Büren, Germany
Castle of Wewelsburg
This unique Renaissance castle was turned into a home for Nazi occultism.
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Büren, Germany
This unique Renaissance castle was turned into a home for Nazi occultism.
Heidelberg, Germany
This Nazi-built amphitheater was constructed on a sacred mountain site used by various German cults.
Beelitz, Germany
Terrifying derelict military hospital once housed a recuperating Hitler.
Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany
Between Neo-Pagans and Neo-Nazis, these strange rock formations have a curious cult following and a very strange history.
Lemgo, Germany
An intricate and amazing house built by architect Karl Junker.
Berchtesgaden, Germany
Soaring over 6,000 feet in the Bavarian Alps, this beer garden was once Hitler's 50th birthday present.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Berlin, Germany
An abandoned NSA listening post on Berlin's "Devil's Mountain."
Wierschem, Germany
This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.
Schwangau, Germany
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands
This may be the world's only drive-through windmill.
Amersfoort, Netherlands
At the base of this tower, a plaque marks the original center point of the Netherlands.
Workum, Netherlands
A farm turned upside down.
Dwingeloo, Netherlands
This giant radio telescope would be a rusting ruin if it hadn't become such a beloved relic.
Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands
A large measuring stick marks the lowest point of a country that is partially under sea level.
Oosterbeek, Netherlands
An idyllic hotel that gave its name to a supposed shadow government.
IJsselstein, Netherlands
For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.
The Hague, Netherlands
The location of the world's first telescope demonstration.
Lelystad, Netherlands
Building Men of War and Indiamen from Holland's Golden Age.
Zwiggelte, Netherlands
A radio telescope for listening to the stars, based in one of the cloudiest countries in the world.
Schokland, Netherlands
The struggle of a small Dutch island against the sea.
Lelystad, Netherlands
This giant wire frame man sculpture is crouched in contemplation.
Breezanddijk, Netherlands
The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This hotel was once home to a steamliner company and became the final rest stop for Europeans heading to the New World.