One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

This former farm In northern Iceland is now a museum, where visitors can tour beautifully-preserved turf houses.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Akureyri is home to an oversized can of one of Iceland's favourite beers.

This excellent museum recreates the boom days of the herring rush in the "Atlantic Klondike."

Finland's northernmost zoo is home to the country's only polar bears.

This bed and breakfast is steeped in history and offers guests a unique way to experience nature—glass igloos on a frozen lake.

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

These caves secretly held national treasures during World War II.

The world's oldest model village.

Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.