Ancient burial grounds of the wealthy.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

A former factory now pays tribute to a local industry fueled by sardines.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

This roadside attraction looks like a flying saucer parked atop the tundra.

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

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

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.

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.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

The first museum in Europe dedicated to the art of origami.

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.