
Alpine Villages
The tiny mountain village of Soglio lies in the largest sweet chestnut forest in the Alps.

The tiny mountain village of Soglio lies in the largest sweet chestnut forest in the Alps.

Riyadh is the Saudi capital and the centre of power. The cities are surrounded by deserts and oases.

In the mountains of Asir, people remember the traditions, before the Saudi royal family became almighty.

A vacation in the Seychelles - or even a wedding? This is the dream for many, especially Germans, who top the guest list at this island archipelago. But the paradise is under threat. We show the beauty of the island, with its rare animal species, happy wedding couples and white beaches. And yet: This is a paradise under threat, you can see the signs of climate change, with broken shorelines and bleached corals. Although the Seychelles has only 0.13 percent of Germany's land area, its new marine reserve is larger than the Federal Republic: A dream for the conservationists, who are supported by the Seychelles government.

The 5th part of "Adventure Turkey" throws itself into the middle of the hustle and bustle of Istanbul! Against the backdrop of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, the Arte team experiences lonely hearts in search of connection, spraying artists who make the city more colorful, calligraphers who preserve the old. They meet modern women with creative minds and conservative women with creative minds, fathom coffee law reading and get intoxicated by Fasil singing.

The 4th episode takes us along the Black Sea coast. Author Claudia Wallbrecht uncovers the secret of the Tulum, a very special type of bagpipe, and accompanies a forest beekeeper on breakneck climbing adventures in the name of honey. The eastern Black Sea region borders on Georgia and Armenia, and here cultures, languages and ethnic groups have been mixing for centuries: for example, Hemşin, Lasen and the descendants of Pontic Greeks. They all shape the region - and this episode - with their music, architecture, food and ancient customs.

In episode 3, the journey goes to the almost forgotten region of Eastern Anatolia, which borders Armenia, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Accordingly, different cultures and religions mix here. The landscape is characterized by magnificent mountain ranges and endless steppes. Most people here live very simply, with sheep and goats adapted to the barren conditions and dry climate. The predominantly Kurdish society is still traditionally organized, with clear roles for women and men.

The 2nd episode starts in Central Anatolia, goes through Cappadocia and ends near the Syrian border. Those who set off from Antalya on the coast inland will reach Isparta. In the rose-growing region, author Nadja Frenz is intoxicated by the intense scent of the Damascene rose, in Konya she meets the dancing Dervishes and discovers the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia. The journey ends with homemade liqueurs in Samandağ, where Christians, Jews, Alewites and Sunnis still live in peaceful harmony - just a few kilometers from the Syrian border.

The 1st episode of the ARTE series "Adventure Turkey" shows the Mediterranean region: blossoming orchards, olive groves and "still" untouched nature frame historical treasures. In this environment, tradition and modernity engage in a daily confrontation. Is it better to preserve old craft traditions? Can they be brought into the modern age? Sabine Howe meets women who are swimming free, men who are clinging on - but above all people who are trying anew every day to resolve this question for themselves.

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, going back to the 5th century.

Explore the beauty and diversity of South Africa's Western Cape through the lives of its unique people.

The Kabardins -These horses have withstood extreme and dangerous conditions.

An autumn trip down the memory lanes of Russia's 500 year history of horses and an exploration.

The city of Moscow is the melting pot of Russia and the home to many equestrian sports.

High in the north of Russia, on the coast of the White Sea is a small village called Kuzomen.

Two different civilizations that will show us the true meaning of team work.

With a length of more than 1000 kilometers, the Elbe is one of the largest rivers in Europe.

Today, the "Belle" is the most traveled steamboat in American history. In the course of her eventful life

The traditional ship of AS Oplandandske Dampskibsselskap does not have such fairy-tale powers

Rugged coasts, untouched nature and the rough climate characterize the landscape on the west coast of Scotland