Uncover Copenhagen's half-timber villages and tidy farms where pedestrians set the pace, not traffic! With our exclusive luxury cruise, sail in both comfort and luxury for the best luxury cruise experience of your lifetime!

Uncover Copenhagen's half-timber villages and tidy farms where pedestrians set the pace, not traffic! With our exclusive luxury cruise, sail in both comfort and luxury for the best luxury cruise experience of your lifetime!

Olden, a tiny Norwegian village at the mouth of the Oldeelva River on Nordfjord, is surrounded by dramatic peaks, valleys, glaciers, and waterfalls. Visit Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier, and Briksdal Glacier for a close-up view. Cruise or kayak Nordfjord, stop at Lovatnet for waffles and strawberry jam, and ride Loen's Skylift to Mount Hoven for sweeping fjord-and-mountain views.

Blessed with spectacular scenery, Leknes is quintessential Norway: red houses on green hills, fjords, peaks, beaches, and the midnight sun from 26 May to 17 July (with no sun from 9 Dec to 4 Jan). A gateway to the Lofoten Islands, it offers boat trips, deep-sea fishing, cycling, and walks. Try a fresh skillingsbolle and enjoy Norwegian kos.

At Europe's northern frontier, North Cape (Nordkapp) on Magerøya is a rugged, treeless Arctic landscape above churning seas. In summer, the Midnight Sun lingers; in winter, darkness and the Northern Lights rule. Visit the globe monument at Europe's northernmost point, the Sami, fishing villages, king crab, and Gjesværstappan puffins. From Honningsvåg, the area is a gateway to Arctic exploration; in winter, access may be by Sno-Cat from Skarsvåg.

Alta, 375 km north of the Arctic Circle in Finnmark, is a mild, scenic Norwegian town shaped by the Altafjord and the Gulf Stream. It blends forests, mountains, red wooden huts, fjords and rich marine life. Its biggest treasure is 6,000+ year old rock carvings, Norway's only prehistoric monument, granted protected status in 1985. Also worth seeing: the Northern Lights Cathedral and Alta Museum. Sami culture, traditional food and dog sledding add to the experience.

Trondheim, Norway's historic capital, was founded in 997 by Viking king Olav Tryggvason. Though the country's third-largest city, it feels intimate, with a photogenic waterfront, old wooden warehouses, and lively Bakklandet's timber houses, cafes, and shops. It's also a tech hub with 30,000 students. See Gamle Bybro, Nidaros Cathedral, and ride the Gråkallbanen tram.

Molde, the "Town of Roses," sits on Norway's coast beneath 222 snowy peaks. Its mountain shelter softens the climate, giving the city a milder, more cosmopolitan feel. Rebuilt after wartime firebombing, Molde is now known for its history and a jazz festival that has lasted over 50 years. Visit the cathedral, Romsdal Museum, and Varden viewpoint, then drive the dramatic Atlantic Road past waves, islands, and soaring bridges.

This is Fjordland at its finest. Named by National Geographic Traveler as "the world's most iconic destination," Vik feels like Tolkien wrote it: mists on the mountains, crisp air, silent glassy fjords, and a landscape steeped in Viking heritage, Scandinavian myth, and enchantment. Legend says Vikings and trolls battled on these waters, and Vik's two pretty stave churches stand on sacred Norse land.

Denmark's charm is not just Copenhagen: Skagen, at the tip of Jutland where the North Sea meets the Baltic, is a standout. Known for Scandinavian charm, a strong arts scene, royal approval, and some of Europe's most beautiful coastline, it has white-sand beaches, forests, and famous sunsets that draw families to applaud as the sun sets. Nearby is Råbjerg Mile, Denmark's largest migrating dune. Fishing, especially marinated herring, and local craft beer are part of the town's appeal.

Uncover Copenhagen's half-timber villages and tidy farms where pedestrians set the pace, not traffic! With our exclusive luxury cruise, sail in both comfort and luxury for the best luxury cruise experience of your lifetime!