Baltic
Aarhus, Denmark
Berlin (Rostock)
Smart shops and restaurants, opulent neoclassical architecture and superb museums. But the city is also home to no fewer than 60 lakes, vineyards and one of the world’s most comprehensive zoos.
Copenhagen
It won’t take long for you to see why Copenhagen enjoys its reputation as the liveliest of all European cities. You might begin with Tivoli Gardens and the colourful cafes and shops of Nyhavn - and be certain not to miss Amalienborg Palace, home of the Danish Royal Family.
Kiel
Kiel, capital of Germany’s rich agricultural Schleswig-Holstein region, has also been a bastion of German naval power since the 19th Century. This Baltic port hosts a large regatta each year, attracting yachtsmen throughout Europe and beyond. The famous Kiel Canal begins here, stretching some 60 scenic miles to the North Sea. Points of interest include the 16th-century University and a handsome 13th-century palace, carefully restored after World War II.
Molde
Visitors to the Norwegian town of Molde may find its mild climate surprising this far north. The relatively warm waters of the Gulf Stream flow past this sheltered port. Nature has further blessed Molde with soil perfect for the cultivation of roses, earning it the honorary title of ‘the Town of Roses’.
North Cape
The northernmost point of mainland Europe, the North Cape offers you two pretty impressive sights: a view that stretches out uninterrupted over the top of the world and the spectacle of the midnight sun, which never completely dips below the horizon.
Oslo
Norway’s capital is one of the world’s largest capitals - but only geographically. The city slies at the head of the majestic Oslofjord and dates back to the mid-11th Century. Tthe imposing Akershus Fortress towers above the docks. Vigeland Sculpture Park holds astonishing sculptures in granite, bronze and iron. Edvard Munch, the famous Norwegian artist, bequeathed an extensive collection to the museum that bears his name. Sagas of Norway’s explorations are preserved in the polar ship Fram, and the Viking Ship Museum.
Quaqortoq
Qaqortoq was founded by Norwegian traders in 1775, and retains some lovely old colonial buildings; it also boasts a magnificent fountain, with carved whales blowing water from their blowholes, which was, for many years, the only fountain in Greenland.
Reykjavik
Set in a fjord and overlooked by mountains, Iceland’s inviting capital is the gateway to the country’s thermal marvels - from the bubbling Great Geyser that gives its name to geysers around the world, to plunging Gullfoss Falls and the powerful plume of Strokkur which erupts in a fountain of water every few minutes. Warmed by the Gulf Stream as well as by highly active thermal hot springs and volcanoes, Iceland is somewhat misnamed. The world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik is proud of its virtual lack of air pollution. Both electrical power and home heating are derived from the geothermal activity on the island.
Spitzbergen
The northernmost point of land in Europe offers you two pretty impressive sights: a view that stretches out uninterrupted over the top of the world and the spectacle of the midnight sun, which never completely dips below the horizon.
Stockholm
An archipelago of 14 islands, open air museums, the world’s largest palace and an enchanting Old Town - Stockholm is a visual delight. It’s also a gastronomic one where you can sample the famous Swedish smorgasbord - a dazzling buffet that can consist of as many as 100 different dishes. Sweden’s capital has been called the most beautiful city in the world. This “city that floats on water” sprawls over 14 islands that are linked by over 50 bridges. Waterways wind in all directions. The hundreds of small boats that line the inlets and canals testify to the passion of every family to own and sail a boat.
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