Life

Springt mehr als 135 Meter weit: Skispringer Philipp Beckmann

A visit to a skiing boarding school

“My first thought up there was: that’s pretty high”

The ski jumper Philipp Beckmann jumps over 100 metres. The 16-year-old talks about his practice, how he handles fear and the things he learns at the skiing boarding school in Willingen.

Wintersport macht nicht nur Spaß, er ist auch ein starker Wirtschaftsfaktor.

These German companies ensure fun in the snow

Millions of people love winter sports - driving an entire industry. These companies are an integral part of Germany’s winter landscape.

Tricks in windiger Höhe: ein Snowkiter an der Wasserkuppe in Hessen

Adventures in the cold: Germany’s diverse world of winter sports

The German winter has more to offer than just ski slopes and sledging runs. Discover some less traditional activities.

Para-Eishockeyspieler Jan Malte Brelage, Biathletin Franziska Preuss, Eishockeyspieler Moritz Müller

2026 Winter Olympic Games

Heading for gold: Germany’s Winter Olympic stars

From biathlon to bobsleigh: these are the disciplines and athletes Germany is pinning its hopes on at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

Portrait der deutschen Bobfahrerin Laura Nolte. Sie trägt die offizielle Kleidung des deutschen Wintersportteams und hält ihren Bob-Helm unter dem Arm.

Bobsleigh pilot Laura Nolte

“If you fall, get back up again!”

Laura Nolte is the youngest Olympic bobsleigh champion in history. She wants to win her next medals in Cortina. An interview about goals, motivation and failure.

Dos and Don'ts in Deutschland: Zu spät kommen? Geht gar nicht.

Typically German? These nine things really don’t go down very well in Germany. A tongue-in-cheek warning.

Glücksort im Winter: der frisch eingeschneite Park

Joy in everyday life

Happiness? It’s just around the corner!

You don’t have to wait for your next holiday if you need a bit of joy in your life. Happiness is often much closer than you might think.

Hamburg: Maritimes Flair, starke Wirtschaft, vielfältige Kulturlandschaft.

Where are Germans happiest?

Nature, culture, social cohesion: why Hamburg and Kassel are regarded as particularly liveable cities.

Tanzen und neue Leute kennen lernen macht glücklich.

Living in Germany

Almost like at home: Expats and their happy places

New to Germany and no idea where to go? Expats reveal their favourite places.

Biyon Kattilathu beschäftigt sich mit dem Glücklichsein.

A tour guide to happiness

Biyon Kattilathu wants to show people the path to happiness. He explains how his own background has shaped his many talents and what drives him these days.

Kati Lehtinen-Hahn in ihrem Geschäft in Mainz

Why are the Finns so happy?

According to the World Happiness Report, Finns are the happiest people. Kati Lehtinen-Hahn is a Finn who lives in Germany. She reveals what can be learnt from Finns.

Niyousha Akbari, Social Media Managerin bei der Bildungsstätte Anne Frank.

Inspiring courage

“Courage means addressing uncomfortable issues”

Niyousha Akbari addresses discrimination and Germany’s past on TikTok and Instagram. Here, she explains why courage begins in everyday life.

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