An extensive collection of some of the oldest grave markers in Lithuania.

A WWII museum that tries to reenact history.

Rub it for a bit of good luck.

Launch site for nuclear war against Western Europe.

An abandoned masterpiece of Soviet Brutalist architecture.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.

Lithuania's outdoor sculpture trail of wooden folk art.

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

The hillside where Edvard Munch experienced the panic attack that inspired “The Scream” offers one of the most striking evening views in Oslo.

The first and only troll museum in Norway has interactive exhibits, friendly staff and a small gift shop.

A collection documenting Nazi occupation of Norway, including a painting believed to be made by Hitler.

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

The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

World's strongest whirlpool.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

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

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

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

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.