Meanings
land as defined by its geographical (and architectural) features
Die Landschaft der Tundra ist von Moos, Gras und flachen Sträuchern geprägt.The landscape of the tundra is dominated by moss, grass, and short shrubs.
scenery, land as viewed from a given vantage point
Vom Gipfel hat man einen wunderbaren Blick über die Landschaft.From the mountain top you have a wonderful view of the landscape.
a picture, especially a painting, of such a view
Sein Spätwerk besteht hauptsächlich aus Landschaften.His late oeuvre consists mostly of landscapes.
figurativea scenario or social constellation with its various features and players
die politische Landschaftthe political landscape
region, area, territory, chiefly one of historical or cultural (rather than political) relevance
Jede deutsche Landschaft hat ihren angestammten Dialekt, auch wenn er mancherorts fast ausgestorben ist.Every German region has its inherited dialect, even if it has all but died out in some places.
geographylandscape
An der Weinstraße in Baden gibt es schöne Landschaften zu bewundern.