Die Lebensretter von Murnau: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

High tension in the Alpine foothills: real emergencies, tough decisions, strong stories. The Lifesavers of Murnau shows medicine where it counts – told directly, closely and intensely.

The series that follows the daily work of emergency physicians, nurses, and rescue teams at BG Unfallklinik Murnau, one of Germany's leading trauma hospitals located in the Bavarian Alps. Showing real emergency cases — from rescue operations in the mountains and severe traffic accidents to intensive care treatments, complex surgeries, and rehabilitation. With close-up footage from bodycams, drones, and cameras inside the trauma room, viewers experience how the medical teams handle life-threatening situations with precision and compassion.

Series details

• Title: Die Lebensretter von Murnau
• Format: Documentary
• Language: German
• Genres: Medical
• Premiere date: 2025-11-19
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: ZDFmediathek
• Network country: Germany
• Typical episode runtime: 50 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 93961

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-11-19; final listed air date 2025-11-19.
• Season 2: premiered 2026-09-02; final listed air date 2026-10-14; episode order: 7.

Source and licence

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