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Auf dieser Kreuzfahrt ist die Bordsprache ausschließlich Englisch.
In Zusammenarbeit mit Smithsonian Journeys.
Diese Kreuzfahrt gehört zu einer besonderen Auswahl von PONANT Reisen, die speziell für englischsprachige Gäste konzipiert wurden. Neben den gewohnten Elementen einer PONANT Reise, umfassen die aufgeführten Preise für diese Kreuzfahrten Transfers zum und vom Schiff, Vorträge und Diskussionen an Bord mit Weltklasse-Experten, und einen Landausflug oder eine Aktivität in jedem Hafen, bei denen die Gäste die Sehenswürdigkeiten und vieles mehr entdecken und in die unbekannte Kultur eintauchen können.
Die Ostsee ist seit den Wikinger-Tagen eine Handelsstraße. Und fast ebenso lange ist sie ein entscheidender Schauplatz der Machtkämpfe um die Vorherrschaft in Europa. Sie ist ein wichtiges Element im strategischen Denken der Großmächte, von der Reformation und dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg bis zum Zweiten Weltkrieg und dem Kalten Krieg. Heute steht sie erneut im Mittelpunkt aktueller Ereignisse, da Schweden und Finnland nach jahrzehntelanger Neutralität der NATO beitreten und die baltischen Staaten erneut um ihre Unabhängigkeit fürchten.
Beim Besuch dieser großen Städte an der Ostsee werden wir diese Geschichte in einer Reihe von Vorträgen und Diskussionen mit einer hochdekorierten Außendienstbeamtin und einer preisgekrönten Journalistin erforschen. Während unseres Aufenthalts in Danzig werden wir das Privileg haben, an einem speziell organisierten, exklusiven Vortrag und einer Diskussion mit dem ehemaligen polnischen Präsidenten und Friedensnobelpreisträger Lech Wałęsa teilzunehmen.
Die historischen Städte des Baltikums haben jedoch noch viel mehr zu bieten. Sie sind große kosmopolitische Zentren mit lebendigen Kulturen und einem Kunst- und Architekturerbe, das ihre traditionsreiche Geschichte widerspiegelt. Auf dem Weg von Stockholm, dessen lebendige Altstadt von kopfsteingepflasterten Straßen mit Gebäuden aus dem 17. und 18. Jahrhundert gesäumt ist, fährt die Le Lapérouse zunächst nach Helsinki. Die international für ihre beeindruckende Jugendstilarchitektur bekannte finnische Hauptstadt beherbergt auch das UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe Suomenlinna. Diese massive Militäranlage schützte die Stadt im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert.
Während der nächsten beiden Tage der Reise besuchen Sie zwei weitere UNESCO-Stätten. Die Altstadt von Tallinn, ein bedeutendes Handelszentrum aus dem 13. Jahrhundert, verfügt über bemerkenswert gut erhaltene Stadtmauern, öffentliche Gebäude, Kaufmanns- und Lagerhäuser. Und auf Gotland – der größten Ostseeinsel und dem Fundort von Wikingerschätzen – lädt die wunderschön erhaltene mittelalterliche Stadt Visby, die ebenfalls einst eine Hochburg der Hanse war, zur Erkundung dieser Vermächtnisse ein.
In Danzig, dessen Werft 1980 als Geburtsstätte der Gewerkschaft Solidarność diente, treffen wir den ehemaligen Präsidenten Lech Wałęsa. Er wird über den Dissenses sprechen, der aus der Streikbewegung Solidarność hervorging und im Jahr 1991 zur Unabhängigkeit Polens von der Sowjetunion führte. Die Altstadt, die nach den Zerstörungen des Zweiten Weltkriegs liebevoll restauriert wurde, erinnert an die stolze 1000-jährige Schiffsbaugeschichte der Stadt.
Die dänische Insel Bornholm ist im gesamten Ostseeraum für ihr üppiges Ackerland und die reiche Heringsfischerei sowie für die Ruinen der mittelalterlichen Festung Hammershus und vier gut erhaltene nordische Rundkirchen bekannt. Das moderne und kultivierte Kopenhagen ist stolz auf seine 800-jährige königliche Geschichte. Besuchen Sie in der dänischen Hauptstadt Schloss Christiansborg, den Sitz des dänischen Parlaments, und Schloss Amalienborg, die Winterresidenz der Königin.
Der letzte Anlaufhafen der Le Lapérouse ist die lebhafte schwedische Hafenstadt Göteborg, in deren beeindruckendem Kunstmuseum Werke von Carl Larsson, Edvard Munch, Anders Zorn, Van Gogh, Picasso, Chagall und Monet ausgestellt werden. Ihre Reise endet in Fredrikstad, einer Hafenstadt nahe der Mündung des Oslofjords in Oslo.
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
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In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
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For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
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During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
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A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
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In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
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Einschiffung 15.07.2025 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 16.07.2025 um 13:00
Die Hauptstadt Schwedens erstreckt sich über ein Archipel im Osten des Landes am Übergang zwischen Mälarsee und Ostsee. In der Gamla stan, "Altstadt" auf Schwedisch, schlendern Sie durch malerische mittelalterliche Gassen bis zum majestätischen königlichen Schloss. Auf der grünen Insel Djurgården können Sie mehrere sehr verschiedene Kulturstätten besichtigen: Das Vasa-Museum widmet sich einem Dreimaster des 17. Jahrhunderts, das Freilichtmuseum Skansen präsentiert die Bräuche in früheren Zeiten und das ABBA-Museum ist der namensgebenden Popgruppe geweiht. Um einen ungewöhnlichen Panoramablick auf Stockholm zu genießen, steigen Sie in den SkyView, dessen Glasgondeln die sphärischen Wände des Ericsson Globe erklimmen.
Ankunft 17.07.2025 mittags
Abfahrt 17.07.2025 abends
Ganz im Süden von Finnland auf einer Halbinsel errichtet, bietet Ihnen Helsinki die Lebendigkeit einer kosmopolitischen Hauptstadt, die nicht zwischen Eleganz und pittoreskem Stadtbild hat wählen wollen. Sie können das historische Zentrum durchstreifen, wo die neoklassizistischen Gebäude in zarten Farben neben spektakulären modernen Gebäuden stehen. Das quirlige Viertel Kallio eröffnet Ihnen eine Welt aus Läden und Restaurants, wo Sie die lokalen Spezialitäten wie Graavilohi, ein marinierter, gesüßter und aromatisierter Lachs, probieren können. Der Park Keskuspuisto, nur wenige Schritte vom Zentrum entfernt, lädt zu entspannenden Augenblicken ein.
Ankunft 18.07.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 18.07.2025 mittags
Die an der Ostsee im äußersten Norden von Estland gelegene Stadt Tallinn besticht durch den pittoresken Charme ihrer Architektur. Sie lädt zu einem Bummel durch die Gassen ihres mittelalterlichen Zentrums ein, das vom Rathaus, ein 1404 fertiggestelltes gotisches Gebäude, geschmückt wird. Um einen Einblick in die reiche Vergangenheit der Stadt zu erhalten, können Sie auch den Turm Kiek in de Kök, die orthodoxe Alexander-Newski-Kathedrale oder auch die Burg Toompea besichtigen. Eine kulinarische Pause ermöglicht Ihnen, lokale Spezialitäten wie geräucherten Hering, Elchbraten oder Lachs mit Wildbeeren zu entdecken.
