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The Masters 2024: Guide to the DP World Tour members in action

A host of current DP World Tour members are teeing it up at the 2024 Masters Tournament, including four debutants while others are chasing further Major Championship honours.

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PGA Tour gets share of European Tour TV as part of alliance

The PGA Tour has acquired a minority stake in the European Tour's media production company as part of an alliance announced Friday, a big first step toward developing a more unified golf schedule around the world.

The deal effectively makes the two leading tours more partners than rivals. The tours said in a statement the alliance would allow them to collaborate on commercial opportunities and global media rights in certain territories.

“The PGA Tour moves from a competitor to a partner,” Keith Pelley, chief executive for the European Tour, said on a conference call.

While seen as a pivotal first step, any notion of a world tour — which golf executives have contemplated for more than a decade — remains some years away. The immediate goal is to figure out a schedule that keeps the tours from competing against each other and strengthening events on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.

Pelley offered few details on scheduling, access to tours or even negotiating media rights.

As part of the agreement, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan will join the European Tour board as a non-executive member who would have a vote. “They have a monetary investment in our business,” he said of the PGA Tour.

Pelley said the board's approval of the partnership was unanimous.

The announcement is likely to put an end to the Premier Golf League, which a year ago was courting the world's best players for a team-based circuit and funded in part by Saudi money. Rory McIlroy , Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka rejected the idea right before the pandemic.

Pelley said The Raine Group, a private equity firm behind the Premier Golf League, presented a “compelling offer to take the European Tour to another level but in a different direction.”

“We felt partnering with the PGA Tour was the best option,” he said.

Pelley said the partnership grew out of golf organizations having to work together at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to rearrange the major championship season for men and women.

“We shared the challenges of working through a year neither of us could have ever imagined and we found definite synergies in many areas of our respective tours,” Pelley said.

The announcement comes toward the end of a devastating year financially for both tours. The PGA Tour has lost more money than the European one because of its size, though it had more in reserve to handle the crisis.

The PGA Tour shut down for three months, and then resumed June 8 and played a tournament every week except for this one, with no reduction in prize money. Two of its Asia tournaments, in South Korean and Japan, moved to the western U.S. with a purse of $9.75 million (CJ Cup at Shadow Creek) and $8 million (Zozo Championship at Sherwood).

The European Tour resumed in July with a series of new tournaments geared toward giving its members events to play while maintaining a strict bubble to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. Players would stay in regions such as the Iberian peninsula and the U.K., though the total purse was rarely more than 1 million euros.

The exceptions were the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, the flagship event at its headquarters, the Scottish Open and the DP World Tour Championship next month in Dubai.

The gap between the tours has grown so much in the last decade there have been rumblings of a merger of the tours, or even a takeover, given the PGA Tour's wealth. Monahan referred only to a partnership, and said “we look forward to working together for the benefit of the men's professional game and for golf fans around the world.”

Pelley strongly disputed the notion of a merger, suggesting that would happen only if the tour had financial difficulties or there were significant benefits for the players. He said the European Tour had a strong balance sheet, which allowed it to create 15 new events during the pandemic and spend $3 million on a health and safety plan.

“This is not a merger,” he said.

A week before the pandemic, the PGA Tour announced a new media rights deal that starts in 2022 and is said to be worth $7 billion over nine years, which includes digital. The tour also has a 12-year deal with Discovery, which owns Golf TV.

London-based Discovery also is a rights holder for the European Tour, which has various contracts with TV companies, given its schedule that plays in more countries than any tour.

The PGA Tour has become so lucrative that Europe's best players have taken up membership on both tours. Of the 20 Europeans among the top 75 in the world, only four are not PGA Tour members.

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The European Tour on Tuesday released its global schedule for 2021, a slate of events featuring at least 42 tournaments in 24 countries.

The schedule reveal looks similar to the pre-pandemic version, with 18 returning tournaments that were either postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus.

Each of the Rolex Series events (now just four of them) will feature an increase in prize money and offer the same number of Race to Dubai points (8,000) as a World Golf Championship event. European Tour members can begin accruing points toward Ryder Cup qualification beginning in January, at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (Jan. 21-24).

The European Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship, will be held Sept. 9-12 – a week after the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship, and two weeks prior to the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin.

Learning from the reshuffling caused by the pandemic, the European Tour has once again grouped events together based on geographic proximity to create a more travel-friendly schedule.

“With the pursuit of Ryder Cup points beginning again in January for our European members; qualification spots now available for our Rolex Series events; a sustained pursuit of innovation; and our continued celebration of our wonderful heritage, it is understandable that our overarching narrative for this season is that ‘Every Week Counts,’” said European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley.

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Golf on TV Today: Golf Tournament Television Schedule

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Here is a listing of golf tournaments on TV this week, including PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, European Tour, Korn Ferry, Champions and more.

All times below are Eastern and are subject to change.

PGA Tour: Waste Management Phoenix Open

Site: Scottsdale, Arizona.

Course: TPC Scottsdale. Yardage: 7,261. Par: 71.

Prize money: $8.2 million. Winner’s share: $1,476,000.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6:30 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS).

Defending champion: Brooks Koepka.

FedEx Cup leader: Hideki Matsuyama.

Last week: Tom Hoge won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Notes: The Phoenix Open is a week later than usual so it can coincide with the Super Bowl , also moved back a week with the extra game on the NFL schedule. ... This is the 20-year anniversary of Tiger Woods making a hole-in-one on the 16th hole. ... Phil Mickelson , who played last week in Saudi Arabia, is not playing. The three-time Phoenix Open winner went to school at Arizona State. ... The field is led by Jon Rahm , and it features six of the top 10 and 15 of the top 20 from the world ranking. That includes Daniel Berger and Louis Oosthuizen, who withdrew from tournaments last week citing injury. ... Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama plays for the first time since his victory in the Sony Open. He is a two-time winner at the TPC Scottsdale, both times in a playoff. ... The tournament has been decided by a playoff four of the last six years. ... Johnny Miller holds the tournament record for margin of victory when he won by 14 shots in 1975. ... Xander Schauffele , Bubba Watson and Tony Finau are among seven players in Phoenix who played last week in Saudi Arabia.

Next week: Genesis Invitational.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com

European Tour: Ras al Khaimah Classic

Site: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Course: Al Hamra GC. Yardage: 7,325. Par: 72.

Prize money: $2 million. Winner’s share: $333,333.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 3:30-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-8:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 5-9:30 a.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: New event.

DP World Tour points leader: Viktor Hovland .

Last week: Nicolai Hojgaard won the Ras Al Khaimah Championship.

Notes: The new tournament replaces the Qatar Masters on the schedule. Qatar will be held later in the spring, moved because of travel restrictions related to the pandemic. ... It will be the second straight week playing on Al Hamra Golf Club. ... Thomas Bjorn, the 2018 Ryder Cup captain, is playing again. ... The field features many of the same players from the Ras Al Khaimah Championship last week, including Danish twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard and Robert MacIntyre of Scotland. MacIntyre already is exempt for the Masters because he finished among the top 12 at Augusta National a year ago. ... The European tour also played the same course in consecutive weeks twice in 2020 (Cyprus and Wales) and twice in 2021 (Kenya and the Canary Island), all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Danish twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard have combined for five European tour wins before turning 21. ... The oldest winner on the European tour this year is 30-year-old Thomas Pieters.

Next week: Hero Indian Open.

Online: https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/

Korn Ferry Tour: Astara Golf Championship

Site: Bogota, Colombia.

Course: Country Club de Bogota (Lagos). Yardage: 7,237. Par: 71.

Prize money: $750,000. Winner’s share: $135,000.

Previous winner: Mito Pereira (2020).

Television: None.

Points leader: Brandon Harkins.

Last week: Carson Young won the Panama Championship.

Next week: Lecom Suncoast Classic.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/kornferry/

LPGA Tour: Idle

Last week: Leona Maguire won the LPGA Drive On Championship.

Next tournament: HSBC Women’s World Championship on March 3-6.

Race to CME Globe leader: Danielle Kang.

Online: https://www.lpga.com

PGA Tour Champions: Idle

Last: Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.

Next tournament: Chubb Classic on Feb. 18-20.

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/champions.html

Other Tours

PGA Tour of Australasia: Vic Open, 13th Beach Golf Links (Beach), Barwon Heads, Australia. 

Defending champion: Min Woo Lee. 

Online: https://pga.org.au/

Sunshine Tour and Challenge Tour: Dimension Data Pro-Am, Fancourt Golf Estate, George, South Africa. 

Defending champion: Christiaan Bezuidenhout. 

Online: https://sunshinetour.com and https://www.europeantour.com/challenge-tour/

Ladies European Tour: Magical Kenya Ladies Open, Vipingo Ridge GC, Kalifi County, Kenya. 

Defending champion: Esther Henseleit (2019). 

Online: https://ladieseuropeantour.com/

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How to Watch All the Biggest Pro Cycling Races of 2024

Here’s a look at the pro road races we can’t wait to watch in 2024—plus where to stream all the action.

Milan-San Remo—March 16

Tour of flanders—march 31, paris-roubaix—april 6 and 7, itzulia basque country—april 1 to 6, la vuelta femenina—april 29 to may 5, giro d’italia—may 4 to 26, giro d’italia donne—july 7 to 14, tour de france—june 29 to july 21, olympic road races—august 3 and 4, tour de france femmes—august 12 to 18, vuelta a españa—august 17 to september 8, world road race championships—september 28 and 29.

Believe it or not, the 2024 pro road season is already underway, with the women’s and men’s Tour Down Under kicking things off in Australia this month. As the first races on the men’s and women’s WorldTour calendars, these are important events–and the riders taking part are certainly doing their best to get the season off to an exciting start.

Here are thirteen that we’ve already got marked in our calendars–and what streaming services you’ll need to enjoy them from home.

Strade Bianche—March 2

Taking place on the white gravel roads of Tuscany, Strade Bianche is easily one of the hardest and most beautiful events of the year–and a race in which the strongest rider always wins. So it makes sense that the event’s list of winners reads like a “Who’s Who” of the sport’s best racers.

For example, Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won the men’s race in 2022 with a solo attack 50 kilometers from the finish line in Siena, an incredibly gutsy move that only a rider like Pogačar could attempt (and pull off).

