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It includes a festive street parade, sports competitions, cultural events, exhibitions, trade fairs, a handicrafts fair and all…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 13:48:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/narva-days-2013</guid></item><item><title>Yale Concert Band: “It is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before!”</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/yale-concert-band-it-is-like-nothing-youve-ever-experienced-before</link><description>The Concert Band is known nationally and internationally for its performances of traditional and unusual music in a variety of settings. The ensemble includes fifty brass, woodwind, keyboard and…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 11:17:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/yale-concert-band-it-is-like-nothing-youve-ever-experienced-before</guid></item><item><title>Songfest Organizers Seek New Ideas for Torch-Carrying Event</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/songfest-organizers-seek-new-ideas-for-torch-carrying-event</link><description>Organizers are holding a contest to find fresh ideas for the traditional torch-carrying ceremony of the Song and Dance Festival, to be held in 2014.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 07:07:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/songfest-organizers-seek-new-ideas-for-torch-carrying-event</guid></item><item><title>Estonia's 50 best restaurants presented</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonias-50-best-restaurants-presented</link><description>For the past 6 years,  under the auspices of the “Flavours of Estonia” programme the 50 best food places in Estonia have been selected.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 07:04:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonias-50-best-restaurants-presented</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Old Town Days</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-old-town-days-1</link><description>The leitmotif of this cultural event – which is becoming more and more international – is a unified European cultural space and a common spiritual home for all European peoples. German, Danish…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:35:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-old-town-days-1</guid></item><item><title>Estonian night of museums</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-night-of-museums</link><description>In Estonia the Night of the Museums will be celebrated on May 18, when almost two hundred museums, archives, galleries and manor-houses, also windmills and churches are open for visitors from 6 p.m ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-night-of-museums</guid></item><item><title>Historic, Cultural Landmarks to Be Marked With QR Codes</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/historic-cultural-landmarks-to-be-marked-with-qr-codes</link><description>Over 100 cultural heritage landmarks around the country will be marked with QR codes linking to visitestonia.com database.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:43:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/historic-cultural-landmarks-to-be-marked-with-qr-codes</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Airport Opens Library, Rakvere Opens Police Museum</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-airport-opens-library-rakvere-opens-police-museum</link><description>On a good day for Estonian culture, Tallinn Airport opened a public library on Thursday, while Rakvere cut the ribbons on a new museum that showcases police work.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-airport-opens-library-rakvere-opens-police-museum</guid></item><item><title>Kadriorg's Historic Water Canals to Be Reopened for Tallinn Day</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kadriorgs-historic-water-canals-to-be-reopened-for-tallinn-day</link><description>Reconstruction of water canals that were once a key feature of Tallinn's Kadriorg Park has been completed. They will be ceremonially opened today at 18:00 by Mayor Edgar Savisaar as part of the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kadriorgs-historic-water-canals-to-be-reopened-for-tallinn-day</guid></item><item><title>Eric Whitacre to Conduct Choral Concert in Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/eric-whitacre-to-conduct-choral-concert-in-tallinn</link><description>American Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre is in Tallinn to give a master's class today and to conduct an 80-member choir at a concert in St. John's Church on Friday.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/eric-whitacre-to-conduct-choral-concert-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Baroque Smithery Blackmith's festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/baroque-smithery-blackmiths-festival</link><description>The Northern Yard Season begins with VI International festival of blacksmiths' art. During three days blacksmiths form Estonia and neighbouring countries share their experience and make iron red-hot…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 06:17:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/baroque-smithery-blackmiths-festival</guid></item><item><title>Lotte Film Earns Grand Prize at Children's Film Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lotte-film-earns-grand-prize-at-childrens-film-festival</link><description>Heiki Ernits and Janno Põldma's animated film "Lotte and the Moonstone Secret" won the grand prize in the animation category at the 5th International Children's Film festival (ICFF) held in India ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 19:10:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lotte-film-earns-grand-prize-at-childrens-film-festival</guid></item><item><title>Let's prove that Estonia is not gray!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lets-prove-that-estonia-is-not-gray</link><description>Help us show everyone that Estonia is not all gray.&#xD;
Create a pinboard with colorful pictures of Estonia in Pinterest and win a trip to Estonia!</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 18:59:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lets-prove-that-estonia-is-not-gray</guid></item><item><title>Tulip Festival takes off at the Tallinn Botanic Garden</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tulip-festival-takes-off-at-the-tallinn-botanic-garden</link><description>On May 12 Tulip festival is launched at the Tallinn Botanic Garden.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 18:57:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tulip-festival-takes-off-at-the-tallinn-botanic-garden</guid></item><item><title>Patarei Prison and Sea Fortress opens for visitors</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/patarei-prison-and-sea-fortress-opens-for-visitors</link><description>The 19th century Patarei (battery) sea fortress and prison opens its doors again to sole visitors.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 18:55:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/patarei-prison-and-sea-fortress-opens-for-visitors</guid></item><item><title>Pet Shop Boys to Play Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pet-shop-boys-to-play-tallinn</link><description>The British pop duo Pet Shop Boys will perform in Estonia on July 5 at the 20th Õllesummer festival.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:25:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pet-shop-boys-to-play-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Ahhaa Science Center Moving South for Summer</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ahhaa-science-center-moving-south-for-summer</link><description>The popular Ahhaa science center will permanently close the doors on its Tallinn branch this weekend but will open a new affiliate in Pärnu for the summer months.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:21:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ahhaa-science-center-moving-south-for-summer</guid></item><item><title>Green Day (USA) - 99 Revolutions Tour</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/green-day-usa-99-revolutions-tour</link><description>Currently one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Green Day (USA) have sold more than 70 million albums and won 5 Grammy awards over the last 25 years. Their biggest hits include '21 Guns…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:26:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/green-day-usa-99-revolutions-tour</guid></item><item><title>Jazzkaar brings over 60 concerts</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/jazzkaar-brings-over-60-concerts</link><description>On Friday, Jazzkaar starts for the 24th time in Tallinn. The international music festival presents artists from 14 countries giving 60 concerts in 11 different towns.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:00:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/jazzkaar-brings-over-60-concerts</guid></item><item><title>Witches’ Well in Tuhala Boiling Over</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/witches-well-in-tuhala-boiling-over-2</link><description>The "Witches’ Well", located in Tuhala in northern Estonia, began to "boil" over. The famous well is known to start spouting up water during the heavy spring thaw.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:32:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/witches-well-in-tuhala-boiling-over-2</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Star Weekend, Jose Carreras &amp; orchestra</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-star-weekend-jose-carreras-orchestra</link><description>Jose Carreras, one of the Three Tenors, has enjoyed an outstanding career - one in which he has performed with the world's most beloved opera singers and composers. He has taken to the most famous…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:47:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-star-weekend-jose-carreras-orchestra</guid></item><item><title>Kumu Showcases 'Art Cars' Exhibit</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kumu-showcases-art-cars-exhibit</link><description>"BMW Art Cars," an exhibit where automobiles serve as a canvas for well-known artists, attracted big crowds to the Kumu Art Museum when it opened over the weekend.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:50:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kumu-showcases-art-cars-exhibit</guid></item><item><title>The beginning of fifth season in Soomaa</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-beginning-of-fifth-season-in-soomaa</link><description>The level of water has started to rise in the rivers of Soomaa national park. Now it is expected that the water will rise quicker and quicker by every day. In coming days the annual flood starts, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:31:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-beginning-of-fifth-season-in-soomaa</guid></item><item><title>World Circus Day in Tallinn 2013</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world-circus-day-in-tallinn-2013</link><description>You are kindly invited to celebrate the 4th World Circus Day on April 20 together with the Estonian Circus people and circus lovers. The day starts on the Liberty Square with an impressive  Circus ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:50:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world-circus-day-in-tallinn-2013</guid></item><item><title>Kihnu lighthouse will be opened again</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kihnu-lighthouse-is-open-again</link><description>The nearly 30-meter high Kihnu lighthouse will open its doors to visitors once more on April 30, for the first time in 17 years.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:21:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kihnu-lighthouse-is-open-again</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF)</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-black-nights-film-festival-poff</link><description>Thanks to its unique structure PÖFF offers the best animated films, student and short films, feature and documentary films, children’s and youth films and encourages everyone to grab their mobile…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:42:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-black-nights-film-festival-poff</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Music Days Begin</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-music-days-begin</link><description>Today marks the start of the all-week music festival Estonian Music Days, focusing on the most recent work by Estonian composers and featuring, tonight, what is popularly titled the "mammoth concert."</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:58:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-music-days-begin</guid></item><item><title>Ryanair launches new routes to Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ryanair-launches-new-routes-to-tallinn</link><description>Ryanair launches several summer-routes to Tallinn; Dublin (March 16), Barcelona (March 21), Manchester (March 25), Stockholm and Dusseldorf (March 26), Bremen and Frankfurt (April 2).</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:04:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ryanair-launches-new-routes-to-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>WATCH Simple Session 13 in FULL HD LIVE webcast!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/watch-simple-session-13-in-full-hd-live-webcast</link><description>The annual skateboarding and BMX contest Simple Session, taking place this weekend in Tallinn, Estonia, &#xD;
will for the first time be available to watch in full HD quality webcast and Xbox Live.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:16:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/watch-simple-session-13-in-full-hd-live-webcast</guid></item><item><title>Tartu Love Film Festival TARTUFF</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-love-film-festival-tartuff</link><description>Love and different sides of it are the main topic of the film festival. But this is by no means something oversentimental: people with complicated fates try to find Eros, also from the darkest…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:09:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-love-film-festival-tartuff</guid></item><item><title>The fifth edition of Tallinn Music Week presents a record number of artists: 233 performers from 20</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-fifth-edition-of-tallinn-music-week-presents-a-record-number-of-artists-233-performers-from-20</link><description>On 4-6 April Tallinn will buzz with festival excitement while 30 music venues will fill up with music fans and 233 artists from 20 countries. Good music and good food being a match made in heaven, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:51:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-fifth-edition-of-tallinn-music-week-presents-a-record-number-of-artists-233-performers-from-20</guid></item><item><title>'Top Gear' Crew Speeds Over Estonian Ice Road</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/top-gear-crew-speeds-over-estonian-ice-road</link><description>Popular British television show “Top Gear” has taken the Opel Ampera plug-in hybrid for a spin over the Vormsi island's ice road.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/top-gear-crew-speeds-over-estonian-ice-road</guid></item><item><title>Estonia Picks Birgit Õigemeel for Eurovision</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-picks-birgit-oigemeel-for-eurovision</link><description>Birgit Õigemeel has beat out nearest rival Grete Paia to take the top spot in the Eesti Laul, the national competition that determines Estonia's Eurovision Song Contest entry.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:49:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-picks-birgit-oigemeel-for-eurovision</guid></item><item><title>Lineup Announced for Historic Rock Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lineup-announced-for-historic-rock-festival</link><description>Bryan Adams, Ivo Linna, Zucchero and former Sex Pistol John Lydon are set to perform at the one-off Rock Summer festival in June, marking the 25th anniversary of the event's debut.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:59:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lineup-announced-for-historic-rock-festival</guid></item><item><title>Seaplane Harbor Named Tourism Site of the Year</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seaplane-harbor-named-tourism-site-of-the-year</link><description>The Estonian Travel and Tourism Association (ETFL) picked the Seaplane Harbor as Best Tourism Establishment of 2012 and its head Urmas Dresen as Best Promoter of Tourism.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:25:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seaplane-harbor-named-tourism-site-of-the-year</guid></item><item><title>Hansa Days in Tartu</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/hansa-days-in-tartu</link><description>During this festival, one of the most popular in Tartu, the city smells of many different things - the scents of different eras throughout history; the aroma of baking bread and meals being cooked…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:52:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/hansa-days-in-tartu</guid></item><item><title>11th Estonian Composers Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/11th-estonian-composers-festival</link><description>The Estonian Composers Festival presents a first-class programme of contemporary Estonian music. Around a dozen new works by young composers premiere at the event, whose programme includes orchestral…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:44:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/11th-estonian-composers-festival</guid></item><item><title>Kiviõli Adventure Centre now opened</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kivioli-adventure-centre-now-opened</link><description>Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders were in Kiviõli this weekend for the opening of a giant-ash-heap-turned-ski-resort.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:14:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kivioli-adventure-centre-now-opened</guid></item><item><title>Robbie Williams</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/robbie-williams</link><description>Robbie Williams will be giving his only concert in Northern Europe in Estonia on 20 August!
