Filming ban in Bayrischzell: The country doctor's practice with new challenges!

Filming ban in Bayrischzell: The country doctor's practice with new challenges!

The early evening series “Die Landarztpraxis” is currently so successful that it enriches the Sat.1 program and delights the audience. The first season ran under the motto “Fresh wind from the provinces” from October 16, 2023 to January 10, 2024, followed by the second season, which aired from May 7 to August 28, 2024. With the third season, which began on January 2, 2025, the makers are building on this success and presenting the beloved main character Dr. Sarah König, played impressively by Caroline Frier. She dared to move from Berlin to the Bavarian idyll, brought her daughter Leo with her and swapped her hectic life for the tranquil country doctor's office in the fictional "Wiesenkirchen", which lies on the banks of the picturesque Schliersee.

But what would a good series be without the right setting? In fact, the impressive filming locations in and around Schliersee have always been a magnet for fans and spectators. To enjoy the great natural views, the producers have selected some of the best locations in the region: from the Upper Firstalm and that Oberleitenhof to the romantic boathouse and Schliersee beach. Especially those Old post office, which serves as the filming location for many central scenes, has proven to be the villagers' favorite meeting place.

Stricter filming permits in Bayrischzell

Nevertheless, there is now a new challenge for the makers of “The Country Doctor’s Practice”: In Bayrischzell, where parts of the series were also filmed, more strictly regulated filming permits will be issued in the future. This measure is designed to reduce the unbearable restrictions for residents and to protect the beauty of the region. Sat.1 broadcaster Christoph Körfer has already confirmed that filming for the second season will continue to take place in the varied surroundings of Lake Schliersee.

The rural atmosphere has not only Dr. König is brought into the hearts of the audience as the new country doctor, but also an exciting plot unfolds around it. In addition to medical care, Sarah König's private life also attracts great interest. For example, there is her daughter Leo, who not only makes new friends over the course of the story, but also encounters romantic entanglements, including with the charming Dr. Fabian Kroiß and Max Raichinger. As the characters tell their own stories, Dr. King a secret, explosive secret - another exciting element that captivates the audience.

A look at the actors

The cast of the series is also a reason for its success. Caroline Frier, known from formats such as “Hand aufs Herz”, plays the role of Dr. Sarah König with a lot of charm and energy. Her daughter Leo is from Katharina Hirschberg which was also shown in “Bibi & Tina: Simply Different”. Oliver Franck shines in the other roles as Dr. Fabian Kroiß and Alexander Koll as Max Raichinger – both bring additional spice and tension to the plot.

Overall, viewers can look forward to many more episodes, which will not only be broadcast on the screen in the usual manner, but will also be available via Joyn. Characterized by the picturesque backdrop of the Bavarian Alps, the adventure “The Country Doctor's Practice” remains a highlight in the evening program and shows that the combination of a breath of fresh air and traditional flair is the best recipe for a captivating series.