The world's first combination ski slope and power plant.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

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

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

The world's largest underground iron ore mine.

The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.

Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

This controversial statue once honoured a Russian Field Marshall, before ultimately being dismantled in a push to remove symbols of Russian influence.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

The northernmost truck stop in the United States.

Siberian husky that delivered a life-saving antitoxin.