Ankunft 19.07.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 19.07.2025 mittags
Diese ehemalige Hansestadt liegt an der Westküste von Gotland, einer schwedischen Ostseeinsel. Sie durchschreiten die Stadtmauern von Visby am Dalmans-Tor, um die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe erklärte Altstadt zu besichtigen. In den Straßen entdecken Sie reiche Kaufmannshäuser, während die Gassen mit niedrigen Holzhäusern gesäumt sind. Unbedingt sehenswert ist die Domkirche Sankt Maria mit Zwiebeltürmchen sowie der Pulverturm an den Festungsanlagen. Vergessen Sie auch nicht, in eines der mit den emblematischen Rosen geschmückten Cafés einzukehren, um die Spezialität der Insel, Safranpfannkuchen mit roten Früchten, zu kosten.
Ankunft 20.07.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 20.07.2025 am frühen Abend
Diese entzückende Stadt an der Ostsee trägt den Beinamen "Goldenes Tor von Polen", dem die schöne hanseatische Architektur alle Ehre erweist. Die von Zierstäben und Giebeln verlängerten, farbenfrohen Fassaden der Häuser üben einen besonderen Reiz aus. Entlang der Weichsel-Ufer macht es Spaß, durch die Kunsthandwerksläden zu bummeln. In der eleganten Frauengasse locken die Bernsteinläden mit ihrem Schmuck. Bei dieser Gelegenheit können Sie auch die Marienkirche und ihre astronomische Uhr besichtigen. Ganz in der Nähe lässt Sie der Lange Markt den sehr berühmten Artushof und das historische Museum von Danzig mit reichen Sammlungen entdecken.
Ankunft 21.07.2025 mittags
Abfahrt 21.07.2025 am frühen Abend
Das im Südwesten der Ostsee verankerte mittelalterliche Dorf Gudhjem auf der Insel Bornholm zählt zu den meistbesuchten und beliebtesten Dörfern Dänemarks. Lassen Sie sich bei einem Spaziergang durch die hübschen Gassen von der abwechslungsreichen Landschaft, dem Flair und der Authentizität dieses charmanten Städtchens mit typisch dänischen Fachwerkhäusern mit roten Dächern verzaubern. In diesen malerischen Alleen wurden Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts die ersten Heringsräuchereien gebaut, die damals alle Fischer der Region anzogen. Gudhjem liegt in einer natürlichen Umgebung mit felsigen Klippen, dichten Wäldern und weißen Sandstränden. Bei dieser unvergesslichen Auszeit scheint die Zeit stillzustehen.
Ankunft 22.07.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 22.07.2025 am frühen Abend
Die im äußersten Osten der Insel Seeland, in nur wenigen Kilometern Entfernung von den schwedischen Küsten gelegene Stadt Kopenhagen bietet Ihnen die ganze Buntheit der skandinavischen Metropolen. Sie können deren Sehenswürdigkeiten mit dem entlang der Kanäle durch die historischen Viertel Christiansborg und Nyhavn entdecken. Zahlreiche Paläste geben Ihnen einen Einblick in die dänische Geschichte. Kulinarisch lockt das Smorebrod, ein traditionelles dänisches Gericht mit verschiedenem Räucherfisch.
Ankunft 23.07.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 23.07.2025 am späten Nachmittag
An der schwedischen Westküste, wo sich der Fluss Göta älv mit dem Kattegat verbindet, liegt die überraschende Stadt Göteborg. Die größte Hafenstadt Schwedens ist eine ursprüngliche und gastfreundliche Stadt mit von zahlreichen Grünflächen gesäumten Kanälen und einer reichen maritimen Vergangenheit. Über ihren kommerziellen Einfluss hinaus ist die „Kulturhauptstadt Skandinaviens“ eine perfekte Mischung aus historischen Bauwerken, neoklassizistischer Architektur und Öko-Vierteln mit modernen Stadträumen. In dem Altstadtviertel Haga entdecken Sie im Erdgeschoss von traditionellen Holzhäusern noble Hippie-Modeboutiquen und Cafés im Bohème-Stil.Lassen Sie sich von der evangelisch-lutherischen Masthuggetkirche, einem prächtigen Bauwerk aus dem 18. Jahrhundert auf einem Hügel hoch über der Stadt, verzaubern.
Ankunft 24.07.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 24.07.2025 um 08:00
Eingebettet in die Ufer der Glomma-Mündung, besticht Fredrikstad durch sein reiches historisches Erbe, seine malerischen Kanäle und seine gemütliche Atmosphäre. Die 1567 gegründete, befestigte Altstadt hat sich die Spuren ihrer reichen Vergangenheit bewahrt. Lassen Sie sich von den gepflasterten Gassen mit traditionellen alten Holzgebäuden, Geschäften und lebhaften Cafés verzaubern und entdecken Sie auch die hervorragend erhaltenen Stadtmauern, die vor fast fünf Jahrhunderten errichtet wurden. Naturliebhaber werden außerdem die herrlichen Wanderwege entlang des Oslofjords und die umliegenden Inseln wie Hankø mit idyllischen Stränden und grünen Ebenen zu schätzen wissen.
This tour introduces you to the splendors of the Royal Palace at Drottningholm, the first location in Sweden to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your excursion begins with a drive through Stockholm's western suburbs to the island of Lovön on Lake Mälaren to reach Drottningholm. Designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder using Louis XIV's Versailles as a model, construction of the palace began in 1662 and was completed 20 years later, along with a Baroque French garden, under the guidance of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. Considered the best-preserved example of an 18th century palatial setting in Sweden, it was added to the UNESCO list in 1991. Your tour of the palace includes the magnificently decorated State Apartments and the Reception Halls, displaying works of some of the finest artists of the late 17th-century. Following the tour, you will have time at leisure to explore the grounds on your own, strolling through the formal French Garden, or visiting the Royal Gift Shop.
Rejoin your motorcoach for a panoramic drive around the island of Lovön, and enjoy pleasant landscapes of the surrounding rural environment and of Lake Mälaren, before returning to Stockholm and your ship.
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Founded in 980 CE by the Viking, Erik the Victorious, Sigtuna is a town of important firsts—the first capital of Sweden, the country's first Christian town, site of the oldest main street, and so on. It is also one of the most attractive small villages you will encounter anywhere in the world.
Begin with a 30-mile drive through the picturesque countryside north of Stockholm to reach the town of Sigtuna, built on the shores of Lake Mälaren. Stroll narrow alleyways lined with charming wooden houses and visit the smallest Town Hall in Scandinavia, dating to 1744 and crafted entirely of wood. As the original center Christianity in Sweden, Sigtuna is home to ruins of a number of medieval churches and one that remains active— St Mary's, built by Dominican Friars in the 13th century and serving as the parish church since the time of the Protestant Reformation.
At the end of your guided tour, enjoy time at leisure in this idyllic small town, perhaps coming across one or more of the 170 runestones that populate the area.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
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One of the first things people think of when they think of Stockholm is the Nobel Prize Ceremony, held every December 10, when the world's most prestigious awards are presented to the winners in five areas of intellectual achievement: physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and economics. (The sixth prize, the Nobel Peace Prize, is presented in a separate ceremony in Oslo). This excursion surveys the history of the prizes and visits the venue in which they are presented.
Begin with a drive to Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town), for a docent-led tour of the Nobel Prize Museum. Located in the Stockholm Stock Exchange Building, the museum was opened in 2001 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the prizes. Its mission is to honor "the Nobel laureates and their achievements, as well the Nobel Prize and Alfred Nobel." Here you can explore the work and ideas of more than 900 creative minds presented through short films and interactive displays in the "Cultures of Creativity" exhibition—an intriguing lens through which to view the 20th century and the early years of the 21st.
