The world's largest rose bush has literally outgrown the pioneer museum it was planted behind.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

This narrow canyon has been carved by the river over thousands of years into spectacular and curious forms.

An unexpected but incredible collection of wildlife dioramas spanning rainforests, swamps, forests, and plains.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

Remnants of a cone-shaped Nazi bomb shelter.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

A Black Forest cuckoo clock theme park features one timepiece big enough to walk inside.

Built to test magnetically levitated elevators, the tower also boasts Germany's highest visitor platform.

This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.

This museum tells the story of lake dwellers from 4000 BC to 850 BC, replete with stilt houses and goats.

Enter the cabin of a life-sized Hindenburg replica.

The many—66 to be exact—faces of the German forest.

Opulent period costumes and murals lead you on a journey through fashion history.

The narrowest street in the world is in danger of closing up entirely.

A German town is growing a building out of trees.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

A German apartment building hosting as many trees as human occupants.

A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.

A former ironworks that was the first UNESCO industrial site.

This old wooden funicular railway leads to a cemetery in the forest.