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Legend says this fabled well held part of a mythical Norse tree.

A geological wonder that helped fuel myths of trolls and giants.

The world's only above water sand volcano, believed to once be the bathtub of a priest.

A Viking man's tribute to his brother stands in Gävle's oldest church.

A Bronze Age stone ship said to be the grave of the mythical founder of Gotland.

This mysterious runestone embedded in a church wall is linked to the medieval cult of Saint Erik.

An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

Ancient stone graves shaped like ships provided a Viking-like burial to carry the dead to the afterlife.

A 12th-century church with a medieval fresco and an intriguing “Greek runestone.”

The suspected burial mound of legendary Viking Björn Ironside.

This fantastic cave remained unexplored until 1948 when three schoolboys discovered a hidden entrance.

Despite the groans of archaeologists, this astounding groups of Bronze Age petroglyphs have been painted red for tourists.

Walking through this narrow gorge will make you feel like you've fallen into a fairytale landscape.

Stone carvings record the Norse myth of Sigurd, providing a glimpse into Scandinavia's transition from paganism to Christianity.

This encrypted monolith protected a secret of Norse mythology by hiding in a church wall for over a millennium.

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.

A man has revenged his true love's betrayal through tears and stone genitalia.

An ancient Viking runestone hidden in plain view in Stockholm's old town.

A rare surviving Victorian greenhouse designed specifically to house giant water lilies.

Bring your hiking shoes, wool socks, and thermal underwear for a stay in these cozy forest huts.

Dine on food tied to Viking history and legend at this subterranean Stockholm spot.

The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.

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

Citizens of Norway want to gift the peak of Mount Halti to Finland for its 100th birthday.