From the museum, travel to the Stockholm Concert Hall, where the Nobel Prize Ceremony takes place every year. A specially curated tour focuses on the arrangements and protocols surrounding the ceremony and ends with a visit to the Great Hall, where the winners receive their medals.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
This excursion, focused on some of the most important design and architecture of a city famous for being avant garde, begins with a visit to Hvitträsk, the birthplace and former home of Finnish architect Eero Saarinen. Saarinen's best-known projects were actually realized in the United States and include the old TWA Terminal at JFK Airport, the St. Louis Arch, and Washington DC'S Dulles Airport. A guided tour through Saarinen's magnificent home, built in 1902 and constructed of nature stone and logs, is followed time at leisure to explore the fascinating exhibits of Finnish arts and crafts or to walk the forested grounds.
On your return to Helsinki, drive along Mannerheim Street, the main thoroughfare, where you will pass by Olympic Stadium, venue for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, the Opera House, Parliament House, the National Museum and the Finlandia Hall Concert & Convention Center designed by architect Alvar Aalto. Continue to Temppeliaukio Church. Carved from the bedrock, the interior walls are created naturally by the rock, hence its nickname the 'Rock Church'. Because of its excellent acoustics, the church is a popular venue for concerts.
After your visit to the church, drive to Senate Square, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful urban squares in the world. It is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel in the early 19th century: Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki, and the National Library of Finland. From Senate Square, walk to the lively Market Place, where you will discover the real heart of Helsinki and enjoy free time browsing the shops and stalls and tasting local foods, before returning to the ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the Market Square, board a local ferry to Suomenlinna Island, one of the group of islands that guards the sea approach to Helsinki. The island is home to a major monument of military architectural history, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
Construction of the Fortress began during the period of Swedish rule, expanded under the Russian Imperial Government in the 19th century, and was taken over by the Finnish when they achieved independence in 1918 and renamed the massive structure Suomenlinna, the "Castle of Finland."
In the heyday of its operations, in the 18th and 19th centuries, the fortress was compared with the maritime fortifications of Gibraltar. Its military shipyard was one of the largest dry docks in the world and a major center of naval architectural expertise. In the 1960s the fort was decommissioned from most military uses, but it remains the site of the Finnish Naval Academy.
Your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the island, after which you will have some time at leisure back on the mainland in Market Square, perhaps to enjoy a coffee and pastry.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the pier, drive towards Sibelius Park, named after Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius on his 80th birthday in 1945. Here you can view the Sibelius Monument designed by Eila Hiltunen.
Proceed to Temppeliaukio Church. Built from the natural bedrock, it is one of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions. The interior walls are created naturally by the rock, hence its nickname the Rock Church. The church was opened in 1969, and due to its excellent acoustics, the church is a popular venue for concerts.
After the visit, drive to Senate Square; it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful urban squares in the world. The square is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel between 1822 and 1852: Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki, and the National Library of Finland.
Next, walk down from Senate Square to the very lively Market Place. Here, discover the real heart of Helsinki and enjoy free time walking around and tasting local foods. Re-board the coach for the return drive to the pier and ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Tallinn is a wonderfully preserved city whose Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start your guided walking tour in the Upper Town with its watch towers, graceful spires and winding, cobbled streets, with wonderful views of the red gabled roofs and spires of the Lower Town. See the Russian Orthodox Church, inaugurated in 1900, and the 13th-century Gothic style Dome Cathedral, and then continue to the castle, which is now the seat of Estonia's Parliament. Here you will meet with a Member of Parliament for an exchange of views on matters of current interest.
Your tour continues as you follow your guide down Long and Short Leg Streets for a walking tour of the Lower Town. Among the highlights you will see are the medieval apothecary, which opened in 1422, the Great Guild House, Holy Ghost Church, and the 15th-century Gothic Town Hall. On the grounds of the Dominican Convent is a colorful market, St. Catherine's arts and crafts center, where you may enjoy some free time before rejoining the coach and returning to the pier.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Depart the pier and drive through the city center towards Kadriorg Park, the central park of Tallinn, founded in the early 18th century by Peter the Great. The centerpiece of the park is the Castle, whose main hall is probably the best example of Baroque architecture in Estonia. Explore the castles and the surrounding gardens, which were designed by the Italian architect, Michetti, to resemble those of Versailles.
Continue to the Memorial to the Victims of Communism, opened in 2018 and dedicated to those who were murdered, deported, and imprisoned by the Communist regime from 1940 to 1991. During this time, Estonia lost nearly 1 in 5 of their population to the terror imposed by the regime. The somber but beautiful memorial consists of two parts: the Journey, consisting of a walkway between two walls displaying the names of those who perished, and the Home Garden, with informational texts of where terror was carried out.
End with a drive to the Old Town for a walking tour. See all of the most important sites of the Upper and Lower Towns, including Toompea Castle, Nevsky Cathedral, the Great Guild House, Holy Ghost Church, a medieval Apothecary, and Town Hall. End with free time in the city center before returning to the pier.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Visby, once a stronghold of the Hanseatic League, is a beautifully preserved medieval town, proud of its heritage and anxious to share it with visitors.
Your tour begins with a drive to an area just north of Visby town called Galgberget (“Gallows Hill”), a nature reserve high on a limestone cliff providing beautiful views of the town below and the sea beyond. At the edge of the cliff, three stone pillars stand in a circle—the ruins of a 13th-century gallows, where local criminals were executed. Here, you will also find the ruins of a limestone kiln, remnants of the time when stone from this area was used to build Visby's walls.
Board your motorcoach for a panoramic drive to the former harbor of Almedalen, now a public park. Your walking tour of Almedalen includes Visby’s oldest building, the Powder Tower, erected in the 12th century to defend the harbor. Stroll through the Fisherman’s Gate of the town’s defensive wall to the Botanical Garden Park, which displays many rare plants and is particularly known for its roses.
On the return to Visby, stop on a bridge over the town’s moat, which, though it stretches nearly two miles, has never been filled with water. Your coach will leave you at historic Dalmans Gate, where your walking tour resumes among the cozy alleyways of old Visby. Visit St. Mary’s Cathedral, built by German merchants at the end of the 11th century and still in use today, before exploring the Gotland Museum, noted for its extensive collections, reflecting 8,000 years of local history. Exhibits include unique Iron Age picture stones and gold and silver treasures from the Middle Ages, testifying to Visby's wealth during the period of the Hanseatic League's control of Baltic trade.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
As you leave the pier on your way to Old Town, you will pass by the Gdansk Shipyards, previously known as the Lenin Shipyards, and see Solidarity Square with its monument to the workers who died protesting the Communist regime in December 1970.
Although the Old Town of Gdansk was devastated during World War II, it has been completely and lovingly restored to its former glory as a splendid collection of buildings and monuments designed in a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. On your guided walking tour, you will pass by the Town Hall, Long Market, and the beautiful 15th-century Artus Court, once the center of commercial activity in the city. Pause at Neptune’s Fountain to admire this monumental symbol of Gdansk’s Hanseatic past and its connection with the sea before walking down to the waterfront. Then turn up St. Mary’s Street, which delights visitors with its lively atmosphere, quaint shops, and lovely terraced buildings. Enjoy time at leisure here to shop for amber jewelry, artwork, and souvenirs of every kind before continuing to Gothic St. Mary’s Church, the pride of Gdansk. St. Mary's is the world’s largest brick church, accommodating some 25,000 worshippers. Its deceptively plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels. The high altar displays an ornate polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones, and the northern transept is home to an amazing 15th-century astronomical clock, complete with Zodiac and a calendar of the saints.
