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Zwolle, Netherlands
Your starting point in the heart of the Netherlands. Fill up the tank and explore the charming medieval Sassenpoort gate before hitting the road north.
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Hamburg, Germany
Germany's vibrant port city on the Elbe. Stroll through the Speicherstadt warehouse district, enjoy fresh fish at the Fischmarkt, and soak in the lively Reeperbahn neighbourhood.
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Lübeck, Germany
A UNESCO World Heritage city and former Hanseatic League capital. Don't miss the iconic Holstentor gate and treat yourself to the famous local marzipan in the old town.
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark's stylish capital is a must on any Baltic loop. Explore the colourful Nyhavn harbour, visit the Little Mermaid statue, and indulge in a smørrebrød lunch in the city centre.
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Malmö, Sweden
Just across the Øresund Bridge from Copenhagen, Malmö is a modern and multicultural city. Check out the twisting Turning Torso skyscraper and the hip Möllevångstorget square for street food.
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Stockholm, Sweden
Sweden's stunning capital spread across 14 islands. Wander through the medieval alleys of Gamla Stan, visit the extraordinary Vasa warship museum, and enjoy a coffee break with a classic Swedish kanelbulle.
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Turku, Finland
Finland's oldest city, reachable by ferry from Stockholm overnight. Visit the impressive medieval Turku Castle and explore the riverside market for local Finnish produce and salmon soup.
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Helsinki, Finland
Finland's dynamic capital on the Gulf of Finland. Explore the iconic Helsinki Cathedral, browse the lively Market Square, and take a short ferry to the sea fortress island of Suomenlinna.
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Tallinn, Estonia
One of Europe's best-preserved medieval old towns, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Climb Toompea Hill for panoramic views, explore the Town Hall Square, and try local black bread with smoked cheese.
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Riga, Latvia
Latvia's art nouveau capital is one of the Baltic's most beautiful cities. Stroll through the ornate Alberta iela street, visit the massive Central Market in old zeppelin hangars, and enjoy a Riga Black Balsam cocktail.
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Vilnius, Lithuania
Lithuania's baroque capital with a wonderfully walkable old town. Visit Gediminas' Tower for sweeping city views, explore the bohemian Užupis republic neighbourhood, and try cepelinai potato dumplings.
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Gdansk, Poland
A stunning Hanseatic port city at the mouth of the Vistula River. Walk the Royal Road along Długa Street, visit the historic Solidarity shipyards, and enjoy fresh Baltic herring at the waterfront.
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Kaliningrad, Russia
The intriguing Russian exclave on the Baltic coast, formerly the Prussian city of Königsberg. Visit the rebuilt Königsberg Cathedral on Kneiphof Island and browse the famous amber markets for the region's golden gem.
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Rostock, Germany
A historic Hanseatic city on Germany's Baltic coast with a lively university atmosphere. Explore the beautiful Kröpeliner Straße, visit the Warnemünde seaside resort just nearby, and enjoy fresh Fischbrötchen at the harbour.
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Zwolle, Netherlands
Welcome back home! Celebrate completing your epic Baltic loop with a well-deserved meal at one of Zwolle's cosy restaurants in the historic city centre.