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Euromaxx Highlights

December 19, 2015
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2013 DW euromaxx highlights

On this edition of Euromaxx Highlights:

The skiing season is being kicked off in style in Austria. Three students travel 200,000 kilometers in an electric rikshaw. And: a portrait of German chancellor Merkel was painted by Colin Davidson from Northern Ireland.



A party in a ski lift

The Austrian ski region of Lech stages an exclusive event to kick off the skiing season. Many celebrities like DJ Daniel Miller, pop artist Jim Avignon and others attended.


Kurzteaser: An Austrian ski region stages an exclusive event for 750 guests.


Tags: Fantastic Gondolas, Lech, Zürs, Austria, Daniel Miller, DJ Hell, Jim Avignon



Back in time

Christian Tagliavini calls himself a ‘photographic craftsman’. His latest images were inspired by French 19th century writer Jules Verne and each detail is meticulously planned.

Kurzteaser: Historical photography by Christian Tagliavini.

Tags: Photography, Christian Tagliavini, Jules Verne



From Bangkok to Toulouse

Three students decided to travel the world in the most unique fashion - in an electricity-powered rickshaw. We follow them on part of their journey, witnessing the trials and tribulations along the way.


Kurz: Three students decided to travel the world in the most unique fashion - in an electric-powered rickshaw.

Tags: Rickshaw, Bangkok, Toulouse



Cover of a magazine

When Northern Irish painter Colin Davidson was commissioned to paint German chancellor Angela Merkel, he didn't know what the purpose would be. Now his painting graces the cover of TIME magazine.


Kurzteaser: Artist Colin Davidson and his TIME cover of Angela Merkel.

Tags: Colin Davidson, TIME, Angela Merkel



St. Gallen in wintertime

The Swiss city offers some of the finest Christmas decorations around Europe. Enjoy a special Advent themed guided tour through St. Gallen.

A visit to the Swiss city of St. Gallen, to see some of Europe’s finest Christmas decorations.

Tags: St Gallen, Switzerland, Christmas