For six months of the year, three giant mirrors direct a pool of sunshine onto this otherwise occluded town.

Maybe the only restaurant in the world where your seat will be signed by a Nobel laureate.

It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.

This small museum nestled inside a souvenir shop is dedicated to Sweden's most well-known toy.

Stockholm's tiniest statue is of a small boy looking at the Moon.

A king's bloodstained shirt is among the gruesome collection of artifacts displayed below Stockholm's Royal Palace.

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

At low tide, you can see the remains of a 17th-century ship just off a Stockholm island.

The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.

Tucked away in a downtown Stockholm park are the remains of a World War II defense position.

This runestone once destroyed by an explosion has been painstakingly reassembled to save its history.

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

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.

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

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

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

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

The remains of a German plane still sit in the Norwegian wood where it crashed in 1942.

This site commemorates the life of a Japanese scientist who dedicated his life to the discovery of diseases.

Only a few pieces remain of a grand 16th-century water clock that once announced the changing hours with the sound of bells, gongs, and drums.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.