St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

The world's northernmost ice hotel.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

World's strongest whirlpool.

One thousand trees were planted in Norway to be used to print books a century from now.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

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

The world's largest underwater restaurant is submerged off the southern tip of Norway.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

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

Cold storage for agricultural biodiversity.

Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.

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

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.

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

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.