Northern Europe

Baltic Sea

Grand capitals and centuries of history around the Baltic, from Stockholm to Tallinn.

Overview

Sailing Baltic Sea

The Baltic strings together some of Europe’s most walkable capitals in one week. Stockholm’s island-spanning old town, Helsinki’s design district, and Tallinn’s medieval walls, all within a night’s sail of each other. Round-trip departures from Copenhagen or Stockholm keep it to one embarkation port.

Best time to sail: May – September

Baltic Sea

Where to Sail

The routes within Baltic Sea

A classic week of capitals, and a longer route that reaches further around the sea.

Classic Baltic Capitals

The most-sailed route: a round-trip 7–9 nights through the four biggest Baltic capitals, with an easy excursion into Berlin along the way.

Copenhagen, DenmarkStockholm, SwedenHelsinki, FinlandTallinn, EstoniaWarnemünde, Germany (for Berlin)

Grand Baltic

A longer 11–14 night version that adds smaller Baltic ports beyond the four main capitals. Quieter, and better for travelers who’ve done the classic route before.

Copenhagen, DenmarkStockholm, SwedenHelsinki, FinlandTallinn, EstoniaRiga, LatviaGdańsk, Poland

Highlights

What makes it special

An island-spanning old town setting unlike anywhere else in Europe
Remarkably intact medieval walled cities
Nordic design, sauna culture, and some of the best public architecture in Europe
Easy shore excursions into Berlin from the German port stop

Good Fit

Who Baltic Sea is best for

First-time Northern Europe travelersHistory and architecture loversCulture-first travelers who prefer cooler summers

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