Silversea Cruises Northern Europe Cruises

A Northern European cruise with Silversea Cruises will open your eyes, not only to the wonderful culture inside, but also to the beautiful lands of the region. Sail through the breathtaking Norwegian Fjords. In England, admire the impressive Westminster Abbey, and stand where kings and queens have been crowned. In St. Petersburg, be amazed by the beautiful gilded palaces that were once home to Russia’s great rulers. You may find yourself golfing on some famous links in Denmark, or marveling at an 18^th century manor in Finland—but regardless of what you choose, you’ll be filled with memories and joyful experiences during a Silversea Cruises Northern Europe and the Baltic vacation.

Things to Do on a Northern Europe Cruise with Silversea Cruises

Enjoy the diversity of Northern Europe by exploring the beautiful outdoors in Helsinki or Bornholm and experiencing the future by riding a high speed train in St. Petersburg and golfing in Riga. Continue below to see some of the many excursion options available on a Silversea cruise to Northern Europe.

• Panoramic Helsinki and Historical Ship Sailing (Helsinki, Finland)
  Visit Senate Square, where you’ll find many of Finland’s most important institutions like the Lutheran Cathedral, University of Helsinki and the Government Palace. Then you’ll board a private sail boat to get up close and personal with the Finnish archipelago.
   

• Moscow by High Speed Train (Moscow, Russia)
  Spend a few days off the ship as you journey to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Here you’ll visit the Kremlin complex of buildings, the most famous of which is the Armory, which houses the royal jewels. You’ll also visit Red Square where you can check out Lenin’s Tomb and St. Basil’s Cathedral with its multicolored walls and onion-shaped domes.
   

• Golfing in Riga (Riga, Latvia)
  Experience golfing in Latvia’s first 18-hole golf course. You’ll enjoy a round of golf in this 6,999 yard course which features the native mountains and nearby Lake Kisezers. The course itself has 16 ponds and 50 sand bunkers.
   

• Amsterdam and Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
  Tour one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Amsterdam. You’ll visit the Royal Palace and Nieuwe Kerk, a 550-year-old church. Then you’ll see the Mint Tower, a medieval gate and the Central Railway Station. You’ll also have an extensive visit at the Van Gogh Museum to admire the largest collection of Van Gogh’s work.
   

• Biking Tour of Bornholm (Bornholm, Denmark)
  Tour the quaint island of Bornholm via bike. On this cycling tour you’ll wind your way around the hamlet seeing cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. You’ll stop at the Nyker Round Church, one of several round churches that are unique to Bornholm. Then you’ll head into the forest and have some homemade cake at an inn.
   

• Visit to the Queen of the Fjords (Bergen, Norway)
  You’ll drive past the fish market and stop at the Bratten Fosse Waterfall on your way to the Hardangerfjord, which is framed by mountains and orchards. With this Silversea excursion, you’ll also enjoy a buffet lunch at the Hardangerfjord Hotel and a lovely view of the fjord. Back in Bergen you’ll see the Fantoft Stave Church, which was rebuilt after a fire and stands as a typical representation of the 800 churches in the area.