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NDR Fernsehen is the regional public television channel of Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), the public broadcaster for northern Germany . The primary language of broadcasting is German. The channel is headquartered in Hamburg, specifically at the NDR's main building on Rothenbaumchaussee 132 in the Lokstedt district . NDR Fernsehen first went on air on January 4, 1965, and is one of the regional "third programmes" of the ARD network, which also includes Radio Bremen in its broadcast region . The channel's current slogan is “Das Beste am Norden” (The Best about the North) .

On air, NDR Fernsehen offers a full program (Vollprogramm) with a strong regional focus for the states of Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The channel produces its own local news magazines in several regional versions. The flagship program for Hamburg is the Hamburg Journal, which airs daily at 7:30 PM and is preceded by a 15-minute edition at 6:00 PM . The main newscast for the entire northern region is NDR Aktuell. A key part of the schedule is the nationally produced Tagesschau, which is broadcast daily at 8:00 PM, with its main edition produced by NDR in Hamburg .

The channel produces a wide range of entertainment, talk, documentary, and sports programming. One of the most famous and longest-running shows is the NDR Talk Show, produced in Hamburg since 1979, hosted by Barbara Schöneberger and Hubertus Meyer-Burckhardt . The weekly travel magazine Nordtour explores landscapes and destinations across northern Germany and is moderated by Nadja Babalola and Thilo Tautz . The magazine Mein Norden showcases the diverse and fascinating sides of Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with impressive images .

The channel is also known for its extensive documentary series, including Expeditionen ins Tierreich (nature and wildlife), the media magazine Zapp, and the health program Visite . NDR Fernsehen provides live coverage of major sports and cultural events in the region, such as the annual Hamburg Marathon, which celebrated its 40th edition in April 2026 with extensive live coverage . Other programs include mareTV, Sportclub, and the popular comedy series Der Tatortreiniger .

NDR Fernsehen is available throughout northern Germany via digital terrestrial television (DVB-T2 HD), as well as nationwide and across Europe via satellite on the Astra system at 19.2° east and via cable networks. Since January 7, 2025, the channel has broadcast exclusively in high definition (HD) via satellite . Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of NDR Fernsehen through the official NDR website (ndr.de) and the ARD Mediathek mobile application, which also offers on-demand access to programs.

NDR Fernsehen strives to serve the people of northern Germany by providing news, information, and entertainment that reflects the unique identity and concerns of the region, from Hamburg's urban life to the coastal communities of the North and Baltic Seas and the rural areas of Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The channel is funded through the German broadcast license fee, which ensures its editorial independence and public service mission. Thanks to modern digital platforms, NDR Fernsehen provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to computers - ensuring that residents of northern Germany and former residents living elsewhere in Germany or abroad can stay connected to their home region wherever they are.

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