Each week, we highlight a selection of extraordinary new places submitted by you—our Atlas Obscura community of curious travelers. Where will you go next?

Óshlíð

On Iceland’s northwestern shoreline, along the Westfjords peninsula, are the villages of Hnífsdalur (population 210) and Bolungarvik (population 1,022). For many years, the only route between the two was this winding road at the bottom of a steep cliff face along the shoreline. Landslides and falling boulders were not uncommon, and the government built lengthy tunnels to protect some sections of the road before it closed in 2010. The villages are now connected by a lengthy tunnel. – Submitted by Gruebleen

A place far, far away.
A place far, far away. GordMcKenna / Atlas Obscura User

Keno Hill Signpost

At the end of a 6-mile gravel road in the Yukon are the vestiges of a mining community, not far from some active mining sites, but far, far away from Helsinki, Hamburg, and Halifax. How far, you ask? Just consult this signpost, first erected in the 1950s during an international science project. Be advised: there are no bathrooms, running water, or other facilities for miles around. — Submitted by GordMcKenna

Approach with caution.
Approach with caution. Hameltion

‘Cop Slide’

In the middle of Boston, in City Hall Plaza, is an exciting playground for kids—but not for all ages. This twisting slide went viral in 2023 when a police officer checking it out shot out of the bottom like a cannonball, sustaining minor injuries, and inspiring numerous others to try it for themselves. We’ll trust the city’s advice, and leave this ride to the 12-and-under crowd. — Submitted by ViaPolytropos

An axe-wielding Viking gets your safely across the street.
An axe-wielding Viking gets your safely across the street. Johan SWE / Atlas Obscura User

Viking Traffic Lights

In Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, pedestrians are advised to cross certain streets with a unique set of signifiers. These may be the most helpful Vikings in history. — Submitted by Johan SWE