Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is a beautiful town with the advantages of a big city. It offers many opportunities of nightlife, excellent museums and famous sights. Waterways cross the city and give a sense of romance . Amsterdam has bike lanes, so a bike ride is the ideal way to explore the city.
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp is a city and municipality in Belgium and the capital of the Antwerp province of Flanders. Antwerp's total population is 507,007 (as of 31 December 2011),making it the largest municipality in both Flanders and Belgium in terms of its population
Antwerp has long been an important city in the Low Countries both economically and culturally, especially before the Spanish Fury (1576) in the period of the Dutch Revolt. It is located on the right (eastern) bank of the river Scheldt, which is linked to the North Sea by the estuary Westerschelde. The city has one of the largest seaports in Europe.
Calais, France
Situated a mere 20 miles from the English coast, Calais has been a desirable port since the Middle Ages, leaving today’s transport hub is rich with history. You’ll find the first cast of Auguste Rodin’s Burghers of Calais depicting local leaders surrendering to English forces in 1347 in front of Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), a World Heritage site due to its extraordinary beffroi (belfry). Admire a 13th-century watchtower, 16th-century citadel and 19th-century lighthouse that survived German bombs during World War II before seeing the thousands of objects, documents and photographs at Le Musée Mémoire 39-45, all housed in a former German bunker. A pair of non-WWII museums illuminate the city’s lace industry and fine arts.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, the largest city in Scandinavia, is home to the oldest kingdom in the world. Since the bronze life-size statue of the "Little Horn" of Hans Christian Andersen, Town Hall Square and the Castle of Kristianmporgk, Copenhagen has cultural and historical wealth and is a wonderful city for walking . Tour the shopping center or enjoy the lush gardens of Tivoli and entertainment venues in the surrounding area. Visit the port Nichavn and relax in an outdoor cafe or wander boat canals of Copenhagen.
Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland
Gdańsk is Poland’s largest port city, rich in history and strategically located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It is situated at the mouth of the Motława River, which connects to the Vistula River, providing direct access to the Polish mainland and the capital, Warsaw.
Today, the Port of Gdańsk is one of the largest and busiest in the Baltic Sea region. Recently, ambitious plans were announced for the construction of a new central port covering 400 hectares, featuring 20 kilometers of piers. This project also includes a state-of-the-art fourth-generation passenger terminal, capable of accommodating cruise ships and ferries up to 370 meters in length, with an annual capacity of up to 800,000 passengers.
Gdańsk is part of the Tricity (Trójmiasto) metropolitan area, along with the neighboring cities of Gdynia and Sopot, with a total population of approximately 1.5 million residents.
Royal Way (Droga Królewska): The main historical artery of Gdańsk, featuring stunning architecture and historic buildings.
Neptune's Fountain (Fontanna Neptuna): One of the most iconic symbols of the city, a statue representing the city's maritime heritage and cultural significance.
Gdańsk Town Hall (Ratusz Głównego Miasta): Home to the Gdańsk History Museum, offering fascinating exhibitions about the city’s past.
Ulica Mariacka: A charming cobblestone street famous for its amber jewelry workshops, offering one of the most atmospheric walks in the Old Town.
European Solidarity Center (Europejskie Centrum Solidarności): A museum dedicated to the history of the "Solidarity" (Solidarność) movement and its role in the fall of communism in Poland.
Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Światowej): One of the most impressive war museums in the world, featuring interactive exhibitions and historical artifacts.
Amber Museum (Muzeum Bursztynu): Showcasing Gdańsk’s long-standing tradition in amber craftsmanship, as the city is known as the "Amber Capital".
Motława River Promenade: Visitors can stroll along the scenic waterfront, where they will find the medieval Żuraw crane, one of the oldest port structures in Europe.
Pirate Ship Cruises: Tourists can embark on cruises aboard traditional pirate-style ships, offering a unique perspective of Gdańsk from the water.
Ferry Excursions: From the Port of Gdańsk, travelers can take ferries to Gdynia, Sopot, or even the Hel Peninsula, known for its stunning beaches and natural beauty.
Kiel Canal, Germany
The Kiel Canal know ase the Kaiser-Wihelm- Kanal until 1948,is a 98-kilometre long canal in the German state of Schleswing-Holstein.The canal links the North Sea at Brunsbuttel to the Baltic Sea at Kiel-Holtenau.The main shopping center is extensive and predestrianised.There are good deparartment stores and a major shopping centre with a covered market selling fresh goodies.Its all done in the best possible taste.
Klaipeda, Lithuania
The Port of Klaipėda is a seaport located in Klaipėda, Lithuania. It is one of the few ice-free ports in northernmost Europe, and the largest in Lithuania. It serves as a port of call for cruise ships as well as freight transport.
Paris (Le Havre), France
At the mouth of the river Seine you will find Le Havre, a French port that will amaze you once you set your foot in it. It is said that from here one can listen Paris and see the coast of Normandy.
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, the capital of Vikings, is full of mystery and beauty. Don't miss the dragon statues in the Vigkelant Museum of Sculpture, the very interesting artworks of the artist Edvard Mounch and the amazing Olsofiorden . Learn about the feats of those sefareres in three Maritime museums, the famous Viking Maritime Museum, the Fram Museum and the Kon Tiki Museum, which honors the late Thor Chaierntal who crossed the ocean with a boat of reeds. Visit Xarl Johann Gata street, with great shops, itinerant musicians and vendors.
Riga
Riga is the gem of the Baltics. It is situated at the mouth of the Daugava, on the shores of the Gulf of Riga on the Baltic. Riga has an ancient history and rich cultural heritage. As Riga has always been located at a juncture of trading routes, it is a multicultural city which means there are things to see here: a weekend in Riga is a great way to gather new impressions and to relax.
Ron (Bornholm), Denmark
Ronne is the largest town of Bornholm island, in Denmark. It is a natural beautiful harbour in the Baltic Sea famous for its attractive architecture. Historic houses, cobbled alleys, interesting museums and low-timbered houses adorn the city. It is Bornholm's centre of trade and culture and here you will see the oldest theatre in the country. Incredible countryside, beautiful beaches with white sand and rocky coastlines make the Ronne look like a jewel of the Baltic Sea.
Stockholm, Sewden
Although Stockholm consists of 14 islands, you will easily reach every corner of this capital city thanks to the 50 picturesque bridges. The city of the Nobel Prize has parks, museums and palaces - the most famous of all is the huge Royal Palace with 608 rooms. You can enjoy the beauty of Stockholm by land, going for a walk in Old Town, which is full of boutiques, outdoor cafes, historic buildings and interesting sights or rent a sailboat or motorboat to explore Stockholm by water.
Visby, Sweden
Visby is one of the most alluring islands of Sweden. A popular destination and trade center since the Vikings era. Its medieval architecture will take you a few centuries back in time. There are 92 churches of the 13th century, which are still in use. This sunny island has sandy beaches, moors and meadows, ideal for those who are seeking an exotic adventure.
