Emerald Princess sailing on August 30th, 2012

About Copenhagen

The center of Danish commerce and government, Copenhagen is one of Europes best-loved capitals. Visit the Little Mermaid statue and enjoy Tivoli Gardens, the 150-year-old amusement park. You can see the Danish crown jewels at Rosenborg Palace.

Copenhagen Attractions

Take a stroll down Langelinie Promenade to see the heart of Copenhagen. It runs along the water from the port, skirting the 300-year-old, moated citadel near the celebrated statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid. The surrounding park is home to the Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen's most spectacular fountain.

Copenhagen Activities

• Visit two of Copenhagen's most famous castles - the Rosenborg, home to the Danish crown jewels, and the Christianborg, the residence of the Royal Family since 1749.
• See the symbol of Copenhagen, the famous bronze sculpture of the Little Mermaid.
• Visit the Canals of Gammel Strand and the water fountain of Gefion.
• Pay your respects at the Resistance Museum, featuring relics of the Resistance Movement during the German occupation of World War II.

About Oslo

Oslo promotes itself as an outdoors city where the people are friendly and the air and water are clean. It also unashamedly bills itself as Scandinavia's top destination and proudly boasts that its summer climate 'outwarms' all its rivals from home and abroad. In fact its 'niceness' is perhaps the most lasting impression that most visitors take home with them. It's not spectacular and there are other places in Norway that are more exciting, but Oslo is free from the very things that makes staying in most capital cities tedious. It's compact but not too small, it's old but not in decay, it's expensive but there are ways around it and it's welcoming without being in your face. So if you've saved your pennies and want to see a slice of Scandinavian beauty, pack your bags, head to Oslo and enjoy... everyone does.

Oslo Attractions

For a spectacular view of the city and the fjord, visit Akershus Castle. Sitting on a cliff, this fortress was originally built in 1300. The present structure dates mainly from the 17th century and features quaint buildings and beautiful grounds.

Oslo Activities

• Experience the sites, history and art of Oslo as you travel through the beautiful scenic countryside to Hadeland, where you can discover the art of Hadeland Glassworks.
• Visit the Royal Palace, current residence of the Royal Family.
• Take the winding road of Holmenkollen Hill where you'll see charming residences and impressive views. At the top, you'll see the world-famous ski-jumping area Hollmenkollen, built for the 1952 Olympics.
• Visit the Viking Ship Museum and see the incredible artisanship of all the beautiful Viking long ships.

About Aarhus

Gateway to Denmarks pastoral Jutland Peninsula. Not to be missed are the meticulously recreated half-timbered houses at Den Gamle By.

Aarhus Attractions

A trip to Aarhus would be incomplete without a visit to Den Gamle By (The Old Town). This fascinating open-air museum features 75 restored buildings from all around Denmark dating from the 17th- and 18th centuries. Full of things to see and do, it really is a must for any visitor.

Aarhus Activities

• Enjoy a trip to the Aarhus Kunstmuseum, which presents a wide-ranging collection of Danish art from the 19th and 20th centuries
• Take a trip to the Tivoli Friheden, a fun-packed amusement park located just outside the city centre offering rides, clown shows, spectacular flower gardens and many cafés in which to sit and watch the crowds go by
• Spend an engrossing hour or two at the Forhistorisk Museum Moesgard, a museum presenting amazing prehistoric artefacts, including the 2,000-year-old Graubelle Man, found preserved in a nearby bog in 1952
• Pay a visit to the Musikhuset Arhus, a modern concert centre presenting performances ranging from classical to jazz to world music

About Warnemunde

Berlin makes an exciting days journey from Warnemunde. Freely walk through the Bandenburg Gate and wtand where "The Wall" once stood. Explore the best of both worlds: two major opera houses, two zoos and scores of world-class museums. Berlin also boasts more trees than Paris and more bridges than Venice.

Warnemunde Attractions

What makes the Brandenburg Gate such a must-visit landmark goes beyond its classical columns and friezes. The real intrigue lies within its stories. Over the years this historic structure has stood for many things - most recently as a symbol of peace and freedom when a divided Germany became one in 1989.

