What to see in Northern Europe

Riga

Northern Europe

Northern Europe is made up of 8 countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway,
Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

However, we often tend to talk about Scandinavia and the Baltic countries:

Scandinavia is made up of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland.
Norway and Iceland are not part of the European Union and Finland is the only country
among these to have the euro.

Baltic countries

Are you aware of the past of the Baltics?

The Baltic countries are composed of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania located on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic states were founded in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union:
all three countries are members of the EU and the currency is the euro.

In its long history, the Baltic countries have belonged to the Swedish Empire and the Russian Empire.
During the First World War, the Baltic countries also experienced German occupation

Even just walking in the splendid urban landscapes you can see the different history of these three countries. Estonia is closely linked to the Finnish tradition, Lithuania is influenced by the Polish, Russian and Armenian traditions, and Latvia is more closely linked to the German tradition.

Latvia

Riga

Riga,Latvia

Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States and is one of Latvia’s
main cultural, political, and economic centers.

Riga’s Old Town is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A visit in summer is highly recommended, where the city awakens, with squares populated
by tourists and Latvians sitting in the bars and restaurants of the historic center.
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Estonia

Tallinn

tallin,Estonia

Tallinn Old Town, along with the city of Turku, Finland, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997

The first image that comes to your mind when thinking of Tallinn is the defense tower
with the orange pointed tiled roofs and the city walls that surround the old city: in fact, it is assumed that the origin of the name TALLINN, derives from the fact that in Estonian “linn” means castle

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Scandinavia

When you think of Scandinavia what kind of image do you have?
Most people would say “It’s cold” “It’s expensive!” “There is nothing to see!”

Scandinavia has a subarctic climate that is characterized by low rainfall and cold temperatures.
Only in spring and summer, they exceed 0 degrees. It is ideal to visit these countries in July as temperatures are around 15-20 degrees plus the night is short so you have plenty of time to visit the city. The polar night occurs from December to January, which is the time of year when the sun does not rise above the horizon

It is true that it’s expensive, however, you can save on hotels and transport by making
reservations in advance

I have to deny the “there is nothing to see”: Scandinavia boasts incredible nature, beautiful cityscapes lined with pastel-colored buildings, port cities that can be visited on a cruise, and trendy shops and restaurants!

Finland

Helsinki

Helsinki,Finland

Helsinki also nicknamed “daughter of the Baltic” is the capital of Finland and is surrounded
by 315 small islands, it also boasts more than 50 museums. The city of Helsinki is easily accessible, by plane or by sea, which is one of the elements that characterize Helsinki.

The capital is very well organized, clean, tidy, and safe. The architecture of Helsinki
is characterized by the Nordic style, the characteristics of which are elegance and sobriety.
The residential buildings in the historic center largely date back to the early twentieth century.

The city has small dimensions and it is easy to move around on foot or by bike or use
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Sweden

Stockholm

stockholm,sweden

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is built on a total of 14 islands where Lake Mälaren
flows into the Baltic Sea.

Often nicknamed “Venice of the North” for its waterways and lakes,
Stockholm has an efficient public transport network including the metro, buses, and trams.

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Gothenburg

goteborg,sweden

Gothenburg is a port city that is easily accessible by train.
It is located four hours from Oslo, Norway.
You can enjoy a pleasant walk through the Canals and the retro stations

Norway

Oslo

Oslo is not just a city where you can admire nature, and enjoy a day at the park.
It is also full of attractions and museums and don’t forget to do some healthy shopping!

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