Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

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

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

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

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

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

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

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.

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

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

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

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

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

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

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

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.

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.