Content from Reichsbahn-Filmstelle

From different perspectives, the viewer sees the appearance of the newly built Reichsautobahnen: Pictures from the lowlands, the Swabian Alb and many other places.

German fictinalized documentary about the national railways and the international achievements that inspired it.

A man and a woman in a convertible on their way from Giessen to Heidelberg. Numerous traffic obstacles are illustrated: unsuitable town thoroughfares, many curves, confusing railroad crossings, a school, flocks of sheep, a detour, a hay cart, a breakdown. An innkeeper tells the two about the new Reichsautobahn. Traffic moves quickly on the Reichsautobahn.

Adolf Hitler lands at the airport and is greeted by cheering crowds. He drives through the streets lined with groups of people. Fairground with crowds, Adolf Hitler arrives with motorcade. Standing next to Hitler at a lectern, several high-ranking Nazi officials (including the director general of the Reichsbahn, Julius Dorpmüller) give propaganda speeches and praise the construction of the Reichsautobahn as a successful job creation measure for thousands of workers. Hitler gets into his car and sets off on the inaugural drive on the Reichsautobahn. Other cars follow him. Arrival at another square with cheering crowds. Hitler stands at the side of the road and trucks carrying workers who helped with the construction drive past him, as well as motorcycles and mopeds.

A trip to Norderney by sea and land. From Bremerhaven, the steamboat journey passes the Rotesand lighthouse and Heligoland. The land route begins with the train in Bremen, continues via Oldenburg, and connects in Norddeich to the mudflat steamer, which maintains the connection to the East Frisian Islands even at low tide.

Munich Carnival! In the midst of the hustle and bustle, a merry group joins the stream of skiers who left Munich's train stations early in the morning on special trains to enjoy the white splendor of the mountains. From Schliersee station, a short climb past snow-covered alpine pastures and hay barns leads to the host's hut. Once the first hunger pangs have been satisfied, the skis are waxed and off they go in a long line up the steep slope. From the Firstalm, the view stretches far down to the Sunday bustle of the winter sports resort. It's wonderful to bask in the February sun in a light swimsuit. But a snowball fight also has its charms. And just as much fun as the "hut magic" is the evening trip home on the ski train in "hearty" company.

Documentary about highway construction in Germany.

The film highlights the connection between the Reichsbahn and forestry, showcasing lumberjacks, foresters, and wood transport using horse-drawn carts and forest railways. It features wood processing in sawmills, modern plywood production, and various wood uses like furniture, paper, and railroad ties. The Reichsbahn’s role in transporting wood is emphasized, along with its consumption in carriage factories and coal mines. Wood is also used in highway construction, house building, and a wooden radio tower, symbolizing German culture and spirit.

The film shows how the German economy is supplied with sea fish: Hamburg-Altona fishing port. Wesermünde-Geestmünde fishing port. Preparations for departure. Departing fishing trawlers. Hauling in and processing the catch. Unloading the cargo in the fish market. Inspection, weighing, and sorting of the fish. Auction, packaging, and processing. Overview of important sea fish from German catches. Transport in special wagons to the German interior.

This film from the series ‘The Roads of Adolf Hitler’ documents the construction of the Reichsautobahn Berlin-Munich near Hirschberg, highlighting the efforts of 400 workers, the use of advanced construction techniques, and the camaraderie among the diverse workforce, culminating in the completion of a significant bridge structure.

An insight into Göttingen's transportation and train system.

Documentary film about the 1933 Christmas party of the Reichsbahndirektion Berlin in the Sportpalast.