A geological wonder that helped fuel myths of trolls and giants.

An otherworldly, fossil-rich cobble beach holds Viking graves, cairns, and other remains.

Archaeologists are still unraveling the secrets of the brutal massacre that wiped out this ancient fort.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

Hoax, mistake, or evidence of dinosaurs in human times?

A replica of the beloved character's house, modeled after the author's own drawings.

The place to be if you love vintage Swedish cars.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

These Bronze Age rock carvings are among the oldest in the region.

The marker that allows students all over the world to be late for class.

These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.

The standard measure of Lagom, a measure of what is enough.

Home to 200 plaster casts of Scandinavian proboscises.

This centuries-old rooster survived a devastating fire.

A 130-year-old urinal is the oldest of Stockholm and perhaps all of Sweden.

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

The remains of Alfred Nobel's first nitroglycerine factory can still be found on the shores of a Swedish bay.

The center of Stockholm can be found along this quiet street.

It was meant to help transport wounded soldiers to a secret underground hospital.

Tucked away in a downtown Stockholm park are the remains of a World War II defense position.