About Russia

Russia, the largest country in the world, is a sovereign state in northern Eurasia stretching across the entirety of northern Asia and most of Eastern Europe. As you would expect from a country measuring 17,125,200-square-kilometres, Russia has an enormous variety of landscapes and highlights including 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a fascinating cultural heritage. The European region in the west boasts ancient walled fortresses, majestic palaces, most notably in the capital, Moscow, with its famous Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral. On the other hand, the more rural areas are dotted with attractive cottages and historical towns. Given the country’s sheer size, Russia offers ferry routes to a wide range of international destinations. From the west, you can sail to northern Europe and Scandinavia, whilst in the east, there are ferry routes provided to East Asia.

About Germany

Germany sits in the heart of Central Europe, spanning from the North and Baltic Seas down to the Bavarian Alps. Birthplace of Einstein and Beethoven, and inventor of the automobile and MP3 technology, Germany has shaped the world. Today, it has one of the world’s largest economies, boasting some of the most unforgettable, diverse landscapes on the continent, too. Upon its tapestry are winding rivers, fairy tale castles and glorious mountain ranges. The capital, Berlin, known for the namesake wall and Brandenburg Gate, is a nightlife hub and haven for the arts, whilst the famous Bavaria region, sitting at the foot of the Alps, attracts beer, sausage and pretzel fans from around the world. The 2,389-kilometre German coast has multiple ports and ferry terminals. Choose from regular ferry routes, operated by many companies, from Scandinavia across the North Sea and from numerous countries in north-eastern Europe across the Baltic Sea, allowing easy access to Germany’s northern cities.