Expedition „Indian Summer“ in Lappland: Ruska – Nordischer Herbst in einem Meer aus Farben

Look forward to an impressive daytime passage through the Kiel Canal, which leads you for just under 100 km (62 miles) through the typical scenery of Schleswig-Holstein: marshland and geest, Eider-Treene Depression and hilly countryside. Experience the picturesque passage intensively from the deck of your little ship – sit back and enjoy. Particular highlights are the passages through the locks and the views of the Rendsburg High Bridge, an impressive steel construction and one of the most important monuments to engineering in Germany.

A natural open-air museum awaits as you cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago. The archipelago of around 24,000 islands is magical in the low sun. The many open deck areas offer perfect 360-degree views and your experts will provide a knowledgeable commentary. Small and manoeuvrable, your ship will take you on a flexible voyage of discovery past little islands, smoothly polished granite rocks and red wooden houses.Lagom is the Swedish equivalent of the Danish hygge and it’s all about finding the right balance in life. There are plenty of opportunities to find it in Stockholm. A true peal of the Baltic Sea, built on 14 islands, which are connected to each other by more than 50 bridges. The city is as old and distinguished as it is youthful and modern. As you explore, which is also easily done on your own, this “Venice of the North” will show you the best sides of a history going back almost 700 years – with a rich variety of architecture you won’t find anywhere else. In contrast to the historic Gamla Stan with its Gothic churches and Royal Palace, the Moderna Museet houses some important art works of the 20th and 21st centuries. The old town – a maze of narrow alleys with little cafes and boutiques – comes to life with a special kind of magic. Make sure you try the Lussekatter saffron buns or make yourself comfortable with a drink.

On an expedition day in the Kvarken Archipelago, you will cruise through a paradise of more than 5,000 islands – the Zodiacs might also be used, depending on the local conditions. Here you can enjoy a unique view of the exceptional land uplift from the ship: during the Ice Age, the area was pushed down about 1 km (0.6 miles) by the weight of a massive sheet of ice and it now rises by about 9 mm (0.3 inches) every year. Since the lagoons are not very deep, this noticeably changes the landscape and boat houses that were once on the water are now on dry land. This phenomenon takes place in both Sweden and Finland, which own the archipelago. A fascinating, constantly changing region – and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

An image that would have inspired even Caspar David Friedrich presents itself to you when cruising off the chalk cliffs of the island of Mon. In good weather, the famous cliffs glow majestically in the sunshine, in dramatic contrast to the turquoise sea. The chalk layer of the Mons Klint cliff is like an illustration of evolution: it was created millions of years ago from the shells of microscopic creations – just like a large part of Denmark. As you stand on deck, the clean Baltic Sea air will refresh your senses, and your experts will be happy to provide scientific knowledge to hone your view of the geological aspects of this coastal beauty.

An image that would have inspired even Caspar David Friedrich presents itself to you when cruising off the chalk cliffs of the island of Mon. In good weather, the famous cliffs glow majestically in the sunshine, in dramatic contrast to the turquoise sea. The chalk layer of the Mons Klint cliff is like an illustration of evolution: it was created millions of years ago from the shells of microscopic creations – just like a large part of Denmark. As you stand on deck, the clean Baltic Sea air will refresh your senses, and your experts will be happy to provide scientific knowledge to hone your view of the geological aspects of this coastal beauty.