Germany may be famous for its history and culture, and it also houses some of Europe’s most wild and wonderful scenery. Here are four parks worth visiting.

Berchtesgaden Nature Park

Berchtesgaden is one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful conservation areas. Trails go in and out of the forest, leading you along the banks of glassy lakes. The more adventurous visitors may choose paragliding (滑翔伞运动). Back on the ground, a network of more than 150 miles of walking trails goes through the forest.

Jasmund Nature Park

It lies on the west coast of the offshore island of Rügen. This protected site is the smallest of Germany’s national park. It is here that painter Caspar David Friedrich found himself inspired to create one of his masterpieces, Chalk Cliffs on Rügen, in 1818. Here long trails can take you all the way to the Rügen coastline, where white-sand beaches and blue waters wait for you.

The Bliesgau Biosphere

This place is home to almost half of all German flower species. The grasslands spread for miles, drawing different butterflies. Thanks to its comfortable climate, this is an area of sustainable development. In fact, this park is an example of farming done right and offers a wealth of agricultural know-how to anyone eager to learn.

Southern Black Forest Nature Park

The highland areas, with views over Switzerland and France, are a good place for food-lovers. Activities in the park range from hiking and fishing to mountain biking, while the slower travelers will enjoy the trails for an escape from everyday life.

Here are some apps you may find useful.

Mirror

It is like having a personal trainer in your home with you. The super smart screen is designed to look like a full⁃length mirror. It offers more than 20 types of workouts with classes ranging from 15 to 60 minutes and from beginner to expert levels. Mirror requires special equipment that is separate from the membership fee.

Peloton

Even those who don’t like exercise know what Peloton is. Workouts available(可用的) on the Peloton app go far beyond biking. But with so many Peloton diehard fans praising the app for offering one of the best cardio workouts out there,the cycling aspect deserves the spotlight. Peloton is community⁃based and offers the chance to bike with other members. Classes are fun to take, led by famous instructors.

Fitbod

It builds custom(定制的)workouts based on your strength⁃training ability, past workouts, and available gym equipment. Each day you get a personalized fitness plan to help you get stronger. It is its advantage that attracts many diehard fans. Fitbod workouts focus on all your muscle groups in the classes. Fitbod is free to try, but if you want to unlock the unlimited workouts, you have to pay.

Tonal

It is designed for people who like the range of machines at the gym, but don’t like sharing them. It brings the whole gym set⁃up home, but it’s not cheap. Accessories(配件) like handles and a bench are sold separately. Instead of taking up a bunch of space in your garage or basement, Tonal provides everything including fitness classes via a touch⁃screen display.

South Korean Films

Beijing audience(观众) can view five new South Korean films, all with Chinese subtitles(中文字幕), until April 19 at the Tuixin Cinema on the Beijing National Library grounds.

Two other South Korean films completed their full runs(展出) at the Tuixin Cinema earlier this month.

Location: Tuixin Cinema, Beijing National Library, 39 Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District

Telephone: 86425566

My love, My Bride

April 15: 9: 00, 13: 00, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30

Kim’s War

April 16: 9: 00, 13: 00, 18: 15

Because You Are a Woman

April 17: 13: 30, 18: 15

Marriage Story

April 18: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 18: 15

Sopyonje

April 19: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30

Leon’s Show

Hong Kong popstar...Leon Lai will give a personal performance at 7: 30pm from tomorrow through to September 21 at the Shanghai Gymnasium. The show is to celebrate the opening of the 93 Huangpu Tourism Festival.

Tickets: 60, 90, 120, 180 yuan RMB, available (有票) at 66 Jiangning Road.

Address: Shanghai Gymnasium, 1111 Caixi Road N.

Tel: 29189188, 29171145, 49384952, 29197113

Russian Concert

The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra will put on some excellent Russian choral(合唱的) works at 7: 15pm on September 26 and 27 at the Shanghai Concert Hall. They will sing Russian folk songs and a Mass under a Russian conductor who is very famous for conducting chorus(歌唱队) and has given a successful choral concert in Beijing.

Tickets: 6, 8, 10, 12 yuan RMB, available at the hall’s ticket office.

Address: 523 Yan’an Road M. Shanghai

Tel: 32275694

Korean Songs

The Song and Dance Troupe of the Republic of Korea will give a Song and Dance show at 7:   30 pm tonight at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

Tickets: 10, 20, 30 yuan RMB available at the theatre’s ticket office.

Address: 1376 Nanjing Road W. Shanghai

Tel: 29798663