Last year, Great Britain’s Tom Pidcock (INEOS Grenadiers) added his name to the event’s impressive roll of honor with a daring ride of his own after catching the breakaway with about 40km to go, attacking on his own with about 20km to go, and then using his cyclocross and mountain bike skills (gravel descents can be treacherous) to stay away and win the race by himself. And while Pidcock won’t be back to defend his title this year, Pogačar will be taking the start (it’s his first race of the season), making the Slovenian the top favorite.

The women’s race always produces fireworks of its own. Last year, Kopecky (who won the race in 2022) and her teammate, the Netherlands’ Demi Vollering, hit the finish line (in Siena’s historic Piazza del Campo) together after working to catch and overtake the lone leader, American Kristen Faulkner (Team Jayco-AlUla).

But instead of crossing the line hand-in-hand, Vollering out-sprinted Kopecky with a well-timed bike throw to take the win. This was an uncomfortable outcome (at first), as it was unclear as to whether or not the riders were “supposed” to be sprinting against one another with such intensity. (Frankly, we loved it.)

This year, Kopecky and Vollering will look to make it four in a row for SD Worx (the Netherlands’ Chantal van den Broek-Blaak won the race for the team in 2021). We’ll be rooting for Poland’s Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM Racing), a four-time podium finisher who’s still searching for the top step.

While they haven’t released their calendar yet, we’re assuming (and hoping) that this race–and other major Italian events–will be included with the new B/R Sports add-on package that’s available to Max subscribers (essentially replacing GCN+). So stay tuned–we’ll announce more details when we have them.

How to Watch Strade Bianche: Max with B/R Sports add-on

At almost 300km, Milan-San Remo is the longest one-day race on the calendar. And thanks to the fact that the outcome is almost always decided in the final 10km, the riders say it’s the easiest of cycling’s five Monuments to finish, but the hardest to win.

We love Milan-San Remo’s slow build to the finish as the riders head south from Milan toward the coast, then wind their way along the sea toward the cluster of climbs that host the Monument’s traditional finale. The day’s final and most famous ascent is the Poggio, a short, punchy ascent just a few kilometers from the finish line with a descent that often creates more gaps than the climb itself.

Case in point: Last year Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) attacked over the top of the climb and used the descent to lengthen his lead over an elite group of chasers. The Dutchman held on to take his first win in the season’s opening Monument.

And while there’s no women’s Milan-San Remo, the Trofeo Alfredo Binda, a major stop on the women’s WorldTour and a pillar of the former women’s World Cup series, takes place the next day–and (we assume) will be streamed live via Max.

Last year, the Netherland’s Shirin van Anrooij (Trek-Segafredo) brought Trek’s winning streak to three, escaping to win the race alone, 23 seconds ahead of her teammate–and the defending champion–Elisa Balsamo. One of the brightest young riders in the sport, the win announced van Anrooij as a future Classics superstar. And the 21-year-old promptly lived up to the hype, scoring top-10 finishes in Dwars door Vlaanderen, the Tour of Flanders, the Brabantse Pijl, and the Amstel Gold Race.

How to Watch Milan-San Remo: Max

Many riders consider the Tour of Flanders (known locally as the “Ronde van Vlaanderen”) to be the hardest one-day race on the calendar. The women’s and men’s events cover over 150km and 250km of the toughest terrain in the Flemish region of Belgium including tight, technical roads, cobblestones, and short, steep climbs called “bergs.” The course is so challenging that it can take years for riders to master the nuances of the race enough to contend to win it.

Last year’s men’s race went to Pogačar, who won the race alone after dropping everyone on the third and final ascent of the Oude Kwaremont. Van der Poel finished second, and has now finished first or second in each of the last four editions.

Pogačar won’t be back to defend his title this year, which means van der Poel has a shot to tie the record for the most wins in race history. But we’ll be rooting for Belgium’s Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike), who’s completely overhauled his early-season program (he’s racing less and spending more time at high-altitude training camps) so as to be at his absolute best for his nation’s most important event.

The women’s event should once again be SD Worx’s race to lose: the Dutch team has won three of the last four editions, with Kopecky taking back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2023. It’s always a team effort though: last year Vollering joined Kopecky on the podium in second and in 2022 van den Broek-Blaak took third. Lidl-Trek, with van Anroij and Italy’s Eliza Longo Borghini (who finished third last year and won the race on 2015), should be the Dutch squad’s biggest challengers.

When it comes to streaming this and many of the Flemish Classics, you’ll need a $150 annual subscription to FloBikes, the only legal way to stream them in the USA. If you’re a diehard fan who doesn’t want to deal with pesky VPNs, it’s the most reliable method, but it comes at a significant cost and doesn’t offer much in terms of other events that can’t be streamed through other services.

How to Watch Tour of Flanders: FloBikes

The “Hell of the North.” The “Queen of the Classics.” Whatever you call it, the men’s and women’s editions of Paris-Roubaix are probably our favorite one-day races on the calendar. Famous for covering 30km and 55km of some of Northern France’s worst cobbled farm roads, they’re loaded with drama and always produce worthy champions.

The weekend begins with Saturday’s fourth edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes (145km), which–if it sticks to last year’s course–should start in Denain and include the final 17 or so sectors of cobbles (called “pavé”) from Sunday’s men’s race—all the way to the finish line in the Roubaix velodrome, where Canada’s Alison Jackson (EF Education-Cannondale) shocked the world by outsprinting her breakaway companions to take a surprise win in last year’s edition. Surprisingly, this is the only spring Classic that SD Worx hasn’t won yet, so they’ll be super-aggressive after missing out in the first three editions.

In last year’s men’s race, van der Poel followed up his win in Milan-Sanremo and his second-place finish in the Tour of Flanders with a victory in Paris-Roubaix, a race seemingly made for the 5-time world cyclocross champion. The Dutchman followed an attack by van Aert on one of the race’s final cobbled sectors (a famous stretch called the Carrefour de l’Arbe) and then surged ahead on his own after the Belgian flatted.

Expect the two of them to renew their rivalry this year, with van Aert doing everything he can to end his spring with a victory in the French Monument (especially if he comes up short at Flanders the week before).

How to Watch Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes: Peacock

Once known as the Tour of the Basque Country, the 6-day Itzulia Basque Country is one of the hardest stage races on the calendar. Raced through the steep, punchy hills in the Basque region of northern Spain, each road stage (one stage is usually an individual time trial) is raced like a mini-Classic. And the overall winner is usually a grand tour contender who’s using the event to build form for the Giro d’Italia or the Tour de France.

The racing here is always exciting, but this year’s edition offers an even better reason to watch: it is expected to be the first race of the season in which former Jumbo-Visma teammates Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Primož Roglič (who’s now riding for BORA-hansgrohe after a respectful divorce from the Dutch super team) will go head-to-head against one another as rivals.

Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick-Step) is likely to be racing as well, meaning three of the four contenders for this year’s Tour de France will be in action together–the only time that’s expected to happen before the Tour de France itself.

How to Watch Itzulia Basque Country: FloBikes

For the past 8 years, the organizers of the men’s Vuelta a España have organized a women’s event. Originally starting as a one-day race run alongside the last stage of the men’s grand tour, the event grew to consist of four days of racing. But that’s hardly a grand tour, isn’t it?

Enter last year’s new and improved La Vuelta Feminina which in addition to being expanded to seven stages, moved from September to its own spot on the calendar–away from the men’s event that often overshadowed it.

Annemiek Van Vleuten (Movistar) won last year’s new and improved edition, but somewhat controversially. On Stage 6, the Dutch star and her team attacked the front of the race just as Vollering, who had entered the day as the overall leader, stopped to take a “nature break” off the back of the peloton. Thanks to strong crosswinds that split the race apart, Vollering and her SD Worx teammates were unable to bring back Van Vleuten, so Vollering’s chances to win the race went up the road as well.

This year’s course has yet to be unveiled, but one thing is certain: Van Vleuten–who became the first woman in history to win all three of the sport’s grand tours–has since retired, making Vollering the top favorite to take the title for herself this year.

How to Watch La Vuelta Feminina: Peacock

While the Tour de France gets all the prestige, riders generally consider the Giro d’Italia to be much, much harder.

This year’s race begins in the Piedmont region and–aside from a brief trip into Switzerland–stays within Italy for each of its 21 stages. Always characterized by its mountains, the 2024 Giro d’Italia boasts five high mountain stages and four summit finishes, including a trip over the infamous Stelvio, the tallest climb in this year’s race.

The Giro will also feature two individual time trials, which is perhaps why Tadej Pogačar has made the Italian grand tour one of his goals. This will be the Slovenian’s first time competing in the Italian grand tour, and he’s easily the top favorite.

This year will also mark the first Giro appearance for Wout van Aert, who says he’s not targeting the General Classification. But given the fact that he’s not racing the Tour de France this summer, we can’t help but wonder if he’ll shoot for a top-10 or top-5 finish overall.

How to Watch the Giro d’Italia: Max

Before the arrival of the Tour de France Femmes a few years ago, the Giro d’Italia Donne was the most prestigious women’s stage race on the calendar. But it was plagued by sketchy organization, and in some years seemed to be teetering on the edge of collapse.

But now the event is organized by the same group that organizes the men’s Giro which means better support, more stability and–hopefully–improved TV coverage.

The race begins with a short time trial in Brescia, then works its way south, with two flat stages for sprinters, three punchy stages for breakaway and classics riders, and two mountain stages on the final weekend, including a Stage 6 summit finish on the Blockhaus, one of the Giro’s most famous climbs.

Van Vleuten won last year’s edition by almost four minutes, taking her fourth victory in the Italian grand tour. This year–with the Tour de France Femmes taking place a few weeks later than it usually does–we wonder if Demi Vollering will make the race a target, perhaps in an attempt to win all three women’s grand tours in one season.

How to Watch Giro d’Italia Donne: Max

The 2024 Tour de France should be one of the most exciting editions in decades, with an Italian start, a route filled with mountains, and a non-traditional finish in Nice instead of Paris.

The race begins in Florence with the first of three Italian stages and is then followed by an early trip through the Alps (Stage 4) that should sort the General Classification just a couple of days into the Tour’s first week. This will also be the first men’s Tour to feature a gravel stage, with Stage 9 covering 32km of gravel roads through the Champagne vineyards around Troyes before the Tour’s first Rest Day.

The second week brings the race through the rugged Massif Central and into the Pyrenees, where the week ends with back-to-back summit finishes including the Tour’s return to Plateau de Beille, one of the toughest ascents in the Pyrenees.