Your experience of Gdansk ends with an exclusive concert of Polish classical music, presenting Fryderyk Chopin's most famous pieces, as well as works of other great masters who continued his tradition: Edward Grieg, Fritz Kreisler, Wojciech Kilar (a contemporary film music composer), and Henryk Wieniawski. The entire program will be performed by renowned Polish pianist Rafal Lewandowski.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
This excursion into the medieval past of Gdansk begins at the Blue Lamb Granary, a branch of the Archaeological Museum of Gdansk which has been responsible for the careful reconstruction of the only remaining Granary from a time when Gdansk was at the center of trade in grains throughout the Baltic region. The Blue Lamb is important both for the building itself and for the exhibits within that chronicle aspects of the city's past.
Although the Old Town of Gdansk was devastated during World War II, it has been completely and lovingly restored to its former glory as a splendid collection of buildings and monuments designed in a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. Your guided tour here follows the royal route from Green Gate on the banks of the Motlawa River along Long Street to Long Market, home to townhouses that span 400 years. Continue past the Main Town Hall, Artus Court, once the center of commercial activity in the city, and the iconic symbol of Gdansk—the Neptune Fountain. You will find yourself on St. Mary Street, perhaps the liveliest place in the city, with its quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings, where you will have time at leisure to shop for amber jewelry, artwork, and souvenirs of every kind, before regrouping to visit the Old Brewery (Brovarnia Gdansk). Here you will see how the local beer is made using only natural products, and you will be invited to sample some of the results while enjoying a marvelous view over the city from the Beer Terrace.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
This excursion focuses on the important role Gdansk played in the 1980s as the center of the Solidarity movement that helped pave the way to Poland's withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact in 1990. But it also affords ample time in the Old Town to get a sense of the rich history of this 1,000-year-old city.
You begin with a short drive to the European Solidarity Centre, opened in 2014 as a monument to, and a center for the study of, Polish resistance to Soviet Communist authority in the post-WWII world. While most of the exhibition is devoted to the history of the "Solidarity" movement led by Lech Walesa, it also covers earlier episodes of challenges to authoritarian rule and tells the story of the ultimate emergence of the Third Polish Republic. Following your guided tour through this impressive place, transfer to the center of Gdansk and the Old Town.
Although the Old Town of Gdansk was devastated during World War II, it has been completely and lovingly restored to its former glory as a splendid collection of buildings and monuments designed in a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Follow the royal route from Green Gate on the banks of the Motlawa River along Long Street to Long Market, home to townhouses that span 400 years. Continue past the Main Town Hall, Artus Court, once the center of commercial activity in the city, and the iconic symbol of Gdansk—the Neptune Fountain. You will find yourself on St. Mary Street, perhaps the liveliest place in the city, with its quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings, where you will have time at leisure to shop for amber jewelry, artwork, and souvenirs of every kind before returning to the harbor and your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the pier in Gudhjem, a short drive to the northern tip of the island brings you to the village of Allinge, where your first stop on this panoramic tour of Bornholm is at Hammershus Castle Ruin, the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe. The oldest part of the castle was built in the early 12th century to consolidate the power of the Archbishopric of Lund (then part of Denmark) and obtained through an agreement with the Danish king. For the next 500 years Hammershus was rebuilt and expanded by the various rulers of the island, until it was finally abandoned in 1743. Enjoy a magnificent view of the ruins and explore the Visitor Center where you can learn more about the castle and the kings who ruled the island.
Travel south along the coast to reach Ronne, the largest city on the island and its capital. Your guide will provide an orientation as you walk to the town center, followed by time on your own to explore the quiet cobblestone streets lined with colorful timbered houses.
Leaving Ronne, drive across the island, pausing at the famous Oesterlars Roundchurch, built in the middle of the 12th century, and one of four round churches located on Bornholm (fully half of all the round churches in Denmark). From here it is only a short drive back to Gudhjem, where your coach will let you off at the top of the town so that you can follow your guide downhill through the narrow streets of the village and past the local hard candy and caramel factory before you reach the pier to tender back to your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the pier in Gudhjem, a short drive to the northern tip of the island brings you to the village of Allinge, where your first stop on this panoramic tour of Bornholm is at Hammershus Castle Ruin, the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe. The oldest part of the castle was built in the early 12th century to consolidate the power of the Archbishopric of Lund (then part of Denmark) and obtained through an agreement with the Danish king. For the next 500 years Hammershus was rebuilt and expanded by the various rulers of the island, until it was finally abandoned in 1743. Enjoy a magnificent view of the ruins and explore the Visitor Center where you can learn more about the castle and the kings who ruled the island.
From Hammershus, travel inland through the forest to Oesterlars Roundchurch, built in the middle of the 12th century, and one of four round churches located on Bornholm (fully half of all the round churches in Denmark). You will tour the interior of the church, provided no religious services are scheduled.
From the world of kings and prelates to the lives of rural farmers, your final stop is at Melstedgaard Agricultural Museum on the outskirts of Gudhjem. The open-air portion of the museum recreates the world of farming in a much earlier time with interactive exhibits where you can learn about farming and about Bornholm's history as an agricultural center. Enjoy a refreshment and browse through “Skafferiet," a shop that features goods and produce from around the island.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
The island of Bornholm is famous throughout Denmark for its culinary specialties. This excursion is designed to allow you to sample a number of them and discover for yourself the reason for Bornholm's fame.
Begin with a drive from Gudhjem to the fishing village of Svaneke, the easternmost point in Denmark. Visit Svaneke Brewhouse, a 100% organic microbrewery, where you are invited to sample from its wide range of craft beers, followed by some time to browse in the village shops offering artisanal crafts and local delicacies. Of special interest are the ice cream and chocolate shops.
Leaving Svaneke, drive inland to pause at the famous Oesterlars Roundchurch, built in the middle of the 12th century, and one of four round churches located on Bornholm (fully half of all the round churches in Denmark). Reaching the northern tip of the island, stop in the town of Allinge, where you continue your culinary exploration with a visit to a local smoke house for a tasting of smoked herring served in the way the locals enjoy it, with chives, radishes and rye bread accompanied by a cold drink of your choice.
Returning to Gudhjem, your coach will let you off at the top of the town so that you can follow your guide downhill through the narrow streets if the village and past the local hard candy and caramel factory before you reach the pier to tender back to your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Denmark, like other Scandinavian countries, prides itself on offering a high standard of living for many of its citizens and an extensive range of social and economic services for all. This excursion begins with a short drive to the Odd Fellows Mansion in historic Frederiksstaden, where a local scholar delivers a lecture outlining Danish history and explaining how Denmark came to be known around the worlds for its social safety net. Titled "From Peasant to Present," the lecture chronicles the major events in Danish history that transformed a state where farmers and peasants had virtually no rights and owed most of their income to kings and nobles into a society where six weeks of paid holiday is standard, where nine months of maternity or paternity leave is normal, and where education is free. Following the lecture, walk to Amalienborg Palace, literally just around the corner from the Odd Fellows Mansion. Amalienborg is the official residence of the King, Queen, and Queen Mother, and you are free to stroll through the simple but elegant Palace Square.
