The Swiss artist's bulbous and overgrown shape-shifting sculpture controversially graces the center of Bern.

This colorful but controversial ceiling has been likened to a 21st-century Sistine Chapel.

An unusual vending machine designed to support mourners during funeral ceremonies at Zurich's largest cemetery.

A rare, flower-shaped example of Brutalist architecture in Switzerland.

Walk through a restaurant's refrigerator door to reach this hidden bar.

A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

Traversing steep Alpine slopes, this engineering marvel is one of the longest and highest funiculars in the world.

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

The alpine falls where Sherlock Holmes apparently met his demise can actually be visited.

The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.

This is not only one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

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.

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

The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.

World's strongest whirlpool.

For six months of the year, three giant mirrors direct a pool of sunshine onto this otherwise occluded town.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

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

Norway has built what may be the world's most beautiful public toilet.

Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.