This solitary convex mirror sculpture at an abandoned ferry station at the edge of a fjord reflects the scenery back at the viewer.

A collection documenting Nazi occupation of Norway, including a painting believed to be made by Hitler.

This roadside attraction looks like a flying saucer parked atop the tundra.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

World's strongest whirlpool.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

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

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

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

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

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

In the waters outside Helsinki, a tiny island once used as a military outpost now welcomes visitors.

The last permanent exhibit dedicated to the Soviet leader.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

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

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