Map of the Baltic Sea – Countries, Ports & Northern Europe Guide
Map of the Baltic Sea – Countries, Ports & Northern Europe Guide
This map of the Baltic Sea provides a detailed overview of the northern European sea region, including bordering countries, ports, islands and surrounding Scandinavian and Baltic geography.
The Baltic Sea is known for northern European trade routes, historic port cities, coastal islands, ferry systems and connections between Scandinavia, the Baltic states and central Europe.
The Baltic Sea is located in northern Europe and is bordered by countries including Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark and Russia.
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Where Is the Baltic Sea Located?
The Baltic Sea is located in northern Europe between Scandinavia, the Baltic states and mainland Europe.
- North: Finland and northern Sweden
- South: Poland and Germany
- East: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia
- West: Denmark and southern Sweden
Countries Bordering the Baltic Sea
- Sweden — long western Baltic coastline
- Finland — northern and eastern Baltic coast
- Estonia — eastern Baltic coastal nation
- Latvia — central eastern Baltic coast
- Lithuania — south-eastern Baltic coastline
- Poland — southern Baltic coast
- Germany — south-western Baltic region
- Denmark — western Baltic gateway region
- Russia — Baltic access around Saint Petersburg and Kaliningrad
Major Baltic Sea Regions and Ports
- Gulf of Finland — between Finland and Estonia
- Gulf of Bothnia — northern Baltic extension
- Gulf of Riga — Baltic gulf near Latvia and Estonia
- Øresund Strait — connection toward Denmark and Sweden
- Stockholm region — Swedish Baltic archipelago area
- Helsinki — major Finnish Baltic port city
- Gdańsk — important Polish Baltic port
- Saint Petersburg — major Russian Baltic access city
Key Geographic Features
- Island archipelagos — spread throughout Scandinavian coastal waters
- Cold northern marine climate — shapes regional ecosystems
- Ferry and shipping corridors — connect Baltic countries
- Historic port cities — developed around maritime trade
- Narrow sea connections — link the Baltic Sea to the North Sea
Baltic Sea Transport and Travel Overview
- International ferry routes — connect Scandinavian and Baltic cities
- Major shipping corridors — support northern European trade
- Cruise ship routes — popular across Baltic capitals
- Port infrastructure — supports freight and passenger transport
- Rail and road links — connect coastal cities and regions
Why People Search for a Map of the Baltic Sea
- To locate Baltic countries and coastal regions
- To understand northern European geography
- To explore ferry routes and port cities
- To study Scandinavian and Baltic trade routes
- To plan travel and educational research
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Baltic Sea Map FAQs
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Where is the Baltic Sea located?
The Baltic Sea is located in northern Europe between Scandinavia and mainland Europe. -
What countries border the Baltic Sea?
Countries include Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark and Russia. -
What is the Baltic Sea known for?
The Baltic Sea is known for ferry routes, trade corridors, coastal cities and northern European maritime geography. -
How does the Baltic Sea connect to the Atlantic Ocean?
The Baltic Sea connects through Danish straits and the North Sea toward the Atlantic Ocean.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not affiliated with any official authority, maritime authority, tourism authority or mapping provider.
Disclaimer: Maps are provided for reference only and may not be accurate, complete, current, to scale or suitable for navigation, maritime use, travel planning or official purposes. Boundaries, shipping routes, port access, weather conditions and geographic information may vary between sources and may change over time.