Baltic Cruises offer a great option to explore some of the most picturesque cities in Northern Europe as well as visiting some of the most important cultural landmarks in the continent.
From Copenhagen's Little Mermaid to Stockholm's waterways, Baltic cruise travellers have the chance of visiting some of the most beautiful cities on the planet.
Most Baltic ports offer a myriad of cultural attractions, which combined with the comfort and facilities that cruise vessels offer nowadays, makes Baltic cruising an unforgettable experience.
Below are a collection of the most iconic ports as well as recommendations about what to explore.
- Stockholm: The Swedish capital is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
The city is dubbed the "Venice of the North".
The beautiful 13th century city is made up by 14 islands connected by bridges.
Its old town Gamla Stan combines historic places and cathedrals with famously modern shopping and dining venues.
A must visit attraction is the Vasa Museum; this museum which is ingenuously built around a salvaged warship pays tribute to the maritime tradition of the city.
There are also plenty of green spaces with more than one third of the land of the city being parks.
- Copenhagen: The Danish capital is the largest city in Scandinavia.
It is a picturesque town boasting plenty of 17th and 18th century buildings along with parks, sumptuous gardens and stunning promenades.
One of its most famous attractions is the Tivoli gardens.
This 20 acre park full of flowers, amusement rides and restaurants contains the Little Mermaid Statue.
Other interesting tourist attractions include the Carlsberg Brewery visitor centre, one of the most famous Danish exports, and a tour of Nordisk film studio where you can discover fascinating facts about the silent film industry.
- Oslo: Surrounded by beautiful fjords; the Norwegian capital boasts a lively waterfront with plenty of cafes and live music shows.
Some of its best known attractions are the Nobel Peace Centre and the Vigeland Sculpture Park, home to more than two hundred sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron.
On the other hand the Holmenkollen ski jump centre offers tourists astounding views of the city and the nearby fjords.
It is worth mentioning that both the arrival and departure to Oslo offers the chance for one the best holiday's snaps with fine views of fishing villages and stunning natural scenery.
- Reykjavik: The Icelandic capital is becoming an established destination for Baltic cruises especially during the summer months.
The city has a good few museums which salute local history as well as restaurants with exquisite seafood.
However the most iconic tourist attraction, the blue Lagoon, is located outside the city.
This spectacular manmade lagoon has geothermal water with medical properties.
- Tallinn: The Estonian capital, though relatively unknown, has one of the most beautiful city centres in northern Europe.
Its old town is a tribute towards its medieval heritage with cobbled winding streets and historic buildings.
It also offers a plethora of shops and antique shops.
It is also a very popular destination for hiking enthusiasts with several walking tours available.