Beneath Denmark's Højbro bridge, a bronze merman and his seven sons forever mourn for the mother and wife who left them for land.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.

This contemplative sculpture made out of old machine parts is meant to be the first in a series of sculptures around the world.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

This pair of gilded girls atop an Art Deco building in Copenhagen were built to function as a weather indicator.

Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

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

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the world's first dedicated bank buildings in the world is now the oldest one.

This homeless brass fox tugs at your heartstrings from the foot of a Stockholm bridge.

Now a hotel, this former bank was the site of a robbery that spawned a psychological phenomenon.

A large measuring stick marks the lowest point of a country that is partially under sea level.

This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.