The oldest trees in Northern Germany.

This small Bavarian graveyard is filled with empty graves for German soldiers lost during the World Wars.

The scars of World War II are preserved on its walls.

A rare chance to ride one of the few continuous elevators still in operation.

This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.

The natural mummy of the less than chivalrous Knight Kahlbutz.

A spitting ode to a German serial killer.

The only remaining U-boat that is still floating never actually saw any action in World War II.

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe.

A beautiful collection of taxidermy birds and rare pomological wax models.

1898 German railroad depot museum with working engines, steam train excursions, and hands-on displays.

The mass grave of the 27 victims of the "Vampire of Hanover."

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.

A steam powered train that runs on city streets.

Glass and concrete building designed by Albert Kahn.

This former industrial site has transformed into a community sculpture garden that hosts monthly Full Moon parties.

Detroit’s downtown castle is one of the oldest structures in the city.

38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.

This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork.

Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

Concrete igloos standing across from what remains of the Michigan Central train depot.

The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.