Europe to the Max
With its culture and diverse landscapes, Europe is a popular travel destination for tourists from all over the world. And the continent has many outstanding things to offer – in the fullest sense of the word. We go in search of European records: from the northernmost settlement of Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen in Norway, via the largest bamboo labyrinth in Italy, right through to the continent’s highest-altitude hotel on Mount Elbrus in Russia, or the only natural bobsleigh run in Switzerland. Europe at its most extreme!
Genres: Documentary
Episode 1 - The Feeling of Speed
Bobsleds shoot down St. Moritz’ natural-ice track at speeds up to 140 kilometers per hour. The bobsled run in Switzerland’s Engadine has been built out of snow every year since 1904. It’s one of a kind world-wide.
Episode 2 - A night in an ice hotel
Every year, the “Icehotel” has to be built again from fresh snow and ice. It’s the oldest hotel of its kind in the world. Guests have been coming here since 1989 to spend a frosty night.
Episode 3 - Europe's coolest music festival
In winter, the Norwegian mountain village of Finse plays host to the Ice Music Festival. The musicians play instruments composed entirely of ice.
Episode 4 - Coffee from Gran Canaria
People have been growing coffee in Gran Canaria’s Valle de Agaete since the 19th century. The humid climate and fertile soil are perfect for coffee cultivation.
Episode 5 - Kalmykia, a Buddhist Country
Welcome to Europe's only Buddhist country - Kalmykia. Some 160,000 Buddhists live here. Kalmykia is an autonomous republic of the Russian Federation, located between the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.
Episode 6 - The Ulm Minster
The world’s tallest church is in Germany, to be more precise, in Ulm. The impressive building is a popular tourist attraction that also offers some rather unusual activities.
Episode 7 - Cowboy Country
Horseback heroes and Wild West romance – all part of the experience in the semi-desert of Tabernas! The region is the most arid in Europe, but certainly not the most boring! Take a look for yourself!
Episode 8 - The Unique Airport
For more than 20 years now, craftspeople and historians in France have been building a castle. Why is it taking so long? See the full story here!
Episode 9 - Back in Time to the Middle Ages
For more than 20 years now, craftspeople and historians in France have been building a castle. Why is it taking so long? See the full story here!
Episode 10 - Jungfraujoch – Europe’s Highest Railway Station
The Jungfraujoch is well-known for its spectacular view, drawing around a million visitors every year. See how they get up there!
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With its culture and diverse landscapes, Europe is a popular travel destination for tourists from all over the world. And the continent has many outstanding things to offer – in the fullest sense of the word. We go in search of European records: from the northernmost settlement of Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen in Norway, via the largest bamboo labyrinth in Italy, right through to the continent’s highest-altitude hotel on Mount Elbrus in Russia, or the only natural bobsleigh run in Switzerland. Europe at its most extreme!