Copenhagen to Copenhagen

Immerse yourself in the vitality of this delightful capital city of the world’s oldest kingdom as you explore its expansive parks and plazas and a treasure trove of historic galleries and buildings. Discover its exquisite combination of Scandinavian elegance and European joie de vivre. Visitors traveling outside the city enter an altogether different world; one where stately castles are found nestled in the gentle, emerald-green Danish countryside.

Immerse yourself in the vitality of this delightful capital city of the world’s oldest kingdom as you explore its expansive parks and plazas and a treasure trove of historic galleries and buildings. Discover its exquisite combination of Scandinavian elegance and European joie de vivre. Visitors traveling outside the city enter an altogether different world; one where stately castles are found nestled in the gentle, emerald-green Danish countryside.

Rønne is the largest town on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. It has a population of 13,772. Once a municipality in its own right from 1970 until 2002, when Bornholm was a county with an area of 29.11 square kilometres, it is now the administrative centre of the Bornholm municipality.

Apowerful member of the Hanseatic League, Gdansk was once the richest Baltic port and as such, a cultural center for art and intellect. World War II took a devastating toll and with resolute determination, its residents rebuilt. Today, it is the center of the world’s amber trade. Be sure to visit the Basilica of St. Mary – the world’s largest brick temple; Royal Road to see the Golden and Green gates; the colorful facades of Long Market; and, Neptune Fountain, a 17th-century symbol of the city.

Klaipėda is a port city in Lithuania, where the Baltic Sea meets the Danė River. The old town features German-style, 18th-century wood-framed buildings. Theater Square, the city’s main gathering spot, is home to the neoclassical Drama Theater. The square’s 1912 Taravos Anikė sculpture pays tribute to a local poet. The waterside Lithuanian Sea Museum includes dolphin shows and maritime exhibits in a 19th-century fort.

Tallinn, capital of the independent republic of Estonia, was a key trading city of the Hanseatic League and one of the largest cities in Europe in the Middle Ages. The exceptionally well-preserved Old Town has earned Tallinn a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, Tallinn is home to almost a third of Estonia’s population. Ancient town walls, old churches, graceful steeples, twisty cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs and imposing towers reveal German, Swedish and Russian architectural influences. The fortress on Castle Hill and many ancient protective bastions stand as a historical tribute to a time, in the 15th century, when Tallinn was heavily fortified.

Atrue capital of culture, this old-world city of modern design, fashion and New Nordic cuisine is renowned for its sense of style. Set over 14 islands firmly linked by over 50 bridges, Sweden’s enchanting capital is home to the legendary Gamla Stan, museums and more.

Atrue capital of culture, this old-world city of modern design, fashion and New Nordic cuisine is renowned for its sense of style. Set over 14 islands firmly linked by over 50 bridges, Sweden’s enchanting capital is home to the legendary Gamla Stan, museums and more.

A heritage spanning over 450 years awaits you as you step ashore in Helsinki, “City of the Sea.” Spurred on by the inspiration of Carl Ludvig Engel, a native of Berlin who had worked earlier in Tallinn and St. Petersburg, Helsinki has produced some of the world’s finest architects. Today, the legacy of their splendid work is seen everywhere. Nonetheless, nature has not been subdued, as leafy parks and picturesque bays continue to exert their timeless influence. A political and economic hub, this city is also a cultural center boasting 20 theatres, the National Opera, numerous museums and art galleries.

Tallinn, capital of the independent republic of Estonia, was a key trading city of the Hanseatic League and one of the largest cities in Europe in the Middle Ages. The exceptionally well-preserved Old Town has earned Tallinn a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, Tallinn is home to almost a third of Estonia’s population. Ancient town walls, old churches, graceful steeples, twisty cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs and imposing towers reveal German, Swedish and Russian architectural influences. The fortress on Castle Hill and many ancient protective bastions stand as a historical tribute to a time, in the 15th century, when Tallinn was heavily fortified.

Established in 1161 as a mercantile center, Visby was a member of the Hanseatic League and known as the “Queen of the Sea.” Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to a rich variety of medieval architecture including a 13th-century wall, over 200 warehouses and a collection of partially-ruined religious structures making it one of northern Europe’s best preserved fortified commercial cities. Explore Gotlands Fornsal, a museum devling into Visby’s storied past.

In the Middle Ages it was thought that he who ruled Riga, ruled the Baltics. For centuries, battles were waged for control of the city.

Riga continues to be important and influential. The largest city in the Baltics with a population of 800,000, Riga has a vibrant nightlife and a progressive cultural scene. For its long history of war, however, it has maintained a playful sense of humor, mostly on display in its architecture. Concentrated on Alberta Street, Riga’s splendid buildings of the Jugendstil movement give a visitor good reason to make frequent glances up to the rooftops. Those who do will find gables decorated by astonished faces, fascinating masks and sculptures of animals.

Immerse yourself in the vitality of this delightful capital city of the world’s oldest kingdom as you explore its expansive parks and plazas and a treasure trove of historic galleries and buildings. Discover its exquisite combination of Scandinavian elegance and European joie de vivre. Visitors traveling outside the city enter an altogether different world; one where stately castles are found nestled in the gentle, emerald-green Danish countryside.