Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

A forest of immensely tall and unusually straight oak trees planted nearly 200 years ago to build naval ships that never came to be.

This cobblestoned medieval-style town was entirely constructed in the 1990s and 2000s.

In the town of Åtvidaberg, the midday sun sets off a loud cannon boom.

This Swedish astronomical clock was in storage for almost a century before its glorious workings were put on display once more.

Enigmatic bug-like sculptures mystify drivers along a Swedish highway.

This trio of stone spires claims to be the only preserved medieval execution site in Europe.

Ancient burial grounds of the wealthy.

Despite the groans of archaeologists, this astounding groups of Bronze Age petroglyphs have been painted red for tourists.

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

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

Visit the home of Sweden's beloved fictional character, Pippi Longstocking.

If there is one thing you don't want to be in Sweden during Christmas, it's a Yule Goat.

Dine on food tied to Viking history and legend at this subterranean Stockholm spot.

This luxury hotel suite is located deep in the bowels of an old mine.

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.

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

This collection of 80 polarizing foods aims to challenge your subjective notions of repulsion.

This encrypted monolith protected a secret of Norse mythology by hiding in a church wall for over a millennium.

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

A man has revenged his true love's betrayal through tears and stone genitalia.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

Crooked windswept pines give this old forest an enchanted and magical look.