Trip Overview – The Baltic Area

We flew in and out of London on this cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Even though it was the summer, the weather was great…

London, England

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its center stands…

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, encompasses 14 islands and more than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The cobblestone streets and ochre-colored…

Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National…

St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703…

Talinn, Estonia

Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, is the country’s cultural hub. It retains its walled, cobblestoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops,…

Schwerin Castle, Germany

The Schwerin Palace, is a palatial schloss located in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, Germany. It is situated on an…

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen was originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century. We visited Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Kastellet (a star-shapped 17th century fortress), and Gefion Fountain. It was a great place to visit, lots of biking everywhere, and perfect weather in the summer.