From the ruins of Hammershus to the literary home of “Hamlet,” Denmark’s fairytale castles are yet another reason to visit. Check out CNN Travel’s most beautiful castles.

Kadriorg Palace, Alatskivi Castle, Palmse Manor, Vihula Manor. Christine traces the history of Estonian homes made for Baltic Germans, Scandinavians and Russians. She visits Kadriorg Palace, built ...

That fall, the Hamburg native paid 7 million euros for the Weissenhaus estate, a beachfront property on northern Germany’s Baltic coast with a 26,900-square-foot castle and some three dozen ...

Archaeologists exploring the wreck of a 15th-century royal warship off the coast of Sweden have revealed how it functioned as a "floating castle." ...

That fall, the Hamburg native paid 7 million euros for the Weissenhaus estate, a beachfront property on northern Germany’s ...

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A writer returns to his grandparents’ former castle-home in a seaside corner of Denmark known for its chalk cliffs, ‘dancing elves’ and haunting World War II past.

Less traveled but equally scenic ports of call included Arhus in Denmark and Ronne on the Swedish island of Bornholm, home to the 13th-century Hammershus Castle.

The 500-year-old shipwreck of a medieval European king's personal "floating castle" has been found to contain a "thrilling" haul of exceptionally well-preserved plant materials—including exotic ...

STOCKHOLM — Sweden will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance's presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure ...

After languishing for decades, the Baltic countries have dusted off their fusty image as a second-rate travel destination and are now one of the hottest tickets in the international cruise market.

Fly over the enchanting landscapes of Latvia with this captivating drone footage. Discover the dense forests, serene lakes, historic castles, and charming towns that define this Baltic gem.