No one knows how this Pacific Northwest spruce tree came to have so many trunks.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.

These old stone ruins in the Oregon wilderness were once bathrooms and are steeped in legends of murder.

Surrounded by ash fields in Iceland, an impossibly verdant valley looks like something out of a fairytale.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

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

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

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

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

A natural wonder in south Denmark.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Six beautiful wooden giants are hidden around Copenhagen.

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

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

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

A 19th-century subterranean reservoir repurposed as a contemporary art cave.

An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Tiring of digging out the door to this church for every service, it was eventually abandoned to the sands.