A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.

A concrete Picasso in the middle of a student housing complex on the outskirts of Stockholm.

Many historians today consider Sverre as Norway's greatest king of all time. 

Known locally as the Jungfrutornet, this Medieval tower hides a dark legend.

Legend has it that this large rock maze in Sweden was created as punishment by the daughter of a wealthy captain.

His body was found mysteriously preserved in a Swedish mine over 40 years after his initial disappearance.

A catapult rock from Gotland’s 13th-century civil war is still lodged in Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval city wall.

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

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

A Chinese meditation center in the middle of rural Sweden, partly funded by a member of ABBA.

Ancient stone graves shaped like ships provided a Viking-like burial to carry the dead to the afterlife.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

18th century opera in its original splendor.

This Swedish astronomical clock was in storage for almost a century before its glorious workings were put on display once more.

Ancient burial grounds of the wealthy.

This trio of stone spires claims to be the only preserved medieval execution site in Europe.

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

Despite the groans of archaeologists, this astounding groups of Bronze Age petroglyphs have been painted red for tourists.

It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.

A 200-year-old collection of medical paraphernalia in a historic house.

Said to be one of Sweden's most haunted places, this vicarage once even attracted a ghost-busting priest.

Street artists transformed this abandoned industrial neighborhood into one of Europe's largest graffiti exhibitions.

Iron Age grave stones and Viking burials, a short drive from Gothenburg.

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.