Lucerne, Switzerland
Lion of Lucerne
This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.
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Lucerne, Switzerland
This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.
St. Gallen, Switzerland
This is not only one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful.
Gadmen, Switzerland
This amazing pedestrian suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps would give Indiana Jones nightmares.
Beatenberg, Switzerland
Caves famous for the dragon-slaying saint who lived there.
Ennetbürgen, Switzerland
The tallest outdoor elevator in Europe rockets passengers on a dizzyingly precarious ride to the top of a mountain.
Boudry, Switzerland
This lovely little bridge hidden in a Switzerland gorge is essentially a fairytale.
Heimaey, Iceland
On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.
Iceland
A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.
Vik, Iceland
Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.
Iceland
Surrounded by ash fields in Iceland, an impossibly verdant valley looks like something out of a fairytale.
Iceland
A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.
Iceland
This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.
Bíldudalur, Iceland
The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.
Heimaey, Iceland
Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.
Iceland
This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
Hveragerði, Iceland
Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.
Iceland
The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.
Iceland
Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.
Iceland
Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.
Hamragarðar, Iceland
This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.
Iceland
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Iceland
Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.
Reykjavik, Iceland
One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.
Iceland
Rising from the sea like a stone monster.