{"id":61751,"date":"2017-06-13T10:12:23","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T15:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=61751"},"modified":"2017-09-26T20:30:17","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T01:30:17","slug":"6-kick-ass-northern-european-cities-can-cruise-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/6-kick-ass-northern-european-cities-can-cruise-now\/","title":{"rendered":"6 off radar Northern European Cities you can cruise to now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fact: A cruise is a great way to discover Europe. You can check multiple cities (in multiple countries) off your bucket list, while only unpacking once. And while your instinct may be to immediately jump to visiting dreamy locales like Rome, Athens and Barcelona, it might be time to shift your gaze north. Northern Europe offers up just as many unique experiences, gorgeous vistas, and amazing cities \u2013 including these six\u2026<\/p>\n

ALSO<\/strong>: 5 themed cruises you never knew existed<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tallinn,

Tallinn, Estonia<\/p><\/div>\n

Tallinn, Estonia<\/strong>
\nOften overlooked, this former Soviet city is the setting of travelers\u2019 wildest dreams. Winding cobblestone streets, Gothic spires, gorgeous architecture\u2014there\u2019s beauty just about everywhere you look\u2014and for good reason. Tallinn is hailed as one of the best preserved medieval cities in Northern Europe, with a two-tiered Old Town juxtaposed against modern skyscrapers and trendy restaurants.
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\nSail there with Celebrity Cruises<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Klaipeda,

Klaipeda, Lithuania<\/p><\/div>\n

Klaipedia, Lithuania
\n<\/strong>Pronounced klai-pey-da, this former Prussian capital is another city with a split personality. Its two distinct parts\u2014one old, the other new\u2014are separated by the Dane River, dividing the modern area (home to the university) from the centuries-old side dotted with shops, restaurants, and hotels.<\/p>\n

Sail there with Holland America Line<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Flam,

Flam, Norway<\/p><\/div>\n

Fl\u00e5m, Norway<\/strong>
\nPositioned on the innermost arm of the world\u2019s deepest fjord, the town of Fl\u00e5m\u2019s is quite<\/em> unlike Norway\u2019s bigger cities. Days here are spent on the stunning mountain railway that winds up the town\u2019s surrounding peaks, affording riders some seriously incredible panoramas. Unfortunately, this natural beauty of a town isn\u2019t a well-kept secret, and on summer days, the village can be swamped. Try to visit in spring or fall.<\/p>\n

Sail there with<\/strong> MSC Cruises<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: Orbitz Rewards are making waves. Sign up for them today.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Gdansk,

Gdansk, Poland<\/p><\/div>\n

Gda\u0144sk, Poland<\/strong>
\nA centuries-old city with a tumultuous past, Gda\u0144sk is an old beauty with faint wrinkles of narrow, cobbled streets and the pungent perfume of the Baltic sea. The city\u2019s atmosphere is distinctively un-Polish, thanks in part to hundreds of years of maritime action, resulting in a melting pot of architecture. Red-brick churches, charming examples of Renaissance styles, and gorgeous Flemish facades ooze out of the city\u2019s so-called Old Town, luring tourists from around the globe.<\/p>\n

Sail there with Norwegian Cruise Line<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Riga,

Riga, Latvia<\/p><\/div>\n

Riga, Latvia<\/strong>
\nWhat do German knights, Swedish kings and Soviet commissars have in common? They\u2019ve all left their stamp on Latvia\u2019s modern-day capital. Heavily cobbled streets and timeless Gothic spires collide with grand boulevards displaying one of the world\u2019s richest collections of Art Nouveau. And it gets even better: all this greatness comes with an astounding river view, which is probably how it scored UNESCO World Heritage site status.<\/p>\n

Sail there with Royal Caribbean<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"St

St Petersburg, Russia<\/p><\/div>\n

St. Petersburg, Russia
\n<\/strong>Dubbed the Venice of the North, St. Petersburg\u2014Russia\u2019s imperial capital\u2014is an oh-so-elegant canal city. Snaking under some 342 bridges, St. Pete\u2019s waterways are lined by some of the world\u2019s most incredible baroque and neoclassical palaces, including the Winter Palace (official residence of the Russian monarchs).<\/p>\n

Sail there with Princess Cruises<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for more amazing destinations to discover? Explore other sailings with Orbitz Cruises<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Orbitz,<\/a><\/p>\n

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