This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

This ultra-modern wooden boardwalk turns the ocean into a swimming pool.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.

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

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

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

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

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

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

Oslo's historic toboggan run has been letting thrill seekers slide from train stop to train stop for over a century.

A cathedral resurrected from the ashes of one of Europe's greatest urban fires.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.