The most successful British solo artist of all time, Robbie Williams will be giving his only Northern…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:09:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/robbie-williams</guid></item><item><title>The renovated Kadriorg Art Museum is open to the public again.</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-renovated-kadriorg-art-museum-is-open-to-the-public-again</link><description>On Saturday, 9 February, the Kadriorg Palace, with its newly renovated interior, will open its doors to the public with the exhibition Repin. A Russian Master’s Life and Work in Finland. The palace’s ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:41:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-renovated-kadriorg-art-museum-is-open-to-the-public-again</guid></item><item><title>Jazzkaar announced the program of this year’s festival.</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/jazzkaar-announced-the-program-of-this-years-festival</link><description>Spring and Jazzkaar are inseparable. The twenty fourth Jazzkaar takes place from April 19th to 28th at the specially built unique Marina Pavilion at the Port of Tallinn grounds.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:30:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/jazzkaar-announced-the-program-of-this-years-festival</guid></item><item><title>Estonian History Museum celebrates 149th birthday</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-history-museum-celebrates-149th-birthday</link><description>On February 19 the Estonian History Museum celebrates its 149th birthday with free entrance to all visitors to the Great Guild Hall.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:56:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-history-museum-celebrates-149th-birthday</guid></item><item><title>Green Day to Play in Tallinn on Midsummer</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/green-day-to-play-in-tallinn-on-midsummer</link><description>US rock band Green Day will give a concert at Tallinn's Song Festival Grounds on June 25, a day after the Midsummer holiday, the biggest beer-drinking celebration of the year in Estonia.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:39:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/green-day-to-play-in-tallinn-on-midsummer</guid></item><item><title>42nd Tartu Maraton set a new enrolee record</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/42nd-tartu-maraton-set-a-new-enrolee-record</link><description>Today’s numbers show that the 42nd Tartu Maraton has altogether 8300 registered participants, which is the biggest number of enrolled skiers during the last 25 years.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:48:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/42nd-tartu-maraton-set-a-new-enrolee-record</guid></item><item><title>Pärnu Resort 175</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-resort-175</link><description>This year, the Pärnu resort celebrates its 175th anniversary. The resort year is symbolized by its “Resort Elephant”, which caused a lot of excitement in its day.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:42:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-resort-175</guid></item><item><title>XX International Nude Art Exhibition "MAN AND WOMAN"</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/xx-international-nude-art-exhibition-man-and-woman</link><description>The international nude art exhibition “MAN AND WOMAN” is as inseparable a part of the Pärnu summer as the golden sun and the sandy beach by the warm sea gulf. 
Works by artists from Latvia, Lithuania…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:09:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/xx-international-nude-art-exhibition-man-and-woman</guid></item><item><title>Estonia's Heidi Pinnak Places 14th in Bocuse d'Or Final</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonias-heidi-pinnak-places-14th-in-bocuse-dor-final</link><description>Representing Estonia in Lyon, Pinnak's team came in 14th out of the 24 nations competing in the final round of one of the world's most prestigious chef championships.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:16:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonias-heidi-pinnak-places-14th-in-bocuse-dor-final</guid></item><item><title>SEB Tartu Cycling Rally (135/65 km)</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seb-tartu-cycling-rally-13565-km</link><description>The SEB Tartu Cycling Rally is one of the four events in the SEB Tartu series. A spring cycling competition, it is the biggest professional event of its kind in the Baltic States, set against the…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:19:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seb-tartu-cycling-rally-13565-km</guid></item><item><title>PromFest 2013. Pärnu International Opera Music Festival </title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/promfest-2013-parnu-international-opera-music-festival</link><description>The festival originated as the Klaudia Taevi International Young Opera Singers Competition that is still one of the main events of the festival today. The festival will bring 30 young singers from 17…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/promfest-2013-parnu-international-opera-music-festival</guid></item><item><title>European Sauna Marathon in Estonian Winter Capital</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-sauna-marathon-in-estonian-winter-capital-1</link><description>European Sauna Marathon will take place on 10th February 2013 in Estonian Winter Capital Otepää. Participants have to visit all the saunas in the Otepää area as fast as possible.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-sauna-marathon-in-estonian-winter-capital-1</guid></item><item><title>Winter Wake International wakeboarding competition</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/winter-wake-international-wakeboarding-competition</link><description>Winter Wake is and international indoor wakeboarding competition which is organized by NGO AK Spordiklubi Rahinge. Event will take place on February 23rd in Tartu, Estonia.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:56:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/winter-wake-international-wakeboarding-competition</guid></item><item><title>'Moonstone Secret' Wins at Film Festival in Bangalore</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/moonstone-secret-wins-at-film-festival-in-bangalore</link><description>An animated film about the exploits of dog detective Lotte has won the grand prize in its category at the Children's India festival.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:28:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/moonstone-secret-wins-at-film-festival-in-bangalore</guid></item><item><title>Kadriorg Palace to reopen</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kadriorg-palace-to-reopen</link><description>The stunning Baroque palace and art museum in Kadriorg is to reopen to public on February 9 after renovation works.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:19:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kadriorg-palace-to-reopen</guid></item><item><title>Top 20 Hotels in  Estonia Chosen Based on TripAdvisor's Reviews</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/top-20-hotels-in-estonia-chosen-based-on-tripadvisors-reviews</link><description>The annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:04:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/top-20-hotels-in-estonia-chosen-based-on-tripadvisors-reviews</guid></item><item><title>Arvo Pärt Most-Performed Living Composer</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/arvo-part-most-performed-living-composer</link><description>A London-based classical music review website has, for the second year running, named Arvo Pärt the year's most-performed living composer.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:44:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/arvo-part-most-performed-living-composer</guid></item><item><title>Get more acquainted with Estonia by joining our international  Facebook page</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/get-more-acquainted-with-estonia-by-joining-our-international-facebook-page</link><description>Whether you are just planning a trip to Estonia or you have already visited the country, our new Facebook page is a good opportunity to get the best travel information and share personal experiences ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:38:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/get-more-acquainted-with-estonia-by-joining-our-international-facebook-page</guid></item><item><title>Season's First Ice Roads Open</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seasons-first-ice-roads-open</link><description>While ice roads between the mainland and Estonia's two largest islands have yet to reach the required thickness of 20-25 centimeters, those crossing lakes and connecting to smaller islands are now ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:52:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seasons-first-ice-roads-open</guid></item><item><title>Pärnu Ice Festival – Estonia’s biggest winter family festival.</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-ice-festival-estonias-biggest-winter-family-festival</link><description>In February, when seas and rivers are covered with ice and everything is set for skiing and skating, Pärnu hosts a festival for all families. Pärnu Ice Festival is Estonia’s biggest winter family ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:26:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-ice-festival-estonias-biggest-winter-family-festival</guid></item><item><title>Estonia will have the strongest ever presence at this year’s Eurosonic!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-will-have-the-strongest-ever-presence-at-this-years-eurosonic</link><description>Tallinn Music Week’s Skype Award winners from previous years – Talbot, Iiris and Ewert and the Two Dragons are performing at Europe’s number one showcase festival in the Netherlands. The Dragons will ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:03:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-will-have-the-strongest-ever-presence-at-this-years-eurosonic</guid></item><item><title>International sleddog race "Jälg 2013"</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/international-sleddog-race-jalg-2013</link><description>An international sleddog race "Jälg 2013" is going to take place on 26.-27.01 in Tehvandi Sport Centre, Otepää. It is a big event in sled dog sport since there hasn't been in such a large scale race ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:19:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/international-sleddog-race-jalg-2013</guid></item><item><title>ERR's 2012 Musician of the Year Is Paavo Järvi</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/errs-2012-musician-of-the-year-is-paavo-jarvi</link><description>The music editors at Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) picked conductor Paavo Järvi as Musician of the Year 2012, citing his work in furthering music in Estonia and the high standard of his concerts.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:53:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/errs-2012-musician-of-the-year-is-paavo-jarvi</guid></item><item><title>Public transport system in Tallinn changes in 2013</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/public-transport-system-in-tallinn-changes-in-2013</link><description>Tallinn’s public transport system starts using smartcard and e-ticket system as of January 1, 2013.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:31:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/public-transport-system-in-tallinn-changes-in-2013</guid></item><item><title>Winter Arrives, Otepää Crowned</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/winter-arrives-otepaa-crowned</link><description>Astronomical winter arrived in Estonia at 13:11 today and Otepää, a small southern town known for hosting international ski races, became the winter capital.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:56:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/winter-arrives-otepaa-crowned</guid></item><item><title>A new mobile app will guide you to your Christmas tree</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/rmk-mobile-app-will-guide-you-to-your-christmas-tree</link><description>In addition to the RMK (State Forest Management Centre) home page, this year you can also use our mobile app to find a suitable Christmas tree from one of the 145 suitable sites mapped in the state ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:24:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/rmk-mobile-app-will-guide-you-to-your-christmas-tree</guid></item><item><title>New Estonian Film Music Site Unveiled</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-estonian-film-music-site-unveiled</link><description>The Black Nights Film Festival, Tallinn Music Week, and Film Estonia have come together to create a new webpage introducing the music of Estonian films – www.filmmusic.ee.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:01:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-estonian-film-music-site-unveiled</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Botanic Garden celebrating its birthday</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-botanic-garden-celebrating-its-birthday</link><description>The green and colourful flora hub in Pirita district celebrates its 51st birthday on December 1 by offering half price entrance for everyone (including monthly and yearly tickets, excluding combined ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:44:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-botanic-garden-celebrating-its-birthday</guid></item><item><title>Comedy Superstar Izzard to Perform in March</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/comedy-superstar-izzard-to-perform-in-march</link><description>Stand-up comedy in Estonia has landed an even bigger fish to perform - Eddie Izzard.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:47:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/comedy-superstar-izzard-to-perform-in-march</guid></item><item><title>Robbie Williams Announces Concert in Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/robbie-williams-announces-concert-in-estonia</link><description>Tallinn is the only city in Northern Europe with a date scheduled for UK pop artist Robbie Williams's "Take The Crown - Stadium Tour 2013."</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:27:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/robbie-williams-announces-concert-in-estonia</guid></item><item><title>SUMMER ARIA. Synthesis of the Arts</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/summer-aria-synthesis-of-the-arts-2</link><description>SUMMER ARIA is an unique open-air music theatre festival of summer capital. Performances take place at late evenings in Pärnu Old City Yard. The atmosphere of the nights is spell-bounding. The…</description><category>Events</category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:43:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/summer-aria-synthesis-of-the-arts-2</guid></item><item><title>Estonia’s best restaurants have been identified</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonias-best-restaurants-have-been-identified</link><description>For the third consecutive year, restaurant Alexander, in Pädaste Manor, was declared the winner in the competition of the best restaurants in Estonia, organised by the Flavours of Estonia programme. ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:10:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonias-best-restaurants-have-been-identified</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn's Russian Museum to Open This Week</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinns-russian-museum-to-open-this-week</link><description>In its first exhibition, Tallinn's Russian Museum will feature works by Russian and Estonian visual artists.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:20:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinns-russian-museum-to-open-this-week</guid></item><item><title>Simple Session 13 dates announced</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/simple-session-13-dates-announced</link><description>Book your flights and stay tuned! The annual Simple Session Skateboarding and BMX contest, one of Europe's most anticipated action sports events will go down on 16 - 17th of March 2013 in Tallinn, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:51:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/simple-session-13-dates-announced</guid></item><item><title>Ewert and Two Dragons Win EBBA Award</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ewert-and-two-dragons-win-ebba-award</link><description>Indie folk-rock band Ewert and the Two Dragons has been selected as a European Border Breakers Awards winner for 2013 and will perform at the EBBA ceremony in January.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:52:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ewert-and-two-dragons-win-ebba-award</guid></item><item><title>Black Nights Film Festival beyond cinema</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/black-nights-film-festival-beyond-cinema</link><description>Apart from an extensive film programme that involves all cinemas of the Estonian capital Black Nights FF this year will fill cafés and entertainment venues around Tallinn with special events and ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:57:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/black-nights-film-festival-beyond-cinema</guid></item><item><title>Join our Pinterest contest and win return flights to Tallinn!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/join-our-pinterest-contest-and-win-return-flights-to-tallinn</link><description>What would you like to do in Estonia during the wintertime?</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:49:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/join-our-pinterest-contest-and-win-return-flights-to-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Prestigious World Travel Award for Swissôtel Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/prestigious-world-travel-award-for-swissôtel-tallinn</link><description>Swissôtel Tallinn received the World Travel Award (WTA) in the category of „Estonia’s Leading Hotel” for the second time. The 20th award ceremony was held in Algarve, Portugal last Saturday on ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:44:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/prestigious-world-travel-award-for-swissôtel-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Bird Watchers Say Goodbye to Cranes</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/bird-watchers-say-goodbye-to-cranes</link><description>Estonian Ornithological Society volunteers took part in the international BirdWatch event over the weekend, counting approximately 130,000 feathered migrants.