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S3 E3 Fascinating Switzerland – Lake Maggiore / Wild Ticino

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36 minutes

1 Jan 2019

There is hardly any other region in Switzerland with such lovely contrasts as in Ticino. Not far from the rugged Alps, Lake Maggiore has a climate that is almost Mediterranean. / From the rugged mountains of Ticino’s high Alps to Monte Generoso: the mountainous region of Ticino reveals to visitors an immensely varied nature landscape. From marmots to the European longhorn beetle or wild horses – this region is home to them all.

Season 3, 3 Episodes

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Switzerland – High up in the Jura Mountains / Through the Seasons in the Jura Mountains

Fascinating Switzerland – High up in the Jura Mountains / Through the Seasons in the Jura Mountains,

In contrast to the tourist hot spots in Switzerland, the multifaceted low mountain range of the Jura is still comparatively unknown. And yet there is so much to discover here. The Jura region is a nature landscape with many different faces. / 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 in Switzerland’s coldest place, La Brévine, the film shows the many different facets of this stunning region.

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Switzerland – Lake Maggiore / Wild Ticino

Fascinating Switzerland – Lake Maggiore / Wild Ticino,

There is hardly any other region in Switzerland with such lovely contrasts as in Ticino. Not far from the rugged Alps, Lake Maggiore has a climate that is almost Mediterranean. / From the rugged mountains of Ticino’s high Alps to Monte Generoso: the mountainous region of Ticino reveals to visitors an immensely varied nature landscape. From marmots to the European longhorn beetle or wild horses – this region is home to them all.

Fascinating Places - Fascinating Switzerland – Along the Aare River / The Bernese Oberland

Fascinating Switzerland – Along the Aare River / The Bernese Oberland,

The Aare is the longest river whose entire course lies within Switzerland. From its source in the mountain terrain of the Bernese Alps all the way to its confluence with the River Rhine, the film portrays the river as a richly varied natural environment. / Pretty alpine meadows with colourful flowers and rugged rocks, framed by icy glaciers - nature in the Bernese Oberland is truly diverse. The film shows the most beautiful but also the most endangered aspects of this region.

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Fascinating Places

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3 Seasons

29 minutes

This series of short documentaries explores the world’s most fascinating places. It focuses on breathtaking landscapes, intriguing animal behavior and impressive encounters with the human inhabitants.

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