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

Iron Age "bog person" preserved for over 2,300 years.

Preserved "bog person" that is over 2,000 years old.

These mysterious circular formations are actually remnants of 19th century gristmills.

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.

Old Danish castle immortalized in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

This Scandinavian island is the site of the first modern observatory.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

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

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Vortex-shaped aquarium hosts Europe's largest school of piranhas and other ocean creatures.

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

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

20-foot tall lamp mumbles Swedish to celebrate the holidays.

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