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/bird-watchers-say-goodbye-to-cranes</guid></item><item><title>Eri Klas Receives Award in St. Petersburg</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/eri-klas-receives-award-in-st-petersburg</link><description>The renowned conductor Eri Klas is today being presented with the reputable Baltic Star prize in St. Petersburg's Hermitage Theater.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:02:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/eri-klas-receives-award-in-st-petersburg</guid></item><item><title>Seaplane Harbour collecting architectural awards</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seaplane-harbour-collecting-architectural-awards</link><description>Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam) has made it to the final of the prestigious World of Architecture Festival in Singapore.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:53:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seaplane-harbour-collecting-architectural-awards</guid></item><item><title>Take a train ride in Tallinn' Old Town</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/take-a-train-ride-in-tallinn-old-town</link><description>A fancy new City Train has replace the well-known train Thomas on the cobblestone streets of Tallinn’s Old Town. The new, two wagon train operates throughout the year along the usual trail of winding ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:48:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/take-a-train-ride-in-tallinn-old-town</guid></item><item><title>Vihula manor as tourism innovator 2012</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/vihula-manor-as-tourism-innovator-2012</link><description>On 20 September, at the festive gala in the Estonia Concert Hall, the Vihula Manor in the Unique Hotels chain was honored with the Enterprise Award 2012 in the category of Tourism Innovator issued by ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:21:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/vihula-manor-as-tourism-innovator-2012</guid></item><item><title>Plan your weekend here and fly to Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/plan-your-weekend-here-and-fly-to-estonia</link><description>Estonian Air and Enterprise Estonia are organising a joint campaign for the five neighbouring (Finalnd, Sweden, Norway, Russia and Lithuania) markets from 10-23 September.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:17:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/plan-your-weekend-here-and-fly-to-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Natural History Museum to open again</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-natural-history-museum-to-open-again</link><description>After a year-long renovation the nature friendly museum is set to open for visitors on September 14 with a traditional mushroom exhibition</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:02:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-natural-history-museum-to-open-again</guid></item><item><title>Victorious dog-girl Lotte</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/victorious-dog-girl-lotte</link><description>The full length animated cartoon “Lotte and the Moonstone Secret” by Heiki Ernits and Janno Põldmaa won the animated films category at the prestigious Nueva Mirada Festival in Buenos Aires.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:14:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/victorious-dog-girl-lotte</guid></item><item><title>First parkour ground in the whole of Eastern Europe opens in Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/first-parkour-ground-in-the-whole-of-eastern-europe-opens-in-tallinn</link><description>Pakour is a physical extreme sport involving overcome obstacles in an urban setting.  Parkour disciplines the human body to become stronger, more flexible and leaner. These mind blowing dangerous ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:00:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/first-parkour-ground-in-the-whole-of-eastern-europe-opens-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Theater NO99 Praised by Theater Critics</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-theater-no99-praised-by-theater-critics</link><description>The NO99 theater's “Three Kingdoms” has been selected by German, Austrian and Swiss critics as last year's most important foreign performance.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:46:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-theater-no99-praised-by-theater-critics</guid></item><item><title>Design festival DESIGN NIGHT taking place on September 20-23</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/design-festival-design-night-taking-place-on-september-20-23</link><description>The Design Night festival, which is known to activate Estonian design life every autumn, takes place on September 20-23. The VII festival focuses on the areas where design has provided tangible ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:47:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/design-festival-design-night-taking-place-on-september-20-23</guid></item><item><title>Setos Elect King for a Year</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/setos-elect-king-for-a-year</link><description>The Seto people of southern Estonia have elected their ülemsootska, or earthly representative of the folk god Peko, for the next 12 months.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:49:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/setos-elect-king-for-a-year</guid></item><item><title>‘Smoke Sauna Week’ invites visitors to Haanjamaa</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/smoke-sauna-week-invites-visitors-to-haanjamaa</link><description>Haanjamaa will once again be throwing open its sauna doors to visitors from 2-5 August 2012. There will be sauna workshops, stories that are sure to raise a smile or two, some fantastic unplugged ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:52:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/smoke-sauna-week-invites-visitors-to-haanjamaa</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Youth Choir Wins First Prize at Portugal Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-youth-choir-wins-first-prize-at-portugal-festival</link><description>The youth mixed choir Vox Populi won first prize and a gold medal at the second Freamunde International Choir Competition in Portugal held from July 12-16 and the group's conductor Janne Fridolin ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:47:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-youth-choir-wins-first-prize-at-portugal-festival</guid></item><item><title>New hiking trail runs through Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-hiking-trail-runs-through-estonia</link><description>The State Forest Management Centre (SFMC) opened a 370-kilometre hiking trail that runs across the entire territory of Estonia and took ten years to build. Aigar Kallas, Chairman of the Board of the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:55:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-hiking-trail-runs-through-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Estonian counties visit Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-counties-visit-tallinn</link><description>In the up-coming weekend Tallinn gives the  Town Hall Square for the use of different areas of Estonia. Regions are introducing their own cultural organizations and groups, fairs within the craft, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:14:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-counties-visit-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Could we be in for another ice age?</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/could-we-be-in-for-another-ice-age</link><description>10 July saw the opening of a unique new attraction in Tartu County in southern Estonia – the interactive Ice Age Centre. This environmental education and visitor centre, which covers 2200 m2, has ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:02:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/could-we-be-in-for-another-ice-age</guid></item><item><title>Like food? Love Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/like-food-love-tallinn</link><description>Estonia’s colourful, pocket-sized capital is fast becoming a culinary centre for food lovers. Restaurants specialising in a new, modern style of Estonian cooking now proliferate and 4* and 5* hotels, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:33:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/like-food-love-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Unforgettable fine dining experience in the sky</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/unforgettable-fine-dining-experience-in-the-sky</link><description>Dinner in the Sky® Estonia will open the doors for the second time in July, just for a limited amount of days to present the unique Dinner in the Sky® experience to all interested parties. In those ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 07:06:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/unforgettable-fine-dining-experience-in-the-sky</guid></item><item><title>Alphaville Headlines as Õllesummer Opens</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/alphaville-headlines-as-ollesummer-opens</link><description>Rock festival meets Oktoberfest for the 18th time as Õllesummer opens in Tallinn on Wednesday..</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 07:05:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/alphaville-headlines-as-ollesummer-opens</guid></item><item><title>Mineshafts now open to visitors at Kohtla-Nõmme Mining Park</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/mineshafts-now-open-to-visitors-at-kohtla-nomme-mining-park</link><description>Yesterday, 2 July 2012, was the reopening of Kohtla-Nõmme Mining Park located beneath the ground – its mineshafts and tunnels.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:04:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/mineshafts-now-open-to-visitors-at-kohtla-nomme-mining-park</guid></item><item><title>The fully restored Kalaturg fish market in Tallinn opened again</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-fully-restored-kalaturg-fish-market-at-kalaranna-1-in-tallinn-opened-again</link><description>The market is open every Saturday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm – making it the day of the week for fresh fish! The market also plans to turn the surrounding space into a recreational area for public use ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-fully-restored-kalaturg-fish-market-at-kalaranna-1-in-tallinn-opened-again</guid></item><item><title>50 base jumpers to jump of Tallinn TV tower</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/50-base-jumpers-to-jump-of-tallinn-tv-tower</link><description>Tallinn TV Tower is proud to host the first major BASE jumping event in Estonia – Tallinn TV Tower B.A.S.E. Boogie 2012. On 11-13 July, 50 extreme athletes from all over the world will jump off the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:32:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/50-base-jumpers-to-jump-of-tallinn-tv-tower</guid></item><item><title>For the first time Estonian Air carries 100,000 passengers in one month</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/for-the-first-time-estonian-air-carries-100000-passengers-in-one-month</link><description>In June 2012, Estonian Air carries for the first time in its history 100,000 passengers per month. The number in the same period of 2011 was much lower – 58,000.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:10:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/for-the-first-time-estonian-air-carries-100000-passengers-in-one-month</guid></item><item><title>Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf names Jägala waterfall in Estonia one of world’s most beautiful</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/dutch-newspaper-de-telegraaf-names-jagala-waterfall-in-estonia-one-of-worlds-most-beautiful</link><description>The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf has published its list of the world’s five most beautiful waterfalls – and ranked fourth on the list is none other than Jägala waterfall in Harju County.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:24:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/dutch-newspaper-de-telegraaf-names-jagala-waterfall-in-estonia-one-of-worlds-most-beautiful</guid></item><item><title>Tuhala Witch’s Well named Estonian Wonder of the Year</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tuhala-witchs-well-named-estonian-wonder-of-the-year</link><description>After almost three months of voting, the public has decided: Estonian Wonder of the Year 2012 is Tuhala Witch’s Well in Harju County, which received more than a third of the votes in the final round. ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:36:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tuhala-witchs-well-named-estonian-wonder-of-the-year</guid></item><item><title>New Export Site Pitches 'Land of Drama'</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-export-site-pitches-land-of-drama</link><description>Following close on the heels of initiatives in film and other disciplines, the Estonian Theatre Agency has opened an English-language performing arts "export portal."</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:26:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-export-site-pitches-land-of-drama</guid></item><item><title>A brand new map introducing Tallinn’s modern architecture</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/a-brand-new-map-introducing-tallinns-modern-architecture</link><description>“A guide to contemporary architecture in Tallinn” is a brand new map introducing the city’s modern architecture. &#xD;
Tallinn has a significant amount of historic buildings next to more recent ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:11:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/a-brand-new-map-introducing-tallinns-modern-architecture</guid></item><item><title>Enterprise Estonia launches a unique Travel Planner</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/enterprise-estonia-launches-unique-travel-planner-for-tourists</link><description>Enterprise Estonia has launched an innovative new tool on www.visitestonia.com : the Travel Planner. Available in seven languages, it is designed to make holiday planning easier for travellers by ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:12:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/enterprise-estonia-launches-unique-travel-planner-for-tourists</guid></item><item><title>Pärnu to Receive Summer Capital Title</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-to-receive-summer-capital-title</link><description>As today is the first official day of summer, the seaside town of Pärnu will be presented for the 16th time with the symbolic "summer capital" title.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:45:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-to-receive-summer-capital-title</guid></item><item><title>SUMMER ARIA. Synthesis of the Arts</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/summer-aria-synthesis-of-the-arts-4</link><description>Pärnu Opera’s unique open-air festival SUMMER ARIA. Synthesis of the Arts takes place for the sixth time.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:43:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/summer-aria-synthesis-of-the-arts-4</guid></item><item><title>Fly to Tallinn with Estonian Air!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/fly-to-tallinn-with-estonian-air</link><description>Estonian Air's summer campaign offers unforgettable experiences from Tallinn.&#xD;
Book your flight and enjoy your journey.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:05:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/fly-to-tallinn-with-estonian-air</guid></item><item><title>Beach Cinema opened in Pärnu</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/beach-cinema-opened-in-parnu</link><description>On the 6th of June Pärnu’s first regular outdoor cinema, The Beach Cinema opened its first season. Located next to the Pärnu beach promenade and park, the Beach Cinema brings screenings from cinema ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:29:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/beach-cinema-opened-in-parnu</guid></item><item><title>Seaplane Harbor Draws Over 30,000 Visitors</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seaplane-harbor-draws-over-30000-visitors</link><description>The visitor count at Tallinn's new Seaplane Harbor museum, which opened its doors on May 12, has exceeded 30,000-mark, the institution announced today.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:04:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/seaplane-harbor-draws-over-30000-visitors</guid></item><item><title>Põltsamaa Opens Wine Cellars for Summer Season</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/poltsamaa-opens-wine-cellars-for-summer-season</link><description>The Põltsamaa castle in Jõgeva County has opened its doors to the public for the summer season, introducing the region’s wine and canned fruit production history, which dates back to the 1920s.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 10:17:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/poltsamaa-opens-wine-cellars-for-summer-season</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Maritime Museum Seaplane Harbor Opens</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-maritime-museum-seaplane-harbor-opens</link><description>The Estonian Maritime Museum has opened it’s Seaplane Harbor and new museum in Tallinn.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-maritime-museum-seaplane-harbor-opens</guid></item><item><title>Google Launches Street View in Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/google-launches-street-view-in-estonia</link><description>Google Street View launched its service in Estonia today, allowing internet users from anywhere in the world navigate around 360-degree photos taken of streets throughout Estonia.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:24:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/google-launches-street-view-in-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Eurovision song can be heard in English, Spanish and Russian!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-eurovision-song-can-be-heard-in-english-spanish-and-russian</link><description>Eurovision Song Contest takes off soon. Estonia is represented by multi-talented local pop artist Ott Leppland with a song "Kuula" or "Hear me" in English.