The concrete skeletons of an abandoned Swedish town hide among the trees.

Stone carvings record the Norse myth of Sigurd, providing a glimpse into Scandinavia's transition from paganism to Christianity.

Maybe the only restaurant in the world where your seat will be signed by a Nobel laureate.

Controversy surrounded the creation of this anti-fascist statue.

The final resting place of the father of modern biological taxonomy.

This strange portrait of six ladies with chicken bodies commemorates a count's dirty habits.

A living descendant of the famous tree that helped Isaac Newton develop the theory of gravity.

A miniature model of the iconic Stockholm department store.

This serene wooded hilltop has a dark history as the climactic point of the Swedish witch trials.

This restaurant gives a new meaning to farm-to-table cuisine.

A replica of the beloved character's house, modeled after the author's own drawings.

A memorial to a Swedish hockey player's "encounter" with aliens.

Finally reunited, the three effigies now stand in a museum courtyard.

This wonky bit of historical taxidermy is experiencing a second life online.

The scars of a remarkably organized public protest to save 13 elm trees are still visible in this Stockholm park.

A geological wonder that helped fuel myths of trolls and giants.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

A former hen house turned curiosity cabinet displays one man's lifelong fascination with cannibalism.

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

An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

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

A museum dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment featuring a gallery of art made by patients.

The second oldest anatomical theater is housed in a museum of curiosities.

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