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Wieliczka, Poland

Wieliczka Salt Mine

An underground city of salt.
Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland

Kaplica Czaszek: The Chapel of Skulls

The walls and ceiling of this Polish church are decorated with thousands of skulls, with another 21,000 skeletons just below.
Norway

Kinnarodden (Cape Nordkinn)

Remote and wild, Kinnarodden is the northernmost point of mainland Europe.
Rotsund, Norway

Spåkenes Coastal Fort

The gnarled remains of an exploded German bunker from World War II sit along a breathtaking fjord.
Øystese, Norway

Hardanger Skyspace

Watch a magnificent, ever-changing colorscape inside James Turrell's immersive work of art.
Flørli, Norway

Flørlitrappene

These 4,444 wooden steps straight up a mountain were built to serve a hydroelectric power station but these days, they're mostly used by hikers.
Oslo, Norway

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.
Tromsø, Norway

Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden

The world's northernmost botanic garden has 25 collections of plants from arctic and alpine regions.
Oslo, Norway

St. Hallvard's Church and Monastery

The Brutalist building harbors an unusual inverted dome that swoops down over its central sacred room.
Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand Kanonmuseum

The last fully functional fortress of Germany's World War II Atlantikwall.
Øygarden kommune, Norway

Ocean Wave Power Plants

Ruins of two abandoned stations destroyed by the power they sought to harness.
Jevnaker, Norway

Kistefos Museum

The grounds and buildings of an old wood pulp mill have been transformed into an innovative art park and museum.
Oslo, Norway

Gol Stave Church

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.
Hellvik, Norway

Halvikhula

The largest cave in Northern Europe.
Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger Cathedral

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.
Bodo, Norway

Saltstraumen Maelstrom

World's strongest whirlpool.
Aurland, Norway

Laerdal Tunnel

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

Oslo Opera House

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

Tromsø Arctic Reindeer Experience

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

Polaria

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

Red Beach at Mjelle

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

Aurland Lookout

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.
Norway

Svalbard Seed Bank

Cold storage for agricultural biodiversity.
Oslo, Norway

Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.