Discover Sights & Attractions Around the World
Every destination has something worth seeing. Sometimes it is a world-famous landmark that has been on your list for years. Other times, it is a small museum, a spectacular viewpoint, a historic building or an attraction you only discovered because you took a wrong turn.
At FinallyLost, we believe those discoveries are often what make travelling memorable. Our Sights & Attractions collection brings together places we have visited and experiences that caught our attention along the way – from famous sights to the slightly more unexpected.
Places Worth Seeing
A great attraction doesn’t always have to be the biggest or most famous. It might be a fascinating museum, an ancient site, a beautiful garden, an impressive building or a viewpoint that makes you stop and reach for the camera.
Our Sights & Attractions stories cover the places that have made an impression on us during our travels. We share what we found interesting, what is worth knowing before you visit and, most importantly, what it was actually like to be there.
Famous Sights & Hidden Discoveries
Some attractions are famous for a very good reason. Others are the places you stumble across when you start looking beyond the obvious tourist route.
We enjoy both.
You might find us standing in front of an iconic landmark, exploring a historic site or spending far too long in a museum when we only planned to stay for half an hour. And then there are the unexpected discoveries – the places that weren’t necessarily on the original itinerary but somehow become part of the story.
For more unusual discoveries, explore our Odd Places, where we collect some of the stranger and more unexpected places we’ve encountered.
From Attractions to Travel Experiences
A great sight is often just the beginning. The attraction itself might lead to a fascinating meal, an unusual hotel, a cultural experience or an adventure nearby.
That’s why Travel Experiences brings together all the different sides of travel, including Food & Drinks, Adventure & Outdoor, Culture & History, Water and Hotels & Stays.
And if one of these experiences sounds like something that belongs on your personal list of things to do before you die, take a look at our Bucket List for even more unusual and memorable travel experiences.
Real Places, Real Experiences
At FinallyLost, we don’t want to create another list of places that simply tells you what you can find in a destination. We want to share what it feels like to actually visit them.
Some places live up to the hype. Some are surprisingly different from what you expected. And occasionally, the attraction you almost skipped turns out to be the highlight of the day.
That’s part of the fun of travelling.
So whether you’re searching for famous landmarks, fascinating museums, historic sites, spectacular viewpoints or simply something interesting to see on your next trip, explore our Sights & Attractions and find a few places worth adding to your itinerary.
And don’t forget to leave some room for the unexpected. Those are often the stories we remember best.
All Sights & Attractions
Falu Gruva a World Heritage Site in Sweden
Falu Gruva is a World Heritage Site. It's also called "Mining Area of the Great Copper Mine in Falun" and it is a must to visit while being in Dalarna. There is so much to...
Hildasholm – Axel Munthes gift to his wife
Hildasholm is a stunning house in Leksand, Dalarna. It's a big tourist attraction that offers tours of the house and that has a stunning garden. Take a guided tour and learn more...
Hykjeberget – A nature reserve with a surprise
Hykjeberget is a nature reserve on top of a mountain. It's a popular place and is often visited due to the wonderful view. During our trip to the mountain, we were all alone....
Verket & Avesta Art – Museum and art gallery in Dalarna
Verket / Avesta Art is an interactive museum and art gallery that you need to visit while in Avesta, Sweden. It's more than a museum. It's more than an art gallery. Verket is...
Cirque Du Soleil – end of an era
My heart is literally aching. It feels like something is broke. My all-time favorite show has filed for bankruptcy and I can't get over it. Sitting in wonderful Dalarna with lots...
Sleigh ride in Funchal Madeira – A toboggan ride to remeber
A sleigh ride in Funchal is a thing that you need to do while visiting Madeira. The sleigh ride in Funchal, or toboggan ride as it's also known as is awesome and different...
Old Town Funchal was made for strolling
Old Town Funchal is a really nice and quaint place and also one of the most romantic cities we have been to. No need to have a map - just stroll around and be amazed by all the...
CR7 Museum – Meet Cristiano Ronaldo in Madeira
CR7 Museum or Museu CR7 as it's also known is a must for everyone that admires the soccer player. Yes, it's a shrine and a place where you go and look at his great player's...
Chasing Bacchus gnomes in Zielona Gora, Poland
Bacchus gnomes in Zielona Gora is a thing. And they don't like to be compared to the gnomes of Wroclaw. The amount of Bacchus gnomes shows how much Zielona Gora is into gnomes -...