The Tour’s final week takes a southerly route back to the Alps and a final showdown in and around Nice that concludes with an individual time trial–35 years after American Greg Lemond overtook France’s Laurent Fignon to win the 1989 Tour in a time trial on the Tour’s final stage. This is a big change: the Tour usually ends in Paris, but with the Olympics set to begin in the City of Lights on July 26th, the Tour needs to finish elsewhere so as to avoid any logistical conflicts.

Vingegaard, the two-time defending champion, will be back to try and score a hat trick, but he’ll face the toughest list of challengers he’s ever seen including Pogačar, who’s hoping to win the Giro-Tour double; Evenepoel, who’s riding his first Tour de France; and Roglič, his former teammate and now newest rival. With a difficult course and a star-studded startlist, this could be a Tour for the ages.

How to Watch the Tour de France: Peacock

Taking place about two weeks after the conclusion of the Tour de France–and one before the start of the Tour de France Femmes–gold medals will be awarded in the men’s and women’s road races at the Olympics in Paris.

Covering 278km and 158km, respectively, both the men’s and women’s races are expected to favor the sport’s Classics stars, with lots of short, punchy climbs and a finishing circuit through downtown Paris that takes the riders up the cobbled Côté de la Butte Montmartre three times. So it comes as no surprise that riders like Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert, Lotte Kopecky, and Demi Vollering have the Olympics written in nice big capital letters on their calendars.

If you watched last year’s world championships in Glasgow last August, you’ve seen what a challenging urban circuit can do to a peloton, and with smaller teams (countries can start 1-4 riders depending on their nation’s UCI ranking), fewer riders overall (just 90 in each event), and no race radios (so riders will get less information and direction from their team cars), we’re expecting aggressive, dramatic outcomes.

How to Watch the Olympics: NBC/Peacock

The first two editions of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift started on the last day of the men’s Tour de France. But with the Olympics coming closely on the heels of the men’s Tour, this year’s third edition of the incredibly popular Tour de France Femmes was pushed back a few weeks–which is great because it means the race doesn’t have to share the spotlight with the world’s largest sporting event.

In addition to changing its place on the calendar, more than half of this year’s Tour de France Femmes will take place outside of France with three stages taking place in and around Rotterdam (including two stages in one day on Tuesday, August 13), a transitional stage that takes the race from Valkenburg to Liège on Stage 5, and a stage starting in Bastogne (Stage 5) before finally bringing the riders across the border and into France.

But just like the first two editions, it’s the final weekend that packs the biggest punch, with two days in the Alps with back-to-back summit finishes including a finish atop Alpe d’Huez–arguably the most famous climb in professional cycling–on the last day of the Tour.

Last year, Vollering and SD Worx dominated the Tour. The team won four of the Tour’s eight stages, held the yellow jersey from start to finish, put two riders on the final podium, took the green jersey for winning the Points Classification, and won the Tour’s Teams Classification. Defending Vollering’s title is one of the team’s main goals 2024.

How to Watch the Tour de France Femmes: Peacock

As the final grand tour of the season, the Vuelta a España is traditionally one of the last chances for riders hoping to end the year on high note, earn a contract for the following season, or get themselves in shape for the world championships in late-September. So with lots of mountains and a start list filled with motivated riders, the Vuelta always delivers some of the year’s most exciting racing.

This year’s race begins in Portugal, with two time trials, eight mountain stages, and several jagged, hilly stages (some of which have short uphill finishes of their own) to test the riders. Every year the organizers create a course that seems to say: “If you’re not a climber, stay home.”

At this point in the year it’s tough to predict who will add the Spanish grand tour to their program as lots of things can change between now and August. But we’re hoping that last year’s surprise-but-not-a-surprise winner, American Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike), will get a chance to come back and defend his title from last year.

How to Watch the Vuelta a España: Peacock

After taking place in Glasgow in early-August last year (as part of the UCI’s “mega world championships”), this year’s World Road Race Championships are heading to Zurich and moving back to their usual spot on the calendar in late-September, with our favorite events–the Elite Road Races–taking place on the final weekend of the month.

On Saturday, the Elite Women will complete a 154km road race that begins in Ulster and ends with four laps of a tough, 27km finishing circuit in and around Zurich. The next day, the Elite Men will cover a 274km course that starts in Winterthur and concludes with seven laps of the Zurich finishing circuit.

This is another race for Classics riders, with a finishing circuit that should favor the riders we saw at the front of last year’s World Championship road races. In the women’s race, Kopecky will be a favorite to defend her title, but she’ll face stiff competition from the Dutch, most likely led by her SD Worx teammate Vollering, who–despite being one of the sport’s best racers–has never won a rainbow jersey. We love how races like the Olympics and Worlds pit riders who spend much of the season as teammates against one another.

The men’s race should play out in a similar way–albeit with fewer teammates racing against teammates. The defending champion–van der Poel–should again be the top favorite, with the Belgians–led by van Aert and Evenepoel–his biggest rivals.

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Grand European Tour

Travel through the heart of europe.

Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the food and wine of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz and linger in Budapest’s Café Gerbeaud. Indulge all your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe. Our most iconic itinerary traces the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.

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Meet members of the Viking family who work behind the scenes on our ocean and river ships

In this special episode, w e join the crew of our river and ocean ships to explore the important — but not always visible — roles done by members of our Viking family. Go behind the scenes of the bridge, the engine room, the kitchens and beyond to meet the wonderful people who help ensure that every guest has the best possible experience when sailing with us.

Get to know some of the remarkable women working in Viking’s nautical operations

In this special episode, meet some of the extraordinary women who are responsible for navigation, technology and safety on board our river ships. Among others, we hear from one of our captains, Amber, who tells us what she loves most about her role , and Ana, who at 18 years old is beginning her training in our technical department . We also gain insights from Patrycja , who shares how Viking is helping women succeed in nautical positions traditional ly held by men .

At home in Passau with Dorothea Lechner

Follow Viking guide Dorothea Lechner along the Italianate-style streets of Passau , a German city situated along the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers , as she shows us some of the most impressive landmarks from her hometown. Over the course of the tour, discover the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress, which was fo unded in 1219 and se rved as a stronghold for the Bishop s of Passau , as well as the University of Passau, which was founded in 1973, making it the youngest university in Bavaria. Dorothea also shares where to enjoy the city’s flavorful cuisine, along with other tips and insights from a local perspective.

Anne Diamond learns about monastic living with Göttweig Abbey’s Father Pius Nemes

Peer into the life of a Benedictine monk as Father Pius Nemes is interviewed by British journalist Anne Diamond . Residing in the community at Göttweig  Abbey , a Benedictine monastery overlooking Austria’s scenic Wachau Valley, Father Pius reflects on modern monastic living and explor es the history of the famed monastery , which dates back to 1083. During his conversation with Anne, he also answers viewers’ questions about his experience at Göttweig , which guests can explore with Privileged Access on our Romantic Danube and Danube Waltz itineraries.

Return to Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum with art educator Lara Bellenghi

Join us for another visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum , home to one of Europe’s most impressive art collections , where we are led on an informative tour by Lara Bellenghi , a member of the museum’s education department . Located in Vienna , the museum features a wide range of magnificent treasures accumulated by Austria ’s ruling Hapsburg dynasty, including famous paintings, exquisite decorative art pieces and important works of sculpture. Follow Lara as she showcases several masterworks from the collection and learn more about the museum’s history as she engages in a question and answer session.

Anne Diamond welcomes back Composer and Musician Alma Deutscher

Catch up with Alma Deutscher , a c omposer, violinist and pianist —and soon-to-be Viking godmother—as she returns to speak with British journalist Anne Diamond . First interviewed by Anne in May 2020 , Alma has since started university in Vienna and performed a new version of her opera, Cinderella , which opened in Salzburg . During this new interview, Alma shares her plans for 2022, which include an exclusive concert for our guests on select river voyages visiting Vienna as well as being honored as godmother to one of our new river ship s .

Revisit our Grand European Tour itinerary with Joost Ouendag, Klaus Schemminger and Irene Pieper

Join us for another look at our Grand European Tour itinerary as Joost Ouendag, Vice President of Group Product Development at Viking , shares more highlights from this guest-favorite river voyage. Discover how you can t ravers e three of Europe’s great rivers and explore the cultural riches of cities such as Budapest, Vienna and Cologne over the course of one memorable 15-day journey. Following Joost’s presentation, two more knowledgeable members of the Viking family will be on hand to answer viewers’ questions: Klaus Schemminger , Vice President of Land Operations , and Irene Pieper , Director of Product Development for Rivers. W e welcome you to reach out to us at [email protected] should you have additional questions .

Explore Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum with art historian Daniel Uchtmann

Peer into one of Europe’s most impressive art collection s during a tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum with art historian Dan i el Uchtmann , who serves as the museum’s research associate in the field of education . Located in Vienna, t he museum features a wide range of magnificent treasures accumulated by Austria’s ruling Hapsburg dynasty , including famous paintings , exquisite decorative art pieces and important works of sculpture. Deepen your understanding of the museum’s significant works while following Daniel through its richly ornate interiors.

At home in Cologne with art historian and guide Daniela Scarpati

Ascend the heights of Cologne with Viking G uide Daniela Scarpati as she tak e s us on a tour of the city’s soaring Gothic Cathedral . Dominating the skyline with its twin spires, this architectural masterpiece was once the tallest building in the world and still elicits awe from visitors who come to marvel at its impressive size. Learn about the cathedral’s fascinating history as Daniela leads us to its lofty roof top where historic bells toll and breathtaking views await.

Explore Vienna’s iconic architecture with Joost Ouendag

Discover the architectural treasures of Austria’s opulent capital Vienna with Joost Ouendag, Vice President of Group Product Development at Viking. Get a glimpse of the landmarks you can explore on our Danube River voyages—including Romantic Danube and Grand European Tour —as Joost answers viewers’ questions and shares insights into the history of Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral .

Karine explores the Rhine, Main & Danube Rivers

Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she highlights the historic riches found along three of Europe’s most important rivers . Discover what life is like for modern aristocracy at two iconic German estates, Schloss Löwenstein and Schloss Mespelbrunn , and then take in stunning views of storybook castles a long the UNCESCO-listed Middle Rhine . I n Austria’s Wachau Valley, visit with the monks who call the hi lltop Göttweig Abbey home before stopping in Koblenz to hear the moving story behind the city’s Jewish Cemetery.