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:14:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-eurovision-song-can-be-heard-in-english-spanish-and-russian</guid></item><item><title>Night of the Museums will be celebrated on May 19</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/night-of-the-museums-will-be-celebrated-on-may-19</link><description>In Estonia the Night of the Museums will be celebrated on May 19, when more than two hundred museums, archives, galleries and manor-houses, also windmills and churches are open for visitors from 6 ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:09:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/night-of-the-museums-will-be-celebrated-on-may-19</guid></item><item><title>Vihula Manor Country Club &amp; Spa after 4 years of restoration now fully open and operational</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/vihula-manor-country-club-spa-after-4-years-of-restoration-now-fully-open-and-operational</link><description>Concluding 4 years of a very intensive renovation and the investment of 15 million Euros, Vihula Manor  has developed into a  full service manor resort situated in the Lahemaa National park in North ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 09:30:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/vihula-manor-country-club-spa-after-4-years-of-restoration-now-fully-open-and-operational</guid></item><item><title>The Rooftop Cinema will open its third season in May!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-rooftop-cinema-will-open-its-third-season-in-may</link><description>On the 15th of May the Rooftop Cinema in the center of Tallinn will open its third season. The program is the most outstanding so far, full of world-class highlights.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:41:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-rooftop-cinema-will-open-its-third-season-in-may</guid></item><item><title>City Launches 3D Map of Old Town</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/city-launches-3d-map-of-old-town</link><description>The Tallinn Planning Department is launching a 3D map of Old Town at noon on Monday, allowing virtual guests to visit private courtyards and walk around on rooftops.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:25:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/city-launches-3d-map-of-old-town</guid></item><item><title>Ancient Pharmacy Celebrates Anniversary</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ancient-pharmacy-celebrates-anniversary</link><description>One of Europe's oldest continuously operating pharmacies is on Saturday celebrating 590 years since it was first mentioned in written records.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ancient-pharmacy-celebrates-anniversary</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn TV Tower Opens Anew</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-tv-tower-opens-anew</link><description>After several years of renovations, Tallinn's historic TV Tower will be reopened Wednesday, boasting Estonia's highest restaurant and a glass floor hanging above 170 meters of emptiness.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:19:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-tv-tower-opens-anew</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air is among the most punctual air carriers in Europe</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-is-among-the-most-punctual-air-carriers-in-europe</link><description>Estonian Air is among the most punctual air carriers in Europe. Last year the 15-minute punctuality was 90.3%, which is about 5 percentage points (4.8) higher y-o-y.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:46:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-is-among-the-most-punctual-air-carriers-in-europe</guid></item><item><title>Witches’ Well in Tuhala Boiling Over</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/witches-well-in-tuhala-boiling-over</link><description>During the weekend the "Witches’ Well", located in Tuhala in northern Estonia, began to "boil" over. The famous well is known to start spouting up water during the heavy spring thaw.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:06:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/witches-well-in-tuhala-boiling-over</guid></item><item><title>Ott Lepland Wins Estonia's Eurovision Final</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ott-lepland-wins-estonias-eurovision-final</link><description>Ott Lepland has beat out nearest rival Lenna Kuurmaa to take the top spot in the Eesti Laul, the national competition that determines Estonia's Eurovision Song Contest entry.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:21:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ott-lepland-wins-estonias-eurovision-final</guid></item><item><title>Pop Singer Mika to Perform at Summer Beer Fest</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pop-singer-mika-to-perform-at-summer-beer-fest</link><description>The flamboyant British pop singer Mika, who two years ago took the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds by storm with his ultra-energetic concert, is returning to Estonia, this time to perform at the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:07:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pop-singer-mika-to-perform-at-summer-beer-fest</guid></item><item><title>Joergen Brink wins the 41st Tartu Maraton!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/swedes-sweep-tartu-marathon</link><description>Joergen Brink (SWE) was the first to finish the 41st Tartu Maraton that was held on the 19th of February 2012. Brink won with 2:43:21, Daniel Richardsson (SWE) came second with 2:43:22 and the third ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:08:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/swedes-sweep-tartu-marathon</guid></item><item><title>Vihula Manor Holiday Village Opening Soon - Perfect for your Family Holiday or simply a day out!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/vihula-manor-holiday-village-opening-soon-perfect-for-your-family-holiday-or-simply-a-day-out</link><description>Vihula Manor Holiday Village at Vihula Manor Country Club &amp; Spa is tantalizingly close to its grand opening in May this year. There is a preview of what you can expect from what will be one of the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:42:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/vihula-manor-holiday-village-opening-soon-perfect-for-your-family-holiday-or-simply-a-day-out</guid></item><item><title>Straw Bale Theater Honored at World Architecture Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/straw-bale-theater-honored-at-world-architecture-festival</link><description>The Straw Bale Theater was dubbed “highly commended” in a World Architecture Festival publication, published on January 1.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:52:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/straw-bale-theater-honored-at-world-architecture-festival</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Christmas market praised as one of the best in Europe</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-christmas-market-praised-as-one-of-the-best-in-europe</link><description>The Examiner magazine named Tallinn-located Christmas market as one of five most prominent festive markets in Europe.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:35:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-christmas-market-praised-as-one-of-the-best-in-europe</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air to offer check-in service via SMS</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-offer-check-in-service-via-sms</link><description>Estonian Air customers can now check-in via SMS and receive boarding pass on their mobile phone. SMS check-in is available on flights from Tallinn, Tartu, Vilnius and Kuressaare.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:17:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-offer-check-in-service-via-sms</guid></item><item><title>Black Nights Film Festival to Give 4 Lifetime Achievement Awards</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/black-nights-film-festival-to-give-4-lifetime-achievement-awards</link><description>The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will give four lifetime achievement awards to Estonian and foreign filmmakers at the festival's closing ceremony on November 30.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:59:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/black-nights-film-festival-to-give-4-lifetime-achievement-awards</guid></item><item><title>European Capital of Culture concludes with a Happy End on December 22nd</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-2011-programme-will-come-to-a-happy-end-on-22-december</link><description>As Tallinn’s Capital of Culture draws to its official end, the culture will continue to live and thrive in Estonian capital and beyond. To celebrate the success of the European Capital of Culture, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:19:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-2011-programme-will-come-to-a-happy-end-on-22-december</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air customers can use video flight check-in via Skype</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-customers-can-use-video-flight-check-in-via-skype</link><description>Estonian Air is among the first airlines using Skype to check in cooperation with Moscow Sheremetyevo airport.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:23:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-customers-can-use-video-flight-check-in-via-skype</guid></item><item><title>Gourmet restaurant Stenhus on board of Estonian Air flights in November</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/gourmet-restaurant-stenhus-on-board-of-estonian-air-flights-in-november</link><description>During the whole November, Estonian Air Premium class passengers can enjoy the restaurant Stenhus’ specially prepared menu in which Chef de Cuisine Vladimir Iljin has artfully combined traditional ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:49:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/gourmet-restaurant-stenhus-on-board-of-estonian-air-flights-in-november</guid></item><item><title>Christmas Jazz brings warmth!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/christmas-jazz-brings-warmth</link><description>Festival Christmas Jazz 2011 offers 20 fantastic concerts at churches, clubs, concert and theatre halls in six Estonian cities from November 24th to December 10th. Musicians will come here from USA, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:39:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/christmas-jazz-brings-warmth</guid></item><item><title>Largest Indoor Skate Park in Estonia Opens</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/largest-indoor-skate-park-in-estonia-opens</link><description>The youth recreation center Gruuvi, which boasts the largest indoor skate park in Estonia, opened its doors in Tallinn on September 28.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:58:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/largest-indoor-skate-park-in-estonia-opens</guid></item><item><title>Restaurant Dominic to offer an onboard menu on Estonian Air flights in October</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/restaurant-dominic-to-offer-an-onboard-menu-on-estonian-air-flights-in-october</link><description>In October Estonian Air Premium class passengers will be served an onboard menu prepared by the chefs of restaurant Dominic where Chef de Cuisine Allar Oeselg has cleverly merged the classical ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:13:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/restaurant-dominic-to-offer-an-onboard-menu-on-estonian-air-flights-in-october</guid></item><item><title>Tartu Observatory renovations completed</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-observatory-renovations-completed</link><description>Tartu Observatory olened its doors to the public as a museum in 2011, giving visitors the chance to hold in their hands meteorites that fell to Earth in 1947 and, on clear nights, view our ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:28:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-observatory-renovations-completed</guid></item><item><title>New airport line</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-airport-line</link><description>Local bus company Hansabuss now operates a bus service no 90K between the Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport and centrally located Tallinn's hotels.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:44:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-airport-line</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air resumes flights between Tallinn and Vilnius</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-resumes-flights-between-tallinn-and-vilnius</link><description>Starting from 5 September 2011, Estonian Air will resume flights between Tallinn and Vilnius serving the route with eight weekly flights.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:01:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-resumes-flights-between-tallinn-and-vilnius</guid></item><item><title>Estonia has risen to first place in Europe in aviation growth</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-has-risen-to-first-place-in-europe-in-aviation-growth</link><description>According to data of the first six months of this year, Estonia has become the fastest growing aviation market in passenger number and achieved the first place among the thirty-four countries with ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:30:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-has-risen-to-first-place-in-europe-in-aviation-growth</guid></item><item><title>Once again Tartu becomes an international inline skating capital</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/once-again-tartu-becomes-an-international-inline-skating-capital</link><description>SEB 5. Tartu Rulluisumaraton, taking place in Estonia from August 13-14, is well known by the numerous participants from abroad. All together skaters from 13 countries have signed up for the moment, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:30:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/once-again-tartu-becomes-an-international-inline-skating-capital</guid></item><item><title>Estonia tops most popular global tourist destinations</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-tops-most-popular-global-tourist-destinations</link><description>54% year on year growth in flight searches on the SkyScanner website Estonia has come top of the latest poll of where the British like to holiday.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:07:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-tops-most-popular-global-tourist-destinations</guid></item><item><title>Electronic system for crossing the border of the Russian Federation in Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/electronic-system-for-crossing-the-border-of-the-russian-federation-in-estonia</link><description>As of 01.08.2011, Estonia will introduce a new arrangement for crossing the border with the Russian Federation. In accordance with the new arrangement</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:36:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/electronic-system-for-crossing-the-border-of-the-russian-federation-in-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air to add frequencies on the Amsterdam route</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-add-frequencies-on-the-amsterdam-route</link><description>Estonian Air will add four flights a week between Tallinn and Amsterdam from 5 September 2011.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:48:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-add-frequencies-on-the-amsterdam-route</guid></item><item><title>77,300 Tickets Sold to Songfest</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/77-300-tickets-sold-to-songfest</link><description>During the three-day Youth Song and Dance Celebration, 77,300 tickets were sold, compared to 65,400 tickets in the previous youth event and 153,900 in the regular songfest in 2009.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:31:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/77-300-tickets-sold-to-songfest</guid></item><item><title>Youth Prepare to Perform for Nation, the World</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/youth-prepare-to-perform-for-nation-the-world</link><description>"The wide world begins in a small land. The big becomes big only when seen side by side with the small. A small child's perception of the world may be much wider than that of a grown-up. And a small ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:43:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/youth-prepare-to-perform-for-nation-the-world</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air opens direct flights to Trondheim</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-opens-direct-flights-to-trondheim</link><description>Starting from 5 September 2011, Estonian Air will operate direct flights between Tallinn and Trondheim. The flight schedule enables to offer convenient connections for business and leisure travelers ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:37:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-opens-direct-flights-to-trondheim</guid></item><item><title>Estonia chosen among Europe’s top 50 beaches</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-chosen-among-europe-s-top-50-beaches</link><description>British quality national newspaper `The Independent’ has selected Estonia’s west coast resort of Parnu, known as the `summer capital’, among its latest poll of top 50 beaches in Europe. The beach ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:17:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-chosen-among-europe-s-top-50-beaches</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air to add frequencies on the Oslo route</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-add-frequencies-on-the-oslo-route</link><description>Estonian Air will increase the weekly frequencies between Tallinn and Oslo from eight to ten flights a week from 5 September 2011.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:59:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-add-frequencies-on-the-oslo-route</guid></item><item><title>Summer Theatre in Rakvere by Kadarik Tüür Arhitektid</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/summer-theatre-by-kadarik-tuur-arhitektid</link><description>This temporary outdoor stage in Estonia by local studio Kadarik Tüür Arhitektid is made entirely from timber batons.