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south of germany the uk for the coronavirus pandemic hosts. and nicole checked out 3 beautiful winter wonderland around back to scott in opens doors and. the so. first off nicole fruition visits the area in and around back to scott and. sure begins in the city a fact it's gotten which lend its name to the region. it's over 900 years old and the architecture afflicts its rich history. one building that really stand. saudi is the haitian house on the market square the

murals on the facade depict ancient tales about back to scott. and a little further down the road you'll find a lovely schloss plot or castles where. i thought it would be nice to pay a visit to the national park here i've met up with ranger klaus melba and we're off to see if we can spot some golden eagle. some will have a good fear from either that it really is it not just deep i am not at all. gotten national park is the only national park in germany inhabited by golden eagles and there are about 10 of them from class back valley we have a good view of the rocky crags. with somebody we'd look at the trees the treetops up on the mountain those are the places eagles like to shoot that's where you can

best see them someplace and see. but there's no sign of them yet. well looks like this is going to involve a bit of sitting waiting and wishing an ideal time for you guys to dive a little deeper into the national park. points or back to the gotten national park is lake county city only environmentally friendly electoral votes are allowed to travel the lake which is almost 200 meters . half way across the captain stops because it's from here that the steep mountain flanks create the famous could be seen echo.

after about half an hour the boats reach their destination the hair shout peninsula and st bartholomew's an eye catching 17th century brock pilgrimage church. the church lies at the foot of the vox month must see the heights of over 2700 meters the mighty mountain has come to symbolize the national park and the entire region from. the national park consists of a for his own in which nature is left to itself then there is a maintenance zone where alpine meadows are cultivated and tourism is encouraged. several information centers explain the park's flora and fauna one of them the clouds above house is the perfect starting point for a walk to the deer feeding station. when the rangers replenish the food supply up to 60 red deer venture out from the shelter of

the trees to feet of the dead lights of visitors. but almost 65 but the golden eagles are a bit shyer than the deer we're still waiting. so. it's. no need to separate tourism and conservation they go very well together you see tom koenig's 600000 people visit some both on a museum the lake water is so clean you can drink it because only electric boats are allowed on the lake you have to compromise a little but what do you do here apart from watching eagles. monitoring the golden eagles there's only one thing i do it's not a 9 time an important part of our job is looking after tourists we offer guided

tours every day and of course we rangers are often out somewhere in the park we have 250 kilometers of trials in the national park from barrier free to steam. and we check them on a regular basis to make sure they're in order that sound jump to the top but he's never been about that's enough talking for the moment let's see if our luck with the eagles has improved a little right in the middle what do you see. he's looking this way and there really is one. is there. and it gets even better we are one flying through the air. i want to explore even more of best this god's nature so i'm going snowshoeing i've joined a group led by mountain guide hunters. folks who might

want to start. with their to write for them the snowshoe. yeah the myth that he will call it on here you know what he's just talking about and make it all that fits comfortably. sites without ready. let's get i want as almost me to give up but one important point we're going to our polls and i'm going to shoot the saw walk with your legs far enough apart show you don't step on the polls or your other shoe i am going to take step and we're awful is on what the reason that i had. that i could let you talk for a minute because i'm look at the mountains and we're here to look at the next one over with the sun shining on

a big covered in snow. that's the horror girl and it's over 2500 meters from the point of. the amazing thing about snowshoeing is the fact that you literally get to walk off the beaten path on a completely untouched snow with views that cannot be breached. the next item on my a tenner is a visit to the oldest gentian distillery in germany your girl here for a tour of oz history and i thought i taste my way through your range of products through and you have stick this distillery has been around since 6092. wow there is no mistaking what is made in here if you can feel the warmth. gentian is an alpine plant that is cultivated and back to scotland and is still to make a better shops to be precise it's the root that's used. the word since

a root looks like this when it comes out of the ground it's 4 or 5 years old and about 80 centimeters long off the course the roots are chopped and mashed then the liquid is extracted and distilled into shops. drink schnapps made from tension or her after and wielding many people drink fruit like yours as a d.j.'s tif but that's not healthy it's not the alcohol that helps digestion it's the bitterness that's why there's a german saying taste bitter makes the stomach fitter. well then time to give it a try there's a huge selection in the shop course all sorts of flavors but of course i want to try the classic version so your way here is ok we are at the tasting you can try all our companies most popular products 1st of course is jensen primary product just from the root of a clear strong spirit no residual sugar 40 percent by volume. oath

. or. their words are pungent because of the bitters that has a well rounded taste. this is the that's the tensions it's the strength of the mountains how many do you drink a day it's worth to at least mornings and evenings one morning is really. well they're definitely able to hold their liquor that's not for me but a bottle of gentian schnapps as a souvenir why not. later in the afternoon i treat myself to a drive through the mountains on the rust belt panoramic road. that is it. after just a few kilometers i can say it's well worth it behind every curve there's another amazing view of austria and the fact it's gotten

a lot. of. our 2nd destination on this check and special is the alps here oberstar. made a trip there before pandemic restrictions were put in place the 1st. snow and mountains that's where i'm heading i'm getting closer to the most southern point of germany. the algo is a popular holiday region even in winter especially in winter in fact. well with all is located over there it's the winter sports center of the algo region in southern

