Gudhjem, Denmark
Østerlars Church
The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.
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Gudhjem, Denmark
The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.
Læsø, Denmark
This antique farmhouse is one of Læsø's rare seaweed houses.
Oulu, Finland
An incredibly durable timepiece glows beneath shoppers' feet.
Naantali, Finland
A replica of the home of a famous fictional troll family.
Hailuoto, Finland
This modernist island church incorporates the Finnish nature into its worship practices.
Porvoo, Finland
A rare octagonal brick beacon on an isolated island in the Baltic.
Helsinki, Finland
A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.
Ranua, Finland
Finland's northernmost zoo is home to the country's only polar bears.
Rovaniemi, Finland
If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.
Inari, Finland
This cairn marks the only place where Central European Time, Eastern European Time, and Further-eastern European Time meet.
Tallinn, Estonia
This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.
Valga, Estonia
For the last century, this international border within a small town has appeared and disappeared various times.
Kolkja, Estonia
This unique eatery offers a taste of Estonia's "Onion Route."
Kolkja, Estonia
Its collection offers a glimpse into the Russian Old Believers' centuries-old way of life.
Tallinn, Estonia
Relics from an era long gone, sit idle outside this Estonian museum.
Rõuge, Estonia
This Estonian watchtower looks like a big tree with two giant bird nests on it, complete with a "golden egg."
Tallinn, Estonia
Only a fragment of this 15th-century Dance of Death survives today.
Rootsiküla, Estonia
This little gem in the Gulf of Riga has a very rich heritage and distinct culture.
Faroe Islands
The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.
Lítla Dímun, Faroe Islands
This isolated island is often capped by its own fluffy cloud.
Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands
This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.
Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
Adršpach, Czechia
Enormous sandstone towers loom within a Czech forest.
Karlovy Vary, Czechia
A mansion where wonders of Christmas are celebrated all year long.