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:05:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/summer-theatre-by-kadarik-tuur-arhitektid</guid></item><item><title>Flights between Tartu and Kuressaare with very attractive fares during the whole summer</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/flights-between-tartu-and-kuressaare-with-very-attractive-fares-during-the-whole-summer</link><description>Estonian Air offers flights between Tartu and Kuressaare with a transfer in Tallinn the whole summer with one-way fares that start from 21.6 euro. Tickets with very attractive fares are valid for ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:21:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/flights-between-tartu-and-kuressaare-with-very-attractive-fares-during-the-whole-summer</guid></item><item><title>Tartu Rulluisumaraton steps to the same level with other inline skating marathons</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-rulluisumaraton-steps-to-the-same-level-with-other-inline-skating-marathons</link><description>From August 13-14, 2011 SEB 5th Tartu Rulluisumaraton takes place in Estonia. During the years the biggest Inline Skating Marathon in the Eastern Europe has become a two-day family event with good ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:40:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-rulluisumaraton-steps-to-the-same-level-with-other-inline-skating-marathons</guid></item><item><title>Virtual Exhibition Takes Old Town Sightseeing Online</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/virtual-exhibition-takes-old-town-sightseeing-online</link><description>A 360-degree online photo exhibition, which aims to take internet users straight from their computer screens to the most exciting spots in Tallinn's Old Town, was launched on June 6.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:25:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/virtual-exhibition-takes-old-town-sightseeing-online</guid></item><item><title>Legendary sailing ship ‘Krusenstern' returns to Estonia for Tallinn Maritime Days</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/legendary-sailing-ship-‘krusenstern’-returns-to-estonia-for-tallinn-maritime-days-from-15-to-17th-of</link><description>The idea to invite Krusenstern back to Tallinn was conceived after the success of the first Tallinn Maritime Days in 2008. Speaking about the return of Krusentstern, Tallinn’s vice mayor Taavi Aas ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:47:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/legendary-sailing-ship-‘krusenstern’-returns-to-estonia-for-tallinn-maritime-days-from-15-to-17th-of</guid></item><item><title>Telegraaf Named to World's Top Hotel List</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/telegraaf-named-to-world’s-top-hotel-list</link><description>Expedia.com customers have named their top 500 hotels in the world, and Hotel Telegraaf is among them.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:46:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/telegraaf-named-to-world’s-top-hotel-list</guid></item><item><title>Electric Marathon Tallinn-Monte Carlo 2011</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/electric-marathon-tallinn-monte-carlo-2011</link><description>Marathon from Tallinn to Monte Carlo will be held in accordance with traffic code and is for electric vehicles approved and registered according to the community rules, authorized to run on public ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:16:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/electric-marathon-tallinn-monte-carlo-2011</guid></item><item><title>30th Tallinn Old Town Days to start on Saturday</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/30th-tallinn-old-town-days-to-start-on-saturday</link><description>According to Aini Härm, Head of the Tallinn City Centre Administration, the motto of this year`s Old Town Days is “Open-Hearted City”. “The motto of jubilee days carries the message of hospitality of ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 08:35:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/30th-tallinn-old-town-days-to-start-on-saturday</guid></item><item><title>Dine in the sky, 50m above Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/dine-in-the-sky-50m-above-tallinn</link><description>For just five days in June 2011 diners in Estonia’s cultural capital, Tallinn, can enjoy champagne, aperitifs, lunch or dinner 50 metres in the air with spectacular views over the medieval Old Town, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 20:20:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/dine-in-the-sky-50m-above-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Manors of Vihula Rural Municipality awarded the title of the best restored historical destination</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/manors-of-vihula-rural-municipality-awarded-the-title-of-the-best-restored-historical-destination</link><description>At the competition “Hidden Treasures of Estonia. Tourism and regeneration of physical sites” organised by Enterprise Estonia, first prize was awarded to three beautiful manors in Vihula Rural ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 09:06:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/manors-of-vihula-rural-municipality-awarded-the-title-of-the-best-restored-historical-destination</guid></item><item><title>The manors of Lahemaa are introducing themselves jointly to the international market</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-manors-of-lahemaa-are-introducing-themselves-jointly-to-the-international-market</link><description>On the leadership of MTÜ Lääne-Viru Tourism, the manors of Lahemaa are introducing themselves jointly to the international market.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 14:20:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-manors-of-lahemaa-are-introducing-themselves-jointly-to-the-international-market</guid></item><item><title>Pädaste Manor becomes first 5-star-hotel outside of Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/padaste-manor-becomes-first-5-star-hotel-outside-of-tallinn</link><description>The Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association’s (EHRA) official starhotels commission has performed a review of Pädaste Manor. The commission awarded Pädaste Manor with five stars. Pädaste Manor is ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 08:04:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/padaste-manor-becomes-first-5-star-hotel-outside-of-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air will start operating between Tartu and Stockholm from 24 August 2009 four times a week</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-will-start-operating-between-tartu-and-stockholm-from-24-august-2009-four-times-a-week</link><description>"The Monday and Friday flights offer great opportunity to get to Tartu, both from Europe and from Swedish domestic flights. Sunday flights provide  connections from Tartu via Stockholm to Milan, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 08:03:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-will-start-operating-between-tartu-and-stockholm-from-24-august-2009-four-times-a-week</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air is the most punctual airline in Brussels</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-is-the-most-punctual-airline-in-brussels</link><description>On the ceremony of Aviation Awards hosted by Brussels Airport airlines were recognized for their exceptional performance in 2010. Estonian Air was recognized as the most punctual airline, which is ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 07:55:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-is-the-most-punctual-airline-in-brussels</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Treff Festival and the fusion of arts</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-treff-festival-and-the-fusion-of-arts</link><description>From 28th of May  til 1st of June  the streets of Tallinn Old Town will become more than a tourist attraction. It’s this time of the year when Estonian Puppet and Youth Theatre celebrates the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:04:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-treff-festival-and-the-fusion-of-arts</guid></item><item><title>48th Europeade 2011 brings folk dance groups from all over Europe to Tartu</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/48th-europeade-2011-brings-folk-dance-groups-from-all-over-europe-to-tartu</link><description>The European biggest festival of folk arts will gather 3,000&#xD;
participants to the summery Tartu. During four days, 143 groups from&#xD;
27 countries will present their cultures and traditions.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:46:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/48th-europeade-2011-brings-folk-dance-groups-from-all-over-europe-to-tartu</guid></item><item><title>New easyJet route takes off</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-easyjet-route-takes-off</link><description>easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today (Tuesday 26 April) begun operating a new route from Tallinn to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.&#xD;
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The low-fares airline is now providing a ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:14:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-easyjet-route-takes-off</guid></item><item><title>On its 200th Anniversary Tartu Old Observatory Opens Doors as a Museum</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/on-its-200th-anniversary-tartu-old-observatory-opens-doors-as-a-museum</link><description>On Wednesday, April 27th, Tartu Old Observatory celebrates its 200th anniversary and opens doors as a modern museum to visitors of all ages. The opening day offers a retrospective spectacle as well ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:28:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/on-its-200th-anniversary-tartu-old-observatory-opens-doors-as-a-museum</guid></item><item><title>Culture Capital Gets Jazzed Out</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/culture-capital-gets-jazzed-out</link><description>April 20 marks the 22nd start of Estonia's biggest jazz festival, Jazzkaar, featuring world-renowned classical and jazz composers, tabla and sitar players, and DJs from all the continents, who will ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:36:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/culture-capital-gets-jazzed-out</guid></item><item><title>Anime Festival Kicks Off, Fans Mourn for Japan</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/anime-festival-kicks-off-fans-mourn-for-japan</link><description>The opening ceremony of the fifth Japanese Animation Film Festival, taking place in Tallinn on April 15, will be dedicated to the Japanese earthquake victims.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:25:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/anime-festival-kicks-off-fans-mourn-for-japan</guid></item><item><title>Nature Barge Sets Sail</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/nature-barge-sets-sail</link><description>In the morning of April 14 in Kärevere, the barge Jõmmu kicked off a series of by now traditional high water trips that will take place till mid-May.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:09:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/nature-barge-sets-sail</guid></item><item><title>Yes to Rock Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/yes-to-rock-tallinn</link><description>The pioneers of progressive rock, Yes, will take the stage on December 12 at the Nokia Concert Hall in Tallinn.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:19:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/yes-to-rock-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>'The Poll Diaries' Sweeps German Film Academy Awards</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-poll-diaries-sweeps-german-film-academy-awards</link><description>Estonia's highest-budget film received Germany's most prestigious motion picture award, the Lola, in four of the five categories for which it was nominated.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:09:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-poll-diaries-sweeps-german-film-academy-awards</guid></item><item><title>Spring Floods Come to Soomaa</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/spring-floods-come-to-soomaa</link><description>In Soomaa National Park in western Estonia, the so-called fifth season has started with water levels rising about 20 centimeters every night for a couple of nights and still rising steadily, said ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:44:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/spring-floods-come-to-soomaa</guid></item><item><title>The Cranberries to Perform at Summer Beer Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-cranberries-to-perform-at-summer-beer-festival</link><description>Irish rock band The Cranberries, which reassembled themselves in 2009 after a five-year break, will be performing at the annual summer beer festival Õllesummer on July 8.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:13:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-cranberries-to-perform-at-summer-beer-festival</guid></item><item><title>European World Cup Qualifier returns to Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-world-cup-qualifier-returns-to-estonia</link><description>The European Qualifier for the Omega Mission Hills World Cup will return to the outstanding Estonian Golf and Country Club, a European Tour Properties venue, from August 4 – 7, 2011.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:38:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-world-cup-qualifier-returns-to-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn-St Petersburg ferry line opened</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-st-petersburg-ferry-line-opened</link><description>The regular ferry line connecting St. Petersburg in Russia with Stockholm and Tallinn was opened festively on April 3, writes Äripäev.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:22:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-st-petersburg-ferry-line-opened</guid></item><item><title>A new virtual tour introduces University of Tartu best sights</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/a-new-virtual-tour-introduces-university-of-tartu-best-sights</link><description>University of Tartu has completed a new virtual tour introducing visitors its famous historical buildings, museums and other noteworthy sights. The tour is available both in Estonian and English and ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:06:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/a-new-virtual-tour-introduces-university-of-tartu-best-sights</guid></item><item><title>Soomaa fifth season camera</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soomaa-fifth-season-camera</link><description>It seems to be a good time to start monitoring the Soomaa „fifth season“. The nights are still very cold but the water level has risen up to the average of previous years. Last year’s level will ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:33:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soomaa-fifth-season-camera</guid></item><item><title>Regular Ferry Line to be Launched between Tallinn and St Petersburg</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/regular-ferry-line-to-be-launched-between-tallinn-and-st-petersburg</link><description>Earlier today the Port of Tallinn and shipping company St Peterline signed a cooperation agreement under which St Peterline will launch a regular ferry line St Petersburg – Stockholm – Tallinn – St ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:38:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/regular-ferry-line-to-be-launched-between-tallinn-and-st-petersburg</guid></item><item><title>Souvenir coins available at Tallinn Zoo!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/souvenir-coins-available-at-tallinn-zoo</link><description>Visitors of Tallinn Zoo can now complete (or start) their collection of National Token souvenir coins.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:15:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/souvenir-coins-available-at-tallinn-zoo</guid></item><item><title>Watch the birth of Amur leopard cubs at Tallinn Zoo!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/watch-the-birth-of-amur-leopard-cubs-at-tallinn-zoo</link><description>Tallinn Zoo in cooperation with Digisilm and Telecom is glad to announce that the Amur leopard cubs birth will be live-broadcasted also this year.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/watch-the-birth-of-amur-leopard-cubs-at-tallinn-zoo</guid></item><item><title>Competition Determines Most Diverse Town for Birdwatching in Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/competition-determines-most-diverse-town-for-birdwatching</link><description>The annual birdwatching competition which takes place every spring was held on March 27, where the objective was to find out which of the 14 Estonian towns taking part have the most different kinds ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:18:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/competition-determines-most-diverse-town-for-birdwatching</guid></item><item><title>Soul Sisters: Helsinki and Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soul-sisters-helsinki-and-tallinn</link><description>Helsinki and Tallinn are two great capitals in Northern Europe. Just 50 miles and a two-hour ferry ride apart, these two cities facing each other across the Baltic Sea from their respective countries ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:31:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soul-sisters-helsinki-and-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air changing to summer schedule and adding more flights</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-changing-to-summer-schedule-and-adding-more-flights</link><description>On Sunday 27 March 2011, Estonian Air is switching to the summer traffic schedule. This will bring a number of changes in Estonian Air’s current flight schedule: Estonian Air resumes summer seasonal ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:18:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-changing-to-summer-schedule-and-adding-more-flights</guid></item><item><title>World’s First Skype Phone Booth Open at Tallinn Airport</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world’s-first-skype-phone-booth-open-at-tallinn-airport</link><description>The world’s first Skype telephone booth, which enables people to make free worldwide calls to other users of the popular internet telephony application, was opened to the public at Tallinn Airport on ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:08:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world’s-first-skype-phone-booth-open-at-tallinn-airport</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Music Days Festival Kicks Off</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-music-days-festival-kicks-off</link><description>March 21 marked the start of this year's Estonian Music Days in Tallinn, a six-day festival showcasing Estonian-composed works performed by both local and foreign artists</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:55:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-music-days-festival-kicks-off</guid></item><item><title>European Capital of Culture Tallinn hosts the favourite storytellers of the world</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-capital-of-culture-tallinn-hosts-the-favourite-storytellers-of-the-world</link><description>European Capital of Culture Tallinn hosts the favourite storytellers of the world</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:37:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-capital-of-culture-tallinn-hosts-the-favourite-storytellers-of-the-world</guid></item><item><title>Photo Exhibit to Cast New Light on Old Believers</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/photo-exhibit-to-cast-new-light-on-old-believers</link><description>History will be made in Narva Castle on March 18 with the opening of the largest-ever photo exhibition on the life and culture of the Lake Peipsi region's Old Believers.