On the water Things To Do In Stockholm

Europe is filled with waterways, from canals to rivers and estuaries. Many of the continents biggest cities have strong connections to the water as historically it was or still is a major route for trade. Viewing a city’s sights from the water can completely change how you see a city. The different vantage point makes it a different and unmissable experience, each and every time.

Whether you take a trip on the canals of Stockholm, Copenhagen or Amsterdam or the rivers in Berlin and Rotterdam, you are assured of an unforgettable experience on the water. Often a cities most important buildings and sights sit on the water’s edge, which makes the water the best place to see them.

From the Christiansborg Palace and the Copenhagen Opera House to the Vasa Museum and all of Djurgården in Stockholm, you’ll have the best view from the water. In Berlin, the Berliner Dom and the Haus der Kulturen der Welt are not to miss sights from the water, much like the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam and the canal houses in Amsterdam.

Ready to start exploring Europe from the water? Find the best tours and excursions here.