Koblenz and sailing along the Romantic Middle Rhine

Discover one of the Rhine River’s most enchanting stretches with Alastair, who starts his day by admiring a beautiful sunrise. Along the Upper Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, join him as he sails past fairytale castles and charming villages, marveling at the vibrant autumn colors that cover the surrounding hillsides. Later, Alastair stops at a local vineyard for a wine-tasting experience by candlelight.

Discovering Cologne

Arriving in the German city of Cologne, t oday Alastair meets with local guide Angela to embark on an enlightening tour. Follow along as they view the Gothic Cologne Cathedral, shop for German mustard, visit the famed Hohenzollern Bridge and spend reflective moments at the Gestapo ’s former headquarters. Alastair also learn s the story behind “ s tumbl ing s tones ,” a series of small bronze plaques embedded in the streets to commemorate people who were persecuted by the Nazis between 1933 and 1945. In the evening, join Alastair as he visits one of Cologne’s oldest brewhouses, where he enjoys a glass of local Kölsch beer.

Exploring Holland - Amsterdam to Kinderdijk

Long-time Viking family member and renowned British photographer Alastair Miller begins his journey in Amsterdam, where he reveals the cultural treasures of the Netherlands’s historic capital. Join Alastair as he peruses unique shops ( Posthumuswinkel ) and a colorful flower market, pedals through the city and visits the owner of a houseboat museum . After stepping on board Viking Kara , one of our award-winning Viking Longships, he sails to Kinderdijk to meet with locals who care for the iconic windmills.

Explore the Amorbach Abbey with Guide Leah Meixner

Journey to the German region of Bavaria for a look inside Amorbach Abbey and an exclusive tour of its i mpressive library with Tour Guide Leah Meixner. Originally established as a Benedictine abbey, Amorbach has been owned by t he Royal House of Leiningen, one of the oldest noble families in Germany , since the 19th century . Discover the history of the abbey while exploring its ornate rooms , including Library Hall, home to more than 30,000 books from the Princes of Leiningen’s collections. In addition, enjoy a short recital performance on the abbey’s magnificent Stumm organ — built in the late 1700s by one of the most renowned lineage of organ craftsman in Europe.

At Home in Vienna with designer Natalie Demblin

Step through the doors of a charming local shop at the heart of historic Vienna to meet celebrated accessor y designer Natalie Demb l in. Follow along as she guides us through her boutique, where beautifully made belts, key chains and bag straps are on colorful display . As an added treat f or guests who have sailed with us to Vienna, you may even recognize Natalie’s storefront from our walking tour through the city’s Old Town.

Meet the Vienna Residence Orchestra

G o behind the scenes of the V ienna Residence Orchestra and hear from its talented musicians during a special program hosted by the orchestra’s cofounder, Sylvia Moser. Performing the music of Mozart and Strauss in historic buildings and opulent palaces throughout Vienna, the orchestra allows guests to experience live classical music in an authentic setting. Explore the history of this engaging ensemble and listen to short musical pieces you can experience in person when you join us on a river voyage to Vienna.

At home on board our Viking Longships with Karine Hagen

Step on board one of our state-of-the-art Viking Longships with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, for an intimate look at this remarkable vessel. Follow along while she guides us through its spacious staterooms and suites and explores how the ship is specially built to navigate Europe’s waterways. Enjoy this exclusive tour and then start planning your journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers—and beyond.

See Amsterdam through Anne Frank’s eyes with guest lecturer Gillian Walnes Perry, MBE

Join Gillian Walnes Perry, guest lecturer and cofounder of the Anne Frank Trust UK , as she presents , “Amsterdam Through Anne Frank’s Eyes.” During the lecture, learn how wartime diarist Anne Frank viewed this historic capital, and discover how many of the locations she wrote about have remain ed intact. At the conclusion of this captivating presentation , Gillian shares more of her insights while answering viewers’ questions.

Follow us to the famous windmills of Kinderdijk

Journey with us to the Dutch countryside as we explore the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get a glimpse at the inner workings of these technological marvels — still in operation today — and learn about the fascinating history of these windmills , which dat e back hundreds of years. During the tour, we are also introduced to the Jantina , a 125-year-old vessel that has been restored to carry passengers to the Blokker Windmill —an experience you can enjoy first-hand when sailing with us in the Netherlands . Following our explorations, learn more about this celebrated Dutch destination during a question and answer session with Jan-Willem de Winter , Head of Product Development for Kinderdijk World Heritag e .

At home in the Würzburg Bishop’s Residenz with guide Alexandra Memmel

Discover the opulence and artistic brilliance of the majestic Würzburg Bishop’s Residenz with its s taff members Adrian Börner and Günther Mündl and tour guide Alexandra Memmel . Built between 1720 and 1780, the Bishop’s Residenz is one of Europe ’s most important palaces and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow along as Alexandra, Adrian and Günther guide us through the many rooms of the palac e while sharing its history and highlighting the beautiful works of art found throughout the stately home.

Anne Diamond interviews Professor Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer

Step into the world of Viennese dance as British journalist Anne Diamond interviews P rofessor Thomas Schäfer- Elmayer , an Austrian dance instructor and director of the Tanzschule Elmayer in Vienna. In his discussion with Anne, P rofessor Schäfer- Elmayer explores the history of the Viennese waltz and discusses the manners and etiquette that are an integral part of ballroom dancing. Tune in and watch as P rofessor Schäfer- Elmayer shares his expertise and answers viewers’ questions.

Discover the history of Vienna’s music with guest lecturer Angela Schneider

Learn about the world-renowned music of Vienna as guest lecturer Angela Schneider, who is a violist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, presents “Vienna, City of Music.” Once the glittering capital of the mighty Hapsburg Dynasty, Vienna has also enjoyed a long history as Europe’s music capital. During this episode, Angela answers viewers’ questions and takes a closer look at four legendary Viennese composers and discusses how Vienna became a center of the arts.

Visit Göttweig Abbey with Father Pius

Experience the baroque splendor of Göttweig Abbey as Father Pius takes us on a virtual tour of this celebrated Benedictine monastery. Overlooking Austria’s Wachau Valley, the abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a rich heritage that originated with its founding in 1083. Discover the history and traditions of this famous landmark and learn how it has evolved with the times to become a modern monastery. Following the tour, enjoy a live question and answer session with Father Pius as he delves deeper into the abbey’s past, present and future.

Anne Diamond interviews Princess Heide von Hohenzollern

Get a rare glimpse into the life of German royalty as British journalist Anne Diamond interviews Princess Heide von Hohenzollern .  Residing at Namedy Castle , an iconic structure nestled along the shores of the Rhine River, Princess Heide has helped transform this historic estate into a renowned cultural meeting place that holds up to 160 events per year. In this episode, discover how you can visit Namedy Castle with Viking and get an in-depth look at the estate as Princess Heide shares the story of her fascinating life and answers viewers’ questions.

The History of Germany with Viking Resident Historian Edward H. Judge, PhD

Follow the dynamic trajectory of German history from the Middle Ages to today with renowned historian Dr. Edward H. Judge . As an expert in European history, Dr. Judge has authored and coauthored numerous books, and in this episode, he draws on this scholarly expertise to explore the twists and turns that have characterized Germany’s past and present. During the livestream, Dr. Judge shares his insights while engaging in an enlightening question and answer session.

Explore Our River Voyages with Joost Ouendag

Join Joost Ouendag, Vice President of Group Product Development at Viking, as he shares the latest information about our river itineraries and presents an overview of our award-winning fleet of river ships. Learn about the Viking Difference and our Viking Inclusive Value , and discover why we are known as the small ship experts. Should you have any questions following this livestream , we welcome you to reach out to us a t [email protected] .

Wine Wednesday (Austria) with  Markus Huber and Erich Machherndl

Join wine expert Bartholomew Broadbent as he explores Austrian viticulture with Markus Huber and Erich Machherndl, two vintners producing world-class wines. In this livestream, d iscover the history of the renowned Traisental and Wachau Valley wine regions —both adjacent to the Danube River —and learn about the philosophies that guide Markus and Erich at their respective wineries. While enjoying a virtual wine sampling with Bartholomew, Markus and Erich answer questions submitted by viewers.

Wine Wednesday (Germany) with Louis Konstantin Guntrum

Welcome to Wine Wednesdays ! Uncork the history and philosophy of wine with host and wine expert Bartholomew Broadbent . In this livestream, join Bartholomew and wine producer Louis Konstantin Guntrum , the 11th - generation owner of the Louis Guntrum vineyards and winery in Germany , as they discuss the production of w ine and its prominen ce in Europe. Pay special attention during the question and answer session for exclusive tips on how to savor and preserve wine .

At Home in Amsterdam with Linda

Explore one of the world’s most iconic cities, Amsterdam, with local guide Linda van Zanten. Living in Amsterdam for nearly a decade and working as a proud certified national guide, Linda shows us the city’s celebrated landmarks, including Centraal Station, the Jordaan District and Dam Square. When visiting Amsterdam, sampling the city’s famous Dutch pancakes is a must, and in addition to answering viewers’ questions during the livestream, Linda shares her favorite pancake topping.

At Home in Budapest with Kinga & Eszter

Discover the best of Budapest with two expert Viking guides , Eszter Pozsár and Kinga Tittel , as they each highlight a different side of the Danube River with a focus on hilly Buda and majestic Pest. As someone who naturally loves to share her knowledge of the city with guests and family , Kinga has been a tour guide in and around Budapest for more than a decade , while Eszter has been working as a local guide for 30 years and has been conducting tours for Viking since we began sailing in Hungary . From Buda to Pest, learn insightful tips on how to explore this delightful city from a local perspective as Kinga and Eszter take you on a tour while answering viewers’ questions during th is livestream.

Marksburg Castle: The Rhine's Iconic Watchman

Painstakingly chiseled into the slate bedrock of a mountain peak, Marksburg has long stood as one of Germany’s most formidable castles. Step back into the Middle Ages with Karine as she explores the heart of this legendary stronghold.

Cologne Cathedral: The Epitome of Gothic Grandeur

Explore the history behind this ornate architectural masterpiece. Towering over the Rhine, the majestic Cologne Cathedral has been a beacon for pilgrims from around the world for centuries.

