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

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

World's strongest whirlpool.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

The bells remain in a shattered heap exactly as they fell when the church was bombed in World War II.

Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.

This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.

World's largest barrel containing an inn.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

The 1936 Summer Olympics site is a crumbling remnant of sportsmanship and a history its host country would like to forget.

Legendary site where an evil bishop was devoured by rodents.

The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

While you wait to cross the street at a traffic light in Mainz, you might notice that the light is staring back at you.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

One of the largest busts in the world celebrates the German city's erstwhile namesake.