Berlin, Germany
Museum of Unheard-of Things
A wunderkammer of mysterious objects and stories.
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Lohmen, Germany
The Bastei
Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.
Wierschem, Germany
Eltz Castle - Burg Eltz
This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.
Mühltal, Germany
Castle Frankenstein
The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.
Berlin, Germany
Haus Schwarzenberg Street Art Alley
A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.
Berlin, Germany
Tajikistan Tearoom
A slice of central Asia in the middle of Berlin.
Schwangau, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle
The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”
Berlin, Germany
Berliner Unterwelten (Subterranean Berlin)
A tour of underground Berlin takes you through WWII air raid shelters and tunnels used to smuggle people out of East Germany.
Gablenz, Germany
Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge
This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
Geneva, Switzerland
Brunswick Monument
An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.
Hirzel, Switzerland
Johanna Spyri Museum
Its collection commemorates the author of the iconic children's book "Heidi."
Jenins, Switzerland
Greisinger Museum
Middle-earth in the middle of Switzerland.
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Zurich, Switzerland
'Suitcase'
Though it may look like a businessman's lost luggage, this case suspended under a highway bridge is actually a contemporary art installation.
Brusio, Switzerland
Brusio Spiral Viaduct
This work of engineering is imbued with elegance and ingeniousness.
Geneva, Switzerland
Statue of Frankenstein's Monster
One of the most historical literary characters continues to stroll his hometown.
Gland, Switzerland
Toblerone Line
This long line of cement defensive wedges is named after the famous chocolate bar for obvious reasons.
Zurich, Switzerland
Bambibrunnen (Bambi Fountain)
This charming fountain honors Felix Salten, the creator of the iconic storybook deer.
Montreux, Switzerland
Freddie Mercury Statue
This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.
Geneva, Switzerland
Gravestone of Jorge Luis Borges
This famous writer's tombstone is a literary pilgrimage site that was publicly defiled by a rival.
Tolochenaz, Switzerland
Audrey Hepburn’s Grave
The immortal Hollywood star rests in peace in an unassuming Swiss village cemetery.
Gränichen, Switzerland
Hexenmuseum Schweiz
The excellent Swiss museum of witchcraft is led by a modern witch.
Vevey, Switzerland
La Fourchette (The Fork)
At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.
Kaltbach, Switzerland
Kaltbach Cave
A 22-million-year-old sandstone cave is a natural habitat for award-winning cheese.
Obergoms VS, Switzerland
Hotel Belvédère
A once-thriving hotel in the Swiss Alps couldn't compete with climate change.
