Thousands of years of crashing waves gave this mushroom-shaped rock its svelte figure.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

This abandoned mining village was predicted to resist decay longer than any other modern human settlement.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

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.

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

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

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

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

Cold storage for agricultural biodiversity.

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.