Getting to Know Scandinavia & the Baltics
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Are you ready to travel off the well-beaten Mediterranean path? Look in the other direction! Here's a little smörgasbord of what Europe's Northern nooks have to offer.
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Scandinavia in 14 Days
Scandinavia is Western Europe's most educated, sparsely populated, environmentally pristine corner. Marvel at the civic spirit and urban livability of Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen. Savor the countryside, too — delighting in a thatch-happy Danish island, and that catch-your-breath moment high atop the icy Jotunheimen. And dodge waterfalls as your boat winds its way along the incomparable beauty of the North Sea coast.
St. Petersburg, Tallinn & Helsinki in 9 Days
Discover a formerly forbidden corner of Europe, where a blend of eastern, western and royal tastes have created a region unlike any other. Estonia's Tallinn has shaken off its Soviet overcoat to reveal a charming "romantic road" personality underneath. See how elegant, fast-growing Helsinki has become one of Europe's most prosperous cities. Then hop a train to St. Petersburg, and marvel at the masterpiece-packed Hermitage and other Tsarist treasures.
Get to Know our Tour Guides...
Interview with Dave Fox
Dave is smitten with Scandinavia, and with travel journaling. You'll see why he's also one of our most popular tour guides.
Interview with Marita Bergman
Marita leads some of Rick's Best of Scandinavia tours...and her interview comes in a distinctively Swedish flavor.
Interview with Etelka Parine Berecz
Etelka brings an insider's perspective to our St. Petersburg, Tallinn & Helsinki tours.
A Midsummer's Guide to Sweden (Audio, 51 minutes)
Listen to Stockholm-based tour guide Marita Bergman as she provides some insights into her home city. She explains how Swedish society is organized to provide for raising a family, and reveals how the Swedes celebrate the longest day of the year. Then Rick and Marita take listener calls with suggestions for exploring the Swedish countryside. (Travel with Rick Steves airdate: June 21, 2008).
Estonia (Audio, 52 minutes)
Estonia and its capital of Tallinn are turning into popular destinations for travelers looking to mix old world charm with the energy of the "new Europe." Join Rick and two Estonian guides (who take our St. Petersburg, Tallinn & Helsinki tour groups on Tallinn walking tours) as they reveal one of Europe's best little surprises. (Travel with Rick Steves airdate: February 21, 2009).
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Tour Members' Raves
about Rick's Best of Scandinavia and St. Petersburg, Tallinn & Helsinki tours
What's New in Scandinavia & Estonia for 2010
Innovations and improvements help make 2010 a great year to visit Europe's northern neighborhoods
Scandinavian Festivals in 2010
Thinking of arriving a few days before your tour begins, or lingering afterward? Here are some fun events to consider
Denmark's Isle of Ærø
This tiny island is a big hit on our Scandinavia tour
A Bite of Bergen
The last stop on our Scandinavia tour is one of the best
St. Petersburg: Russia's Showcase
Peter the Great's "window on Europe" is our window on Russia
Tempting Tallinn
Estonia's capital is a traveler-friendly collision of Scandinavian, Germanic and Russian influences
Stockholm's Top Day Trip: Helsinki
Graced with stately architecture, Helsinki is a colorful shopping town