to the skate hall, a visit to the famous Stiftsmühle windmill and a walk on the beach along the North Sea. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle aurich, skate hall, mill, north sea, wadden sea, east frisia, skater, stefan müller clean 03:59 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15603338,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6694445 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15603338,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6694445 Pierre-Alexandre Couté is a Canadian exchange student studying in Heidelberg. We met him to take a stroll around the city's old town. From the old bridge to Heidelberg Castle. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle heidelberg, heiliggeistkirche, church of the holy spirit, castle, german pharmacy museum, pierre-alexandre couté clean 04:05 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15603338,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6694443 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15603338,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6694443 There's plenty to discover in East Frisia - from vast landscapes to windmills and towns with storied traditions. For travelers looking to ditch the throngs of tourists and enjoy a private getaway during the off-season, a trip to one of East Frisia's many islands is a great opportunity. Come along as we visit East Frisia, from the town of Norden to Borkum Island and on to Dornum.The center of town in Norden features numerous brick buildings in the typical northern German style. The market square is the site of East Frisia's largest medieval church, the Ludgeri Kirche. Just across the way is the East Frisian Tea Museum, a place where visitors can learn all about growing tea, as well as the different varieties and accessories. Seven islands lie along the coast of East Frisia, the largest of which is Borkum. It's a quiet place during the winter months, but the beach and seaside location make it a prime destination for holiday-makers. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the beach promenade or a trip to the island's local history museum. During the 14th century, East Frisia was ruled by chieftains who provided shelter to pirates. Tourists can still visit some of their old castles, such as the Beningaburg in Dornum. The castle there was once a chieftain's residence before it was converted into a Baroque castle during the 17th century. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle east frisia, norden, ludgeri, tea museum, seal station, norddeich, borkum, lighthouse, dornum, local museum dykhus clean 05:45 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15590976,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6691438 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15590976,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6691438 Arni, Sue and Camini Narendran from Mumbai are film buffs. So of course they head to Marlene Dietrich Platz, the Boulevard of Stars and the film museum. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle berlin, brandenburg gate, potsdamer platz, marlene dietrich platz, film museum, new national gallery, gendarmenmarkt clean 04:25 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15590976,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6691435 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15590976,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6691435 Alexander Bayerl works as a mountain guide. He takes us to the bobsled run on Riessersee lake, to the pilgrimage church of St. Anton and to an exhibition about writer Michael Ende. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle garmisch partenkirchen, olympic bobsleigh run, riessersee, pilgrimage chuch st. anton, michael ende, alexander bayerl clean 04:10 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15590976,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6691434 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15590976,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6691434 At 2,962 meters above sea level, the Zugspitze is Germany's highest peak, and the Zugspitzplatt is the country's most highly situated ski resort, with snow virtually guaranteed. The season there runs from November to April. In addition to the skiing opportunities on the glaciers, there's plenty of winter fun in the valleys. And off the beaten track, far from the hubbub on the pistes, hikers and ice climbers can have their own adventures in pristine natural surroundings, in Partnach Gorge, for example. At the foot of the Zugspitze lies Garmisch-Partenkirchen, one of Bavaria's best-known holiday resorts. Many of the façades of its charming old houses are decorated with murals featuring religious or rustic motifs. The town's most famous resident was the composer Richard Strauss, who memorialized the area musically in his tone poem, An Alpine Symphony. His villa is now a museum. The steep precipices of the Zugspitze were long considered unclimbable. Not until 1820 did a mountaineer, Joseph Naus, manage to reach its summit. Nowadays you can reach the summit in a mere ten minutes on the Eibsee Cable Car. The view from the plateau at the summit is overwhelming. The panorama stretches over the Bavarian Alps and the mountains of Austria and Switzerland all the way to Italy. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle zugspitze, garmisch partenkirchen, partnach gorge, olympic ski jump, glacier garden, hotel schatten, bavaria, ski, lüftlmalereien, richard-strauss-institute clean 04:30 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15571143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6688113 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15571143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6688113 Mi-Young Yang is paying a visit to Wittenberg. The pastor from South Korea is especially interested in the sites where Martin Luther lived and worked. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle martin luther, lutherstadt wittenberg, castle church, st. mary's church, luther house, mi-young yang, south korea clean 04:49 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15571143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6688110 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15571143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6688110 Uwe Brandt loves the theater, and has been the manager of the Grenzland Theater in Aachen for three years. His three tips for Aachen are the Lousberg, the Hof square, and the Tivoli. