This sculptural representation of an Andersen fairy tale had to be pushed away for being too grim.

Once a meeting point for great thinkers, and the midpoint of the country.

Local legend has it that the Devil's claw marks are etched into this distinctive rock.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.

According to legend, this is the burial place of a mythical three-legged death omen horse.

Constructed by forced laborers, this submarine pen is now a museum and war memorial.

After funding was cut for a memorial to the Danish author, the sculptor had his statue ceremonially lowered into the city harbor.

This aged paving stone, marked by a maiden's foot imprint and the tales of her plunge from the cathedral tower, serves as a memorial to a tragic local legend.

The last Viking king of Denmark is buried inside the crypt of this cathedral.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

This colossal hiking boot, once built for a scout jamboree, serves as an observation tower and barbecue area.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.

This 14th-century monastery survived Turkish raids, Nazi occupation, and even a stint as a spot to store towels.

The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.

The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.

Tintin's creator is celebrated in an immersive museum that's an astounding work of modern art.

To enter this cluttered-yet-cozy sanctum of Belgian brews, ring the bell and tell the gatekeepers you've come “to taste beer.”

Somewhere there is a giant who can no longer poop, but now travelers can stay inside his anus.

This ghost town in Belgium will lose its street art when it ceases to exist.