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

The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

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

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

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.

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

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

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

A lovingly curated curio shop in which the taxidermy wear newspaper party hats, and peanut shells are spread across every surface.

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

This building featuring Brutalist architecture has a rich media production history.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

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

No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.

This ten-ton fruit sculpture celebrates the Finland homeland.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

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

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.