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle aachen, recommended, three travel tips, lousberg, hof, tivoli, alemannia aachen, grenzland theater, uwe brandt clean 04:57 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15571143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6688109 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15571143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6688109 Aachen is the city of Charlemagne. In the eighth century, the Emperor established his residence in the city, and it's also where his Palatine Chapel was built. Today the chapel is part of Aachen cathedral. The landmark was the first German memorial to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors to the cathedral can also see the Emperor's burial place and his grand throne. But Aachen is also known for other local sights and specialties, like its hot springs and "Printen" cookies, which are popular at Christmas time. For visitors who want to move beyond Aachen's time-tested traditions, there's also the Ludwig Forum, where an exhibition of avant-garde art titled "Nie wieder störungsfrei!" is on display through February. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle aachen, cathedral, town hall, ludwig forum, elisa fountain, carolus thermen, printen, christmas market clean 05:17 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15553038,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6683524 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15553038,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6683524 Siamak Gharahjeh from the city of Tabriz in Iran pays a visit to Stuttgart during his semester break at university. At the race simulator in the Mercedes Benz Museum, he shows us how to pull out all the stops. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle stuttgart, new palace, television tower, mercedes benz museum, market hall, siamak gharahjeh, iran clean 04:21 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15553038,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6683521 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15553038,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6683521 Andreas Kretschko, the vintner from Schloss Wackerbarth, shows us his three recommendations for Radebeul-the old city center, the Karl May Museum, and the Bismarck tower. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle radebeul, recommended, three travel tips reisetipps, wackerbarth castle, bismark tower, karl may museum, altkötzschenbroda, andreas kretschko clean 04:11 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15553038,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6683520 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15553038,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6683520 Dresden is well worth a visit at any time of the year. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, over 2.5 million visitors come to the city. They're drawn by the Striezelmarkt-one of Germany's oldest and loveliest Christmas markets. It's named after a pastry called "striezel," a forerunner of the Christstollen - Dresden’s famous Christmas fruitcake. Traditional Christmas cookies, baked right at the market, are for sale. Children can also mix their own cookie dough. And the traditional Striezelmarkt wares are also here-the pyramids, incense figurines, and nutcrackers local to the region. The rest of the city is also replete with cultural delights, with fifteen museums filled with works of art collected by 500 years of Saxon nobility. The refurbished Albertinum museum contains works by old and modern masters. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle strietzelmarkt, dresden, residental castle, albertinum, museum of military history, frauenkirche, church of our lady, zwinger, clean 05:16 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15537451,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6678961 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15537451,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6678961 Zübeyde Yücelik from Istanbul shows her two daughters the town where she grew up: Hof on the River Saale. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle hof, old town, town hall, wärschtlamo, match museum, streichholzmuseum wirth, yücelik, turkey clean 04:30 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15537451,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6678959 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15537451,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6678959 Many of our viewers are of German descent and some come to Germany to trace their roots. In Bremerhaven, the German Emigration Center is a font of information on the history of Germans who emigrated to the United States down the eras. Its databases are free to use. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle german emigration center, deutsches auswandererhaus, bremerhaven, usa clean 03:45 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15523744,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6673616 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15523744,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6673616 Germany's largest North Sea island lies off the coast of Schleswig Holstein. On the western side of Sylt is the ocean, on the eastern side the mudflats. The silhouette of Sylt has become a an icon for the island's many fans. Over 650,000 tourists visit here each year to revel in the beach, the dunes, the wind and the waves. And the true aficionados pay their visit in the winter. On the western side of the island, 40 kilometers of white beaches lure visitors to the shore. The wind and the ocean spray blow away the cares of everyday. And Kampen is also a favorite of golfers. But the best views of the dunes can be found on horseback. The eastern part of the island features a unique coastal landscape--the mudflats, which were listed a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2009. And for those interested in the island's geology, the "Erlebniszentrum Naturgewalten" visitor center near the harbor of List is well worth a visit. And for a taste of true Friesian tradition, there's also Keitum, a district that features many cozy pubs. Some of the beachfront pubs even have beach chairs where guests can enjoy the winter sun. Sylt's cooking can be sampled at the Speisekammer Nordsee restaurant, which features dishes made with oysters and algae. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle sylt, unesco, world heritage site, wadden sea, north sea island, morsum, keitum, erlebniszentrum naturgewalten sylt, sylt local history museum clean 05:28 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15523744,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6673618 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15523744,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6673618 Daria Savchenko is a student from Voronezh in Russia on an educational visit to the historic town of Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle wernigerode, smallest house, town hall wernigerode, liebfrauenkirche, harz narrow gauge railway, daria savchenko, russia clean 04:20 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15523744,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6673617 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15523744,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6673617 Brian Bojsen, photographer and surfer, knows the island of Sylt like the back of his hand. His recommendations are the Ellenbogen area, the Avenarius Park and the Grand Plage in Kampen. