Check-in: The Travel Guide
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrom 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.
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Riesling, the crown of Moselle wines
October 15, 2022 14:37 - 6 minutes - 22.4 MB VideoThe 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.
By boat to the holy Mount Athos
October 15, 2022 14:32 - 1 minute - 5.91 MB VideoA 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.
Bohemian Dumplings - a Czech specialty
October 01, 2022 08:26 - 3 minutes - 24.9 MB VideoIn 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.
Dubrovnik without overtourism
August 27, 2022 16:58 - 3 minutes - 18.6 MB VideoDW 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?
King Ludwig's Palaces
August 27, 2022 16:56 - 1 minute - 9.31 MB VideoIn 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.
King's House on Schachen
August 27, 2022 16:56 - 1 minute - 6.43 MB VideoThe 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.
Central place of remembrance: The Berlin Wall Memorial
August 13, 2022 08:03 - 1 minute - 7.12 MB VideoThe 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.
Elmau Castle - Site of the 2022 G7 summit
July 30, 2022 09:27 - 1 minute - 16 MB VideoThis 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.
Erfurt's Old Synagogue
July 16, 2022 14:57 - 3 minutes - 24.9 MB VideoDating 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.
Three Thuringia travel tips
July 16, 2022 14:56 - 2 minutes - 24.1 MB VideoThuringia 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.
South America - a selfie vacation video
June 04, 2022 14:27 - 1 minute - 8.02 MB VideoGuyslaine Thalmann from Switzerland won DWs final video competition with impressions from her tour of South America. Inspiring!
Roman Pastoral - The Villa Borg
May 28, 2022 07:01 - 2 minutes - 10.3 MB VideoWe visit the reconstructed Villa Borg in the Mosel-region municipality of Perl, for an authentic experience of the Ancient Roman rural life.
Mallorca - Beloved by German tourists
May 14, 2022 00:46 - 2 minutes - 13.9 MB VideoAffordable all-inclusive trips started a tourism boom in the 1960s. But Mallorca's dependency on tourism became all too apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crane watching at the Pramort
April 30, 2022 01:33 - 1 minute - 9.27 MB VideoThousands of cranes are an impressive spectacle for nature fans.
Crane watching - at the Pramort
March 19, 2022 07:30 - 1 minute - 9.27 MB VideoAn impressive spectacle for nature fans
Fishing for octopus in the Algarve
March 12, 2022 09:02 - 3 minutes - 17.4 MB VideoTraditional octopus fishing methods that use clay jugs are more environmentally friendly than modern fishing methods which incorporate wire or plastic. But the hauls are small and competition is fierce.
Azulejos - Traditional tile art from Portugal
March 12, 2022 08:59 - 3 minutes - 17.5 MB VideoAzulejos are one of Portugal's trademarks. The decorative wall tiles reveal so much about the country's past and present.
Fishing for Octopus in the Algarve
January 29, 2022 15:27 - 3 minutes - 17.4 MB VideoTraditional octopus fishing methods that use clay jugs are more environmentally friendly than modern fishing methods which incorporate wire or plastic. But the hauls are small and competition is fierce.
Azulejos - Traditional Tile Art From Portugal
January 29, 2022 13:39 - 3 minutes - 17.5 MB VideoAzulejos are one of Portugal's trademarks. The decorative wall tiles reveal so much about the country's past and present.
Matterhorn—The symbol of Switzerland
January 22, 2022 11:46 - 2 minutes - 13.6 MB VideoSwitzerland's highest mountain attracts tourists and mountain climbers alike. The mountain is stunning, but very dangerous to climb. The Matterhorn Museum preserves the story of the first ascent—which turned deadly.
What's the story behind the Christmas pickle?
December 18, 2021 10:03 - 5 minutes - 24 MB VideoAmericans think it's a German tradition to hang a pickle on the Christmas tree. But in actual fact, hardly anyone does that here. So what are the origins of the custom?
Christmas cheer at Cologne Cathedral
December 18, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 21.2 MB VideoIt's the largest Christmas market in Germany. Four million people came here pre-pandemic. Things are a lot quieter this year, but the ambience is just as magical as ever.
At the Christmas bakery
December 18, 2021 09:53 - 3 minutes - 17.2 MB VideoFruit loaf from Dresden - known as "Striezel" - is a popular Christmas pastry. But baking it is far from easy. Check-in presenter Lukas Stege gives it a go.
Christmas fun in Berlin
December 18, 2021 07:30 - 4 minutes - 20.2 MB VideoThe German capital is hosting more than 40 Christmas markets this year. The Red City Hall event is particularly action-packed, with attractions such as the Big Wheel, the ice-skating rink and the Father Christmas flyover.
Sights of Baden-Württemberg
November 13, 2021 18:15 - 2 minutes - 12.8 MB VideoBaden-Württemberg is the second most popular state with tourists from overseas. Highlights include Heidelberg and Baden-Baden, as well as the Black Forest and Lake Constance.
Exploding property prices on Föhr
September 18, 2021 22:53 - 3 minutes - 17.5 MB VideoWhen it isn't tourist season, Föhr is practically empty. Increasing numbers of vacation homes that remain unoccupied for much of the year are being built on the island, leaving locals to struggle with rising housing prices.
Island hopping: A summer's day on Sylt
August 28, 2021 15:43 - 2 minutes - 13.1 MB VideoSylt is the largest of the North Frisian islands. For decades, it's been a popular destination for the rich and famous -- and also for average folks who just want to spend a few days relaxing by the sea.
Meet a Local: A tour of Brisbane, Australia
August 28, 2021 15:38 - 3 minutes - 14.6 MB VideoBrisbane is the capital of the Australian state of Queensland. Stephan Kakoniktis takes us on a guided tour of the city, on foot and by boat. One of the highlights: we meet some koala bears.