Warnemunde Activities

Visit the Hanseatic town of Rostock and tour St. Mary's Church, which features a Baroque organ and an astronomical clock that dates back to 1472.

About At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

About Tallin

The capital of Estonia, Tallin was once an important town in the Hanseatic League. The Danes, Germans and Russians have all put their stamp on Estonia. The famous Toopea Castle today houses the Estonia Parliament, but once was the site of a 12th century Danish castle. The upper town of Tallin includes an intricate system of medieval streets and picturesque houses. From the lower town, visit Kadriorg Palace, built in 1718 at the request of Peter the Great for his beloved wife Catherine.

Tallin Activities

• You could easily say that Peter the Great's spectacular Northern Baroque palace is a work of art in and of itself, but the palace is also home to Estonia's museum of foreign art
• Tallinn's late Gothic Town Hall building is one of the most famed symbols of the city, recognized throughout Estonia as a venerable, unique architectural treasure
• St. Olav's Church was the tallest church in Medieval Europe. Little is known about the building of this Gothic style church and its early years, but there may have been a church on this location as early as the 12th century, alongside the Scandinavian market yard
• The pharmacy, which stands on the corner of the Town Hall Square, was first mentioned in historical documents in 1422, but by some accounts, it may be older still. The town council-governed pharmacy sold many other goods besides medicine
• Town Wall with its defence towers had become one of the most powerful and strongest defense systems in Northern Europe by the 16th century
• Kiek in de Kök was the most powerful cannon tower in 16th-century Northern Europe. It is written in the chronicles that Kiek in de Kök was once the most powerful tower along the Baltic shores
• Toompea Castle is one of Estonia's oldest and grandest architectural groupings
• Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin is the main Lutheran church in Estonia and one of three functioning medieval churches
• Dominican Monastery Museum is the oldest cloister in downtown Tallinn
• St. Catherine's Passage is a landmark combining master craftsmen's workshops with a medieval atmosphere. The open studios of artisans are now located here, and visitors can watch artists and craftsmen practise their craft
• Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall has three of the four most important Medieval works of art in Estonia on display
• Church of Holy Ghost is the only sacred building from the 14th century in Tallinn that has preserved its original form
• Kadriorg Park is the most notable park artwork in Estonia. The park was originally nearly 100 hectares in size, but is not preserved in its entirety
• Tallinn Botanic Gardens contain over 8 000 plant species and classes

About St. Petersburg

What makes it Russian at heart is the overwhelming scale and opulence of its palaces. With 3 million items on exhibit you couldnt get through the Hermitage in a year! You may also explore more dazzling palaces like Petrovorets, Pushkin and Pavlovsk, shop in the newly opened designer stores along busy Nevsky Prospekt, shiver at the looming fortress of Peter and Paul and wonder at immense quantities of gold, polished marbles and precious gems lavished on St. Isaacs Cathedral.

St. Petersburg Attractions

While you're in St. Petersburg, take time to explore the Hermitage Museum. This museum is one of the world's greatest treasures and features more than 3 million exhibits. And that doesn't include the impressive building itself or its beautiful furnishings.

St. Petersburg Activities

• Explore the sights of St. Petersburg, including Peter and Paul Fortress, birthplace of modern St. Petersburg; St. Isaac Cathedral, the world's largest domed cathedral; and Palace Square, the rallying point of the 1917 Russian Revolution
• Visit Peterhof, the summer home of Peter the Great. Built under the supervision of the French architect Alexandre Le Blond, this town of palaces, fountains and parks rivals the great palaces of Versailles

About St. Petersburg

What makes it Russian at heart is the overwhelming scale and opulence of its palaces. With 3 million items on exhibit you couldnt get through the Hermitage in a year! You may also explore more dazzling palaces like Petrovorets, Pushkin and Pavlovsk, shop in the newly opened designer stores along busy Nevsky Prospekt, shiver at the looming fortress of Peter and Paul and wonder at immense quantities of gold, polished marbles and precious gems lavished on St. Isaacs Cathedral.

St. Petersburg Attractions

While you're in St. Petersburg, take time to explore the Hermitage Museum. This museum is one of the world's greatest treasures and features more than 3 million exhibits. And that doesn't include the impressive building itself or its beautiful furnishings.

