Scenic Scandinavia

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 Cruise Length
11 Days
 Cruise Starts
Copenhagen
 Cruise Finishes
Stockholm
11 Day Scenic Scandinavia Itinerary (Viking)
Countries Explored: Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Poland
Cruise Line
Viking
Ship
Passengers
930
Crew
465
Launched
2019
Cruise Code
VKSS-R

Overview

Embrace relaxed Copenhagen and experience firsthand encounters with some of the world’s happiest people. Visit the medieval trading port of Visby and reflect on Berlin’s World War II history. Marvel at Gdańsk and admire its Gothic brick cathedrals. Discover the waterways around Stockholm as you explore its archipelago.

Itinerary

Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Copenhagen charms visitors like a Danish fairy tale. Among the Baltic's most beautiful cities, it began as a fishing village and boasts more than 850 years of history. It has been an important Scandinavian port since the Viking Age and remains one of Europe's most enchanting places, thanks to Tivoli Gardens, the world's second-oldest amusement park, and The Little Mermaid statue sitting in the harbor at Langelinie. Grand palaces also grace the cityscape, including Amalienborg Palace, the royal winter residence, and Rosenborg Castle, home to the Danish Crown Jewels.

Copenhagen's skyline lies distinctly low to the ground, but some architectural elements soar above all else: the city's church spires and palace towers. For this reason, the Danish capital is often called the 'City of Spires.' Perhaps the most unique, the baroque Church of Our Savior features a spiral stairway that hugs the outside of the steeple. Christian IV's former stock exchange building boasts a 'dragon spire' resembling the entwined tails of four beasts, and the City Hall and Christiansborg Palace strike their own dramatic pose.

Århus, located on Jutland's eastern coast along its eponymous bay, is Denmark's second-largest city. One of the country's oldest cities, with roots dating back to an 8th-century Viking settlement, Århus became a center for trade and prospered during the Middle Ages. Today, it is an eclectic mix of past and present. A bustling port and center for commerce and industry with a modern skyline, it still retains its old-world charms in Den Gamle By, or Old Town, a repository of medieval landmarks, including centuries-old timbered houses and the 13th-century Århus Cathedral.

After a decades-long postwar rift both between Berlin and the world and within the city itself, Germany's capital has been reunified and undergone a remarkable rebirth as a center of art, culture and great architecture. It is still riding the wave of its newfound energy, and exploring its streets feels akin to browsing a newly opened museum. Risen from the ashes of war, many of its buildings that once stood for division now embrace unity. Among them, the Reichstag parliament building embodies a new transparency with its glass dome, and the city's Museum Island celebrates self-expression and creativity.

Founded around the year 1000 as a fishing community on the Danish island of Bornholm, the village of Rønne has played an important role in the maritime trade of the Baltics. Germans, Swedes and Soviets variously overtook the island throughout its history. Along Laksegade and Storegade streets, historic cobblestone lanes and the low-timbered, red-roofed houses of merchants exude the Rønne of yesterday. Today, Rønne is home to celebrated and talented artisans who uphold a long tradition of glassblowing and, more famously, of crafting longcase grandfather clocks.

Founded by Charles XI in 1860, Karlskrona is a fine example of Sweden's Renaissance-style architecture. The Admiralty Church, built in 1685, is one of the town's prominent buildings, and the town's wooden church is the largest in Sweden. Karlskrona's maritime history can be seen throughout; it is a base for the Swedish Navy and its port was awarded UNESCO world Heritage status in 1998. The Naval Museum showcases the port's history and its exhibits include a submarine. The nearby Kungsholm Fortress is the world's oldest fort still in operation today.

Gdańsk is widely known as the city of glowing amber and Gothic cathedrals. Its luster harkens back to medieval times when it was one of the most prosperous cities in the Hanseatic League, the mercantile powerhouse of the Baltic. The city's rich history is on display in the remarkably restored Old Town, a splendid mix of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles—from the royal residence of Green Gate to the 15th-century Artus Court, a merchant's palace. Traditional Polish pierogies or a glass of Goldwasser, a liqueur created here in the 16th century, round out any visit.

Much of Gotland's landscape dates to the 6th century, when Vikings dominated the island. More Viking relics have been uncovered here than anywhere else in Sweden, making it a treasure trove of the era. Its strategic location bolstered the local economy when merchant ships of the Hanseatic League docked here for provisions or for trading. Visby grew into the most important city of the League, surpassing even Bergen in significance. Its two miles of defensive walls and 44 watchtowers are among the most remarkably preserved in Europe.

The Swedish-speaking city of Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. The archipelago spans approximately 6,700 islands and lies halfway between Finland and Sweden. The compact city center sits between two harbors, and offers a number of restaurants, cafes and shops. A haven for outdoor activities, it is an ideal location to explore the region by land or by sea. The city's Viking heritage is a celebrated treasure; each year, Mariehamn hosts the annual Viking Market, one of the largest of its kind in Scandinavia.

Elegant Stockholm is nestled where Lake Mälaren's cobalt waters meet the Baltic. This stunning cultural capital extends over 14 islands linked by 57 graceful bridges. Hailed as one of the world's cleanest cities, it boasts numerous green parks. The preserved 13th-century Gamla Stan, or Old Town, boasts gabled merchant houses and an array of architectural styles, from the enormous baroque Stockholm Palace to the Art Nouveau Royal Dramatic Theater. Strandvägen is one of Europe's loveliest waterfront esplanades and the ideal place to sample some traditional smoked salmon.

Stockholm is an open book for those interested in Swedish culture and history; the city has one of the highest concentrations of museums in the world. The most prominent is the maritime Vasa Museum, which houses the restored 17th-century ship Vasa. Other homestead reconstructions are spread across the Skansen open air museum on the isle of Djurgården, providing a glimpse of life before the Industrial Age. Art lovers may also linger among the thousands of paintings and handicraft pieces at the National Museum or admire works by Picasso and Dalí at the Moderna Museet. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home.

Life Onboard Viking Jupiter

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Onshore Experiences

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Viking Homelands - Well worth the wait post covid! 0 , TAS, Australia, Jul 2023
This was our first ocean cruise and despite the 3 year wait post Covid and the omission of Finland and Russia we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise around Scandinavia. The service was impeccable with efficient, cheerful and kind staff and the food and facilities were outstanding! The trip was just as the brochures promised and there were no hidden costs. ...read more We loved our cabin and felt thoroughly spoiled! Global journeys were brilliant throughout the whole Covid upheaval and their communication was always efficient, thorough and timely. Hannah did a brilliant job and we will certainly be using her services and Global Journeys services again. Many, many thanks!
Lovely Viking cruise 7 , SA, Australia, Jun 2019
We recently travelled on the Viking Jupiter from Bergen, Norway to Greenwich, London. Our cruise ship was almost brand new, we had a very spacious room, staff were lovely and friendly, meals of very good quality. The scenery along the coast of Norway was stunning.

The optional excursions in each port were a little disappointing, not a lot to see ...read more or do in some of the ports and we had to use tender boats in most of the ports which was quite annoying. All in all though, a very good cruise, would definitely recommend doing a Viking cruise. Yvonne from Global Journeys organised our tour, she did a great job.
Discovering the Mediterranean   21 , QLD , Australia, Apr 2019
We really enjoyed the cruise of the Mediterranean with Viking. The cabin with a small verandah was lovely. The meals were of high standard. The cabin crew and the dining room crew were very attentive and professional. The tours included were of high standard but had to be booked very early (as soon as they were opened on the internet) which left us ...read more no option but to book with local tours which we found were also of high standard.

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