World's largest barrel containing an inn.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

The world's first and only escalator for lazy bicycles and their daunted riders.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

The Brutalist building harbors an unusual inverted dome that swoops down over its central sacred room.

This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A statue that would be at home in Rome can instead be found in the heart of Norway's oldest city.

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.

The last fully functional fortress of Germany's World War II Atlantikwall.

This roadside attraction looks like a flying saucer parked atop the tundra.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.