This giant crucifix is like U2's Joshua Tree for Swedish death metal fans.

The scars of a remarkably organized public protest to save 13 elm trees are still visible in this Stockholm park.

Sweden's oldest animated sign is still lighting up the skyline today.

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

In the town of Åtvidaberg, the midday sun sets off a loud cannon boom.

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

The place to be if you love vintage Swedish cars.

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

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

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

This trio of stone spires claims to be the only preserved medieval execution site in Europe.

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

Enigmatic bug-like sculptures mystify drivers along a Swedish highway.

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.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

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

If there is one thing you don't want to be in Sweden during Christmas, it's a Yule Goat.

Stockholm's tiniest statue is of a small boy looking at the Moon.

It's always game time at Stockholm's only museum devoted solely to video games.

The single richest source of elemental discoveries in the world.

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

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

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.