Places alessandralee Wants to Go

Thousands of birds nest in the cliffs while arctic foxes prowl below.

The largest cave in Northern Europe.

This strange pyramid is a unique feature of the Austrått Manor.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

Pigduck of Turku.

Finnish lake, and scene of an infamous murder mystery.

Villas that once served as playgrounds for the rich now fall away in decay.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

This disused church, left to the elements of the Arctic Circle's forests is open for exploration.

Every summer, an open-air swimming pool appears at the base of a Finnish city's beloved winter attraction.

A lumberjack in Finnish Lapland did not want to cut down his Arctic pines, so he offered them up to be adopted by nature-lovers.

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

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

One of the world's most unusual events combines headbanging and needlework.

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

The tiny, studious rodents greet visitors to the National Archives of Finland.

This abandoned villa of makeshift buildings was once the home of dancer Elis Sinistö.

Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.

The tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries was also the site of a bloody World War II battle.

This once-mighty brick factory is now a unique museum experience.

Located more than 600 feet beneath sea level, this tunnel boasts the world's first undersea roundabout.

Two massive boulders, rocking back and forth with the ebbing of the sea.

The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.