St. Petersburg Activities

• Explore the sights of St. Petersburg, including Peter and Paul Fortress, birthplace of modern St. Petersburg; St. Isaac Cathedral, the world's largest domed cathedral; and Palace Square, the rallying point of the 1917 Russian Revolution
• Visit Peterhof, the summer home of Peter the Great. Built under the supervision of the French architect Alexandre Le Blond, this town of palaces, fountains and parks rivals the great palaces of Versailles

About Helsinki

Despite a history that dates back 500 years, Finlands capital is a decidedly modern city. Shop for Finnish-made products at the Senaatti Center complex, visit the Arabia ceramic factory or delve into history at the national museum, Kansallismeuseo.

Helsinki Attractions

The whole city with one card. The Helsinki Card is a handy, economical way to make the most of your visit in Helsinki. The Helsinki Card is a transport ticket and entrance ticket all in one and has a number of great value bonuses attached. All this is included in the Helsinki Card: - free unlimited travel on public transport in Helsinki - free entrance to sights and museums - free entrance & waterbus rides to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Helsinki Zoo - Korkeasaari - free surprise gifts - free Helsinki Card guide book with maps - great value discounts on sightseeing tours (up to 70%), Finnair airport bus (-30 %), culture and leisure programmes (up to 50 %) etc.

Helsinki Activities

• Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, founded in 1748 and built by Augustin Ehrensvärd on islands off the coast of Helsinki
• Linnanmäki has entertained families since 1950. The amusement park has an enormous selection of fun rides, from ultra scary to more easy-going
• Sea Life takes you on a voyage from the tropical oceans to the Arctic Sea, stopping at the Baltic Sea along the way. Discover strange and fascinating underwater worlds, home to crabs and starfish as well as sharks and rays
• Helsinki Zoo (founded in 1889) is one of the oldest zoos in the world. In Helsinki Zoo you meet animals all the way from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest
• Quarried out of the natural bedrock, Temppeliaukio Church is one of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions
• The Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history
• Ateneum Art Museum holds Finland's biggest collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, watercolours and graphic art
• At the Fallkulla Domestic Animal Zoo children and the young can take part in animal care and help with work on the farm
• A unique tropical garden, Gardenia, was opened in April 2001. The luxuriant tropical garden, covered by glass, is a beautiful and refreshing place to visit all year round

About Stockholm

Swedens capital is built on 14 islands. Clean and bright, Stockholm has many museums that depict its Viking heritage and artistic soul. Shop for glassware and textiles displaying distinctive Swedish design. Spend some time at Skansen, the worlds first open air museum.

Stockholm Attractions

The Gamla Stan is the oldest part of Stockholm and a popular attraction. Its narrow cobblestone streets are lined with beautiful buildings dating from the 13th through the 18th centuries. Today they house boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and clubs.

Stockholm Activities

• Explore the city's ancient history by visiting the medieval Old Town and the impressive City Hall, the site of the Nobel Prize banquet. Take time to enjoy the smart boutiques, art galleries and antique shops that line the streets
• Visit the grand Vasa Ship Museum, home to Vasa, the world's oldest preserved ship
• Get medieval in the Medieval Museum, which focuses on the archaeological discoveries of the Castle of Three Crowns of Stockholm

About At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

About Copenhagen

The center of Danish commerce and government, Copenhagen is one of Europes best-loved capitals. Visit the Little Mermaid statue and enjoy Tivoli Gardens, the 150-year-old amusement park. You can see the Danish crown jewels at Rosenborg Palace.

Copenhagen Attractions

Take a stroll down Langelinie Promenade to see the heart of Copenhagen. It runs along the water from the port, skirting the 300-year-old, moated citadel near the celebrated statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid. The surrounding park is home to the Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen's most spectacular fountain.

Copenhagen Activities

• Visit two of Copenhagen's most famous castles - the Rosenborg, home to the Danish crown jewels, and the Christianborg, the residence of the Royal Family since 1749.
• See the symbol of Copenhagen, the famous bronze sculpture of the Little Mermaid.
• Visit the Canals of Gammel Strand and the water fountain of Gefion.
• Pay your respects at the Resistance Museum, featuring relics of the Resistance Movement during the German occupation of World War II.