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.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

This millstone commemorates a gruesome tale that may have been the source of the city's name.

Stockholm's deepest subway station is also a stunning ecological wonder.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.

These ancient sea caves hold Britain's highest concentration of Pictish rock carvings.

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

An ancient Viking runestone hidden in plain view in Stockholm's old town.

This small museum nestled inside a souvenir shop is dedicated to Sweden's most well-known toy.

Maybe the only restaurant in the world where your seat will be signed by a Nobel laureate.

Now a hotel, this former bank was the site of a robbery that spawned a psychological phenomenon.

Stockholm's decidedly unique public transit system has doubled as the world's longest art gallery for decades.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

This gem from the industrial age helps visitors and residents alike traverse hilly Stockholm.

A former suicide bridge is now accumulating symbols of love instead of a body count.

Located in an old church, this brewery produces a different kind of holy water.

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.

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

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.

Oslo's historic toboggan run has been letting thrill seekers slide from train stop to train stop for over a century.