Fascinating Places

In this short film series we go on a journey of discovery to some of the most fascinating regions on earth. Breathtaking landscapes, spectacular shots of flora and fauna and unusual insights into people's lives are shown.

Genre: Documentary,

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Type: tv

Season: 2

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Release: 2014-01-01

Rating: 6.5

Season 1 - Fascinating Places
2014-01-01
The West Coast of Madagascar is a remote, impassable, and inhospitable region, but an astonishing array of animals live in the thorny brush.
2014-01-01
The Northeast of Madagascar is not only of the most species-rich regions in the world, but it's also a major trading center for goods of all kinds.
2014-01-01
Madagascar is an island paradise in the Indian Ocean, home to fun-loving folk and a unique natural landscape.
2014-01-01
Once dark and impenetrable, The Black Forest now captivates all who visit and has a reputation for its unique natural landscape and inhabitants.
2014-01-01
The Vosges are home to countless species of wild animals, encompassing mountains, valleys, and wide expanses of forest and fields.
2014-01-01
The emblem of The Vosges is the stork. Once gone almost entirely, there are now 400 resident breeding pairs in the Vosges.
2014-01-01
The Maasai Mara is one of the most breathtaking animal habitats in the world. It’s where Africa’s animal kingdom can be seen close up and personal.
2014-01-01
There are few places on earth that are closer to the stars than the high Andes. The enormous mountain range is unique, mysterious, and unforgettable.
2014-01-01
Patagonia seems to be primarily uninhabited by man, which makes this harsh, wild land at the very end of this continent a paradise for animals.
2014-01-01
The Pantanal, in the southwest of Brazil, is the largest marsh in the world, supplied by countless rivers and hosting myriad species.

Season 2 - Fascinating Places
2019-01-01
In contrast to the tourist hot spots in Switzerland, the multifaceted low mountain range of the Jura is still comparatively unknown.
2019-01-01
The Jura region in the Swiss Romandy has a surprisingly diverse natural landscape, from idyllic Vallée de Joux in the south to the bitter winters.
2019-01-01
Among the palm and citrus trees and fragrant camellias, great crested grebes and lizards are evidence of just how wild nature can be at Lake Maggiore.
2019-01-01
Among the palm and citrus trees and fragrant camellias, great crested grebes and lizards are evidence of just how wild nature can be at Lake Maggiore.
2019-01-01
For animals, the snow, cold, and ice mean a constant struggle for survival. They all have very different strategies for surviving the Alpine winter.
2019-01-01
The Aare is the longest river whose entire course lies within Switzerland. This episode portrays the river and its surroundings.
2019-01-01
Pretty alpine meadows with colorful flowers and rugged rocks, framed by icy glaciers, nature in the Bernese Oberland is truly diverse.
2019-01-01
This episode reveals how, in summer, one of the coldest regions on earth turns into a paradise for animals.
2019-01-01
This episode accompanies the polar bears during the ice-free, colorful summertime and shares their unusual lifestyle in the ”Polar Bear Summer."
2019-01-01
Although snow and ice melt late in the year in Hudson Bay, during its brief summer it offers ideal living conditions for numerous animals and plants.
2019-01-01
Stocking up on energy, growing and breeding the next generation: these are the major challenges that come with the spring.
2019-01-01
This episode portrays in fascinating images how animals and plants in Central Europe survive and proliferate in early springtime.
2019-01-01
This episode shows the traditional mixed orchard as a crucially important cultivated landscape and concentrates on the last two seasons of the year.
2019-01-01
In spring and summer, the orchard meadow reveals its true nature: it's an invaluable habitat for the local birds, small mammals, and more.
2019-01-01
In the winter wilderness of Central Europe, deer and more show that local animal populations have very different strategies for surviving winter.
2019-01-01
This episode embarks on an exciting journey through the winter wilderness of Central Europe. Many native animals are real survival artists in winter.