Sky Views Observatory takes sightseeing to new heights, literally. Perched more than 200 metres above Downtown Dubai, it offers striking views of the Burj Khalifa and the city skyline. Beyond the main viewing deck, visitors can try the Glass Slide, a transparent chute that curves along the tower’s exterior, or step out on the Edge Walk, a hands-free stroll along the building’s ledge for a true adrenaline rush.

In 1832, Russia began construction of the fortress of Bomarsund. Since Åland then constituted the westernmost part of Czarist Russia and had a location of strategic importance, Russia desired a strong military presence and an impressive fortress there. During the Crimean War, in 1854, an Anglo-French naval force attacked the fortress, which resulted in the Battle of Bomarsund. The fortress was demolished and today only ruins (and the Bomarsund Museum) serve testament to Russian presence and the grandiose plans once wielded for Åland. If you wish to find out more about this part of the struggle between the great powers during the Crimean War, visit Bomarsund, and watch the film “Bomarsund, vägen till fred” ("the road to peace").

Located on the Weserpromenade, the Stadtgarten Vegesack was created as a botanic garden meant to showcase a collection of rare and exotic plants. Today, this park is also a popular place for sports, picnics or leisurely walks by the Weser river. There are two barrier-free entrances, one from the Vegesack ferry terminal and the other from Schulkenstraße street.