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Illuminated shapes in untouched nature. Surreal, but not computer-animated. They’re the brainchild of German artist duo 3hund. Friedrich van Schoor and Tarak Mawad work with simple but ingenious tricks.
Every year global attention turns to Davos for the World Economic Forum. But beyond that, the Swiss resort has a long history with winter sports.
Board games in Germany are enjoying a revival. Even in Silicon Valley, computer nerds are taking part in this old-fashioned fun.
The Ještěd hotel is a former TV tower from 1973, located in the Czech Republic. The rooms resemble cabins on a spaceship. DW headed there for night's stay.
The Danes are ranked among the world's happiest people. Hygge may have something to do with it. Difficult to describe, "hygge" is a Danish ritual of enjoying life's pleasures.
Cheese fondue is a staple of the Swiss diet, especially in winter. The oldest recipe dates back to the 17th century. Learn which cheeses are best used to serve up this delicious, winter treat.
There's a special treat awaiting customers at the highest patisserie in Austria: Kaiserschmarrn! The pancake-based dish is easy to make, and it's one of the country’s most popular desserts.
Tea is the new coffee - at least according to the US hi-tech magazine "Wired." That seems to hold true for Germany, where Germans now drink an average of 28 liters per year.
The region around Zakopane, Poland, is famous for Oscypek cheese and lamb dishes. Chef Sylwester Lis, from the Hotel Bukovina, cooks a very modern version of lamb.
DW reporter Meike Krüger tested equipment for four new winter trend sports: the airboard, snow fox, the ski bockerl, a kind of wheelless mountain bike on short skis, and the SMX at Oberstorf's Snow park.