Closer | Scandinavia & the Baltic


Extend your summer by joining this two-week escape in September to experience the very best of the Baltic. Heading the extensive list of attractions are Riga’s Old Town, Senate Square, the Little Mermaid Statue, the Kiel Canal, Kronborg Castle, the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof Palace. What’s more, smaller-scaled Braemar will be able to dock close to the heart of many of the destinations, making ticking off the highlights so much easier throughout.


St Petersburg St Petersburg


Copenhagen


Travemünde Copenhagen


In Copenhagen, you’ll be closer to a whole host of highlights, courtesy of Braemar’s ability to dock at Nordre Toldbod, with the iconic Little Mermaid statue, the Nyhavn waterfront district and more close by. A visit to the famous Tivoli Gardens is also heartily recommended, or you can venture further afield on a tour to Kronborg Castle, the setting from Hamlet.


Next up in Helsinki, you’ll find there’s something for everyone. The enticing Finnish capital is well-known for the iconic Senate Square – the centrepiece of the city – but those who take time to explore further are rewarded with a collection of captivating museums and galleries, ornate Art-Nouveau buildings and the intriguing ‘Chapel of Silence’, plus natural beauty lies in abundance with large parks, forests and lakes to discover. There’s even the chance to delight in an authentic Finnish sauna experience.


Savour views of traditional golden domes along St Petersburg’s River Neva – made even more enjoyable by Braemar’s scenic docking location at Lieutenant Schmidt Embankment. During an unforgettable overnight stay, a wide range of tours are available: the


incredible list of attractions includes historic Metro stations, Peterhof Palace, the Hermitage Museum and the Faberge Museum, and for a typically Russian experience, an evening ballet performance too.


Feeling suitably refreshed after a day at sea you’ll head to Riga, Latvia’s former Capital of Culture, where a trip around the awe-inspiring medieval Old Town is surely the icing on the cake. The city is also world-renowned for its collection of Art-Nouveau architecture, plus the iconic Freedom Monument makes for an excellent photograph.


You’ll enjoy a real treat for the senses as Braemar expertly navigates the scenic Kiel Canal – only accessible to smaller ships – to conclude your cruise, but not before you’ve visited the seaside resort of Travemünde. Charming streets lined with traditional German shops and cafés are only a road crossing away from Ostpreussenkai, where Braemar will dock, giving you the best possible experience in port. Or if you’d prefer to explore further afield, Travemünde is the starting point for tours to nearby Lübeck, leading city of the Hanseatic League.


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