Continue to Christiansborg Palace, once home to kings and queens and now the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Royal Reception Rooms, and the Supreme Court. It is also the place where Denmark displays memorabilia of its 800 years of royal history, some of which will be familiar to you from the lecture. A highlight of your visit will be the Great Hall which displays Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II's tapestries. Presented to the Queen in 1990 on the occasion of her 50th birthday, the eleven tapestries tell the story of 1000 years of Danish history.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Denmark, like other Scandinavian countries, prides itself on offering a high standard of living for many of its citizens and an extensive range of social and economic services for all. This excursion begins with a short drive to the Odd Fellows Mansion in historic Frederiksstaden, where a local scholar delivers a lecture outlining Danish history and explaining how Denmark came to be known around the world for its social safety net. Titled "From Peasant to Present," the lecture chronicles the major events in Danish history that transformed a state where farmers and peasants had virtually no rights and owed most of their income to kings and nobles into a society where six weeks of paid holiday is standard, where nine months of maternity or paternity leave is normal, and where education is free. Following the lecture, walk to Amalienborg Palace, literally just around the corner from the Odd Fellows Mansion. Amalienborg is the official residence of the King, Queen, and Queen Mother, and you are free to stroll through the simple but elegant Palace Square.
Rejoin your motorcoach for a panoramic drive through the city of Copenhagen, passing landmarks, many of which are the work of the royals and politicians you learned about in the lecture. Then, leaving the city, follow the coastline to the south and east to reach the town of Dragør, said to be the best kept village environment in Denmark. Tour the cobblestoned old town of well-preserved yellow houses with red roofs built in traditional Danish style, and hear the story of the Dutch farmers who were invited here by King Christian II to improve the productivity of the land. On the return to your ship, pass through Ørestad, an experimental community combining new age architecture with a deep commitment to sustainability.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, is known for a number of things. It is, for example, the world headquarters of Volvo and the site of the largest amusement park in Scandinavia. But it is also known as the center of a booming fishing industry on the islands north and west of the city.
Driving north from Gothenburg, you pass through the historical town of Kungälv, site of the impressive ruins of Bohus Fortress, dating to the 14th century, when it was built to defend what was then the border between Sweden and Norway. Continue to Stenungsund, where you pause for a view of the beautiful Tjörn Bridge that spans the Askerö Fjord, and then cross to the island of Tjörn. Stop in the old fishing village of Klädesholmen, a long-time center of the herring industry, for a guided walking tour of the town, and then continue to the main town of Skärhamn, where the shipping industry employs some 2,000 people, half of the total population. It is here that you will sample herring pickled in Klädesholmen, and enjoy some time at leisure before returning to Gothenburg and your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, is known for a number of things. It is, for example, the world headquarters of Volvo and the site of the largest amusement park in Scandinavia. But it is perhaps best known as the gateway to the stunningly beautiful islands off of Sweden's west coast.
This excursion to Öckerö, an archipelago just west of the city, begins with a scenic drive to the coastal town of Lilla Varholmen, where you board a ferry for the short ride to the island chain. At the Öckerö folklore center, enjoy a coffee and a pastry as you look out over an array of fishing boats, boathouses, and charming fishing huts. Your exploration continues with visits to the islands of Fotö and Hönö, where a guided walking tour leads you through a typical fishing village of rustic huts built on the edges of a granite landscape. You will also have some free time here to browse on your own before returning to Gothenburg and your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Savoir vivre inklusive
Französische Lebenskunst (oder eine entspannte, internationale Atmosphäre an Bord der Paul Gauguin), aufmerksamer Service, feinste Gourmetküche, Freizeitangebote, Spa: Unsere Kreuzfahrten schenken wertvolle Momente voller Ruhe und Entspannung, Abenteuer und Entdeckung. Und mit unserer Vielzahl an bereits inkludierten Leistungen wird aus Ihrer Zeit an Bord eine richtige Auszeit vom Alltag.
INKLUDIERTE LEISTUNGEN BEI ALLEN KREUZFAHRTEN
ZUSÄTZLICHE LEISTUNGEN JE NACH ART DER KREUZFAHRT BZW. ABHÄNGIG VOM SCHIFF
PONANT has organized the following included program for you, which starts the day of embarkation.
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Quintessential Collection
Die Kreuzfahrtenserie der "Quintessential Collections" von PONANT sind Reisen, bei denen unsere Gäste an Bord ihre Leidenschaften mit ihrer Reiselust verbinden können.
Neben einer klassischen PONANT Kreuzfahrt, umfassen diese Themenreisen zusätzliche Vorträge von themenbezogenen Experten oder Aufführungen von Musikern an Bord. Auch dazu gehören meist ein bis zwei passende Aktivitäten an Land, um die Schätze, Klänge sowie die Kulinarik der lokalen Kultur der besuchten Länder zu entdecken.
Auf dieser Kreuzfahrt ist die Bordsprache ausschließlich Englisch.
Lektor
An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
Einzelkabinenzuschlag geschenkt
EINZELKABINENZUSCHLAG GESCHENKT*
*Einzelkabinenzuschlag entfällt. Begrenztes Kontingent, abhängig von Verfügbarkeit.
Unsere Zusatzleistungen
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a specially designed program.
Day 1 - Stockholm, Sweden
Arrive at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. You will be met at the exit of the Arrivals hall. Look for the PONANT sign or a sign with your name on it. Transfer from the airport to the Hotel Diplomat (or similar) and check in. Official check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
A local representative will be present at the hospitality desk in the afternoon to welcome you and answer any questions you may have.
Join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception this evening. An independent dinner is at your leisure.
Day 2 - Stockholm | Embarkation
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, visit the Vasa Museum, which features the 17th-century Vasa warship, rescued from the bottom of the sea after 333 years and lovingly restored. Next, depart on an excursion that explores Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town). After viewing the Royal Palace and the 13th-century Storkyrkan (outside only), enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant and some free time to shop and explore on your own. Then, take a guided tour of City Hall, the site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Transfer to the ship for embarkation and take in the views as you sail through the Stockholm Archipelago.
Your hotel:
The Hotel Diplomat is a 5-star property located in Strandvägen in the city center of Stockholm. The cobblestone streets of the picturesque Gamla Stan, or Old Town, are a short stroll from the hotel. World-class shopping and City Hall, home of the annual Nobel Prize ceremony, are also within easy walking distance. The hotel boasts 130 guest rooms and suites decorated in a bright Scandinavian palette with thoughtful modern conveniences.
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Hotel contact information:
Hotel Dipolmat
Strandvägen 7C
114 56 Stockholm
Sweden
Telephone: +46 8 459 68 00
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 975 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
This tour introduces you to the splendors of the Royal Palace at Drottningholm, the first location in Sweden to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your excursion begins with a drive through Stockholm's western suburbs to the island of Lovön on Lake Mälaren to reach Drottningholm. Designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Elder using Louis XIV's Versailles as a model, construction of the palace began in 1662 and was completed 20 years later, along with a Baroque French garden, under the guidance of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. Considered the best-preserved example of an 18th century palatial setting in Sweden, it was added to the UNESCO list in 1991. Your tour of the palace includes the magnificently decorated State Apartments and the Reception Halls, displaying works of some of the finest artists of the late 17th-century. Following the tour, you will have time at leisure to explore the grounds on your own, strolling through the formal French Garden, or visiting the Royal Gift Shop.
