Series:

Spectacular Places

11 total works

Cover of Sweden

Sweden

by Sabine Von Kienlin

Published 1 July 2020
This illustrated book shows the fascinating diversity and beauty of Sweden. Sweden, a symbol of Scandinavian idyll, inspires with its falun-red wooden houses surrounded by dense forests, with its quiet bays, long sandy beaches, lighthouses and windmills, colorful boathouses, the glittering sea between archipelagos, the
infinite number of lakes, the lonely and wide snow landscapes, dog sleds, reindeer and moose.

Cover of Guatemala

Guatemala

by Petra Ender and Sabine Von Kienlin

Published 1 January 2020
Guatemala is considered the land of eternal spring. Tropical rain forests, mountainous highlands, bubbling volcanoes, black lava sand beaches, fresh fruits and strange smells--this illustrated book shows the fascinatingly colorful facets of the country and gives insights into another world.

Cover of Iceland

Iceland

by Petra Ender, Bernhard Mogge, and Christian Nowak

Published 1 July 2019
Iceland's spectacular landscape is characterized by volcanism and abundance of water. Volcanoes, geysers, thermal springs, and lava fields are typical for the Nordic island state. This illustrated book shows more than 350 images of glaciers, rugged peaks, weathered coastline, and Icelandic fjords.

Cover of Canada
Canada borders the United States to the south and the Arctic Circle to the north. This results in a landscape diversity with endless forest areas in the south and ice and rock areas in the north, beyond the Arctic tree line. In more than 500 pictures, this volume shows the multifaceted wilderness of Canada. These include the Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains, famous for its numerous lakes, and Niagara Falls on the border with the United States. The metropolises like Toronto, Vancouver on the west coast, as well as the French-speaking cities Montreal or Quebec, and the capital, Ottawa, are also included.

Cover of The Alps

The Alps

by Udo Bernhart and Bernhard Mogge

Published 30 June 2019
A vast mountain range stretching from west to east over seven countries forms a barrier of rock, snow and ice in the middle of Europe. This illustrated book shows the scenic diversity and beauty of the Alps which has over 100 thirteen-thousand-foot peaks, a rich flora and fauna, places very much worth seeing and lovingly preserved customs.

Cover of Norway

Norway

by Udo Bernhart, Rasso Knoller, and Christian Nowak

Published 1 July 2019
Norway is known for its mountains, glaciers and deeply cut coastal fjords. Bergen, with its typical colorful wooden houses, is a popular starting point for boat trips into the dramatic Sognefjord. This book shows in almost 500 pictures the Scandinavian country in its scenic variety but also in its seasonal diversity. Snow, ice, and polar lights in winter--the special light of the midnight sun in summer.

Cover of Costa Rica

Costa Rica

by Petra Ender and Ellen Spielmann

Published 1 October 2019
Costa Rica captivates with tropical rain forest, high mountain ranges, volcanoes and fertile high valleys with coffee and fruit plantations. The two coasts of the country boast fine white sandy beaches, coral reefs and palm groves. Of special fascination is the versatile fauna and flora which is protected in twenty-seven natural parks. In 280 photographs, this illustrated book shows the impressive beauty of this green oasis.

Cover of Switzerland

Switzerland

by Udo Bernhart

Published 1 March 2021

Cover of American National Parks: Pacific Islands, Western & Southern USA
Wide, breathtaking landscapes; crystal-clear, blue lakes; high, snow-covered mountain peaks; but also wild grizzlies, buffalos, mustangs and rare animal species: this is North America. With nearly 60 national parks, the United States is preserving a living monument to the continent's pristine nature in an effort to make it accessible to everyone. This volume presents 32 parks in Western and Southern USA and the Pacific Islands.

Cover of American National Parks: Alaska, Northern & Eastern USA
Wide, breathtaking landscapes; crystal-clear, blue lakes; high, snow-covered mountain peaks--but also wild grizzlies, buffalos, mustangs, and rare animal species: this is North America. With nearly sixty national parks, the United States is preserving a living monument to the continent's pristine nature in an effort to make it accessible to everyone. This volume presents twenty-six parks in more than 450 photographs. Each has its own character and individual charm.

Cover of New Zealand

New Zealand

by Sabine Von Kienlin

Published 1 July 2021