Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is the Capital City of Denmark. The major attractions are the City Hall, Little Mermaid, National Museum of Denmark, and Royal Palaces – Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle, and Amalienborg. The City has the world first amusement park, Tivoli Gardens. The New Nyhavn is one of Copenhagen’s most iconic and beloved destinations. This historic harbor stretches along a beautiful canal lined with colorful buildings, cozy cafes, and restaurants. For both locals and tourists, Nyhavn is a must-see spot in the heart of Copenhagen.

A day trip can take you to visit Danish countryside and Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that fortified the entrance to the Baltic Sea for six centuries. Learn about the castle’s royal history, and how it is tied to Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. The tour visits Frederiksborg Palace, the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, and Roskilde Cathedral, burial spot for numerous Danish kings and queens. It also visits the Viking Ship Museum. Learn how the Vikings built their ships and ruled the North Atlantic.

Aarhus, Denmark

Aarhus is a city in Denmark on the Jutland peninsula’s east coast. Den Gamle By is its old town open-air museum, with centuries-old timbered houses. Nearby are the greenhouses of the Aarhus Botanical Garden. In the center, the multistory ARoS art museum shows global contemporary works. The underground Viking Museum explores early local history.

Stockholm, Sweden

Major attractions are Stockholm’s Old Town, “Gamla Stan”, the City Hall, and Vasa Museum. The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden’s most famous buildings, and one of the capital’s most visited tourist attractions. It is famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique art pieces. The Stockholm City Hall is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet. Stockholm archipelago has very calm water with beautiful scenery.

Tallinn, Estonia

The Baltic countries is a geopolitical term encompassing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The Medieval Old Town of Tallinn is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Riga, Latvia

Riga, Latvia’s capital, is set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava. It’s considered a cultural center and is home to many museums and concert halls. The city is also known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town. The pedestrian-only Old Town has many shops and restaurants and is home to House of the Black Heads. Riga has the largest collection of Art Nouveau buildings in the world, more than 200 of them scattered in many streets.

Visby, Sweden

Visby is a town on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. It’s known for its well-preserved town wall, a medieval fortification incorporating defensive towers. The town’s many churches include the grand, centuries-old St. Mary’s Cathedral and the medieval ruins of St. Nicolai and St. Karin. The main square, Stora Torget, has cobblestone streets lined with cafes and restaurants.

Lübeck, Germany

Germany borders the Baltic Sea. Lübeck is a northern German city distinguished by Brick Gothic architecture, which dates to its time as the medieval capital of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation. Its symbol is the Holstentor, a red-brick city gate that defended the river-bounded Altstadt (old town).

Aachen, Germany

Aachen is a spa city near Germany’s borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. Aachen is famous for Aachen Cathedral which was founded around 800 A.D. and a Gothic chancel was added later. Its Domschatzkammer (treasury) has medieval artifacts including the shrine of Charlemagne, who was buried here in 814 A.D.

Schwerin, Germany

Schwerin is the state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northern Germany. It’s known for Schwerin Castle, a neo-Renaissance palace with ornate rooms and elaborate gardens. The castle sits on an island in Lake Schwerin, one of several picturesque lakes.

Cologne, Germany

Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.