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:29:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/photo-exhibit-to-cast-new-light-on-old-believers</guid></item><item><title>Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (EKKM) announced the Köler Prize 2011 nominees</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/contemporary-art-museum-of-estonia-announced-the-koler-prize-2011-nominees</link><description>The artists will present two works or a whole series of works at the exhibition from May 1 until June 5. The first is an older work, which has been previously publicly presented, and the second is a ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:15:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/contemporary-art-museum-of-estonia-announced-the-koler-prize-2011-nominees</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Film Days Make Munich Debut</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-film-days-make-munich-debut</link><description>The Estonian Film Days, a festival that highlights Estonian-produced documentaries, fiction films and videos, opened in Munich for the first time on March 17.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:00:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-film-days-make-munich-debut</guid></item><item><title>The Art Bus will start tours to the art and design spots of Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-art-bus-will-start-tours-to-the-art-and-design-spots-of-tallinn</link><description>On 29 Saturdays, the Art Bus will drive the culture capital inhabitants and visitors to those places in Tallinn, which introduce the practical side of art and design and which are not that often ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:42:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-art-bus-will-start-tours-to-the-art-and-design-spots-of-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>The Third edition of Tallinn Music Week will celebrate Tallinn being the European Capital of Culture</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-third-edition-of-tallinn-music-week-will-celebrate-tallinn-being-the-european-capital-of-culture</link><description>Some encouraging success stories are already taking shape with last year’s Skype Award winner, Iiris; fire-folkers, Svjata Vatra; lovely jazz chanteuse, Kadri Voorand; the beat master, Bert On Beats; ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:15:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-third-edition-of-tallinn-music-week-will-celebrate-tallinn-being-the-european-capital-of-culture</guid></item><item><title>Test your knowledge about Estonia and win a free trip!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/test-your-knowledge-with-our-quiz-and-enter-the-drawing</link><description>Have you already made your summer holiday plans?&#xD;
If not, then we offer you a perfect opportunity to spend a beautiful and adventurous summer vacation in Estonia!</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:24:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/test-your-knowledge-with-our-quiz-and-enter-the-drawing</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air starts flights between Tartu and Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-starts-flights-between-tartu-and-tallinn</link><description>Yesterday, 27 February 2011 at 23:45, Estonian Air launched flights on the Tartu-Tallinn route. 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It is a kind of a room that features a real summer as a contrast to the winter that is outside.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:41:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/installation-„object-no-2011“-to-be-opened-on-freedom-square-on-27-february</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air's new aircraft will carry names Lotte and Bruno</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-s-new-aircraft-will-carry-names-lotte-and-bruno</link><description>Estonian Air's brand new Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft are named Lotte and Bruno. Altogether, 9734 names were proposed on the Estonian Air website during the name contest.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:28:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-s-new-aircraft-will-carry-names-lotte-and-bruno</guid></item><item><title>Estonia claims Europe's longest ice highway</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-claims-europe-s-longest-ice-highway</link><description>Stretching for 26 kilometres (16 miles) across a frozen expanse of the Baltic Sea, an ice road will open to motor traffic Saturday linking Estonia's mainland port of Rohukula with Hiiumaa island.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:41:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-claims-europe-s-longest-ice-highway</guid></item><item><title>Independence Day celebrations in Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/independence-day-celebrations-in-tallinn</link><description>On February 24 the Estonian Republic celebrates its 93rd birthday.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:25:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/independence-day-celebrations-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Pendulum Performing at Rabarock Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pendulum-performing-at-rabarock-festival</link><description>Music festival Rabarock, which takes place from June 17 to 18 in Järvakandi, announced electronic rock band Pendulum as its first confirmed main performer for this summer’s event.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:18:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pendulum-performing-at-rabarock-festival</guid></item><item><title>Black Nights Film Festival Named Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/black-nights-film-festival-named-most-outstanding-tourist-attraction</link><description>The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, an undisputed highlight of Estonia's cultural calendar, has won the award for the most outstanding tourist attraction of 2010.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:10:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/black-nights-film-festival-named-most-outstanding-tourist-attraction</guid></item><item><title>Best Long Distance Skiers Start on Tartu Maraton</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/best-long-distance-skiers-start-on-tartu-maraton</link><description>The largest ski marathon in Eastern Europe, Tartu Maraton in Estonia attracts the best among the long distance skiing elite. Last year’s marathon winners and the leaders of FIS Marathon Cup will ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:25:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/best-long-distance-skiers-start-on-tartu-maraton</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air increases flight frequencies with a larger number of planes</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-increases-flight-frequencies-with-a-larger-number-of-planes</link><description>Due to the approaching summer holiday season, recent upgrade of the fleet with new aircraft and transition to the summer flight schedule on the last Sunday on March, Estonian Air will increase flight ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:40:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-increases-flight-frequencies-with-a-larger-number-of-planes</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air’s new aircraft are looking for a name</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air’s-new-aircraft-are-looking-for-a-name</link><description>Estonian Air’s two brand new Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft have arrived in Estonia and Estonian Air is announcing a contest to find distinguished name for two aircraft.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:50:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air’s-new-aircraft-are-looking-for-a-name</guid></item><item><title>Pärt’s Symphony Nominated for Grammy</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/part’s-symphony-nominated-for-grammy</link><description>Arvo Pärt's Fourth Symphony, "Los Angeles," which is dedicated to the Russian political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky, has been nominated for a Grammy for best classical contemporary composition.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:18:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/part’s-symphony-nominated-for-grammy</guid></item><item><title>BBC Travel: Best city for winter 2011 - Tallinn, Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/bbc-travel-best-city-for-winter-2011-tallinn-estonia</link><description>Tallinn is a glittering vision of how winter should be. The Estonian capital, with its slanted red roofs, rocket-like spires and onion domes, turns into a snow-muffled fairytale in late November to ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:45:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/bbc-travel-best-city-for-winter-2011-tallinn-estonia</guid></item><item><title>A new culture hub - tallinncalling.com</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/a-new-culture-hub-tallinncalling-com</link><description>We are inviting you to join tallinncalling.com! This online hub helps our visitors to get an up, close and personal view of  real cultural scene of Tallinn by bringing together visitors and local ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:10:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/a-new-culture-hub-tallinncalling-com</guid></item><item><title>Hot European Sauna Marathon in Hot Winter Capital Otepää</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/hot-european-sauna-marathon-in-hot-winter-capital-otepaa</link><description>European Sauna Marathon will take place on 13th February 2011. The race will start at 12.00-14.00 p.m. in Pühajärve Spa &amp; Holiday Resort (Otepää, Pühajärve). Marathon will finish at the same place at ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:45:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/hot-european-sauna-marathon-in-hot-winter-capital-otepaa</guid></item><item><title>In the Money: Swimming in Cash</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/in-the-money-swimming-in-cash</link><description>Swimming in cash is no longer an unachievable dream. In the Metropol 53 gallery in the Kalamaja neighborhood every gallery visitor can swim in Estonian kroons.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:43:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/in-the-money-swimming-in-cash</guid></item><item><title>Hotel Telegraaf - one of the best luxury hotels by TripAdvisors travellers</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/telegraaf-hotel-one-of-the-best-luxury-hotels-by-tripadvisors-travellers</link><description>Hotel Telegraaf in Tallinn honored as one of the best Luxury Hotels in Europe in the 2011 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:18:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/telegraaf-hotel-one-of-the-best-luxury-hotels-by-tripadvisors-travellers</guid></item><item><title>Soviet Hotel Life under the Keen Eye of KGB</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soviet-hotel-life-under-the-keen-eye-of-kgb-1</link><description>A glimpse on life in the Soviet Republic of Estonia during the explosive sixties, the time of the Cold War. The country’s Soviet-run government, watching the billions made by global tourism ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:24:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soviet-hotel-life-under-the-keen-eye-of-kgb-1</guid></item><item><title>Estonian and Latvian Opera Trade Places</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-and-latvian-opera-trade-places</link><description>A series of Latvian National Opera performances kicks off a week-long engagement in Tallinn on January 18 while the Estonia Theatre's company is to be found performing in Riga.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:18:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-and-latvian-opera-trade-places</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air to open seasonal route between Tallinn and Berlin</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-open-seasonal-route-between-tallinn-and-berlin-2</link><description>Starting from 2 May 2011, Estonian Air will operate three flights a week between Tallinn and Berlin Tegel, serving the route on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The route will be operated until 30 ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:21:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-open-seasonal-route-between-tallinn-and-berlin-2</guid></item><item><title>Foreign Minister Presents Arts Awards</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/foreign-minister-presents-arts-awards</link><description>This year's awards went to the organizer of the Black Nights film festival and Black Market film fair, an internationally renowned composer and and an outstanding choirmaster.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:51:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/foreign-minister-presents-arts-awards</guid></item><item><title>Fir and Ice: Christmas Trees Wanted for Blazing Sculptures</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/fir-and-ice-christmas-trees-wanted-for-blazing-sculptures</link><description>Tallinn residents are called on to donate their Christmas trees as fodder for blazing sculptures to be lighted at the First Fire Sculpture World Championships, part of the European Capital of Culture ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:28:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/fir-and-ice-christmas-trees-wanted-for-blazing-sculptures</guid></item><item><title>Holy Cow fertilises Estonia’s entry into the euro zone</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/holy-cow-fertilises-estonia’s-entry-into-the-euro-zone</link><description>Tallinn University of Technology’s Centre of Biorobotics in cooperation with the Estonian Media Artists Union will install a robotic Holy Euro Cow that will offer Estonian citizens the possibility to ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:03:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/holy-cow-fertilises-estonia’s-entry-into-the-euro-zone</guid></item><item><title>15 000 people attended the opening ceremony of European Capital of Culture Tallinn 2011</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/15-000-people-attended-the-opening-ceremony-of-european-capital-of-culture-tallinn-2011</link><description>15 000 people attended the opening ceremony of European Capital of Culture Tallinn 2011</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:55:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/15-000-people-attended-the-opening-ceremony-of-european-capital-of-culture-tallinn-2011</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn's Famed TV Tower Makes Comeback in Tourism</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-s-famed-tv-tower-makes-comeback-in-tourism</link><description>After its closure in 2007 for fire safety violations, Tallinn's TV tower will be revamped as tourist attraction with 5.5 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:49:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-s-famed-tv-tower-makes-comeback-in-tourism</guid></item><item><title>Goodbye Kroon, Hello Euro</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/goodbye-kroon-hello-euro</link><description>As the clocks struck twelve marking the arrival of the new year, Estonia bid fond farewell to its national currency, the kroon, becoming the 17th country to join the Eurozone.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:41:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/goodbye-kroon-hello-euro</guid></item><item><title>New Year Bells Hail Tallinn as Capital of Culture</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-year-bells-hail-tallinn-as-capital-of-culture</link><description>On January 1, the capital of Estonia picks up the baton from Ruhr, Istanbul and Pécs, to become one of the two focal points - together with Turku, Finland - of European culture for the coming year.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:35:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-year-bells-hail-tallinn-as-capital-of-culture</guid></item><item><title>Tartu Observatory Celebrates 200th Birthday</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-observatory-celebrates-200th-birthday</link><description>The Tartu Observatory, or the Old Observatory of the University of Tartu as it's more properly known, will be open to the public on the evening of December 22 in celebration of the landmark's 200th ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:52:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-observatory-celebrates-200th-birthday</guid></item><item><title>Soviet Hotel Life under the Keen Eye of KGB</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soviet-hotel-life-under-the-keen-eye-of-kgb</link><description>A glimpse on life in the Soviet Republic of Estonia during the explosive sixties, the time of the Cold War. The country’s Soviet-run government, watching the billions made by global tourism ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:32:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/soviet-hotel-life-under-the-keen-eye-of-kgb</guid></item><item><title>'House of Design' To Open</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/house-of-design-to-open</link><description>The Estonian House of Design, product of a civic initiative that bills itself as a showroom for the country's work in the field, is set to open on December 18 at the Kalasadam port in Tallinn.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:52:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/house-of-design-to-open</guid></item><item><title>New food &amp; handicraft market in Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-food-handicraft-market-in-tallinn</link><description>Brand new Sadama Turg (Port Market) selling only pure Estonian produce straight from small farms and producers opens its doors in December 4.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:34:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-food-handicraft-market-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Lonely Planet predicts 2011 travel trends</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-is-among-the-destinations-that-will-attract-the-interest-of-travellers-in-2011-according-to</link><description>Tallinn is among the destinations that will attract the interest of travellers in 2011, according to Lonely Planet.