An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.

A pair of rivaling shrines dedicated to Lady Oiwa, the most famous vengeful ghost in Japan.

A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.

A naturally occurring tunnel in this Nordic mountain makes it look like it's been shot.

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

This one-room museum is dedicated to Norwegian history and jokes.

The people murdered during a 17th-century Norwegian witch hunt have been honored with a pair of stark, modern installations.

At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.

The world's most charming instant portrait studio also happens to be its smallest.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

The world's first and only escalator for lazy bicycles and their daunted riders.

A museum dedicated to Norwegian music, old and new alike.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

A memorial to 350 people burned at the stake for witchcraft.

Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

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

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

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

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

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.