Explore Northern Europe with a Baltic Cruise
Cruise vessels that ply in the Baltic, offer various cultural attractions to tourists, apart from the comfortable facilities that they provide to make the trip enjoyable. A few of the recommended iconic ports that one should visit and things to do are listed below.
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and one of the most interesting places to visit. The city is 13th century and consists of 14 islands that are connected to each other by bridges. It is therefore dubbed as the “Venice of the North.” Gamlan Stan is one of the old towns that have many cathedrals, historic places, as well as good shopping and dining areas. The Vasa Museum that was built on a salvaged warship is a tribute to the maritime tradition. More than a third of the city is green with parks.
Copenhagen is the largest Scandinavian city and the capital of Denmark. This picturesque town boasts of 17th and 18th century buildings with its beautiful parks, gardens and amazing promenades. The 20 acre Tivoli gardens are famous for its various amusement rides, attractions, flowers, restaurants, as well the Little Mermaid Statue. Visitors’ can head to the Carlsberg Brewery visitor centre or unearth fascinating information on the silent film industry when touring the Nordisk film studio.
Oslo is the capital of Norway which is surrounded by spectacular fjords. The waterfront is lively with cafes and holds many live music shows. The Vigeland Sculpture Park holds two hundred or more sculptures made in granite, wrought iron and bronze and the other attraction is the Nobel Peace Centre. Tourists can get astounding glimpses of the city and the fjords by visiting the Holmenkollen ski jump centre. If one is interesting in taking up scenic pictures of the fishing village and natural beauties of the place, they should take pictures on arrival or departure from Oslo.
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik which is becoming a popular destination in the summer months for the Baltic cruises. This is a great place to enjoy seafood and visit the local museums to learn about the history of the place. The Blue Lagoon is located just outside the city and is a must-see as it is a manmade lagoon that has geothermal water which is known to contain medical properties.
The capital of Estonian is Tallinn is renowned as one of the most beautiful centers in the North of Europe. It boasts of a medieval heritage complete with winding streets that are cobbled and interspersed with historic buildings. There are many antique shops and various other shops that provide interest for hikers and walkers.
Tourists who wish to explore Northern Europe and enjoy visiting interesting cultural landmarks of the continent should embark on a Baltic cruise for a memorable holiday. Travelers who undertake the luxury cruise can enjoy the trip from Little Mermaid in Copenhagen to the waterways in Stockholm where they can admire some of the best cities on this planet.
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