Off the Beaten Path (2015) : 7x24

Rhineland-Palatinate is one of Germany’s 16 federal states, established in 1946 after World War II from parts of former regions. Known for its rich history and cuisine influenced by nearby France, it is a landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and castles that date back to Roman times. It is also Germany’s most forested state, playing an important role in the country’s economy. Today we visit the district of Bad Kreuznach, a spa town known for its medieval bridge, Alte Nahebrücke, one of the few in the world lined with houses. Set in the renowned Nahe wine region, the town blends history with a strong winemaking tradition. Here we meet Ivana from Slovakia, who moved to Germany as an au pair and stayed after finding love. Now living in nearby Roxheim, she shares her local world with us. Together, we taste regional meat specialties, visit a wine festival, and enjoy a vineyard picnic with local wine and freshly baked onion tart.