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Fjordlands, Norway
Scandinavia & the Baltic
Bergen, Norway
Voringfoss waterfall, Norway
Gothenburg, Sweden
Geiranger, Norway
Flam, Norway
Peace and tranquillity engulf you as you cruise into the port of Flam. The town finds a home on a tributary at the southern tip of Sognefjord, the worlds longest fjord, and is surrounded by green slopes, magnificent waterfalls and crystal lakes.
Geiranger/Hellesylt, Norway
The icy waters, emerald hills and soaring peaks surrounding Geirangerfjord provide the perfect backdrop for these two towns. Both are lovely in their own right, but its beyond their boundaries that the real beauty lies.
" First youll hear it, then youll see it - the glacial stream-turned-waterfall " Ride the snaking Flam railway, one of the most spectacular rail journeys in
the world. " Negotiate north Europes steepest road, complete with 13 hairpin bends, en route to Stalheim Hotel, perched high on a cliff overlooking the magnificent Naeroy Valley. " Call in at Undredal, a mountain-set village famed for its tasty goats cheese and Scandinavias smallest church. that plunges hundreds of feet into Horindalsvannet, the deepest lake in Europe. " Be drenched by the mist coming off the magical Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls that cascade down craggy cliffs. " Ride past streams, falls and hill farms up to Mount Dalsnibba - a majestic Alpine world that makes your cruise ship look like a toy boat a mile below.
Gdansk, Poland
Gdansk is really something. Curving its way around the River Wisla, its a pretty patchwork of grand houses, beautiful monuments and tangled Medieval streets youll love to explore.
Gothenburg, Sweden
All canals, grand buildings and wide boulevards, Gothenburg gives Stockholm a run for its money in the Swedish beauty stakes. But theres more to this place than just good looks. It strikes the perfect balance of restaurants, shops, galleries and attractions.
" Pop your head inside the Church of the Virgin Mary, which has enough
seats for 25,000 worshippers. " See the large clock on the church tower, which dates to 1464. Still in working order, it proudly displays the date, time, the moons phases and its position to the sun and zodiac signs. " Browse the shops in search of the gold of the Baltic. Its actually amber, sculpted into everything from delicate jewellery to intricate chess sets.
" Take a peek inside the Feskekorka or Fish Church. This indoor fish market
looks just like a Gothic church, hence the name.
" Head to the Konstmuseet art gallery and feast your eyes on masterpieces
by the likes of Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Gogh.
" For something altogether different, visit Spaceport Liseberg. Packed with
white-knuckle rides, this amusement park is wall-to-wall fun.
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