Rejoin your motorcoach for a panoramic drive around the island of Lovön, and enjoy pleasant landscapes of the surrounding rural environment and of Lake Mälaren, before returning to Stockholm and your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Founded in 980 CE by the Viking, Erik the Victorious, Sigtuna is a town of important firsts—the first capital of Sweden, the country's first Christian town, site of the oldest main street, and so on. It is also one of the most attractive small villages you will encounter anywhere in the world.
Begin with a 30-mile drive through the picturesque countryside north of Stockholm to reach the town of Sigtuna, built on the shores of Lake Mälaren. Stroll narrow alleyways lined with charming wooden houses and visit the smallest Town Hall in Scandinavia, dating to 1744 and crafted entirely of wood. As the original center Christianity in Sweden, Sigtuna is home to ruins of a number of medieval churches and one that remains active— St Mary's, built by Dominican Friars in the 13th century and serving as the parish church since the time of the Protestant Reformation.
At the end of your guided tour, enjoy time at leisure in this idyllic small town, perhaps coming across one or more of the 170 runestones that populate the area.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
One of the first things people think of when they think of Stockholm is the Nobel Prize Ceremony, held every December 10, when the world's most prestigious awards are presented to the winners in five areas of intellectual achievement: physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and economics. (The sixth prize, the Nobel Peace Prize, is presented in a separate ceremony in Oslo). This excursion surveys the history of the prizes and visits the venue in which they are presented.
Begin with a drive to Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town), for a docent-led tour of the Nobel Prize Museum. Located in the Stockholm Stock Exchange Building, the museum was opened in 2001 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the prizes. Its mission is to honor "the Nobel laureates and their achievements, as well the Nobel Prize and Alfred Nobel." Here you can explore the work and ideas of more than 900 creative minds presented through short films and interactive displays in the "Cultures of Creativity" exhibition—an intriguing lens through which to view the 20th century and the early years of the 21st.
From the museum, travel to the Stockholm Concert Hall, where the Nobel Prize Ceremony takes place every year. A specially curated tour focuses on the arrangements and protocols surrounding the ceremony and ends with a visit to the Great Hall, where the winners receive their medals.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
This excursion, focused on some of the most important design and architecture of a city famous for being avant garde, begins with a visit to Hvitträsk, the birthplace and former home of Finnish architect Eero Saarinen. Saarinen's best-known projects were actually realized in the United States and include the old TWA Terminal at JFK Airport, the St. Louis Arch, and Washington DC'S Dulles Airport. A guided tour through Saarinen's magnificent home, built in 1902 and constructed of nature stone and logs, is followed time at leisure to explore the fascinating exhibits of Finnish arts and crafts or to walk the forested grounds.
On your return to Helsinki, drive along Mannerheim Street, the main thoroughfare, where you will pass by Olympic Stadium, venue for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, the Opera House, Parliament House, the National Museum and the Finlandia Hall Concert & Convention Center designed by architect Alvar Aalto. Continue to Temppeliaukio Church. Carved from the bedrock, the interior walls are created naturally by the rock, hence its nickname the 'Rock Church'. Because of its excellent acoustics, the church is a popular venue for concerts.
After your visit to the church, drive to Senate Square, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful urban squares in the world. It is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel in the early 19th century: Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki, and the National Library of Finland. From Senate Square, walk to the lively Market Place, where you will discover the real heart of Helsinki and enjoy free time browsing the shops and stalls and tasting local foods, before returning to the ship.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the Market Square, board a local ferry to Suomenlinna Island, one of the group of islands that guards the sea approach to Helsinki. The island is home to a major monument of military architectural history, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
Construction of the Fortress began during the period of Swedish rule, expanded under the Russian Imperial Government in the 19th century, and was taken over by the Finnish when they achieved independence in 1918 and renamed the massive structure Suomenlinna, the "Castle of Finland."
In the heyday of its operations, in the 18th and 19th centuries, the fortress was compared with the maritime fortifications of Gibraltar. Its military shipyard was one of the largest dry docks in the world and a major center of naval architectural expertise. In the 1960s the fort was decommissioned from most military uses, but it remains the site of the Finnish Naval Academy.
Your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the island, after which you will have some time at leisure back on the mainland in Market Square, perhaps to enjoy a coffee and pastry.
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From the pier, drive towards Sibelius Park, named after Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius on his 80th birthday in 1945. Here you can view the Sibelius Monument designed by Eila Hiltunen.
Proceed to Temppeliaukio Church. Built from the natural bedrock, it is one of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions. The interior walls are created naturally by the rock, hence its nickname the Rock Church. The church was opened in 1969, and due to its excellent acoustics, the church is a popular venue for concerts.
After the visit, drive to Senate Square; it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful urban squares in the world. The square is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel between 1822 and 1852: Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki, and the National Library of Finland.
Next, walk down from Senate Square to the very lively Market Place. Here, discover the real heart of Helsinki and enjoy free time walking around and tasting local foods. Re-board the coach for the return drive to the pier and ship.
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Tallinn is a wonderfully preserved city whose Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start your guided walking tour in the Upper Town with its watch towers, graceful spires and winding, cobbled streets, with wonderful views of the red gabled roofs and spires of the Lower Town. See the Russian Orthodox Church, inaugurated in 1900, and the 13th-century Gothic style Dome Cathedral, and then continue to the castle, which is now the seat of Estonia's Parliament. Here you will meet with a Member of Parliament for an exchange of views on matters of current interest.
Your tour continues as you follow your guide down Long and Short Leg Streets for a walking tour of the Lower Town. Among the highlights you will see are the medieval apothecary, which opened in 1422, the Great Guild House, Holy Ghost Church, and the 15th-century Gothic Town Hall. On the grounds of the Dominican Convent is a colorful market, St. Catherine's arts and crafts center, where you may enjoy some free time before rejoining the coach and returning to the pier.
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Depart the pier and drive through the city center towards Kadriorg Park, the central park of Tallinn, founded in the early 18th century by Peter the Great. The centerpiece of the park is the Castle, whose main hall is probably the best example of Baroque architecture in Estonia. Explore the castles and the surrounding gardens, which were designed by the Italian architect, Michetti, to resemble those of Versailles.
Continue to the Memorial to the Victims of Communism, opened in 2018 and dedicated to those who were murdered, deported, and imprisoned by the Communist regime from 1940 to 1991. During this time, Estonia lost nearly 1 in 5 of their population to the terror imposed by the regime. The somber but beautiful memorial consists of two parts: the Journey, consisting of a walkway between two walls displaying the names of those who perished, and the Home Garden, with informational texts of where terror was carried out.
End with a drive to the Old Town for a walking tour. See all of the most important sites of the Upper and Lower Towns, including Toompea Castle, Nevsky Cathedral, the Great Guild House, Holy Ghost Church, a medieval Apothecary, and Town Hall. End with free time in the city center before returning to the pier.
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Visby, once a stronghold of the Hanseatic League, is a beautifully preserved medieval town, proud of its heritage and anxious to share it with visitors.
Your tour begins with a drive to an area just north of Visby town called Galgberget (“Gallows Hill”), a nature reserve high on a limestone cliff providing beautiful views of the town below and the sea beyond. At the edge of the cliff, three stone pillars stand in a circle—the ruins of a 13th-century gallows, where local criminals were executed. Here, you will also find the ruins of a limestone kiln, remnants of the time when stone from this area was used to build Visby's walls.
Board your motorcoach for a panoramic drive to the former harbor of Almedalen, now a public park. Your walking tour of Almedalen includes Visby’s oldest building, the Powder Tower, erected in the 12th century to defend the harbor. Stroll through the Fisherman’s Gate of the town’s defensive wall to the Botanical Garden Park, which displays many rare plants and is particularly known for its roses.
