The concrete skeletons of an abandoned Swedish town hide among the trees.

The place to be if you love vintage Swedish cars.

This Swedish astronomical clock was in storage for almost a century before its glorious workings were put on display once more.

Outside a Viking museum sits a modern-day runestone made by a Swedish runemaster using traditional methods.

An eclectic sculpture park rises atop a giant pile of ashes in Sweden.

A former hen house turned curiosity cabinet displays one man's lifelong fascination with cannibalism.

This wonky bit of historical taxidermy is experiencing a second life online.

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

This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.

Stone carvings record the Norse myth of Sigurd, providing a glimpse into Scandinavia's transition from paganism to Christianity.

Despite the groans of archaeologists, this astounding groups of Bronze Age petroglyphs have been painted red for tourists.

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

A 200-year-old collection of medical paraphernalia in a historic house.

This Swedish automobile graveyard is a beautiful gallery of decay, but woe be to any who would steal a souvenir.

When this 18th-century observatory's meridian was moved, it set Sweden's time back by 0.04 seconds.

A forest of immensely tall and unusually straight oak trees planted nearly 200 years ago to build naval ships that never came to be.

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

Iron Age grave stones and Viking burials, a short drive from Gothenburg.

Hundreds of mossy stones engraved with bits of philosophy, literature and random musings.

A museum dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment featuring a gallery of art made by patients.

A Japanese video game arcade hides in the back of a Swedish pool hall.

Visit the home of Sweden's beloved fictional character, Pippi Longstocking.

A peat bog in southern Sweden provides a cozy and photogenic home for junked Volvos, Saabs, and the occasional American muscle car.

The second oldest anatomical theater is housed in a museum of curiosities.