This article appeared in ballercap.com and has been published here with permission.
There’s a reason so many people love to travel. Traveling can open the door to so many new experiences and breathtaking sights. In fact, you might notice some gorgeous views right as you cross borders from one country to another. These are some of the most stunning and surprising views countries around the world share at their borders.
Sweden and Norway
Sweden and Norway are two northern European countries. Unsurprisingly, this comes with a rather chill climate, especially when winter rolls around. This motorcycle rider was right on the border of Norway and Sweden when someone snapped this shot.
More Sweden and Norway
Before moving onto a different border, it’s worth looking at another border between Sweden and Norway. It isn’t all snowy landscapes!
This person snapped a picture on a Sweden and Norway border you could drive right through. The line is even painted on the road with a label to tell you which side you’re on! Alternatively, like this person, you could take the chance to visit both at once.
Argentina and Brazil
Another natural border that really stuns anyone who sees it sits between Argentina and Brazil. You won’t see a painted line on the ground but you’ll see something much more memorable.
The border is made up of the pictured Iguazu Falls. This is more than just a huge waterfall system too — it’s the largest in the world! All in all, the system is made up of more than 275 individual falls. If you stop by this wonder, you won’t forget it anytime soon!
Estonia and Russia
There are a lot of ways countries’ borders can stand out. Some opt for structures to mark the spot. You can recognize the border of Estonia and Russia from some striking structures.
At the end of the day, not every country sports castles on its borders. The border is split by the Narva River and on either side of the river is Ivangorod Fortress and Hermann Castle. Herman Castle is in Estonia while Ivangorod Fortress is in Russia.
Poland and Slovakia
Slovakia and Poland are another set of countries that share a striking natural border. This time, you’ll have to climb a bit to see it. The two countries are broken up by the High Tatras Mountains.
These mountains are in the National Park High Tatras, which is largely situated in Slovakia — although part of the park does share some of its area with Poland as well. The photographer definitely caught a rather stunning image of the border here.
Brazil and Uruguay
If you don’t live near a border, you probably don’t picture them as very nearly unnoticeable if you didn’t know they were there. This border between Brazil and Uruguay is easy to walk right past — or over — if you’re not paying attention.
After all, it’s not often that you can walk across the street after parking your car and end up in another country altogether! It looks like one bird here was wandering between them on its travels.
Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand
Of course, sharing a border isn’t something that happens between just two countries. The world isn’t broken up into perfectly lined-up squares.
For a border where three countries meet, we can look to Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. These three meet and the spot is marked with a triangular marker. The green side marks Myanmar, red for Laos, and yellow for Thailand. You could be in all three at once!
Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay
Another triple-border lies between Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. It’s much easier to see it in an aerial shot like this. A river breaks up the continent a bit, carving out the three different landscapes you see in the picture here.
In dividing up these borders, the river provided a clear natural option and now someone could swim from one to another if they really tried but a boat might be an easier choice.
Austria and Germany
Jumping back to Europe, Austria and Germany share a memorable border as well. This one is particularly interesting for its placement.
The two who were in this picture are standing inside the Purtschellerhutte Mountain Cottage, which is already an eye-catching place beneath the peak of Hoher Goell. Once you get inside, the border is marked as well. Walking from one room to the next, you can visit Germany or Austria.
Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
We’ve seen a few monuments and milestones marking the border at this point. Some of these views are a bit hard to get to and enjoy, though. This border was one they wanted visitors to enjoy.
Outfitted with the flags of all the countries that meet, you can grab a seat at the spot where Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany meet. The spot is close to the city, Aachen.
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