Places aemem Wants to Go

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

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

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

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

St. John the Baptist's forearm is housed in this remote 11th-century monastery.

This elegant monument to those who fought against fascism is inspired by the shape of the poppy flower.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

Artists made this mosque into a marvel of Ottoman baroque architecture.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

Stone pillars and a petrified wedding party in the hills of North Macedonia.

Space-age monument to an early 20th-century uprising.

This large open-air museum showcases the ordinary lives of the people of the Netherlands and pre-industrial crafts and practices.

At the base of this tower, a plaque marks the original center point of the Netherlands.

A set of beech hedges planted in the 19th century forms a tunnel that takes on a different appearance in every season.

A rare double mill nestled along the banks of the Aa river.

This hotel was once home to a steamliner company and became the final rest stop for Europeans heading to the New World.

Old ships and machinery fill a historic harbor in the city that's home to Europe's largest port.

An ingenious Dutch land art project uses grass ridges to cut airport noise pollution in half.