6 Days Across Northern Europe on a Viking Ocean Cruise | SmarterTravel
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Date: 2020-01-09

Join us for an exclusive look at the second-half of Viking Ocean Cruise’s Homelands itinerary. We caught up with the Viking Jupiter ship half way through its journey (the trip starts in Stockholm, Sweden with stops in Finland, Estonia, Poland, Russia, Germany, Copenhagen, and ends in Bergen, Norway). 

Warnemunde, Germany: This quaint coastal town is a few hours’ train ride from Berlin. We opted to stay in town and check out local shops and restaurants and recover from jet lag. Other off-shore excursions include a brewery tour in Rostock, city tours in Berlin, visits to Lubeck and Wismar, or asobering tour at a concertation camp memorial site. 

Copenhagen, Denmark: This welcoming city is a great introduction to Scandinavia culture. Optional shore-excursions at this port city include a walking tour, a visit to Christiansborg Palace, a trip to the castles of North Zeeland, a food tour, canal cruises, and more.

Alborg, Denmark: Discover Denmark’s seaside town in Alborg. This half-daystop is the perfect amount of time to get more of a glimpse into cozy Danish culture. Optional tours include biking to the Alborg fjord, experiencing a day as a Viking, and more.

Stavanger, Norway: Here’s where you really start to get a sense of Nordic culture. The port town is home to Europe’s highest concertation of 17th and 
18th wooden buildings. Get out on the water in a speedboat or opt for a more leisurely cruise through the fjords. Make sure you leave time to wander around “Color Street”, which if lined with houses painted in all colors of the rainbow.

Eidfjord, Norway: Pulling into Eidfjord, the majestic landscape is definitely one of the trip’s highlights. Soak in the view from your balcony, kayak in the water, or enjoy the views on the Voss, Geilo, and Bergen railway.

Bergen, Norway: You get to spend a full night in this UNESCO World-Heritage site. Visit any of the city’s museums, wander around the shops and cafes, or even flightsee over the fjords and glaciers. There are also plenty of hiking trails nearby and the city is only a quick flight to Oslo, where you can continue on your adventure.  

Check out our review on the ship and itinerary: https://www.smartertravel.com/viking-ocean-cruise-homelands-review/

Check our SmarterTravel Editor Ashley Rossi's review of the ship here: https://www.smartertravel.com/viking-ocean-cruise-homelands-review/

Check out our deck by deck tour of the Viking Jupiter ship here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5JZubzAqfs

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