A replica of the home of a famous fictional troll family.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

Crawling into this primordial cave may feel disconcertingly familiar.

Collection of nearly 500 concrete figures sculpted by the late Veijo Rönkkönen.

Quality time with reindeer in the stunning scenery of their natural Lappish habitat above the Arctic Circle.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

This lake-bound geographical marker sits at the point where three European countries intersect.

This disused church, left to the elements of the Arctic Circle's forests is open for exploration.

A lovingly curated curio shop in which the taxidermy wear newspaper party hats, and peanut shells are spread across every surface.

Menacing or in memoriam, the Silent People and their meaning are left to interpretation.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

This fantastical icy castle is built anew every winter.

This legendary dessert was served to Nobel laureates for decades.

Explore the frozen river and take a walk to a nearby island on some of the longest ice roads in Sweden.

Inside this church, a monument honors the first burial site of the famed philosopher.

This small museum nestled inside a souvenir shop is dedicated to Sweden's most well-known toy.

Sweden's oldest street has not changed for nearly a millennium.

A plaque marks the house in Stockholm where the French philosopher René Descartes lived up until his death.

Walking through this narrow gorge will make you feel like you've fallen into a fairytale landscape.

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

Visit the home of Sweden's beloved fictional character, Pippi Longstocking.

Frequent fliers welcome in this airplane hotel.

A peat bog in southern Sweden provides a cozy and photogenic home for junked Volvos, Saabs, and the occasional American muscle car.

Eat a Nobel banquet from any year in the basement of Stockholm's City Hall.