On the return to Visby, stop on a bridge over the town’s moat, which, though it stretches nearly two miles, has never been filled with water. Your coach will leave you at historic Dalmans Gate, where your walking tour resumes among the cozy alleyways of old Visby. Visit St. Mary’s Cathedral, built by German merchants at the end of the 11th century and still in use today, before exploring the Gotland Museum, noted for its extensive collections, reflecting 8,000 years of local history. Exhibits include unique Iron Age picture stones and gold and silver treasures from the Middle Ages, testifying to Visby's wealth during the period of the Hanseatic League's control of Baltic trade.
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As you leave the pier on your way to Old Town, you will pass by the Gdansk Shipyards, previously known as the Lenin Shipyards, and see Solidarity Square with its monument to the workers who died protesting the Communist regime in December 1970.
Although the Old Town of Gdansk was devastated during World War II, it has been completely and lovingly restored to its former glory as a splendid collection of buildings and monuments designed in a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. On your guided walking tour, you will pass by the Town Hall, Long Market, and the beautiful 15th-century Artus Court, once the center of commercial activity in the city. Pause at Neptune’s Fountain to admire this monumental symbol of Gdansk’s Hanseatic past and its connection with the sea before walking down to the waterfront. Then turn up St. Mary’s Street, which delights visitors with its lively atmosphere, quaint shops, and lovely terraced buildings. Enjoy time at leisure here to shop for amber jewelry, artwork, and souvenirs of every kind before continuing to Gothic St. Mary’s Church, the pride of Gdansk. St. Mary's is the world’s largest brick church, accommodating some 25,000 worshippers. Its deceptively plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels. The high altar displays an ornate polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones, and the northern transept is home to an amazing 15th-century astronomical clock, complete with Zodiac and a calendar of the saints.
Your experience of Gdansk ends with an exclusive concert of Polish classical music, presenting Fryderyk Chopin's most famous pieces, as well as works of other great masters who continued his tradition: Edward Grieg, Fritz Kreisler, Wojciech Kilar (a contemporary film music composer), and Henryk Wieniawski. The entire program will be performed by renowned Polish pianist Rafal Lewandowski.
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This excursion into the medieval past of Gdansk begins at the Blue Lamb Granary, a branch of the Archaeological Museum of Gdansk which has been responsible for the careful reconstruction of the only remaining Granary from a time when Gdansk was at the center of trade in grains throughout the Baltic region. The Blue Lamb is important both for the building itself and for the exhibits within that chronicle aspects of the city's past.
Although the Old Town of Gdansk was devastated during World War II, it has been completely and lovingly restored to its former glory as a splendid collection of buildings and monuments designed in a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. Your guided tour here follows the royal route from Green Gate on the banks of the Motlawa River along Long Street to Long Market, home to townhouses that span 400 years. Continue past the Main Town Hall, Artus Court, once the center of commercial activity in the city, and the iconic symbol of Gdansk—the Neptune Fountain. You will find yourself on St. Mary Street, perhaps the liveliest place in the city, with its quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings, where you will have time at leisure to shop for amber jewelry, artwork, and souvenirs of every kind, before regrouping to visit the Old Brewery (Brovarnia Gdansk). Here you will see how the local beer is made using only natural products, and you will be invited to sample some of the results while enjoying a marvelous view over the city from the Beer Terrace.
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This excursion focuses on the important role Gdansk played in the 1980s as the center of the Solidarity movement that helped pave the way to Poland's withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact in 1990. But it also affords ample time in the Old Town to get a sense of the rich history of this 1,000-year-old city.
You begin with a short drive to the European Solidarity Centre, opened in 2014 as a monument to, and a center for the study of, Polish resistance to Soviet Communist authority in the post-WWII world. While most of the exhibition is devoted to the history of the "Solidarity" movement led by Lech Walesa, it also covers earlier episodes of challenges to authoritarian rule and tells the story of the ultimate emergence of the Third Polish Republic. Following your guided tour through this impressive place, transfer to the center of Gdansk and the Old Town.
Although the Old Town of Gdansk was devastated during World War II, it has been completely and lovingly restored to its former glory as a splendid collection of buildings and monuments designed in a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Follow the royal route from Green Gate on the banks of the Motlawa River along Long Street to Long Market, home to townhouses that span 400 years. Continue past the Main Town Hall, Artus Court, once the center of commercial activity in the city, and the iconic symbol of Gdansk—the Neptune Fountain. You will find yourself on St. Mary Street, perhaps the liveliest place in the city, with its quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings, where you will have time at leisure to shop for amber jewelry, artwork, and souvenirs of every kind before returning to the harbor and your ship.
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From the pier in Gudhjem, a short drive to the northern tip of the island brings you to the village of Allinge, where your first stop on this panoramic tour of Bornholm is at Hammershus Castle Ruin, the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe. The oldest part of the castle was built in the early 12th century to consolidate the power of the Archbishopric of Lund (then part of Denmark) and obtained through an agreement with the Danish king. For the next 500 years Hammershus was rebuilt and expanded by the various rulers of the island, until it was finally abandoned in 1743. Enjoy a magnificent view of the ruins and explore the Visitor Center where you can learn more about the castle and the kings who ruled the island.
Travel south along the coast to reach Ronne, the largest city on the island and its capital. Your guide will provide an orientation as you walk to the town center, followed by time on your own to explore the quiet cobblestone streets lined with colorful timbered houses.
Leaving Ronne, drive across the island, pausing at the famous Oesterlars Roundchurch, built in the middle of the 12th century, and one of four round churches located on Bornholm (fully half of all the round churches in Denmark). From here it is only a short drive back to Gudhjem, where your coach will let you off at the top of the town so that you can follow your guide downhill through the narrow streets of the village and past the local hard candy and caramel factory before you reach the pier to tender back to your ship.
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From the pier in Gudhjem, a short drive to the northern tip of the island brings you to the village of Allinge, where your first stop on this panoramic tour of Bornholm is at Hammershus Castle Ruin, the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe. The oldest part of the castle was built in the early 12th century to consolidate the power of the Archbishopric of Lund (then part of Denmark) and obtained through an agreement with the Danish king. For the next 500 years Hammershus was rebuilt and expanded by the various rulers of the island, until it was finally abandoned in 1743. Enjoy a magnificent view of the ruins and explore the Visitor Center where you can learn more about the castle and the kings who ruled the island.
From Hammershus, travel inland through the forest to Oesterlars Roundchurch, built in the middle of the 12th century, and one of four round churches located on Bornholm (fully half of all the round churches in Denmark). You will tour the interior of the church, provided no religious services are scheduled.
From the world of kings and prelates to the lives of rural farmers, your final stop is at Melstedgaard Agricultural Museum on the outskirts of Gudhjem. The open-air portion of the museum recreates the world of farming in a much earlier time with interactive exhibits where you can learn about farming and about Bornholm's history as an agricultural center. Enjoy a refreshment and browse through “Skafferiet," a shop that features goods and produce from around the island.
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The island of Bornholm is famous throughout Denmark for its culinary specialties. This excursion is designed to allow you to sample a number of them and discover for yourself the reason for Bornholm's fame.
Begin with a drive from Gudhjem to the fishing village of Svaneke, the easternmost point in Denmark. Visit Svaneke Brewhouse, a 100% organic microbrewery, where you are invited to sample from its wide range of craft beers, followed by some time to browse in the village shops offering artisanal crafts and local delicacies. Of special interest are the ice cream and chocolate shops.
