The BEST episodes of Europe from Above

Every episode of Europe from Above ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Europe from Above!

Using the very latest in drone and aerial photographic technology, tour across countries and their seasons, getting a unique view from above.

Last Updated: 4/13/2026Network: National Geographic (UK)Status: Continuing

8.00

5 votes

#1 - Balkans

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2024

An aerial tour of the Balkans uncovers the peninsula’s ancient traditions, breath-taking mountain landscapes, and otherworldly architecture.

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7.72

57 votes

#2 - The Netherlands

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2019

Fly over historic windmills, futuristic greenhouses, floating homes and bizarre New Year's traditions in a bird's-eye look at the wonders of The Netherlands.

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7.68

37 votes

#3 - Spain

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/2019

Soar over Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and one of the world's greatest abandoned buildings. Plus, look down as daredevils seek out the sea's most exclusive shellfish.

7.67

9 votes

#4 - Spanish Islands

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2023

A birds-eye view of the Canaries and Balearic Islands of Spain that showcases astonishing marine mammals, and unique vineyards. A gothic Cathedral welcomes a rare light phenomenon.

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7.67

9 votes

#5 - Greek Islands

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2024

Uncover the beauty of the Santorini skyline, Corfu's Venetian fortress and a summer festival with a fiery twist on the island of Spetses.

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7.63

8 votes

#6 - The Nordics

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2023

An aerial journey over the Nordic region reveals the world’s longest continuous staircase, a special Atlantic Puffin conservation effort and a festive kayak parade.

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7.57

21 votes

#7 - Portugal

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/2021

A striking aerial journey across Portugal, discovering Lisbon's mosaic pavements, a kaleidoscopic castle and a record-breaking footbridge.

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7.56

9 votes

#8 - Alps

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2023

An aerial view over the Alps region reveals a solar panel engineering feat, a hot air balloon festival and a flight alongside the Northern Bald Ibis.

7.50

4 votes

#9 - Polish Riviera

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2024

This aerial tour of Poland’s Baltic coast reveals a giant container port, an abandoned mega factory, and a vibrant Christmas market.

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7.46

13 votes

#10 - Belgium

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/1/2022

Taking to the skies over Belgium, with a visit to the country's largest church, a building shaped like an iron crystal and a spectacular light event.

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7.44

43 votes

#11 - Italy

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2019

Cameras look down on scientists as they climb Mount Etna, swoop over Rome's ancient treasures and fly up into the Alps for a look at the world's strangest supercar school.

7.44

16 votes

#12 - Scotland

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/11/2022

An aerial view of Scotland reveals an astonishing tidal energy project, a majestic cliff-top castle and the world’s first golf course.

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7.43

14 votes

#13 - Romania

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/15/2022

Take an aerial journey across Romania and discover the world’s biggest Orthodox Cathedral, a narrow-gauge steam train and ‘Castle Dracula’.

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7.42

38 votes

#14 - United Kingdom

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2019

See the UK like never before as cameras soar over the Giant's Causeway. Plus, glide through London's skyline as one of its tallest buildings gets a spring clean.

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7.40

48 votes

#15 - Germany

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/2019

Fly alongside Germany's record-breaking cable car and look down on the world's largest land vehicle. Tour 10 tiny islands where residents have their own personal trains.

7.32

22 votes

#16 - Turkey

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/21/2021

Take an extraordinary aerial journey across Turkey, which will reveal hot air balloons over Cappadocia, a record breaking bridge and Europe's last nomadic people.

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7.28

32 votes

#17 - Poland

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/15/2019

Swoop over the world's largest castle in a bird's-eye look at Poland's major transformation. Plus, get an aerial view of what will be the tallest building in the EU.

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7.28

18 votes

#18 - Norway

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2021

This unique aerial voyage across Norway reveals the world's longest deep-sea cable, a 13th-century church restoration, and a breath-taking postal route.

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7.22

9 votes

#19 - Great Britain

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2024

See Great Britain as you've never seen it before, exploring the impenetrable defences of Wales's biggest castle plus a huge celebration in Scotland.

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7.21

19 votes

#20 - Hungary

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/28/2021

Aerial photography reveals the wonders of Hungary; the Hungarian planes, a record-breaking bridge project and Europe's largest ice rink.

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7.18

22 votes

#21 - Greece

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/2021

Aerial photography reveals the secrets of Greece, set in a vast landscape where myth and legend collide with the modern world.

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7.18

11 votes

#22 - Mediterranean

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2023

Float over a vast expanse of iconic beach umbrellas, Croatia’s loneliest lighthouse and Christmas celebrations in Malta.

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7.18

11 votes

#23 - Benelux

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2023

Soar over the Benelux region and discover the world’s biggest storm barrier, one of Europe’s busiest ports and a mesmerising giant flower carpet.

7.17

12 votes

#24 - Bulgaria

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2022

A spectacular aerial journey across Bulgaria reveals Varna's magnificent cathedral restoration, a UFO-like monument and the ruins of an ancient sanctuary.

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7.11

18 votes

#25 - Switzerland

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2021

A spectacular aerial journey across Switzerland reveals Europe's highest observatory, an earthquake-proof skyscraper and a gravity-defying railway.

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