Some clocks inside this museum are more than 500 years old.

The site of Stockholm's last public execution.

The machines behind the famous handblown glass from Sweden's "Kingdom of Crystal."

According to legend, this structure was inspired by the Tower of Babel and built in a 19th-century industrialist's yard so he could walk his dogs without leaving home.

This spa shower is an interactive art piece that reflects the feeling of Scandinavian seasons.

Contrasting the old concrete courthouse beneath, a modern and colorful residential marvel has emerged, stirring both acclaim and controversy.

Controversy surrounded the creation of this anti-fascist statue.

The oldest Swedish built lighthouse still guides ships through the archipelago.

A flock of peculiar-colored sheep graze in this small Swedish town.

A reproduction of a mysteriously preserved body found in the 18th-century and put on display for years before burial.

This former peat factory was transformed into an observatory before being abandoned once again.

At low tide, you can see the remains of a 17th-century ship just off a Stockholm island.

This makeshift concrete bunker is an unusual reminder of the Cold War.

Many historians today consider Sverre as Norway's greatest king of all time. 

Hidden in an enchanting ravine, numerous mysterious sandstone grooves hint at ancient pagan rituals.

The giant club-wielding wildman stands proud as the symbol of Swedish Lapland.

The rock carving that became an internet meme.

The Lund University's former gym houses a museum focusing on the creative process of art.

Buried beneath an unassuming Gotland farm was the largest collection of Viking silver, mostly of Islamic origin.

This building, previously used as a courthouse, has an unusual geological feature in its basement.

This runestone once destroyed by an explosion has been painstakingly reassembled to save its history.

This Swedish sculpture park is a unique combination of ancient ruins and modern art.

Unfortunately, you can no longer spend a night in this single-person treetop hotel.

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