The storyplot begins in Hamburg, 1863. The brilliant Professor Lidenbrock, motivated by an ancient, encoded manuscript, impetuously decides to consider his hesitant nephew Axel on a seemingly insane objective: to visit down volcanic tunnels to the centre of the planet earth. With Hans, their intrepid Icelandic lead, they descend deeper and deeper, encountering terrifying prehistoric pets and passing through unimaginably gorgeous scenery. Will Axel again see his beloved fiancée Graüben? All is normally revealed in the incredible dénouement of this thrilling adventure.