For many people from colder European climes, Gran Canaria of the Canary Islands is a favorite winter getaway. And it has a lot more to offer than just sun-drenched beaches.

He did it! Dominik Bruntner is Mister Germany 2017! What were the criteria for selecting him? Reporter Linda Bethke finds out all about Mister Germany and the other candidates.

Tour of an exhibit that recreates France's Lascaux Caves - known world-wide for their Paleolithic wall art. The newly restored version is located in Montignac, the village at the foothills of the original cave complex.

Illuminated shapes in untouched nature. Surreal, but not computer-animated. They’re the brainchild of German artist duo 3hund. Friedrich van Schoor and Tarek Mawad work with simple but ingenious tricks.

Where can visitors to Christmas markets savor oysters and wash them down with a glass of champagne? In Paris, of course! The city is turned into a sea of lights at this time of year – each year in a different design.

During advent in Zurich, the city lights up like a Christmas tree. It's a magical place, with its market, circus, and of course, cheese fondue. And what better way to digest than a stroll through the brightly-lit city?

Winding alleys and pointed towers create a Christmas atmosphere on the Vltava River. Prague is festively decorated and lures visitors with lots of sweets and the lighting of the lanterns on the Charles Bridge.

Hearty stews and pies have a long tradition in Irland. Head chef David Harrington gives these dishes a modern twist. For Euromaxx, he reveals the recipe for a delicious seafood pie.

Advent is a fun and exciting time to be in Berlin. The shopping districts are ablaze with Christmas lights, and local residents and tourists alike fill up on mulled wine and bratwurst.

What are the best German idioms? Which German words can foreigners not pronounce? What do Germans like to eat for breakfast? DW's new web series "Meet the Germans" finds out.