The reason for the strange contortions in the trunks of these "drunken" pine trees in Russia is still a mystery.

A narrow strip of land is home to the tallest migrating dunes in Europe.

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.

This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.

A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.

A stick-sprouting statue watching a duo of disembodied dancing deities.

A 246-foot-high revolving restaurant rises unexpectedly from a forested Finnish hilltop.

A Bronze Age stone ship said to be the grave of the mythical founder of Gotland.

This old phone booth in the countryside is now a haven for book lovers.

This fantastic cave remained unexplored until 1948 when three schoolboys discovered a hidden entrance.

A catapult rock from Gotland’s 13th-century civil war is still lodged in Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval city wall.

Known locally as the Jungfrutornet, this Medieval tower hides a dark legend.

Ancient stone graves shaped like ships provided a Viking-like burial to carry the dead to the afterlife.

Largest island in the Baltic Sea experiences such idyllic weather that roses bloom in the middle of December.

This impressive coastal fortress was destroyed before it was finished.

One man's journey to return a stone to its point of origin after 200,000 years.

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

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

Once silenced for being off-key, this bell has found a new voice as an interactive public artwork.

Over 4500 valuable bibles are safely tucked away in this museum in central Oslo.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

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

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

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