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:22:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-is-among-the-destinations-that-will-attract-the-interest-of-travellers-in-2011-according-to</guid></item><item><title>Ryanair Starts Tallinn Flights</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ryanair-starts-tallinn-flights</link><description>The Irish airline, Ryanair, which on December 13 launches its first routes from Tallinn, will soon offer flights to eight destinations.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:27:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ryanair-starts-tallinn-flights</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Zoo Features World's Smallest Monkeys</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-zoo-features-world-s-smallest-monkeys</link><description>The chimpanzees living in the tropics house of the Tallinn Zoo received 12 distant cousins - pygmy marmosets - as new neighbors.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:16:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-zoo-features-world-s-smallest-monkeys</guid></item><item><title>Nights Get Blacker, Film Festival Continues</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/nights-get-blacker-film-festival-continues</link><description>The Black Nights Film Festival screenings wind up today, but it's only the start of a week of mini-festivals in many regional centres.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:05:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/nights-get-blacker-film-festival-continues</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air to make two extra flights on Tallinn-Moscow route</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-make-two-extra-flights-on-tallinn-moscow-route</link><description>To meet the higher demand Estonian Air will make two additional flights between Tallinn and Moscow after the New Year. The additional flights will be operated on 2 and 9 January 2011.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:03:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-make-two-extra-flights-on-tallinn-moscow-route</guid></item><item><title>SEBE and Estonian Air start cooperation</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/sebe-and-estonian-air-start-cooperation</link><description>Bus company SEBE and Estonia’s national airline Estonian Air started cooperation in order to simplify arrival to the airport for those customers whose destination is located outside Tallinn.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:01:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/sebe-and-estonian-air-start-cooperation</guid></item><item><title>Stars, Press to Descend on Tallinn for European Film Awards</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/stars-press-to-descend-on-tallinn-for-european-film-awards</link><description>On December 4 the eyes of the continent's film buffs will be on Tallinn as the city hosts the 23rd European Film Awards Gala.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:00:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/stars-press-to-descend-on-tallinn-for-european-film-awards</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Maritime Museum's massive project</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-maritime-museum-s-massive-project</link><description>In July 2011 Estonian Maritime Museum's Seaplane Harbour will not only have a new look but also a massive new museum and sea centre with a full size submarine, sea plane, 30 meter long aquarium with ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:42:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-maritime-museum-s-massive-project</guid></item><item><title>For the first time in Estonia – Black Nights Film Festival on board Estonian Air planes</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/for-the-first-time-in-estonia-–-black-nights-film-festival-on-board-estonian-air-planes</link><description>On Saturday 4 December 2010, movie fans will have an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy festival screenings aboard Estonian Air planes.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:49:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/for-the-first-time-in-estonia-–-black-nights-film-festival-on-board-estonian-air-planes</guid></item><item><title>The new face of the Great Guild in Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-new-face-of-the-great-guild-in-tallinn</link><description>The building of the Great Guild dates back to 1407. The members of the guild where the richest merchants of Tallinn among whom also the Tallinn magistrate was elected. The impressive building of the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:52:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-new-face-of-the-great-guild-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn is to host the 23rd European Film Awards ceremony on December 4.</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-is-to-host-the-23rd-european-film-awards-ceremony-on-december-4</link><description>The annual European Film Award, Europe’s Oscar ceremony brings around 800 film industry professionals to the 2011 Culture Capital, Tallinn.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:44:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-is-to-host-the-23rd-european-film-awards-ceremony-on-december-4</guid></item><item><title>Countdown to Euro Changeover on the1th of January</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/countdown-to-january-1-euro-changeover</link><description>There are just a few weeks left before Estonia switches to using the EU's common currency, the euro.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:50:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/countdown-to-january-1-euro-changeover</guid></item><item><title>The Art Museum of Estonia celebrates its 90th anniversary</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-art-museum-of-estonia-celebrates-its-90th-anniversary</link><description>This year the Art Museum of Estonia celebrates its 90th jubilee. From November until the end of the year an economical package ticket is valid in the branches of the museum, and numerous jubilee ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:35:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-art-museum-of-estonia-celebrates-its-90th-anniversary</guid></item><item><title>New Estonian Handicfaft shop in The Old Town – Estonian House in Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-estonian-handicfaft-shop-in-the-old-town-–-estonian-house-in-tallinn</link><description>In the Old Town of Tallinn there is a new and different store – Estonian House in Tallinn. It is situated in the beating heart of Old Tallinn, at 23 Viru Street / 1 Aia Street.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/new-estonian-handicfaft-shop-in-the-old-town-–-estonian-house-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air recognised at design awards ceremony</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-recognised-at-design-awards-ceremony</link><description>The Estonian Air aircraft adorned with the logo of Tallinn 2011 and unique pattern has been recognised at the Bruno Design Awards.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:46:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-recognised-at-design-awards-ceremony</guid></item><item><title>Estonia to reintroduce border control at its internal borders during the meeting of NATO</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-to-reintroduce-border-control-at-its-internal-borders-during-the-meeting-of-nato-foreign-min</link><description>For security reasons, Estonia will reintroduce border control at its internal borders during the unofficial meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers from 17 – 23 April in Tallinn.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-to-reintroduce-border-control-at-its-internal-borders-during-the-meeting-of-nato-foreign-min</guid></item><item><title>Christmas month December is the best time to visit Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/christmas-month-december-is-the-best-time-to-visit-tallinn</link><description>December is the ideal time for visiting Tallinn, as the forthcoming Christmas offers many exciting activities for visitors. Among other things, visitors find Christmas markets, concerts, church ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/christmas-month-december-is-the-best-time-to-visit-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Rotermann Christmas Market in Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/rotermann-christmas-market-in-tallinn</link><description>The secret is out! There's a new market opening this Christmas for shopaholics everywhere. The historic Rotermann quarter is a just a stone's throw away from the Old Town.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/rotermann-christmas-market-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>On the 29th of October 2009, Tartu Airport had its 5000th passenger.</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/on-the-29th-of-october-2009-tartu-airport-had-its-5000th-passenger</link><description>Within a short interval the city of Tartu received two regular international flights that connect Tartu with the entire world via Riga and Stockholm. Currently the flights have already been used by ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/on-the-29th-of-october-2009-tartu-airport-had-its-5000th-passenger</guid></item><item><title>Passengers able to fly from  Warsaw to Tallinn as of May</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/passengers-able-to-fly-from-warsaw-to-tallinn-as-of-may</link><description>Polish aviation company LOT Polish Airlines will open regular direct flights on the Warsaw-Tallinn route during the summer season.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/passengers-able-to-fly-from-warsaw-to-tallinn-as-of-may</guid></item><item><title>Travelers from Moscow get new, comfortable coaches</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/travelers-from-moscow-get-new-comfortable-coaches</link><description>Travelers going by train from Moscow to Tallinn and back can now do the trip in modern, comfortable coaches in which videos can be watched and an internet connection used both in Estonia as well as ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/travelers-from-moscow-get-new-comfortable-coaches</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn to become the `city break capital’ of Europe</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-to-become-the-city-break-capital’-of-europe</link><description>Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, is set to become the city break capital of Europe in 2011, following the announcement (7th October)  by easyJet of another new direct flying route from the UK to Estonia, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-to-become-the-city-break-capital’-of-europe</guid></item><item><title>Ryanair Announces First Estonian Routes</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ryanair-announces-first-estonian-routes</link><description>SEVEN ROUTES, 300,000 PAX P.A. AND 300 JOBS AT TALLINN AIRPORT</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ryanair-announces-first-estonian-routes</guid></item><item><title>The 15th Tartu Hanseatic Days make brass instruments ringing and wedding bells jingling</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-15th-tartu-hanseatic-days-make-brass-instruments-ringing-and-wedding-bells-jingling</link><description>Tartu Hanseatic Days, which take place on 16-18 July, carrying the heading Harmonic Tartu Hanseatic Days, invite citizens and guests to the hanseatic wedding. The Wedding ceremony introduces ancient ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-15th-tartu-hanseatic-days-make-brass-instruments-ringing-and-wedding-bells-jingling</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air gives wings to the European Capital of Culture</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-gives-wings-to-the-european-capital-of-culture</link><description>Estonian Air and Foundation Tallinn 2011 signed on Tuesday, 20.04.2010, the partnership agreement, under which both partners will tightly cooperate in terms of presentation Culture Capital Tallinn ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-gives-wings-to-the-european-capital-of-culture</guid></item><item><title>Father Christmas abandons traditional whip in Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/father-christmas-abandons-traditional-whip-in-estonia</link><description>Father Christmas has abandoned his traditional birch whip in Estonia after a conference of holiday performers decided it was too frightening for children.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/father-christmas-abandons-traditional-whip-in-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Tartu Toy Museum offers activities for the whole family during Christmas</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-toy-museum-offers-activities-for-the-whole-family-during-christmas</link><description>Tartu Toy Museum, which traditionally organizes workshops during Christmas, offers Christmas-themed workshops to families this year as well. Among other things, the modeling of horses and crafting of ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-toy-museum-offers-activities-for-the-whole-family-during-christmas</guid></item><item><title>Courbet and Monet, the masters of French painting, at the Kumu exhibition Painting in Normandy</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/courbet-and-monet-the-masters-of-french-painting-at-the-kumu-exhibition-painting-in-normandy</link><description>Today, the exhibition Painting in Normandy opens in wing B on the third floor of the Kumu Art Museum, and will bring to Estonian museum-goers 60 paintings from artists whose life and work have been ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/courbet-and-monet-the-masters-of-french-painting-at-the-kumu-exhibition-painting-in-normandy</guid></item><item><title>European Skating Championship 2010 tickets now available!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-skating-championship-2010-tickets-now-available</link><description>As of today, all-event tickets for the European Skating Championship 2010 in Tallinn are available through Piletilevi, single tickets will become available on the 10th of October.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-skating-championship-2010-tickets-now-available</guid></item><item><title>National Symphony Kicks Off Season under Järvi</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/national-symphony-kicks-off-season-under-jarvi</link><description>The National Sympohony Orchestra ERSO starts its new season at the Estonia concert hall under the baton of Neeme Järvi, the new chief conductor.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/national-symphony-kicks-off-season-under-jarvi</guid></item><item><title>World's Oldest Operating Lighthouse Now in Hiiumaa</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world-s-oldest-operating-lighthouse-now-in-hiiumaa</link><description>When some years ago the Tower of Hercules in La Coruña, Spain, held the title of the world's oldest functioning lighthouse, now the honor belongs to Kõpu, Hiiumaa</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world-s-oldest-operating-lighthouse-now-in-hiiumaa</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air offers best hotel deals with Booking.com</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-offers-best-hotel-deals-with-booking-com</link><description>Estonian Air has formed a partnership with Booking.com, Europe’s largest and fastest growing online hotel reservation service with the goal of providing the airline’s customers new convenient online ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-offers-best-hotel-deals-with-booking-com</guid></item><item><title>World beating Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world-beating-estonia</link><description>Estonia is the 132nd smallest country in the world, yet it is 30th in terms of the world’s highest number of internet users. Skype was invented by an Estonian, most Estonians pay their taxes and bank ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/world-beating-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Now even more ways of getting to the island Saaremaa</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/now-even-more-ways-of-getting-to-the-island-saaremaa</link><description>At  the end of  last  year,  a 500-metre  runway extension was opened at Kuressaare  airport.  It took  longer  to  build  than  expected,  due  to heavy  rainfall,  but  now  the  2000-metre-long ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/now-even-more-ways-of-getting-to-the-island-saaremaa</guid></item><item><title>Tartu receives four electronic information kiosks</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-receives-four-electronic-information-kiosks</link><description>This spring, Tartu welcomes its visitors with four electronic information kiosks in addition to a renovated visitors centre.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-receives-four-electronic-information-kiosks</guid></item><item><title>Condé Nast Traveller Spa Guide 2010 lists Pädaste Manor as one of 10 greatest eastern European spas</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/condé-nast-traveller-spa-guide-2010-lists-padaste-manor-as-one-of-10-greatest-eastern-european-spas</link><description>Pädaste Manor is one of 10 finest eastern European spas recognized by the Traveller Spa Guide 2010 that was published this week by Condé Nast. Condé Nast Traveller is a leading travel magazine with ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/condé-nast-traveller-spa-guide-2010-lists-padaste-manor-as-one-of-10-greatest-eastern-european-spas</guid></item><item><title>Arrivals from Moscow to Estonia 18 percent more</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/arrivals-from-moscow-to-estonia</link><description>Nearly a fifth more Russian tourists decided to travel to Estonia at the end of last year than in 2008.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/arrivals-from-moscow-to-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Koit Toome's "Kaugele siit" hit of the year in Estonia!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/urban-symphony-best-newcomer-koit-toome-s-kaugele-siit-hit-of-the-year-in-estonia</link><description>The song Kaugele siit (Far from here), by the 1998 Estonian representative Koit Toome has won the award to the hit of the year at the Aastahitt 2009 awards, held in Tallinn. Urban Symphony, the group ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/urban-symphony-best-newcomer-koit-toome-s-kaugele-siit-hit-of-the-year-in-estonia</guid></item><item><title>More Russian tourists expected this year than last</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/more-russian-tourists-expected-this-year-than-last</link><description>Tallinn can expect even more tourists from Russia for New Year's than last year.