Spectacular Scandinavia

The Old town of Stockholm was built by Vikings around 1000 AD. They established routes that opened up the region to trade. Today, Stockholm is the cultural, media, political and economic center of Sweden. The capital is also home to the Swedish monarch and the Prime Minister. Stockholm uniquely spreads over 14 islands in Lake Malaren and looks out to the Baltic Sea to the east.

Copenhagen was founded as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century. The city is situated on the eastern coast of Zealand. The most populated city did not become the capital of Denmark until the 15th century. Between the 15th and the mid- to late-19th century, Copenhagen suffered from several disasters. During the rebuilding, the Danish Golden Age, buildings had a Neoclassical architectural style. Since the 20th century, Copenhagen has been a thriving city and now has become a large metropolitan area.

Tivolis is a famous amusement park and garden located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is known as the second oldest amusement park in the world, opening on August 15, 1843. The park was founded by Georg Carstensen after telling King Christian VIII that people needed a place for fun, when they do not have to think about politics. The King granted Carstensen 15 acres of land for the Garden. The garden houses several rides, attractions, such as theaters, pavilions, exhibits, an aquarium, and arcade. Visitors can listen to rhythmical music, view a show, as well as dine in one of the parks various restaurants. Today, Tivoli is one of the most popular park to visit.

The capital of Norway was founded around A.D. 1000. The city was an established trading place in 1048 by King Harald III. Now the city is the economic and governmental center of Norway. Olso is also the hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. The global city has been an important center for maritime industries and trade in Europe. Many of Olso’s landmarks were built in the 19th century due to fires destroying the city.

A medieval wooden church building was once common in northwestern Europe. The Stave Church’s name derives from the way the building was constructed. The stave church was built around 1500 and is an important part of Norway’s architectural heritage. Norway is the only country in the Northern Europe with wooden churches from the Middle Ages still intact.

A railway with a scenic view that travels through most of Norway. It takes visitors in and out of snow-capped mountains and pass magnificent waterfalls. The railway is one of the steepest in the world on normal tracks. The Flåm Railway has received recognition from many travel magazines. The construction of the railway began in 1924 and it opened in 1940. Today, the railway is primarily for tourist-oriented purposes.

Embark on an exhilarating Geirangerfjord cruise, taking in some of the most beautiful scenery in Norway along the way. Geirangerfjord is a fjord in the Sunnmore region in Norway. In 2005, the fjord was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The location of the fjord is entirely in the Stranda Municipality. The fjord is surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks, waterfalls and lush, green vegetation.

Located on the west coast of Norway, Bergen is a city and municipality that was established before A.D. 1070. Today, this international city rich in history and tradition is a designated World Heritage City. It is also a cruise port. One of the main attractions located in Bergen is Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Some of Bergen’s very first buildings were built along the harbor of Bryggen and have since become the center of Bergen.