This mountainside mural of a person carrying a torch was created for the 1994 Winter Olympics.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

Europe's only museum solely dedicated to the history of whaling still has a fully-functioning whaling ship.

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

The world's first and only escalator for lazy bicycles and their daunted riders.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

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

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

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

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

For six months of the year, three giant mirrors direct a pool of sunshine onto this otherwise occluded town.

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

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.