Glacial Cool: The Baltics & Scandinavia
Colourful cosmopolitan cities converge with awesome glacial vistas in Scandinavia’s refreshingly cool waters.
Many who set sail for Scandinavia are seeking to experience the land of the ‘Midnight Sun’. With just a handful of hours of darkness each day during summer months, the opportunities to explore are endless. Often described as the Venice of the North, the city of Stockholm in Sweden is unique in that it spans 14 islands (with 50 bridges at the last count). Why not sample the country’s signature ‘pickled herring’ Michelin-style at Frantzén before taking a boat across Lake Mälaren, a vast and beautiful freshwater lake which flows directly into the frigid Baltic Sea.
Next, cruise to the medieval walled town of Gotland; immerse yourself in striking architecture in Malmö and explore Denmark’s Copenhagen before carrying on for mile upon mile of coastline dotted with quaint cities and traditional fisherman’s villages.
Point your compass north and you’ll encounter the Norwegian fjords: a beautiful untouched wilderness that summons fairytales of old. It’s the ideal place to switch off and recharge before heading for Iceland’s mighty active geysers. Here, you’ll discover a landscape of gleaming glacial beauty where you can sink into mineral hot springs, dive between tectonic plates and hike ice-capped mountains.
Next, cruise to the medieval walled town of Gotland; immerse yourself in striking architecture in Malmö and explore Denmark’s Copenhagen before carrying on for mile upon mile of coastline dotted with quaint cities and traditional fisherman’s villages.
Point your compass north and you’ll encounter the Norwegian fjords: a beautiful untouched wilderness that summons fairytales of old. It’s the ideal place to switch off and recharge before heading for Iceland’s mighty active geysers. Here, you’ll discover a landscape of gleaming glacial beauty where you can sink into mineral hot springs, dive between tectonic plates and hike ice-capped mountains.
Expert Insight
“A visit to the bustling capitals of Northern Europe is a real treat but there is so much more to experience in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Cruising along these coastlines will take you to stunning areas where it is all about nature, scenery, calm and wildlife; a very different experience from the Mediterranean. If you are looking for action, you will certainly also find this in all the bigger cities where there are plenty of good restaurants, culture and history to experience.”
Tove Johnson, Charter Broker, Monaco
Tove Johnson, Charter Broker, Monaco
This is an extract taken from the Atlantic Ocean & Northern Europe destination feature in the 2024-2025 edition of LIVE THE EXCEPTIONAL, the Fraser Book of Luxury Yachting.
To discover our specialists’ insider tips for unmissable hotspots to experience in the stunning worldwide destinations you can explore by yacht, and find out what makes Fraser the number one choice for Owners, Charterers, Captains & Crew, read the full publication here.
To discover our specialists’ insider tips for unmissable hotspots to experience in the stunning worldwide destinations you can explore by yacht, and find out what makes Fraser the number one choice for Owners, Charterers, Captains & Crew, read the full publication here.
