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9 Night Islands and Cities from the North Sea to the Baltic Cruise from Oslo
Ship: Le Laperouse
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed: Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 from Oslo, Norway
Ended: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Jul 6, 2025
departure of the Le Laperouse. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
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Capital of Norway, Olso is a green city. Its many parks and gardens make it the reputedly pleasant city it is. The 80 hectares of Vigeland Sculpture Park and its 212 open air exhibitions, the Munch Museum dedicated to the life and works of the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, plus the Akershus fortress that symbolises Oslo's rich history, are all must-sees. For culture, the national gallery shelters the largest Norwegian collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures open to the public. For sports enthusiasts, the Holmenkollen district with its Ski Museum and famous ski jump offer the most stunning, all-encompassing views of the city.
Day 2 - Monday - Jul 7, 2025
Aalborg, Denmark
In the very north of Denmark, on the banks of the Limfjorden, the Viking town of Aalborg opens its welcoming arms. A must-see is the Aalborg tower, standing like a lighthouse in the middle of the town. At the top, a magnificent view of the surroundings awaits you. Several museums, including the Utzon Center, offer a sample of local artistic creation. As far as shopping goes, the famous Jomfru Ane Gade street and its district include some of the most beautiful Danish fashion boutiques as well as numerous restaurants and cafes where you might try one of the country's specialities such as "platte".
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jul 8, 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark
Connected to the far eastern side of Zealand island, a few kilometres away from the Swedish coasts, Copenhagen offers you the high colour of Scandinavian capitals. You can discover the city's riches that weaves through the canal networks through the historical districts of Christiansborg and Nyhavn. Many palaces provide an apercu of Danish history. For eating, you can try out the smorrebrod, traditional danish sandwiches made with ham, cheese, or smoked fish.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jul 9, 2025
Gudhjem, Denmark
Lying in the south-west of the Baltic Sea, the medieval village of Gudhjem, on the island of Bornholm, is one of the most visited and most popular villages in Denmark. As you stroll along its picturesque streets, you will fall under the spell of its varied landscapes, its easy way of life, and the authenticity of this charming town with half-timbered houses topped with red roofs, in the Danish tradition. It is here, along these charming streets, that the first herring smokehouses were built in the mid-19th century, attracting all the region's fishermen. Tucked away in a gorgeous natural setting composed of rocky cliffs, dense forests, and beaches of white sand, Gudhjem will provide an unforgettable interlude where time will seem to stand still.
Day 5 - Thursday - Jul 10, 2025
Visby, Sweden
This old Hanseatic city lies to the west coast of Gotland, a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea. Pass through the spectacular Visby fortifications and visit the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll discover the grand Visby homes of rich merchants as well as the lovely low wooden houses in the little cobbled streets. Don't miss Saint Mary's Cathedral with its octagonal steeples, as well as Powder Tower along the fortifications. Make sure you stop over in one of the rose-adorned cafes; indeed roses abound in this town where you can taste one of the island's specialities, namely saffron pancakes with red fruit.
Day 6 - Friday - Jul 11, 2025
Kuressaare, Estonia
Welcome to Estonia's largest island, Saaremaa, with its age-old history and mysterious charm. Located in the Baltic Sea, it closes off the Gulf of Riga. The episcopal castle, a medieval fortress and preserved witness of the rich history of the Baltic States, stands proudly in the island's capital, Kuressaare. The island's soils and mild climate give it abundant and diverse nature, where forests, cliffs, dunes and beaches flourish, becoming a haven for thousands of migratory birds every year. The island offers many treasures, between wild nature, nature reserves, meteor craters, and windmills.
Day 7 - Saturday - Jul 12, 2025
Tallinn, Estonia
Opening onto the Baltic Sea to the far north of Estonia, the town of Tallinn will win you over with the picturesque charm of its architecture. You can meander through its little streets in the heart of the medieval centre where its Gothic town hall has been standing since 1404. The Kiek in de Kok tower, the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, or Toompea Castle give visitors a taste of this town's rich past. The city was particularly active during the medieval period as is demonstrated by the very beautiful monuments from this period that are still visible. Don't hesitate to lose yourself in the heart of Tallinn, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 8 - Sunday - Jul 13, 2025
Helsinki, Finland
Seated in the southern peninsula of Finland, Helsinki offers the buzz of a cosmopolitan city that has opted for both elegance and beauty. Explore its historical centre where the soft hues of neoclassical buildings are juxtaposed with spectacular modern constructions. The bustling Kallio district is teeming with boutiques and restaurants where you can taste some local specialities like graavilohi - a sweet marinated aromatic salmon dish. Keskuspuisto park, a stone's throw from the centre, is a good place to sit and unwind.
Day 9 - Monday - Jul 14, 2025
Stockholm, Sweden
The capital of Sweden occupies an archipelago in the east of the country at the junction of Lake Malar and the Baltic Sea. In Gamla stan, meaning "old town" in Swedish, you can stroll at your leisure in picturesque medieval streets until you reach the majestic Royal Palace. On the green island of Djurgarden, you can visit several very different kinds of cultural centres: the Vasa Museum is dedicated to a 17th-century three-mast, the ecomuseum of Skansen presents traditional customs, and the ABBA Museum is dedicated to the legendary pop group. For a fantastic all-encompassing view of Stockholm, you can take a ride in SkyView, a glass-encased sphere gondola that takes you to the top of the world's largest hemispherical building, the Ericsson Globe, a Stockholm landmark.
