Watch bison, elk, and other wild animals up close at this national park.

An ancient Viking runestone hidden in plain view in Stockholm's old town.

The library's graceful rotunda is like a bibliophile's temple.

Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.

This homeless brass fox tugs at your heartstrings from the foot of a Stockholm bridge.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

A memorial to 350 people burned at the stake for witchcraft.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

One of the world's oldest continuously operating meteorological stations sits on a hill in Stockholm.

When this 18th-century observatory's meridian was moved, it set Sweden's time back by 0.04 seconds.

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.