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Off to Oberammergau!

July 30, 2022

Every ten years, the Bavarian town of Oberammergau transforms into a tourist hotspot, where 2,000 believers bring the suffering of Jesus Christ to the stage. Visitors travel from all over the world to watch it happen.

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From 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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