Glühwein (Hot Mulled Wine)

Around the Christmas season, public houses in nearly every European town offer mulled wine as a delicious antidote to the season's chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, you can make your own glühwein at home. Or, visit Europe on one of our late-fall Rhine or Danube cruises for an unforgettable holiday season experience.

Göttweig Abbey: Austria's Spiritual Treasure

Step into a world of living history, where a whisper still speaks volumes and traditions endure. Join Karine and enjoy an exclusive insider’s view of life at Göttweig, the daily life of its monks and the Abbey’s fascinating community outreach.

Learn The Iconic Viennese Waltz

Ask any Austrian to name the person who most exemplifies elegance and style and their reply is likely to be: Professor Thomas Schaffer-Elmayer. Meet the man who has introduced generations to the finer points of culture, including the iconic waltz. Then watch as he teaches Karine its beautiful steps in less than an hour.

Austria's Legendary Hotel Sacher and Torte

Join Karine (and Finse) and step into the spirit of old Europe at Vienna’s iconic Hotel Sacher to learn the story behind the Sachertorte, its legendary handmade cake.

Language Lesson: German

Learn a few useful German words and phrases with Rebecca, your Viking River Cruises tutor. Prost!

Language: Dutch Phrases

Learn a few useful Dutch words and phrases with Johan, your Viking River Cruises tutor. Proost!

Language: Hungarian Phrases

With the help of one of our Hungarian travel guides, Eszter, we have compiled a short video of useful Hungarian phrases to use when traveling to Budapest. Be sure to brush up before visiting Hungary with Viking!

Koblenz Jewish Cemetery - History Held in Stone

Join Karine for the moving story of the Koblenz Jewish Cemetery, a sanctuary of reflection and a window into the history of a community and culture that were once nearly lost.

Vienna's Famed Lipizzaner Stallions

Join Karine as she goes backstage at Vienna's famous Spanish riding school and discovers a world of elegance, discipline and remarkable skill. It's the world of the Lipizzaner Stallions!

The Nuremberg Trials

In 1945 at Nuremberg's Hall of Justice, allied powers gathered seeking accountability. Today Courtroom 600 is one of the most visited sites in the city. Learn about the historic war crimes tribunals that took place here as the entire world looked on —and consider seeing Courtroom 600 for yourself.

Viking's Own Vintner

Meet Erhard Mörwald, the 5th-generation Wachau Valley vintner who produces Viking's private-label wines, and learn about the vintages you can enjoy on board.

Schloss Mespelbrunn: A Fairytale Forest Castle

Tucked away in the midst of a verdant forest is the exquisite Schloss Mespelbrunn. Take a peek inside as Countess Gräfin Hedwig Margarete shares her home, and learn more about the castle’s legendary past.

Fresh Baked Goodness

In the quaint town of Dürnstein in Austria's Wachau Valley Bäckerei Schmidl has been crafting delicious breads and pastries since 1718. You can enjoy these tasty treats throughout Europe...while aboard a Viking ship! Viking River Cruises: Bringing fresh-baked goodness to the rivers of Europe! Karine Hagen of Viking River Cruises is your host.

Vienna Boys Choir

Young boys from all over the world come to participate in the Vienna Boys' Choir, a 500-year old tradition, through which they are provided education and a chance to tour and perform in many different countries. Join Karine as she sits in on rehearsals and speaks to some the members.

Cafe Demel, Vienna's Famed Coffeehouse

While visiting Vienna with Viking River Cruises, enjoy a leisurely stop at one of the city's famed coffeehouses. The Demel has been creating delicious treats for over 200 years; choose from cream cakes, tea scones, apple strudels, Sacher tortes and cakes. Sip your coffee, enjoy a sweet treat, and indulge in the company of great friends and a beautiful café!

Wreath Making with Karine

Join Karine in Passau for a lesson on making traditional German Advent wreaths.

Thanksgiving in Europe

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Viking on November sailings. There is no better way to complement your succulent turkey dinner than with a stroll through one of Europe’s cultural capitals.

Shopping in Vienna

Christmastime or anytime, Karine knows one gift that visitors to Vienna cannot return home without. You can even purchase this little cake in the very hotel where it was invented.

Shopping in Passau

Passau is one of Germany’s most charming cities. Karine shows you that the city’s gift ideas hold equal charm when she takes you to her favorite shopping spot.

Shopping in Budapest

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Join Karine at her favorite shop in Budapest, Hungary: the venerable Café Gerbeaud, purveyors of fine chocolates.

Master Chef & Author Toni Mörwald

Watch the world-famous master chef and author Toni Mörwald and Karine prepare the traditional wiener schnitzel dish. In Austria, you might visit Chef Mörwald’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Bon appétit!

Gifts Along the Danube

The Danube’s banks overflow with shopping opportunities. Join Karine at her favorite spots in Passau, Vienna and Budapest as she shares perfect gift ideas for yourself or your loved ones.

Explore: Budapest

Explore the beauty of Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube,” with Karine highlighting the city’s top attractions: Fisherman’s Bastion, Great Market Hall, Heroes’ Square and more.

Explore: Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam’s scenic canals, charming flower markets and enriching Museum Quarter, where you can admire van Gogh’s artwork and masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age.

Explore Europe with Viking

Sail Europe’s picturesque waterways in elegant comfort with Viking. Ranging from 7 to 23 days, our itineraries offer a wealth of unforgettable journeys across the continent.

Cooking with Karine: Goulash

Explore Budapest’s Great Market Hall and learn how to make goulash, Hungary’s rich, hearty dish seasoned with paprika and packed with flavor.

Cooking with Karine: Bratwurst

Taste a variety of German delicacies with Karine in Nuremberg’s medieval district, and learn some of the best side dishes to go with them, perhaps paired with a local brew.

Cooking with Karine: A German Treat

Join Karine for a private cooking lesson with pastry chef Joanna Hajn, who teaches her student how to make a German holiday favorite: a tasty gingerbread house.

Romantic Middle Rhine

Experience the majestic stretch of the Rhine River known affectionately as the “Romantic Middle Rhine.” Winding past quaint villages and medieval castles, this idyllic waterway offers a window into the past and unmatched vistas.

Modern Aristocracy: Schloss Löwenstein, the Gem of Franconia

The Löwenstein family is one of Germany’s cultural treasures. Step behind the scenes to meet Prince Alois-Konstantin and his daughter-in-law Princess Stephanie as they share family history and the secret behind the legendary Fürst Löwenstein wines.

Alma Deutscher Performs in Vienna

Once the home of Strauss and Mozart, Vienna is renowned as the music capital of Europe. Now, guests who join us in this elegant city have the chance to enjoy an exclusive performance featuring Alma Deutscher, a young musical prodigy who will conduct classic pieces from great composers—including a few, destined-to-become-classics, of her own. View sailing dates for Viking river cruises during which you may attend Alma Deutscher’s performances in Vienna by visiting  almadeutscher.com/viking-dates .

Budapest: A History of Grandeur and Catastrophe

By joe jajdu.

Budapest today is a palimpsest of its history and partially crystallized present. Its earlier history is best seen on the Castle Hill of Buda, the seat of Hungarian royal power since the beginning in the 13th Century. This peaked in the glory years of King Matthias' reign in the second half of the 15th Century, when Buda was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of Europe. The Ottoman conquest that followed a generation later was a catastrophe whose effect would last two centuries. However when the new Castle Hill of Buda arose, it became a version of Baroque central Europe, controlled by Imperial Vienna. Pest, on the opposite banks of the Danube, is a symbol of the grandeur of the late 19th Century metropolis. Elaborate, historicist buildings and monuments first inhabited by the members of the rising bourgeoisie that had achieved prosperity in the booming Budapest around the year 1900. This era still largely defines the visual appearance of the central city. Nearly half a century later Fascism, and then forty years of Communism, again produced economic dislocation and social tumult in the lives of the people. This is best shown through descriptions of the fate of individual families in Budapest. Since 1990 the metropolis and its people have gone through a frenzied transition for which there was no template: authoritarian socialist economy to volatile capitalism and democracy. The story of the key players and groups in this transition make this tumultuous process particularly vivid. Today Budapest is a city whose role in Europe is still being crystallized. However, inventive entrepreneurs and creative artists are making the city a more and more vibrant home for its citizens and a favoured destination for a rapidly increasing flow of visitors.

Daily Life in Rembrandt's Holland

By paul zumthor.

Rembrandt's life coincided with what the Dutch refer to as their "golden age." This engagingly written study presents a rich picture of a dynamic society that had torn itself away from the mediocrity of its past - a stagnant nation of peasants and fishermen - to pursue an overseas empire that led to great financial wealth and a highly sophisticated cultivation of the arts. This classic work first appeared in English translation in 1963. Among the myriad topics covered are homes, gardens, clothing, food, religion, childrearing, education, medicine, sports and games, holidays and celebrations, painters, musicians, writers, the theater, publishing, aristocrats, workers, peasants, the merchant fleet, the armed forces, trading and colonizing companies, fisheries, and the famous Holland dikes.

Germany: A New History

In one concise volume, Hagen Schulze brilliantly conveys the full sweep of German history, from the days of the Romans to the fall of the Berlin Wall. A story two thousand years in the making, it rings with battle, murmurs with intrigue, and hums with the music of everyday life. This richly various legacy, often overshadowed and distorted by the nation's recent past, offers a hopeful answer.

The Danube: A Cultural History

The Danube is the longest river in western and central Europe. Rising amidst the beautiful wooded hills of Germany's Black Forest, it touches or winds its way through ten countries and four capital cities before emptying into the Black Sea through a vast delta whose silt-filled channels spread across eastern Romania.

The Decline and Fall of the Habsburg Empire, 1815-1918

A new and revised edition of Alan Sked's groundbreaking book which examines how the Habsburg Empire survived the revolutionary turmoil of 1848. 'The Year of Revolutions', saw the whole of Europe convulsed in turmoil and revolt. Yet the Habsburg Empire survived. As state after state succumbed to the violent winds of change that were sweeping the continent. How did the Habsburg Empire survive? How was the army able hold together while the rest of the empire collapsed in civil war, and how was it able to seize the political initiative In this new edition, Alan Sked reflects on the changed understanding of the period which resulted from the first appearance of this book, and widens the discussion to look at the Habsburg Empire alongside the decline of the Russian and German Empires, arguing that it is possible to understand their decline from a broad European perspective, as opposed to the overly narrow focus of recent explanations. Alan Sked makes us look at familiar events with new eyes in this radical, vigorously written classic which is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of nineteenth-century Europe.  