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle sylt, recommended, three travel tips, ellenbogen, avenarius park, grand plage, kampen, brian bojsen clean 04:08 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15506991,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6669298 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15506991,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6669298 Hadj Kherifi has a grant to study in Bamberg, where he's working on a thesis about dialogue between Germany and Algeria. It's a topic he knows a lot about! Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle bamberg, cathedral, st. peter, st. georg, cathedral square, bamberg horseman, new residenz, st. michael's monastery, old town hall, hadj kherifi, algeria clean 04:18 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15506991,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6669296 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15506991,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6669296 Taking in culinary highlights while travelling around the sights of Germany has never been easier. Gourmets can now choose between a total of 249 Michelin-starred restaurants across the country. We introduce four top restaurants and their chefs, and also take a look at other places to see and go nearby. Car fans will know Volkswagen’s Autostadt attraction in Wolfsburg. In the middle, the Aqua restaurant awaits diners with its acclaimed food. Three-star chef Sven Elverfeld is the innovator at the helm. Thomas Bühner at La Vie in Osnabrück likewise conjures up short-lived works of art onto the plate. What really interests him is coaxing out the unique and the very best from a product’s taste. Just recently he was awarded his third Michelin star. Lastly there’s the pretty town of Bergisch Gladbach near Cologne. Acclaimed chefs Nils Henkel and Joachim Wissler have joined forces here; a limousine service brings guests from one maestro’s restaurant to the other. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle wolfsburg, osnabrück, bergisch gladbach, gourmet, aqua, sven elverfeld, la vie, thomas bühner, vendôme, lerbach, nils henkel, joachim wissler clean 06:20 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15506991,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6669297 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15506991,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6669297 Joel Schramm had done a lot of travelling before he settled down in Bergisch Gladbach. The restaurant owner recommends the Mediterana spa center, taking a stroll by the Strunde stream, and the paper museum. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle joël schramm, recommended, three travel tips, bergisch gladbach, paper museum, alte dombach, mediterana, strunde, dröppelminna clean 04:25 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15487699,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6663580 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15487699,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6663580 Steffi Heine, a student, gives us her top tips for a visit to Erfurt, She recommends the Mariendom cathedral, a stroll along Krämer Bridge, and the nightlife around Michaeli Strasse. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle erfurt, three travel tips, augustinerkloster, petersberg, mariendom, krämerbrücke, thuringia, steffi heine, merchants bridge, cathedral of st. mary clean 04:35 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15487699,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6663581 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15487699,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6663581 Yana Armenova from Bulgaria has a keen interest in German culture. On a visit to Frankfurt, she takes a look at the Alter Oper opera house, she enjoys the view from the Maintower, and she visits Goethe's birthplace. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle frankfurt, main, main tower, alte oper, kleinmarkhalle, yana armenova, bulgarien clean 04:26 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15487699,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6663577 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15487699,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6663577 On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. It marked the beginning of the Reformation which was to change the face of Germany and Europe. Even today there are many reminders of the life and work of Martin Luther. Wittenberg is considered the epicenter of the Reformation. Castle Church is here with its famous doors. Martin Luther taught at the university. The house he lived in is here, so are those of his famous contemporaries Philipp Melanchthon and Lucas Cranach. Luther is also buried in Wittenberg. He was not born here, but in the nearby town of Eisleben in 1483. He also died in Eisleben, in 1546. The houses where he was born and died attract crowds of visitors from all over the world. Luther went to Eisenach in Thüringen at the age of 15 to be schooled. 20 years later he returned and ensconced himself in Wartburg Castle as he translated the New Testament into German in just ten weeks. Each of these places is on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle luther, wittenberg, eisleben, eisenach, wartburg, cranach clean 05:15 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15470809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6658855 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15470809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6658855 Quynh Anh Nguyen Vu studies German language and literature in Hanoi, and just visited Berlin for the first time. She spent a day sightseeing, starting out at the Brandenburg Gate and ending up at the Berlin Zoo. More in video on demand. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 04:37 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15470809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6658854 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15470809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6658854 Passau native Max Wittrock is one of the founders of the website mymuesli.com. He recommends that visitors tour the Passau Glass Museum, the Veste Oberhaus fortress and the Scharfrichterhaus - a former executioner's house that is now a restaurant and cultural center. