Baltic, North Europe and the UK

Northern Europe offers a wealth of vibrant regional culture with jaw-droppingly pristine landscapes. From the stunning Faroe and Aland Islands to Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Latvia and Lithuania: Northern Europe boasts views and attractions to impress even the most well-seasoned travellers.

Take Denmark, with its romantic, idyllic countryside, its array of clean beaches and lush green forests. Visitors to the capital city Copenhagen frequently hire bicycles with which to survey its brightly coloured streets and are often overwhelmed by the edgy fashion, design, culture and gastronomy they encounter.

Alternatively, sail to Swedish Lapland and soak up its epic mountain ranges, alpine meadows, glaciers and rivers. For cultural feasts, venture to Stockholm, which boasts cutting-edge design, music and literature considered the crème of Northern European modernity.

There’s also Estonia, famous for its quaint fishing villages, primeval forests, giant limestone cliffs, tranquil lakes, rolling hills and seas. Cruise lines frequently visit the majestic city of Tallinn, which dynamically fuses ancient heritage with a distinctly modern culture. It’s Medieval Old town, Tsarist buildings and picturesque ancient churches such as St Olav’s promise to transport you back to simpler times.

The United Kingdom is famed for its lush, idyllic countryside, prestigious architecture and edgy cities, which pulsate with vibrant art and culture. Meanwhile, Swedish design, music and literature represent the crown in European modernity, which are uniquely contrasted.