Throughout your journey, you may find yourself walking in the living history of the restored Brandenburg Gate in Berlin with a savvy tour guide who will take you to a section of the wall known as the East Side Gallery, the longest open-air gallery in the world. In Tallinn, delight in touring ancient convents, churches and handsome guild houses preserved in the Old Town area, as well as a glimpse into a Dominican Monastery where you may listen to sacred chants by resident monks.
When you arrive in Stockholm, your art immersion continues at many great art museums. For starters, the Moderna Museet houses one of the world’s best collections of contemporary art, including works by Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Then, there is Skansen, a 75-acre open-air museum that has 150 traditional buildings, some of which date from the 18th century. The hub of Old Town is dominated by the old Stock Exchange, which today houses the Nobel Museum. The Vasa Museum houses a 17th century warship by the same name that is the only one in the world almost fully preserved. If you prefer sculptures, visit Millesgården, a spectacular museum displaying Carl Milles’ most famous works.
From world-famous museums with fascinating new exhibits to hidden-gem galleries with exciting collections, you are certain to be enchanted by this region.
