Hotel designed by indie graphics artists.

Museum on earth sciences featuring a recreation of a famous curiosity cabinet.

A little-known cafe in an old copper bridge tower with 360-degree views of the harbor.

The gilded, masterful astronomical clock will calculate time, dates, and planetary positions for thousands of years to come.

A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

Theme park featuring miniature replicas of European monuments.

To enter this cluttered-yet-cozy sanctum of Belgian brews, ring the bell and tell the gatekeepers you've come “to taste beer.”

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.

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

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

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

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

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

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

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

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

One of the world's few mounted blue whales, its jaws are hinged open allowing visitors to descend into a lounge.

This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.

Swedish mice can dine at the Nuts of Life restaurant or take a date to the amousement park.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

Three floors of musical instruments coming from all corners of the world and hundreds of years of musical history.