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Scandinavia & Baltic States

Scandinavia encompasses a diverse and welcoming mix of countries. Breathtaking sights including magnificent coastlines, thousands of inland lakes, and medieval castles will make this a trip to remember.

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Denmark

Denmark, made up of the Jutland Peninsula and many islands bordering the Baltic Sea and North Sea, is a country of both scenic attractions and vibrant cities, especially its capital of Copenhagen.

What Can I Do?

In the capital of Copenhagen, visit Tivoli Gardens (an amusement park), Amalienborg and Fredensborg Palaces and the seasonal residences of the Danish royal family
View the Little Mermaid statue, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen
Visit Hans Christian Andersen’s home in Odense
Stop by Elsinore, home to Kronborg Castle, both the setting of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and a UNESCO World Heritage site
Explore the northern countryside of the island of Zealand

Finland

Finland is a land of deep forests and thousands of scenic lakes and islands. Its natural beauty is also complemented by the strikingly beautiful city of Helsinki.

What Can I Do?

Visit Temppeliaukio Church, created from a solid bedrock formation and boasting great acoustics as a concert venue
Check out the Sibelius Monument, an abstract steel pipe sculpture honoring the late composer
Listen to music at the Jean Sibelius Finlandia Hall, the ultra-modern concert and conference center
Tour the Russian Orthodox cathedral
Built in the 1700s on 6 islands, Suomenlinna Fortress is an attraction not to be missed
Spend a quiet and relaxing afternoon at Tnlahti Bay in Helsinki
Visit Helsinki’s museum island, one of the biggest attractions in Helsinki – the open-air museum Seurasaari shows Finnish traditions and buildings from the 1700s to the 1900s
Explore Helsinki’s over 300 islands and a coastline close to 90 miles long – Hietaniemi Beach is one of the most popular among locals
Visit the Santa Claus Village at the provincial capital of Rovaniemi
Watch for brown bears in the taiga forest in Eastern Finland, near the Russian border

Holland

Holland is a remarkably flat, low-lying country that encompasses land reclaimed from the sea and protected by dikes. The charming countryside is dotted with windmills, cheese farms and the legendary tulips, while its cities are incredible blends of history and modernization.

What Can I Do?

Visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
Enjoy the cafes, waterways and dynamic culture, including the Albert Cuyp Market, of Amsterdam
Tour Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, which houses works by Rembrandt and other Dutch masters
Explore The Hague, seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice
Visit Rotterdam, one of the world’s busiest ports
Stop by Kinderdijk, a village with many well-preserved windmills
Visits numerous cheese farms, colorful tulip parks and diamond centers

Norway

Norway is a country blessed with many natural features including glaciers, fjords, snowcapped mountains, cascading waterfalls and green valleys, but the charm and ambience of its historic should not be missed, either.

What Can I Do?

Cruise among the majestic fjords at Songnefjord
Explore the old-world charm of Bergen, a World Heritage City
In Bergen, board the Flm Railway for panoramic views of stunning fjords
In the capital, Oslo, visit famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Royal Palace and the Viking Ship Museum with its thousand-year-old excavated ships

Sweden

Sweden is a beautiful country with old-world charm. Cobblestone streets, castles and palaces are all part of this grand experience.

What Can I Do?

Stockholm is considered the “Venice of the North” where you can spend the afternoon cruising a series of islands connected by bridges
While in Stockholm, visit the Nobel Prize rooms at City Hall, the Royal Palace and Storkyrkan Cathedral
Stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets of Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town)
Tour the 17th-century warship Vasa, which sank just a few minutes into its maiden voyage
For a fairy-tale setting check out Drottningholm Palace and the Court Theater
Wander through the Fjarilshuset (Buttterfly House) in Hagaparken
In Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, visit 16th century Gripsholm Castle on the shores of Lake Malaren