The Rhine: An Eco-Biography, 1815-2000

By mark cioc.

The Rhine River is Europe's most important commercial waterway, channeling the flow of trade among Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. In this innovative study, Mark Cioc focuses on the river from the moment when the Congress of Vienna established a multinational commission charged with making the river more efficient for purposes of trade and commerce in 1815. He examines the engineering and administrative decisions of the next century and a half that resulted in rapid industrial growth as well as profound environmental degradation, and highlights the partially successful restoration efforts undertaken from the 1970s to the present. The Rhine is a classic example of a "multipurpose" river -- used simultaneously for transportation, for industry and agriculture, for urban drinking and sanitation needs, for hydroelectric production, and for recreation. It thus invites comparison with similarly over-burdened rivers such as the Mississippi, Hudson, Colorado, and Columbia. The Rhine's environmental problems are, however, even greater than those of other rivers because it is so densely populated (50 million people live along its borders), so highly industrialized (10% of global chemical production), and so short (775 miles in length). Two centuries of nonstop hydraulic tinkering have resulted in a Rhine with a sleek and slender profile. In their quest for a perfect canal-like river, engineers have modified it more than any other large river in the world. As a consequence, between 1815 and 1975, the river lost most of its natural floodplain, riverside vegetation, migratory fish, and biodiversity. Recent efforts to restore that biodiversity, though heartening, can have only limited success because so many of the structural changes to the river are irreversible. The Rhine: An Eco-Biography, 1815-2000 makes clear just how central the river has been to all aspects of European political, economic, and environmental life for the past two hundred years

All Along the Rhine: Recipes, Wines and Lore from Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Holland

By kay shaw nelson.

Each chapter of this brilliant collection of over 130 recipes covers the culinary history and winemaking tradition of a different Rhine country. The literary excerpts, legends, and lore throughout the book accompany the reader-chef on a culinary cruise down one of the world's most famous rivers. Complete with b/w illustrations. "Cradle of European art, culture, history, and folklore for thousands of years, the Rhine River has an appeal for everyone along its verdant shores...In this representative collection of traditional and contemporary Rhine recipes may be found a wealth of culinary treasures, carefully evolved over the centuries by creative cooks. Because the cookery is derived from a jigsaw puzzle of peoples, customs and foods, there are some exotic and exciting contrasts. Indeed, the kitchens of these countries have produced some of the world's most cherished delicacies, as well as flavorful, down-to-earth hearty dishes that have enduring appeal.

Baroque and Rococo (World of Art)

Baroque and Rococo art and architecture have become popular once more, after a century and a half of neglect, misunderstanding and scorn. This radical shift in taste has led to a rapid growth of detailed knowledge about the artists who created these exhilarating styles. The famous masters have been reassessed and whole areas of achievement--Italian Baroque painting, German Rococo architecture--have been brought to a new, enthusiastic public. Germain Bazin's engaging survey of this rich subject ranges over all Europe and traces the origins and effects of these two periods of art--from the Counter-Reformation to Neoclassicism, Exoticism and even Art Nouveau. 218 illus., 43 in color.

"He writes with a Gallic verve and grace which are very successfully conveyed through Mr. Jonathan Griffin's translation...His observations upon painters and painting are particularly acute." --The Connoisseu

The Cologne Cathedral

The focus of this book is the building and the architecture of the Cologne Cathedral. The text pages cover the building of the cathedral from the early days of Christianity up to the restoration after World War II. In the margins there are references to the plates in the second part of the book. 94 illustrations in full colour of the Cologne Cathedral's highlights are shown.

The Gothic Enterprise: A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral

The great Gothic cathedrals of Europe are among the most astonishing achievements of Western culture. Evoking feelings of awe and humility, they make us want to understand what inspired the people who had the audacity to build them. This engrossing book surveys an era that has fired the historical imagination for centuries. In it Robert A. Scott explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes. As a traveler’s companion or a rich source of knowledge for the armchair enthusiast,  The Gothic Enterprise  helps us understand how ordinary people managed such tremendous feats of physical and creative energy at a time when technology was rudimentary, famine and disease were rampant, the climate was often harsh, and communal life was unstable and incessantly violent. While most books about Gothic cathedrals focus on a particular building or on the cathedrals of a specific region,  The Gothic Enterprise  considers the  idea  of the cathedral as a humanly created space. Scott discusses why an impoverished people would commit so many social and personal resources to building something so physically stupendous and what this says about their ideas of the sacred, especially the vital role they ascribed to the divine as a protector against the dangers of everyday life. Scott’s narrative offers a wealth of fascinating details concerning daily life during medieval times. The author describes the difficulties master-builders faced in scheduling construction that wouldn’t be completed during their own lifetimes, how they managed without adequate numeric systems or paper on which to make detailed drawings, and how climate, natural disasters, wars, variations in the hours of daylight throughout the year, and the celebration of holy days affected the pace and timing of work. Scott also explains such things as the role of relics, the quarrying and transporting of stone, and the incessant conflict cathedral-building projects caused within their communities. Finally, by drawing comparisons between Gothic cathedrals and other monumental building projects, such as Stonehenge, Scott expands our understanding of the human impulses that shape our landscape.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

By tracy chevalier.

With precisely 35 canvases to his credit, the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer represents one of the great enigmas of 17th-century art. The meager facts of his biography have been gleaned from a handful of legal documents. Yet Vermeer's extraordinary paintings of domestic life, with their subtle play of light and texture, have come to define the Dutch golden age. His portrait of the anonymous Girl with a Pearl Earring has exerted a particular fascination for centuries—and it is this magnetic painting that lies at the heart of Tracy Chevalier's second novel of the same title. Girl with a Pearl Earring  centers on Vermeer's prosperous Delft household during the 1660s. When Griet, the novel's quietly perceptive heroine, is hired as a servant, turmoil follows. First, the 16-year-old narrator becomes increasingly intimate with her master. Then Vermeer employs her as his assistant—and ultimately has Griet sit for him as a model.

Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther

With sound historical scholarship and penetrating insight, Roland Bainton examines Luther's widespread influence. He re-creates the spiritual setting of the sixteenth century, showing Luther's place within it and influence upon it. Richly illustrated with more than 100 woodcuts and engravings from Luther's own time, Here I Stand dramatically brings to life Martin Luther, the great Reformer. A specialist in Reformation history, Roland H. Bainton was for forty-two years Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale, and he continued his writing well into his twenty years of retirement. Bainton wore his scholarship lightly and had a lively, readable style. His most popular book was Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther (1950), which sold more than a million copies.

Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World

On All Hallow’s Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate, but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther’s now famous Ninety-five Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the bestselling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther’s monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of liberty, equality, and individualism that today lie at the heart of all modern life.

Mozart: A Life

Mozart’s music has enthralled listeners for centuries. In this brilliant biography, acclaimed historian Paul Johnson draws upon his expert knowledge of the era and Mozart’s own private letters to conjure Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s life and times in rich detail. Johnson charts Mozart’s life from age three through to his later years—when he penned  The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni.  Along the way, Johnson challenges some of the popular myths that cloud Mozart’s image: his allegedly tempestuous personal relationships and supposedly bitter rivalry with Salieri, as well as the notion that he was desperately impoverished when he died. The result—a bold, invigorating portrait of one of the most popular and influential composers of all time—is a welcome addition to Johnson’s extraordinary body of work and makes a perfect gift for classical music lovers and fans of biographies.  

The Diary of a Young Girl

By anne frank.

Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, the Franks and another family lived cloistered in the “Secret Annexe” of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and surprisingly humorous, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short. --back cover

The Habsburgs: Dynasty, Culture and Politics

The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914 not only sparked the beginning of World War I—it also initiated the beginning of the end of the six-hundred-year-old Habsburg dynasty, which fell apart when the war ended, changing Europe forever. But how did the Habsburgs come to play such a decisive role in the fate of the continent? Paula Sutter Fichtner seeks to answer this question in this comprehensive account of the longest-lived European empire.   Tracing the origins of the house of Habsburg to the tenth century, Fichtner identifies the principal characters in the story and explores how they were able to hold together such a culturally diverse and multiethnic state for so many centuries. She takes account of the intertwining of culture, politics, and society, revealing the strategies that enabled the dynasty’s extraordinarily long life: its dazzling mix of cultural propaganda, public performances, and cunning political maneuvering. She points out the irony that one of the crowd-pleasing performances that had enabled the Habsburg success—visiting beds of the injured—led to Ferdinand’s death and the empire’s downfall. Breathing fresh life into the history of the Habsburg reign, this accessible and authoritative history charts one of the pivotal foundation stories of modern Europe.

Twilight of the Habsburgs: The Life and Times of Emperor Francis Joseph

No ruler in modern times reigned in full sovereignty for as long as Francis Joseph, emperor of Austria and king of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, and Slavonia. Titular master of central Europe from 1848 until 1916, he was center stage in Europe throughout the dramatic era in which Italy and Germany emerged as united nation states. His personal decisions were vital both to the outcome of the Crimean War and to the onset of World War I, sixty years later. Far more than a biography of a great ruler, Twilight of the Habsburgs is a social, cultural, political, and military history of Europe from the end of the Napoleonic era to the assassination at Sarajevo. "Just the right balance between the story of Francis Joseph's life and the history of his times." -- The New York Times Book Review; "Excellent and absorbing . . . A compelling read." -- Evening Standard (London).

Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist

By jan greenberg.

   Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist  was named a Robert F. Sibert Honor book by the ALA. This is the enthralling biography of the nineteenth-century Dutch painter known for pioneering new techniques and styles in masterpieces such as  Starry Night  and  Vase with   Sunflowers . The book cites detailed primary sources and includes a glossary of artists and terms, a biographical time line, notes, a bibliography, and locations of museums that display Van Gogh’s work. It also features a sixteen-page insert with family photographs and full-color reproductions of many of Van Gogh’s paintings.  Vincent Van Gogh  was named an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 6–8, Historical/Social Studies) in Appendix B.  

