About Poland

Poland is a Central European country with a northern coastline approximately 440 kilometres long on the Baltic Sea, sharing its border with 7 different countries. Visitors come to Poland’s shores to discover its rich cultural heritage including the numerous museums telling stories of the nation’s dealings with World War II and the Soviet Union. Stunning historic sites and gorgeous landscapes come in abundance, too, most notably the medieval castles and red-brick fortresses dotted throughout the country. The capital, Warsaw offers a mix of both the historical and the modern, with plenty of upmarket restaurants, bars and contemporary architecture to be found alongside picturesque Gothic buildings. Poland has a few ports along its short coast offering frequent ferry routes across the Baltic Sea. The sailings are operated by a wide choice of ferry companies, which makes Poland a good departure point for Scandinavia.

About Finland

Finland is a country and large peninsula in northern Europe, with Sweden to the west and Russia to the east. ‘The land of a thousand lakes’, which is actually speckled with around 187,888, is also known as ‘the land of a thousand islands’, making it one of Europe’s true great wildernesses. Also, given the vast volumes of water in Finland, it offers sublime kayaking and canoeing, too. The capital, Helsinki sits on a large south coast harbour and is by far the most densely populated area in Finland. It boasts a fully flourished art scene alongside an innovative gastronomic culture, with highly trained chefs serving locally sourced food served in brand new eateries all over the city. With numerous routes from Sweden across the Gulf of Bothnia, from Eastern Europe across the Gulf of Finland and from Germany across the Baltic Sea, travelling by ferry is a great way to reach the Finnish shores. These routes are operated by a wealth of excellent ferry companies, operating large fleets of luxurious vessels.