This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.

Stone carvings record the Norse myth of Sigurd, providing a glimpse into Scandinavia's transition from paganism to Christianity.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

A charmingly eccentric magma chaser presents his complete history of the island's eruptions since 1947, in cinematic form, just for you.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

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

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.

Ruins of two abandoned stations destroyed by the power they sought to harness.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

World's strongest whirlpool.

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

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

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

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

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

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