The world's northernmost botanic garden has 25 collections of plants from arctic and alpine regions.

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

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

This solitary convex mirror sculpture at an abandoned ferry station at the edge of a fjord reflects the scenery back at the viewer.

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

World's strongest whirlpool.

The only surviving piece of Copenhagen's 16th-century defensive wall.

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

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

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

Site of the first radio and telephone broadcasting companies in Copenhagen.

The final resting place of one of the brightest physicists of the 20th century.

The final resting place of the author who gave us the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and many more beloved fairy tales.

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

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

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

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

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

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

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

Marvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.