All Quiet on the Western Front

On the hundredth anniversary of the end of World War I: a hardcover edition of the classic tale of a young German soldier's harrowing experiences in the trenches, widely acclaimed as the greatest war novel of all time. When a twenty-year-old man named Paul and his classmates enlist in the German army during World War I, they are full of youthful enthusiam. But the world of duty, culture, and progress they had been taught to believe in shatters under the first brutal bombardment in the trenches. Through the ensuing years of horror, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principle of hate that meaninglessly pits young men of the same generation but different uniforms against one another. Erich Maria Remarque's classic novel not only portrays in vivid detail the combatants' physical and mental trauma, but dramatizes as well the tragic detachment from civilian life felt by many upon returning home. Remarque's stated intention--to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped shells, were destroyed by the war--remains as powerful and relevant as ever, a century after that conflict's end.

Berlin Alexanderplatz

The inspiration for Rainer Werner Fassbinder's epic film and that  The Guardian  named one of the "Top 100 Books of All Time,"  Berlin Alexanderplatz  is considered one of the most important works of the Weimar Republic and twentieth century literature. Franz Biberkopf, pimp and petty thief, has just finished serving a term in prison for murdering his girlfriend. He's on his own in Weimar Berlin with its lousy economy and frontier morality, but Franz is determined to turn over new leaf, get ahead, make an honest man of himself, and so on and so forth. He hawks papers, chases girls, needs and bleeds money, and gets mixed up in spite of himself in various criminal and political schemes. This is only the beginning of our modern everyman's multiplying misfortunes. Berlin, Alexanderplatz  is one of great twentieth-century novels. Taking off from the work of Dos Passos and Joyce, Doblin depicts modern life in all its shocking violence, corruption, splendor, and horror. Michael Hofmann, celebrated for his translations of Joseph Roth and Franz Kafka, has prepared a new version, the first in over 75 years, in which Doblin's sublime and scurrilous masterpiece comes alive in English as never before.

Faust: A Tragedy

A classic of world literature, Goethe’s  Faust  is a philosophical and poetic drama full of satire, irony, humor, and tragedy. Martin Greenberg renders not only the text’s varied meters and rhymes but also its diverse tones and styles—dramatic and lyrical, reflective and farcical, pathetic and coarse, colloquial and soaring. His translation of  Faust  has been widely praised as the most faithful, readable, and elegantly written translation of Goethe’s masterpiece available in English. "Greenberg has accomplished a magnificent literary feat. He has taken a great German work, until now all but inaccessible to English readers, and made it into a sparkling English poem, full of verve and wit. Greenberg's translation lives ;  it is done in a modern idiom but with respect for the original text; I found it a joy to read.”—Irving Howe "Martin Greenberg's translation, here presented in newly revised form, has rightly been celebrated for its colloquial idiom....The translation brings Goethe's seminal text to life for twenty-first century readers." - from the Introduction by W. Daniel Wilson

Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafka's death,  The Trial  is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century: the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianism, Kafka's nightmare has resonated with chilling truth for generations of readers. This new edition is based upon the work of an international team of experts who have restored the text, the sequence of chapters, and their division to create a version that is as close as possible to the way the author left it. In his brilliant translation, Breon Mitchell masterfully reproduces the distinctive poetics of Kafka's prose, revealing a novel as full of energy and power as when it was first written.

They Were Counted

By miklós bánffy, patrick thursfield, kathy bánffy-jelen and patrick leigh fermor.

Painting an unrivalled portrait of the vanished world of pre-1914 Hungary, this story is told through the eyes of two young Transylvanian cousins, Count Balint Abady and Count Laszlo Gyeroffy. Shooting parties in great country houses, turbulent scenes in parliament, and the luxury of life in Budapest provide the backdrop for this gripping, prescient novel, forming a chilling indictment of upper-class frivolity and political folly, in which good manners cloak indifference and brutality. Abady becomes aware of the plight of a group of Romanian mountain peasants and champions their cause, while Gyeroffy dissipates his resources at the gaming tables, mirroring the decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire itself. The first book in a trilogy published before World War II, it was rediscovered after the fall of Communism in Hungary and this edition contains a new foreword.

A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 1888-1889

By frederic morton.

A National Book Award Finalist from the bestselling Frederic Morton "Frederic Morton's A NERVOUS SPLENDOR is my favorite book about Vienna." —John Irving On January 30, 1889, at the champagne-splashed height of the Viennese Carnival, the handsome and charming Crown Prince Rudolf shot and killed his teenage mistress and then himself in a suicide pact. The two shots that rang out at Mayerling in the Vienna Woods echo still. Frederic Morton, author of the bestselling THE ROTHSCHILDS, deftly tells the haunting story of the Prince and his city, where, in the span of only ten months, "the Western dream started to go wrong." Other young men with striking intellectual and artistic talents—and all as frustrated as the Prince—moved through his Vienna. Among them were a young Sigmund Freud, Gustav Mahler, Theodor Herzl, Gustav Klimt, and the playwright Arthur Schnitzler, whose La Ronde was the great erotic drama of the fin de siecle. 

Art in Vienna 1898-1918: Klimt, Kokoschka, Schiele and their contemporaries

By peter vergo.

The artistic stagnation of Vienna at the end of the 19th century was rudely shaken by the artists of the Vienna Secession. Their work shocked a conservative public, but their successive exhibitions, their magazine  Ver Sacrum , and their application to the applied arts and architecture soon brought them an enthusiastic following and wealthy patronage.  Art in Vienna, 1898–1918: Klimt, Kokoschka, Schiele and their Contemporaries , now published in its 4th edition, brilliantly traces the course of this development. Klimt, Kokoschka and Schiele were the leading figures in the fine arts; Wagner, Olbrich, Loos and Hoffmann in architecture and the applied arts. In other fields, Mahler, Freud and Schnitzler were influencing the avant‐garde. The book includes eye‐witness accounts of exhibitions, the opening of the Secession building and other events, and the result is a fascinating documentary study of the members of an artistic movement which is much admired today. Some 150 color images and 75 black and white archival illustrations make this a sumptuous and historically engrossing study of a period when Vienna was the centre of the European art world.

Stuart Schulberg

This documentary examines the war crime trials at Nuremberg through photographs, recorded audio and interviews. Filmed in Nuremberg, Germany.

Luchino Visconti

This Academy Award–nominated film starring Helmut Berger and Romy Schneider examines the reign of Bavarian King Ludwig from 1864 until his death in 1886. Filmed in Bavaria and Italy.

The Martian

Ridley scott.

After an intense storm during a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is thought to be dead and left behind by his crew. But when NASA learns that he is still alive, scientists do what they can to bring him home, while his crewmates plan a near-impossible rescue mission. Filmed in multiple locations throughout Budapest.

Julia Perkul and Anastasiya Popova

Witness breathtaking discoveries by researchers worldwide, from Russia, Kazakhstan, Switzerland and more, as they try to understand water’s phenomenal explicit and implicit properties.

Judgement at Nuremberg

Stanley kramer.

A moving re-enactment of the Nazi war crime trials at Nuremberg, starring Oscar winner for Best Actor Maximilian Schell and featuring Judy Garland and Spencer Tracy. Filmed in Nuremberg and Berlin, Germany.

Helmut Käutner

As King Ludwig II retreats into a fantasy world surrounding his passion for the arts, his cabinet seeks to have him declared mentally unfit for office. Palme d’Or nominee for Best Director and three Best Actor awards. Originally titled Glanz und Ende eines Königs. Filmed in Bavaria.

Wolfgang Peterson

This film depicts the drama of World War II as seen through the periscope of a German U-boat. Nominated for six Academy Awards. Filmed in Heligoland and Bodensee (Lake Constance), Bavaria.

The story of Amelia Earhart’s final flight, starring Hollywood Film Award winner for Best Actress Hillary Swank as the courageous aviator. Filmed in Cologne, Germany.

Ibolya Fekete

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, three young Russians arrive in Budapest seeking their fortunes in this revealing portrait of life after Communism.

Wallenberg: A Hero’s Story

Lamont johnson.

Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish banker and diplomat who saved more than 100,000 Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust while living in Budapest.

Heavenly Shift

Márk bodzsár.

Set in Budapest, this film offers insights into the everyday lives of a remarkable ambulance crew. Originally titled  Isteni müszak .

Forgiveness

Mariusz kotowski.

Also screened under the title Esther’s Diary, this dramatic Holocaust film follows the adult daughters of two women who were best friends in 1940s Poland, but were later separated by Nazi horrors. One daughter learns of the past from her mother’s diary. Filmed in Austin, Texas.

The Fifth Estate

Bill condon.

Based on real events. After gaining access to the biggest trove of confidential intelligence documents in US history, Julian Assange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) and Daniel Domscheit-Berg (played by Daniel Brühl) are confronted with a defining question of our time: What are the costs of keeping secrets in a free society and what are the costs of exposing them? Filmed in multiple locations including Antwerp and Ghent.

Peter Webber

This film tells the story of a young peasant maid who becomes a secret model for one of Johannes Vermeer’s most famous works, Girl with a Pearl Earring. Filmed in Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands.

Herman van der Horst

This short documentary is about the reconstruction of Rotterdam following the city’s destruction by the Nazis in the Rotterdam Blitz. Originally titled Houen zo! Filmed in Rotterdam.

This action-adventure biography revolves around real-life figure Michiel de Ruyter, one of the greatest innovators in combat engineering of the 17th century. When, on the brink of civil war, The Netherlands is attacked by England, France and Germany, only one man, Michiel de Ruyter, can lead the country’s strongest weapon, the Dutch fleet. Originally titled Michiel de Ruyter. Filmed in various locations throughout The Netherlands.

István Szabó

A German stage actor finds unusual success in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany, and finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons. Filmed in multiple locations including Budapest.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tomas alfredson.

During the cold war in the early 1970s when an operation in Budapest, Hungary goes terribly wrong, the head of British Intelligence, Control, resigns. It is believed that one of four senior figures in the service is a Russian agent, a mole. Espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover the Soviet agent within MI6. Filmed in multiple locations including Budapest.

The Three Musketeers

Paul w. s. anderson.

The young and impulsive D’Artagnan enlists three unemployed Musketeers to save the French throne from a treasonous plot. Starring Jupiter Award nominees Mila Jovovich and Orlando Bloom. Filmed in Bamberg, Burghausen and Munich, Germany.

Stephen Daldry

Set in post-WWII Germany, this drama follows a young man whose affair with an older woman will haunt him for the rest of his life. Kate Winslet won an Oscar for her performance. Filmed in multiple locations including Berlin.

Jakob the Liar

Peter kassovitz.

Set in a wartime Polish ghetto, this film stars Robin Williams as a shopkeeper who spreads hope among the imprisoned community by fabricating tales about approaching Allied advances, claiming he has heard such stories on his secret radio. Filmed in Hungary and Poland.