Vacation video: the Grand Canyon
August 28, 2021 15:27 - 9 minutes - 5.62 MB VideoDW viewer Timon Traub is studying geography, so he decided to visit the Grand Canyon in the US state of Arizona. He took some amazing videos as he hiked through millions of years of geological history.
A Road Trip Through Patagonia
July 31, 2021 12:39 - 1 minute - 5.35 MB VideoIvan Escobar from Paraguay went trekking and hitchhiking through Patagonia in 2020. He captured an impressive, often deserted landscape, all the way to the glaciers in the southern part of the continent.
Off to Iguazu Falls!
July 31, 2021 12:38 - 3 minutes - 17.8 MB VideoGaron Piceli from southwestern Brazil presents the Iguazú waterfalls to Check-in viewers. This week's 'Meet a Local' takes us to Foz do Iguaçu!
City portrait: Freiburg
July 31, 2021 12:36 - 2 minutes - 11.4 MB VideoFairly old, fairly green, and mostly sunny. With the most hours of sunshine in Germany, Freiburg is one of its warmest cities, and last year it celebrated 900 years of city history.
Granada: A local shows his home town
July 03, 2021 06:08 - 3 minutes - 18 MB VideoManuel Jesús Costela has invited us to Granada in Spain, to show us the most exciting attractions his hometown has to offer.
Viewer Video from Mexico
July 03, 2021 06:07 - 1 minute - 6.7 MB VideoA trip from Mexico City, to Teotihuacan and Puebla.
Spotlight on German modernist architecture
June 27, 2021 02:57 - 1 minute - 8.46 MB VideoThere are 46 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany, many of which were built by modernist architects. These include Bauhaus constructions in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau, as well as the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates.
Sightseeing in Havana
June 19, 2021 00:51 - 2 minutes - 10.7 MB VideoSteve Hänisch explores the Cuban capital in a vintage car. Old Havana and its fortifications are a UNESCO world heritage site. An event visitors enjoy is the firing of the cannon at 9 p.m.
A Video from Australia
June 19, 2021 00:50 - 1 minute - 6.88 MB VideoViewer Yohanes Paulus Bisma from Singapore shows us kangaroos, dunes and turquoise waters in and around Sydney, New South Wales.
A city portrait of Augsburg
May 22, 2021 09:32 - 2 minutes - 13 MB VideoAugsburg was home to several prominent bankers and merchants, including Jakob Fugger. And the city's easy access to water made it an important industrial center in the late 19th century.
Meet a local: Batumi, Georgia
May 22, 2021 09:31 - 3 minutes - 18.1 MB VideoNino Khakhubia works as an economist -- and she'll show you around her home town. The highlights include vineyards, Batumi''s historic Old Town and Black Sea beaches.
Roadtrip through Cambodia
May 22, 2021 09:30 - 1 minute - 6.02 MB VideoMichele Finadri travelled around Cambodia by motorcycle. The highlight was a visit to the country's best-known religious monument, the Angkor Wat temple complex.
Road trip through Cambodia
May 22, 2021 09:30 - 1 minute - 6.02 MB VideoMichele Finadri travelled around Cambodia by motorcycle. The highlight was a visit to the country's best-known religious monument, the Angkor Wat temple complex.
A trip to the North and Baltic Seas
May 15, 2021 06:32 - 3 minutes - 17.7 MB VideoThe coasts of the North and Baltic seas are popular vacations spots among Germans. DW host Nicole Fröhlich and her colleague Lukas Stege reflect on their visits to the region.
Meet a local: A volcano tour in Pucón Chile
May 15, 2021 06:29 - 2 minutes - 11.6 MB VideoAdventure tourism guide Rubén Paillalef gives volcano tours in the town of Pucón in Chile. He takes you on a trip to the Villarica & Lanín volcanoes, the latter of which is over 3700 meters high.
A trip to the southern coast of Italy
May 15, 2021 06:28 - 47 seconds - 3.7 MB VideoDW viewer Michele Finadri enjoys the Mediterranean with his friends in Policoro. He takes you on a stroll around the town.
The Touring of Liverpool
May 08, 2021 06:05 - 3 minutes - 15.3 MB VideoGlobetrotter Steve Hänisch has a look around the English port city of Liverpool. He visits places connected to the Beatles and takes in the atmosphere of a home game with the Liverpool soccer team.
Impressions from Newfoundland
April 10, 2021 01:46 - 1 minute - 7.41 MB VideoA holiday video from Newfoundland: DW viewer Sidney Roth takes you along on his road trip. He's been touring the large Canadian island with his friends.
Visit the Kruger National Park South Africa
April 03, 2021 01:30 - 3 minutes - 16.6 MB VideoRanger Bonga Njajaula shows you the landscape and wildlife in the nearly deserted South African national park and takes you to Kruger Shalati, a railroad train converted into a lodge on a bridge.
The Baltic Sea island of Rügen
March 20, 2021 08:04 - 2 minutes - 11.4 MB VideoGermany's largest island is shaped by natural landscapes, chalk cliffs and sandy beaches. It has been a travel destination for those seeking rest and relaxation since the late 19th century.
Winter sports around Davos
March 20, 2021 08:01 - 2 minutes - 12.6 MB VideoVideo blogger Steve Hänisch is traveling in one of the largest winter sports regions in Switzerland – on skis, skates and an airboard.
Meet a local: La Paz, Bolivia
March 13, 2021 03:23 - 3 minutes - 14 MB VideoLigia Mariaca shows us the most interesting spots in her Andean city, which lies over 3,500 meters above sea level. And she reveals a trick to help gasping tourists catch their breath.