Leaving Svaneke, drive inland to pause at the famous Oesterlars Roundchurch, built in the middle of the 12th century, and one of four round churches located on Bornholm (fully half of all the round churches in Denmark). Reaching the northern tip of the island, stop in the town of Allinge, where you continue your culinary exploration with a visit to a local smoke house for a tasting of smoked herring served in the way the locals enjoy it, with chives, radishes and rye bread accompanied by a cold drink of your choice.
Returning to Gudhjem, your coach will let you off at the top of the town so that you can follow your guide downhill through the narrow streets if the village and past the local hard candy and caramel factory before you reach the pier to tender back to your ship.
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Denmark, like other Scandinavian countries, prides itself on offering a high standard of living for many of its citizens and an extensive range of social and economic services for all. This excursion begins with a short drive to the Odd Fellows Mansion in historic Frederiksstaden, where a local scholar delivers a lecture outlining Danish history and explaining how Denmark came to be known around the worlds for its social safety net. Titled "From Peasant to Present," the lecture chronicles the major events in Danish history that transformed a state where farmers and peasants had virtually no rights and owed most of their income to kings and nobles into a society where six weeks of paid holiday is standard, where nine months of maternity or paternity leave is normal, and where education is free. Following the lecture, walk to Amalienborg Palace, literally just around the corner from the Odd Fellows Mansion. Amalienborg is the official residence of the King, Queen, and Queen Mother, and you are free to stroll through the simple but elegant Palace Square.
Continue to Christiansborg Palace, once home to kings and queens and now the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Royal Reception Rooms, and the Supreme Court. It is also the place where Denmark displays memorabilia of its 800 years of royal history, some of which will be familiar to you from the lecture. A highlight of your visit will be the Great Hall which displays Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe II's tapestries. Presented to the Queen in 1990 on the occasion of her 50th birthday, the eleven tapestries tell the story of 1000 years of Danish history.
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Denmark, like other Scandinavian countries, prides itself on offering a high standard of living for many of its citizens and an extensive range of social and economic services for all. This excursion begins with a short drive to the Odd Fellows Mansion in historic Frederiksstaden, where a local scholar delivers a lecture outlining Danish history and explaining how Denmark came to be known around the world for its social safety net. Titled "From Peasant to Present," the lecture chronicles the major events in Danish history that transformed a state where farmers and peasants had virtually no rights and owed most of their income to kings and nobles into a society where six weeks of paid holiday is standard, where nine months of maternity or paternity leave is normal, and where education is free. Following the lecture, walk to Amalienborg Palace, literally just around the corner from the Odd Fellows Mansion. Amalienborg is the official residence of the King, Queen, and Queen Mother, and you are free to stroll through the simple but elegant Palace Square.
Rejoin your motorcoach for a panoramic drive through the city of Copenhagen, passing landmarks, many of which are the work of the royals and politicians you learned about in the lecture. Then, leaving the city, follow the coastline to the south and east to reach the town of Dragør, said to be the best kept village environment in Denmark. Tour the cobblestoned old town of well-preserved yellow houses with red roofs built in traditional Danish style, and hear the story of the Dutch farmers who were invited here by King Christian II to improve the productivity of the land. On the return to your ship, pass through Ørestad, an experimental community combining new age architecture with a deep commitment to sustainability.
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Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, is known for a number of things. It is, for example, the world headquarters of Volvo and the site of the largest amusement park in Scandinavia. But it is also known as the center of a booming fishing industry on the islands north and west of the city.
Driving north from Gothenburg, you pass through the historical town of Kungälv, site of the impressive ruins of Bohus Fortress, dating to the 14th century, when it was built to defend what was then the border between Sweden and Norway. Continue to Stenungsund, where you pause for a view of the beautiful Tjörn Bridge that spans the Askerö Fjord, and then cross to the island of Tjörn. Stop in the old fishing village of Klädesholmen, a long-time center of the herring industry, for a guided walking tour of the town, and then continue to the main town of Skärhamn, where the shipping industry employs some 2,000 people, half of the total population. It is here that you will sample herring pickled in Klädesholmen, and enjoy some time at leisure before returning to Gothenburg and your ship.
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Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, is known for a number of things. It is, for example, the world headquarters of Volvo and the site of the largest amusement park in Scandinavia. But it is perhaps best known as the gateway to the stunningly beautiful islands off of Sweden's west coast.
This excursion to Öckerö, an archipelago just west of the city, begins with a scenic drive to the coastal town of Lilla Varholmen, where you board a ferry for the short ride to the island chain. At the Öckerö folklore center, enjoy a coffee and a pastry as you look out over an array of fishing boats, boathouses, and charming fishing huts. Your exploration continues with visits to the islands of Fotö and Hönö, where a guided walking tour leads you through a typical fishing village of rustic huts built on the edges of a granite landscape. You will also have some free time here to browse on your own before returning to Gothenburg and your ship.
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Oslo is one of the great cities of Northern Europe, and this post-cruise program offers the chance to explore some of the history and charm of the city and its surroundings. It is a perfect way to bring your exploration of World Affairs in the Baltic Sea to a leisurely conclusion.
Day 1 – Disembark | Drøbak | Oslo
After breakfast aboard, meet your guide for a scenic drive northward from Fredrikstad to the charming town of Drøbak on the shores of Oslofjord, about 20 miles south of the capital. Reaching its prime in the mid 19th century when it was granted a Charter to serve as the winter harbor for Oslo when the fjord froze, Drøbak today looks much as it did in its heyday a century and a half ago. A short, guided walking tour will orient you to the town's many arts and crafts galleries and to its famous year-round Christmas shop. During time at leisure, you may take the opportunity to shop for festive gifts in this permanent Christmas store, or you may prefer to browse other market square shops and galleries, or relax over a coffee in one of the cozy cafés.
Following your visit to Drøbak, a short drive brings you to Norway's capital, Oslo, where the first order of business is lunch at Lofoten Fiskerestaurant, known for its dedication to serving fresh seafood in the best Norwegian tradition. Then, it's on to the Fram Museum, dedicated to Norway's proud history of polar exploration, with exhibits of photographs, film, and models detailing the work of the explorers Nansen, Amundsen, and Sverdrup. The central exhibit, however, is the complete restoration of the polar exploration vessel Fram. Built in 1893, it was specially designed to be small and sturdy in order to withstand the pressure of pack-ice so that it could flow with the ice on east/west currents to approach the North Pole. During its time afloat, Fram held the world records for sailing furthest north and furthest south.
Your day of exploration nears its end with a visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park, one of Europe's great civic monuments. Displaying 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in granite, bronze and wrought iron, installed mainly between 1940-49, the park celebrates the artist's vision of human relationships. From Vigeland, drive to the center of Oslo to check in to the Hotel Amerikalinjen, where the balance of the day is at leisure and dinner is independent.
Day 2 – Oslo
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, transfer to the airport for flights homeward.
Your hotel:
Once the headquarters of Norwegian American Lines, the Amerikalinjen has now been converted to a vibrant boutique hotel located within walking distance of the Opera, the Kvadraturen shopping district, and the nightlife of Youngstorget. Its rooms and suites are furnished with all of the amenities you would expect from a luxury property. It houses several restaurants and bars, as well as a popular Jazz Club. A fully equipped exercise room is available 24 hour a day.
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Hotel contact information:
Amerikalinjen
Jerbanetorget 2
0154 Oslo
Norway
+47 21 40 59 00
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 1.280 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.