germany a perfect starting point for discovering the area i want to go up the mountains and of course come down in one piece i'll be on skis and on a snow by i look forward to lots of nature and adventures galore. as many evil origins. now attracts over 2000000 overnight guests every year i want to know what draws them here. bush knows guaranteed because it's so beautiful the skiing is fantastic it's just a lot of fun here. because of the snow and i want to show my girlfriend. the 1st tourists arrived here in the late 19th century. all of us all full visually as a therapeutic climate it's a quality seal in germany given to places with among other things

a certain air quality and spa facilities. the local history museum is set up in an x. farmhouse where visitors can learn about the area. and marvel at the biggest level of ski boots in the world. you can also find out how ski 1st came to a bus stall. and skiing is the reason i'm here. cold feet. it's been over 10 years since i last put on skis so i spoke to a few hours with a real instructor. hello yes there

was a look and there he is this is alex i warned him that i'm pretty much a total beginner so we'll have to start from scratch yeah yeah i'll explain the basics and then we're off conditions are perfect. i'm a little nervous because it's all new to me boys that's why i'm here we'll take it easy. going on what is this have to do with skiing a lot you have to push down and tilt the ski with every step and we're putting our weight on it but. after an hour i've learnt the basics and we start is sending.

that down hill. i. like to. think it's a lot of fun but you have to be very careful plus i don't think that i'm a natural. now i need to preach even though i'm at the top often even on 2200 meters and in the middle of nature i don't have to sacrifice on comfort to keep on top of the competition from everything here has been renovated faster ski lifts for example and this trendy new

restaurant right at the summit. of course there are other winter. it's on offer in the algo alps beside ski again snowboarding and alex is going to show me one. so this is an alternative to skiing is it more fun or less easier or harder what should i watch for. when c.p.s. is definitely basically it's like riding a bike but with one main difference we have no brakes but we still have to slow down either by digging our heels into the snow. as we saw him or by curving back and forth like with ski. and you do know how to ski no and let's go.

it's working. something like you can manage to pull off a snowball like. my day in the elbow alps is almost over now it's time for the f. pretty skinny party and all of us golf you'll find plenty of venue use for a relaxing drink with like minded people.

i like the snow the elves and of course that's. feeling at the end of the day when you know you've really accomplished something i'm tired but happy and now i know why the al gore is one of germany's favorite holy their regions is specially in winter. it suits fits and is the 3rd and final stop on this check in special edition while it was still possible before the pandemic. took in the panoramic view. today i'm going to kill it strolls germany's highest mountain and a full court and all of it in and around one of the country's lowest popular destinations for winter sports. but the thing i'm most excited about is right behind the new cable car will take me to the top note.

here i am at the foot and it's expected excited to board the brand new cable car which went into operation in december 2017. the new state of the art cabins can hold up to 120 people let's hope that this will reduce waiting time in line especially on the weekend. and in just 10 minutes we reached the summit at a breathtaking 2962 meters. on clear days you can see all the way to switzerland and even italy it's a panorama that draws more than half a 1000000 people here every year. where you come from russia ok what brings you to that 6 bits of today emotion funtastic

emotion this is my 1st time in dutch land to this is my 1st time is. it so fun to stick on some amazing fabulous view of this what do you think of the sushi but this is your 1st. time it is my 1st time i love it it's the 1st time i've been in the glacier ball so this is very exciting but what's your plan for the day here you don't think we're going to style have some better and do the german thing right. musically you don't look like you're going skiing i mean we're going sledding we'll take the cable car down and go sledding on the toboggan rock it's a bunch of the fun. but a lot of people do come here to ski and if you haven't got equipment of your own you can rent it right here.

this ski resort was established in 1949 find different lifts give you access to 20 kilometers of slopes.

and now at the patna a mountain river fed by the melt water from that 6 beds that. over the centuries the river eroded the rocks and left behind and deep chords. by meaningless now he's been constantin of the pot nothing orange for 18 years. even can you tell us a little about what you do. taking the other to we have a fairly standard routine every day before we open the gorge my staff conduct a thorough safety inspection then make sure all of the pathways and railings are intact sometimes they have to remove trash or debris or if there's a problem of any kind they phone me and i have to decide whether it can be solved

quickly and easily or whether we have to close the gorge at short notice and both light up when we see them i think companies now 5 after all these years you probably know the gorge better than anyone and garmisch patent creation or even the whole world what's so fascinating about the partner. is this for. the gore which has a different ambiance in every season and even different times of the day if you're here at 7 in the morning it's not a toll like 230 or 3 in the afternoon. and some of the sun shines and the birds are singing on earth as i think the light is reflected in a little welcome when i'm here at 7 am all alone it's just wonderful. and i like the fact that it's always different as a. this doesn't you know on this is but when do you like it better until you honestly when it's just below flood level down started even after it's been raining

hard in the park now is full to brimming with nature takes over. then you're really in wild pristine nature that's when i like it best. the city of garmisch was once 2 separate communities the towns were joined in 1936 but both still retain very individual identity. is the older of the 2 situated along a trade route from venice to alex book it was founded by the romans over 2000 years ago. lou thanks trazodone its historic facades that is its central showpiece. sounded about 800 years later garmisch isn't as old and grand more like

a quirky little sister with lots of pedestrian zones shops and restaurants to use them but. you're. missing. them. and what better way to end an enjoyable visit to god. there are loads of taverns that serve delicious german cuisine i decided to go for a classic cheeses spezza with the british traditional folk dancing on the side. for a major break a trip to the mountain paradise of. known to be and mazing idea of all that's so

expensive i got to take a breather with the incredibly fresh and well at least a bit thin air and even down here in the valley there are plenty of ways to recharge your batteries the perfect. get away.

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