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The largest cave in Northern Europe.

Research station devoted to mysterious floating lights seen in a Norwegian valley.

The world's northernmost brewery uses water from a 2,000-year-old glacier to create its beer.

A reconstructed farm shows what life was like in Norway 1,500 years ago.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

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

The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

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

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

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

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

One of the most remarkable caves in all of Iceland was created by a once raging river of lava.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

A fantastic reconstruction of a 10th-century Viking longhouse.

Inside this museum, visitors venture through ghost stories entrenched in Icelandic folklore.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

A "simple-hearted artist" turned an isolated Icelandic valley into his own art museum.

Iceland's first pagan temple in 1,000 years is underway in Reykjavík.

Climbing Iceland's highest peak on the rim of the Oræfajökull volcano.

This scenic Icelandic lava flow is named for a pair of Berserkers who were murdered, according to a famous Saga.

The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.