Iceland

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. A few kilometres south of Reykjahl?d, a tourist centre on Lake M?vatn, is one of the most unique and fascinating landscapes in Iceland. The Dimmuborgir, or 'dark castles', are the impressive result of the volcanic past of this unique island set amid the North Atlantic. The remarkable lava formations of Dimmuborgir originated around 2,300 years ago. The area of lava...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Lush green surrounds the historic buildings of the remote farm settlement of Glaumbaer deep in the north of Iceland. Glaumbaer's turf houses were built in the late 19th century but the origin of the farm dates back far longer. Many of its stone structures were built by the Vikings who lived in the region during the 11th century. As was...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Iceland is an island born of fire and ice with white glaciers, black beaches and green meadows: a land of geysers, waterfalls and volcanoes. Reykjavik is set amid a fascinating landscape, a metropolis on the outermost edge of civilisation and the world's northernmost capital city. A little outside the city is an attraction that is a meeting place for one...

DVD. Equitrekking. 30 Minutes. From hot pots to horse drives, Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman experiences the smooth gait of the Icelandic horses on rides with farmers and an Icelandic champion rider, traveling to lava fields, lakes and waterfalls in Equitrekking Iceland. Riding through the varied landscapes of Iceland is truly an otherworldly experience. Equitrekking begins the journey with a...

DVD. On Tour. 26 Minutes. The journey through the active volcanic landscape of Iceland features many breathtaking sights. Reykjavik, also known as `Smokey Bay', is one of the smallest and cleanest capitals in the world and the northernmost capital on the Planet. Many of the houses of the Old Town are protected monuments such as its oldest building that dates back to 1751. The fishing...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Thanks to its unspoiled scenery and magical combination of fire and ice, Iceland possesses one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in the world. Even in summer, vast parts of the country are continuously dominated by ice and snow and its huge plateau glaciers cover around 11 percent of the entire island. The beautiful and dreamlike glacial lake of J?kuls?rl?n,...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. M?vatn, or `Midge Lake', is located in the north of Iceland. It really lives up to its name, as in the summer months, huge swarms of midges inhabit the lake and its surroundings. Fortunately, few of the midges sting. The lake has an average depth of around two and a half metres, surprisingly shallow but nevertheless, a fine habitat for...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Bubbling pools of mud announce our arrival in one of the most fascinating areas in Iceland, the Solfataren Fields of Namaskard, in the Myvatn region. In the plains of Namaskard, the relentless volcanic activity of Iceland is plain to see. Indeed, this island originated due to extraordinary geological phenomena. A `hot spot', a porous location within the earth's crust that...

DVD. Profilm. 30 Minutes From the best-selling "Iceland's Favourite Places" DVD series, "Reykjavik and The Golden Circle" is a wonderful, user-friendly DVD exploring some of the most popular travel destination in Iceland's south-west region. Reykjavik is the northernmost capital of the world and has a vibrant cosmopolitan air to it, yet some of the countries most spectacular natural wonders are in close proximity. "The Golden...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Reykjavik is Iceland`s gateway to the world and is one of the smallest metropolises on Earth. Just over a hundred thousand people live in this the northernmost of all cities that is sometimes referred to as Iceland's `Smokey Bay'. The Hallgrims Kirkja is one of Reykjavik's main landmarks, a Neo Gothic church that was built between 1945 and 1986. It...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Along the geothermal zone of the Hv?t? River, around 80 kilometres from Iceland's capital of Reykjavik, is the great Strokkur Geyser. It is located in the southwestern section of the island and attracts much interest. At first glance, the waters of the Strokkur Geyser appear benign, only steam and gurgling water indicate its slumbering, subterranean power. The first signs of...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Large areas of Iceland are still covered by massive layers of ice and snow. Inland, the Ice Age seems to have survived until the present day. The mighty Vatnaj?kull Glacier extends across a huge area. Covering more than 8,300 square kilometres, it is the largest glacier in Europe. The ice is hundreds of metres thick in this gigantic glacial system...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Iceland has one of the most natural landscapes in Europe. In addition to its famous geysers, fire and lava spitting volcanoes and mighty glaciers, this remote island in the North Atlantic has a large number of magnificent waterfalls. The spectacle of the untamed torrents of the Dettifoss that constantly plunge to the depths below, is one of the most impressive...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Iceland is an abundance of exciting natural landscapes. The south of this island, set amid the North Atlantic, is particularly famous for its remarkable waterfalls. The Gullfoss, in the Haukadalur Valley, is certainly one of the most famous and most beautiful and is one of Iceland's main tourist attractions. The wild torrents of the Hvit? originate at the Langj?kull Glacier...