The Third Man

Set in postwar Vienna, this classic film stars Orson Welles and is based on the novel by Graham Greene. Filmed in Vienna.

Before Sunrise

Richard linklater.

When an American man and a French woman meet on a train from Budapest to Vienna, they end up sharing one evening, knowing it will probably be their only night together. Filmed in Vienna.

Woman in Gold

Simon curtis.

Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government, determined to recover artwork that she believes belongs to her family and find justice for the destruction inflicted by the Nazis. Filmed in multiple locations including Vienna.

Forever My Love

Ernst marischka.

Set in the 19th-century Austrian imperial court, this condensed version of the original “Sissi” trilogy portrays the romance between Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) and Emperor Franz Josef. Filmed in Vienna.

The Sound of Music

Robert wise.

Relive the kindness, understanding and sense of fun that Maria shares with Georg von Trapp’s seven mischievous children. Filmed in various locations throughout Austria.

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2021 BMW PGA Championship TV schedule: How to watch on Golf Channel

The 2021 BMW PGA Championship is the flagship event on the 2021 European Tour schedule, with Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, England, hosting the event.

The BMW PGA Championship field is headed by Matt Fitzpatrick , Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari, with the world's best players taking on the latest European Tour event. After 36 holes, the field will be reduced to the top 65 and ties heading into the final two rounds.

The BMW PGA Championship TV schedule is packed with hours of coverage, with Golf Channel airing the championship live for four days with golf action from Wentworth Club in England.

Live coverage is streamed on the NBC Sports app.

All of this coverage can be streamed online using the NBC Sports app. However, if you prefer to watch the 2021 BMW PGA Championship on good, ole-fashioned TV, here are the 2021 BMW PGA Championship TV times and schedule.

2021 BMW PGA Championship TV schedule, times, channels

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Ladies European Tour 2024 schedule: Dates, venues and Aramco Team Series events for the new season

The Solheim Cup highlights a packed 2024 calendar on the Ladies European Tour, where Europe will look to retain the trophy on American soil; Watch the LET throughout the season live on Sky Sports Golf

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The schedule for the 2024 Ladies European Tour season, with a minimum of 31 events across 20 countries as part of a bumper calendar.

The highlights will include the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Solheim Cup in Gainesville, Virginia, and the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews, which will be the final qualification event for the European Solheim Cup team.

There will be more than €34m (£29.3m) in total prize money, including a purse of US$5m (£3.9m) at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International Presented by PIF, which will be played at Riyadh Golf Club for the first time.

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March 29-31 - NSW Women's Open - Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club, NSW, Australia

🚨 2024 SCHEDULE RELEASE 🚨 31 global tournaments 🏌️‍♀️ 20 different countries 🌎 €34 million prize fund ⛳ Olympic Games and Solheim Cup 🏆 Mark your calendars, next season is going to be awesome! 🗓️ #RaiseOurGame — Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) December 15, 2023

April 5-7 - Australian Women's Classic - Bonville Golf Resort, Bonville, Australia

April 18-21 - Joburg Ladies Open - Modderfontein Golf Club, Johannesburg, South Africa

April 25-28 - Investec South African Women's Open - Erinvale Country & Golf Estate, Cape Town, South Africa

May 10-12 - Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF - Seoul - Venue TBC

May 16-19 - Amundi German Masters - Venue TBC

May 23-25 - Jabra Ladies Open - Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

May 31-June 2 - Dormy Open Helsingborg - Allerum Golf Club, Helsingborg, Sweden

June 6-9 - Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed - Vasatorps Golf Club, Mörarp, Sweden

TBD (w/b June 10) - Potential event in Europe

June 21-23 - Tipsport Czech Ladies Open - Royal Beroun Golf Club, Prague, Czechia

June 28-30 - VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open - Golf Park Holzhausern, Ennetsee, Switzerland

July 3-5 - Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF - London - Centurion Club, St Albans, England

July 11-14 - The Amundi Evian Championship - Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

July 19-21 - Dutch Ladies Open, powered by GOLF.NL - Hilversumsche Golf Club, Hilversum, Netherlands

August 7-10 - Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games - Le Golf National, Paris, France

August 15-18 - Women's Scottish Open - Venue TBC

August 22-25 - AIG Women's Open - The Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland

August 29-September 1 - KPMG Women's Irish Open - Carton House, The O'Meara Course, Dublin, Ireland

September 13-15 - The Solheim Cup - Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Gainesville, USA

September 19-22 - Confirmed event in Europe - Venue TBC

September 26-28 - Lacoste Ladies Open de France - Golf Barriere Deauville, Deauville, France

October 4-6 - Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF - Asia - TBC

October date TBC - Hero Women's Indian Open - DLF Country Club, Gurgaon, Delhi, India

November 1-3 - Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF - Riyadh - Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 21-23 - Mallorca Ladies Golf Open - Golf Son Muntaner, Palma, Mallorca, Spain

November 28-December 1 - Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España - Venue TBC

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Razma, Edhouse & Nijman complete ET5-6 qualification double

Madars Razma, Ritchie Edhouse and Wessel Nijman secured a European Tour qualification double in Leicester on Wednesday.

Tour Card Holder Qualifiers for ET5-6 took place at the Mattioli Arena on Wednesday afternoon, with each qualifier producing ten players per event.

The NEO.bet Austrian Darts Open (ET5) will be held in Graz from April 26-28, while the NEO.bet Baltic Sea Darts Open (ET6) will take place in Kiel from May 10-12.

Former European Tour semi-finalists Razma and Edhouse ended the day undefeated in the East Midlands, securing their spot in both events alongside emerging Dutchman Nijman.

Latvian number one Razma averaged 102 to defeat Jim Williams on his way to ET5 qualification, before winning through a deciding-leg tie against Ricky Evans to clinch his spot in Graz.

The former World Grand Prix quarter-finalist then extended his winning run to six matches to confirm his qualification for ET6 alongside Edhouse, who landed back-to-back ton-plus averages in the ET5 event.

Nijman also produced some eye-catching performances in Leicester, averaging 99 and 100 in wins over Jermaine Wattimena and James Hurrell in the ET5 Qualifier, before edging out his compatriot Danny van Trijp in the pair's ET6 decider.

Nijman will be joined in Graz by his fellow Dutchman Jeffrey De Zwaan, American star Danny Lauby and Czech star Karel Sedlacek, who registered averages of 105 and 100 to defeat Lukas Wenig and Callum Goffin respectively.

Martin Lukeman - a European Tour finalist in April 2022 - will also feature after winning through qualification along with former World Youth Champion Arron Monk, Graham Hall and Dom Taylor.

There was an international flavour to the ET6 Qualifiers, with Belgian pair Mike De Decker and Lakeside champion Andy Baetens overcoming Irish duo Keane Barry and Steve Lennon in their respective qualification shoot-outs.

French trailblazer Thibault Tricole averaged 99 in victory over Cameron Menzies to confirm his place in Kiel, while New Zealand's number one Haupai Puha will make his European Tour debut following a comeback win over Ricky Evans. 

Dutch duo Niels Zonneveld and Maik Kuivenhoven will also be part of the 48-player field next month, with Matthew Dennant denying top seed Luke Woodhouse in a decider to complete the line-up.

The PDC European Tour will see 13 tournaments held during 2024 - including a first visit to Switzerland - with each event worth £175,000 in prize money.

Live coverage of the PDC European Tour will be broadcast through Viaplay, DAZN exclusively in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and on PDCTV.

In a change to the qualifying format from previous years, the top 16 players from the PDC Order of Merit now qualify by right for each event, along with the top 16 non-qualified players from the ProTour Order of Merit.

Each event will see the top 16 players from the ProTour Order of Merit seeded for the draw, entering in the second round, with the remaining 32 players drawn at random in the first round.

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ET5 Tour Card Holder Qualifiers:  Danny Lauby, Jeffrey De Zwaan, Karel Sedlacek, Dom Taylor, Wessel Nijman, Martin Lukeman, Arron Monk, Graham Hall, Madars Razma, Ritchie Edhouse.

ET6 Tour Card Holder Qualifiers:  Matthew Dennant, Mike De Decker, Madars Razma, Wessel Nijman, Ritchie Edhouse, Maik Kuivenhoven, Niels Zonneveld, Thibault Tricole, Andy Baetens, Haupai Puha.

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Eurovision hits out at ‘targeted social media campaigns’ against artists

Statement comes amid reports that Israel’s singer Eden Golan has received death threats

Organisers of the Eurovision song contest have hit out at “targeted social media campaigns” against competitors amid reports of threats against the singer for Israel.

This year’s competition, to take place in May in Sweden, has been rocked by controversy over Israel’s participation at a time when its war with Hamas has left Gaza in tatters.

The European Broadcasting Union acknowledged in a statement “the depth of feeling and the strong opinions that this year’s Eurovision song contest – set against the backdrop of a terrible war in the Middle East – has provoked”.

While expressing understanding that “people will want to engage in debate and express their deeply held views on this matter”, it raised concerns about “targeted social media campaigns” against some artists.

The statement did not name the performers in questions, but it came amid reports that Israeli singer Eden Golan, 20, has received death threats through her Instagram account.

“While we strongly support freedom of speech and the right to express opinions in a democratic society, we firmly oppose any form of online abuse, hate speech, or harassment directed at our artists or any individuals associated with the contest,” the EBU statement said.

Targeting Eurovision artists was “unacceptable and totally unfair”, it said.

It highlighted that “the decision to include any broadcaster, including the Israeli broadcaster Kan, in the Eurovision song contest is the sole responsibility of the EBU’s governing bodies and not that of the individual artists”.

“These artists come to Eurovision to share their music, culture and the universal message of unity through the language of music.”

Israel’s public broadcaster is an EBU member and can therefore take part in the Eurovision contest.

The EBU did however force Israel to change the lyrics of Golan’s song October Rain, deeming it too political, which is against Eurovision rules.

The initial entry was widely considered to reference the victims of Hamas’s 7 October attack in Israel, which sparked the war in Gaza.

But last month, Eurovision agreed she could take part with a second entry, Hurricane, which features the same music but different lyrics.

EBU said it was “dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for all participants, staff and fans of the Eurovision song contest”.

“We urge everyone to engage in respectful and constructive dialogue and support the artists who are working tirelessly – on what is a music and entertainment show – to share their music with the world.”

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