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle passau, bavaria, glasmuseum, veste, scharfrichterhaus, max wittrock clean 04:06 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15470809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6658853 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15470809,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6658853 Centuries ago, Celtic and Roman settlers valued the peninsula of Passau for its favorable strategic position - at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. This "city of three rivers" became an important center of trade. After the city was destroyed by a devastating fire in the 17th century, Italian architects rebuilt it in the Baroque style - an aesthetic that still attracts visitors from around the world. Passau's many churches and abbeys - there are about 50 of them in the city - give it a special charm. The Diocese of Passau once extended all the way to present-day Hungary. A stroll through the streets of the old town is akin to walking through an open-air museum. But new life pulses behind these Baroque facades: Today, Passau is a hub of art and culture. The Höllgasse alleyway is now home to a number of artisans, painters, galleries and artists' studios. The Museum of Modern Art was at the forefront of the city's cultural awakening. It was opened 20 years ago in one of Passau's most beautiful historic buildings. Passau's old quarter is defined by an abundance of cafes and taverns. Guests can choose from hearty fare to smaller delicacies. Cafe Simon creates famous pralines, in shapes that are reminiscent of the ornate golden hats once worn by Passau's wealthy female residents. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle passau, bavaria, baroque, penisula, danube, inn, ilz, höllgasse clean 04:57 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15440009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6649888 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15440009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6649888 Viewer Susan Roll of Ottawa, Canada, is visiting Germany the way the ancient Romans did. She's coming through Trier's Porta Nigra, the gate built back in days gone by. That, and the other places she visits can be seen in video on demand! Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle trier, porta nigra, main market, cathedral, unseco, world heritage, roman imperial throne room, konstantin basilika, karl marx house, susan roll, ottawa clean 04:28 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15440009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6649886 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15440009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6649886 Kiel, the capital of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein is an ideal place to start and end a cruise. More than 100 cruise ships stop here annually. The show is pretty impressive when the enormous ocean liners come into Kiel and moor nearly in the center of the city.Tourists leave the ship and find themselves right in the city center. The train station is just a five-minute walk away as is shopping in the Holstenstrasse, one of the oldest pedestrian zones in Germany. The Kiel Maritime Museum tells the story of seafaring and ports, but the biggest museum in the state capital is the art museum, the Kunsthalle Kiel. It's home to the collection of the Schleswig-Holstein Art Association, which was established in 1843 and includes 19th century art, classical modern art and post-1945 international art. Whoever wants to experience the full diversity of Kiel and the surrounding area should definitely take a tour around the port. It includes the naval port, the Kiel Yacht Club and down the Firth of Kiel to Laboe. Once a Slavic fishing and farming village, it's developed into a popular beach resort in the last 800 years. The historic village of Laboe, is of interest, as are the expressionistic naval memorial and the U-995 a U-boat from the Second World War. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle kiel, cruise, port kiel, kiel firth, kiel week, stadtmuseum kiel, kiel yacht club, maritime museum kiel, baltic seaside resort, laboe, naval memorial, u 995, schleswig holstein clean 06:07 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15440009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6649887 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15440009,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6649887 Many envy Michael Gruber for his workplace - which is located between the seals and the fish at the Kiel Aquarium. He shows us his favorite sights in the city. He shows us his favorite sights in Kiel. More in video on demand. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle kiel, recommended, three travel tips, zoological museum kiel, botanical garden kiel, gasthaus foerdeblick, aquarium kiel, michael gruber clean 04:18 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15421833,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6648992 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15421833,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6648992 María José Gálvez from San Salvador has come to Leipzig to learn German and to get to know the city. She's visiting the Mädlerpassage in the city center, the opera and the St Thomas Church. For more go to Video on demand! Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle leipzig, old city hall, maedler-passage, auerbachskeller, gewandhaus, university, oper, st thomas church clean 04:41 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15421833,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6648990 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15421833,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6648990 Fall is when the grape harvest takes place and the best time to visit the winegrowing region of Franconia in Bavaria. Grapes have been growing here for more than a thousand years and white wine is the local specialty. Another regional tradition is the distinctive "Bocksbeutel" wine bottle.The main city in the region is Würzburg. Overlooking the city is the Marienberg fortress, which served as a home to the prince-bishops for nearly five centuries. Wine was cultivated here as early as the 13th century. In the 18th century, the prince-bishops moved to the Baroque Würzburg Residence which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site with wine cellars that are open to the public. Many local vintners like to present their traditional wines in contemporary settings, such as the Hirn Estate in Untereisenheim, which is decorated in the style of Hundertwasser. Visitors can expect a hospitable welcome in the scenic villages that line the Main River, where in harvest season the winegrowers open their homes and offer their own wines for visitors to sample. Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle wine country franconia, marienberg fortress, the winery on the wuerzburger stein, spessart forest clean 05:20 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15421833,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6648991 http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,15421833,00.html?maca=en-podcast_discover-germany-en-4493-xml-mrss#6648991 The 2011 wine queen of Franconia, Sabine Ziegler, shows us her favorite local spots - from the winemaking village of Castell and the Weinparadiesscheune Restaurant to the winegrowing town of Iphofen. See more in Video on demand! Discover Germany DW.DE | Deutsche Welle the steigerwald, the house of castell, winegrowers clean 04:28 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:30:00 GMT