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/more-russian-tourists-expected-this-year-than-last</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air will add two new flights</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-add-two-new-airlines</link><description>Starting from 1 May 2009, Estonian Air will open flights between Tallinn and Nice, and from 5 July 2009, between Tallinn and Athens.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-add-two-new-airlines</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air will start operating between Tartu and Stockholm from 24 August</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-will-start-operating-between-tartu-and-stockholm-from-24-august</link><description>10 June 2009 Estonian Air started selling tickets on the Tartu-Stockholm route. Estonian Air will start operating between Tartu and Stockholm from 24 August 2009 four times a week on Mondays, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-will-start-operating-between-tartu-and-stockholm-from-24-august</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air awarded with Platinum-Airline status</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-awarded-with-platinum-airline-status</link><description>International Air Transport Association awarded Estonian Air with Platinum-Airline status. This makes Estonian Air the first certified airline in Baltic States that has fully implemented the new bar ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-awarded-with-platinum-airline-status</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Winter Festival</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-winter-festival</link><description>Open your eyes, open your heart!</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-winter-festival</guid></item><item><title>The most awaited fashion event in Estonia -Tiina Talumees is showing her latest collection</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-most-awaited-fashion-event-in-estonia-tiina-talumees-is-showing-her-latest-collection</link><description>This autumn’s high fashion event is taking place on Friday, the 20th of November at 7 pm when Tiina Talumees is presenting her most recent collection in Nokia concert hall of the Solaris Centre.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-most-awaited-fashion-event-in-estonia-tiina-talumees-is-showing-her-latest-collection</guid></item><item><title>ESTONIAN UNDISCOVERED TREASURES 2009 ANNOUNCED</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-undiscovered-treasures-2009-announced</link><description>The international jury announced the winner of the competition "Estonian undiscovered treasures 2009. Tourism and protected areas" organised by the Estonian Tourist Board - Soomaa National Park was ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-undiscovered-treasures-2009-announced</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air’s permit to operate on Tallinn-St Petersburg route was extended until 27.03.2010</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air’s-permit-to-operate-on-tallinn-st-petersburg-route-was-extended-until-27-03-2010</link><description>Estonian Air opened the route between Tallinn-St Petersburg on 27 July 2009. Flights are operated by Estonian Air Regional, the subsidiary of Estonian Air, in code sharing with Rossiya-Russian ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air’s-permit-to-operate-on-tallinn-st-petersburg-route-was-extended-until-27-03-2010</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Golf &amp; Country Club celebrates making it into Golf World’s top 100 European golf courses</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-golf-country-club-celebrates-making-it-into-golf-world’s-top-100-european-golf-courses</link><description>Just four years after opening, the Estonian Golf &amp; Country Club, Estonia’s finest golf course, is celebrating after making it into Golf World’s prestigious top 100 European courses list.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-golf-country-club-celebrates-making-it-into-golf-world’s-top-100-european-golf-courses</guid></item><item><title>This year's great autumn exhibition at KUMU introduces Estonian art created in exile</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/this-year-s-great-autumn-exhibition-at-kumu-introduces-estonian-art-created-in-exile</link><description>The exhibition Estonian Art In Exile opened on Thursday, 2 September in the Great Hall at Kumu, introducing about 250 artworks created by our compatriots in exile. Quite a number of works are seen in ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/this-year-s-great-autumn-exhibition-at-kumu-introduces-estonian-art-created-in-exile</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air to offer an on board video service</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-offer-an-on-board-video-service</link><description>Estonian Air offers starting from July 2010 an on board video service in co-operation with the video rental company, Videoplanet.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-to-offer-an-on-board-video-service</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air resumes direct routes from Stockholm to Pärnu and Kuressaare</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-resumes-direct-routes-from-parnu-and-kuressaare-to-stockholm</link><description>Estonian Air will resume a seasonal route between Pärnu and Stockholm in cooperation with SPA Tervis. Flights will be operated from 24 April to 19 June and 7 August to 2 October once a week on ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-resumes-direct-routes-from-parnu-and-kuressaare-to-stockholm</guid></item><item><title>Kiek in de Kök &amp; Bastion Tunnels</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kiek-in-de-kok-bastion-tunnels</link><description>The newly opened Kiek in de Kök and Bastion Tunnels with its new exposition “Time travel. Tallinn 1219-2219” offers new knowledge, great entertainment and fresh experience.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/kiek-in-de-kok-bastion-tunnels</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air improves onboard services</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-improves-onboard-services</link><description>Starting from 9 February 2010, Estonian Air is serving to all its Economy Class passengers complimentary refreshments: snacks, coffee, tea, water and juice on longer flights, and  coffee, tea, water ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-improves-onboard-services</guid></item><item><title>TOUREST 2010 in Tallinn - the biggest travel fair in the Baltic States</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tourest-2010-in-tallinn-the-biggest-travel-fair-in-the-baltic-states</link><description>TOUREST (12th-14th of February)  is undoubtedly the most important event and the highlight of the year for the Estonian travel industry. It is also a MUST for tourism professionals from neighboring ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tourest-2010-in-tallinn-the-biggest-travel-fair-in-the-baltic-states</guid></item><item><title>Record snow in Tallinn!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/record-snow-in-tallinn</link><description>Tallinn-Harku weather station measured 62 centimetres of snow on the 3th of January 2010!</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/record-snow-in-tallinn</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn Airport will not make checks stricter</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-airport-will-not-make-checks-stricter</link><description>Tallinn Airport does not plan to make security measures more rigorous in connection with the bombing occurrence which took place on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-airport-will-not-make-checks-stricter</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air announces 2010 summer routes</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-announces-2010-summer-routes</link><description>Estonian Air  released information about the summer routes of 2010.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-announces-2010-summer-routes</guid></item><item><title>Authentic Dutch-style windmill starts operating in Albu</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/authentic-dutch-style-windmill-starts-operating-in-albu</link><description>After a long period of desolation, the 18th century windmill located at Seidla manor has been put to work again and will be utilized with its historic function – it will be open to visitors as a ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/authentic-dutch-style-windmill-starts-operating-in-albu</guid></item><item><title>THE NEWLY RENOVATED VIHULA MANOR OPENS AN ECO-SPA</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-newly-renovated-vihula-manor-opens-an-eco-spa</link><description>Vihula Manor Country Club &amp; Spa opened its luxury spa center in the historical Carriage House on Friday, October 23th.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-newly-renovated-vihula-manor-opens-an-eco-spa</guid></item><item><title>TALLINN ONCE AGAIN AMONGST THE WORLD’S CLEVEREST CITIES</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-once-again-amongst-the-world’s-cleverest-cities</link><description>In terms of studies about the world’s most intelligent cities, Tallinn came in the top 7 for the third year running. Canada was the only country to have two representatives in the top 7, whereas ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn-once-again-amongst-the-world’s-cleverest-cities</guid></item><item><title>Estonia ready to host large international conferences</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-ready-to-host-large-international-conferences</link><description>The most modern conference hall in the Nordic and Baltic countries will be opened in the heart of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, this Saturday, October 10. The new hall will be capable of ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-ready-to-host-large-international-conferences</guid></item><item><title>Check-in on Estonian Air homepage makes life easier</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/check-in-on-estonian-air-homepage-makes-life-easier</link><description>Customers can check in online to all Estonian Air regular flights departing from Tallinn, Tartu, Kuressaare and Brussels on Estonian Air’s homepage. Customers can also check-in online to SAS, ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/check-in-on-estonian-air-homepage-makes-life-easier</guid></item><item><title>The world’s youngest Christmas Market celebrates its 10th year</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-world’s-youngest-christmas-market-celebrates-its-10th-year</link><description>The home of the world’s first Christmas tree, Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, this year hosts its 10th Christmas market since the tradition was revived in post-Soviet times and is already heralded as ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-world’s-youngest-christmas-market-celebrates-its-10th-year</guid></item><item><title>European Ecotourism Conference will take place in Pärnu, Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-ecotourism-conference-2010-in-estonia</link><description>The first European Ecotourism Conference (EuroEco 2010) will be held in Pärnu, Estonia, from September 26-30, including pre- and post-conference tours to share Estonia’s local culture, natural beauty ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/european-ecotourism-conference-2010-in-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air adds flights to the Tallinn-St Petersburg route</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-adds-flights-to-the-tallinn-st-petersburg-route</link><description>Estonian Air increases flight frequency between Tallinn and St Petersburg up to 6 weekly flights.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-adds-flights-to-the-tallinn-st-petersburg-route</guid></item><item><title>Witches’ Well in Tuhala Boiling Over</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/witches’-well-in-tuhala-boiling-over</link><description>During the weekend the "Witches’ Well", located in Tuhala in northern Estonia, began to "boil" over. The famous well is known to start spouting up water during the heavy spring thaw. The last time ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/witches’-well-in-tuhala-boiling-over</guid></item><item><title>Estonian's work recognized in Finland</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-s-work-recognized-in-finland-1</link><description>Estonian tourism representative in Finland Toomas Tärk was recognized as Finland's Best Tourism Representative of the Year at the MATKA 2010 tourism conference.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-s-work-recognized-in-finland-1</guid></item><item><title>Otepää crowned as Estonian Winter Capital</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/otepaa-crowned-as-estonian-winter-capital</link><description>During yesterday’s winter solstice, Otepää was crowned the Estonian winter capital for the thirteenth time. Otepää is home to Estonia’s largest winter sports centers and here several world-class ski ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/otepaa-crowned-as-estonian-winter-capital</guid></item><item><title>Hotels hope to increase number of tourists</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/hotels-hope-to-increase-number-of</link><description>The number of Russian tourists staying in Estonian accommodations grew in October by more than a fifth compared with the same time last year, and Estonia should also be a popular place amongst our ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/hotels-hope-to-increase-number-of</guid></item><item><title>Children get a taste of Estonian culture</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/children-get-a-taste-of-estonian-culture</link><description>YOUNGSTERS at a junior school in St Neots were in for a treat yesterday morning when an Estonian pop star dropped by to belt out a few numbers.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/children-get-a-taste-of-estonian-culture</guid></item><item><title>Estonia has become a destination for tax-free shopping</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-has-become-a-destination-for-tax-free-shopping</link><description>On the 11th of November, the Estonian Parliament made a decision to lower the boundary of tax-free purchases until the end of 2011. While the previous boundary was 2000 EEK, now tourists can make ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonia-has-become-a-destination-for-tax-free-shopping</guid></item><item><title>The best chef in Estonia cooks on Muhu island</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-best-chef-in-estonia-cooks-on-muhu-island</link><description>In the annual Estonian Chefs’ Championship at the beginning of November, Martin Meikas was crowned with the “Chef of the Year 2009” award. Martin Meikas’ home restaurant is Alexander, which is ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-best-chef-in-estonia-cooks-on-muhu-island</guid></item><item><title>ECB Launches Estonia's First Ambassador Programme in Tartu</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ecb-launches-estonia-s-first-ambassador-programme-in-tartu</link><description>The Estonian Convention Bureau has launched an ambassador programme in the country's main university city, Tartu. The first project of its kind in Estonia, the programme will recruit local academics ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/ecb-launches-estonia-s-first-ambassador-programme-in-tartu</guid></item><item><title>The 6th edition of the Bradt Guide to Estonia by Neil Taylor has just been published.</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-6th-edition-of-the-bradt-guide-to-estonia-by-neil-taylor-has-just-been-published</link><description>The 6th edition of the Bradt Guide to Estonia by Neil Taylor has just been published. Now 300 pages, there is nowhere in the country of interest to tourists which it does not cover. It is as thorough ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-6th-edition-of-the-bradt-guide-to-estonia-by-neil-taylor-has-just-been-published</guid></item><item><title>Port of Tallinn opened a new marina in the heart of the Tallinn City Centre</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/port-of-tallinn-opened-a-new-marina-in-the-heart-of-the-tallinn-city-centre</link><description>On 21 May, the Port of Tallinn held a grand opening for the new marina located in the Admiralty Basin of the Old City Harbour and named as the Old City Marina.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/port-of-tallinn-opened-a-new-marina-in-the-heart-of-the-tallinn-city-centre</guid></item><item><title>Tallinn’s Maritime Days set to continue opening the city up to the sea</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn’s-maritime-days-set-to-continue-opening-the-city-up-to-the-sea</link><description>This year’s festival will be bigger and offer more seaside entertainment than ever before. On Saturday 17 July attendees on the waterfront promenade will be able to cheer on the competitors in a ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tallinn’s-maritime-days-set-to-continue-opening-the-city-up-to-the-sea</guid></item><item><title>Lake Võrtsjärv region declared the best EDEN destination in Estonia for aquatic tourism 2010</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lake-vortsjarv-region-declared-the-best-eden-destination-in-estonia-for-aquatic-tourism-2010</link><description>The Võrtsjärv region centred on Estonia’s second “great lake” was today declared the winner of the Estonia’s Hidden Treasures 2010.  Aquatic tourism” competition. Võrtsjärv won over the jury with its ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lake-vortsjarv-region-declared-the-best-eden-destination-in-estonia-for-aquatic-tourism-2010</guid></item><item><title>Tartu International Literature Festival Prima Vista 2010</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-international-literature-festival-prima-vista-2010</link><description>Tartu International Literature Festival Prima Vista takes place from May 6th to May 8th in Tartu and in Põltsamaa on May 9th . The festival programme includes meetings with writers, book ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tartu-international-literature-festival-prima-vista-2010</guid></item><item><title>Pärnu has air connection with Finland!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-has-air-connection-with-vaasa</link><description>The first charter flight departing from Vaasa arrived  in Estonian summer capital Pärnu over the last weekend.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-has-air-connection-with-vaasa</guid></item><item><title>Estonian Air announces changes in summer schedule</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-announces-changes-in-summer-schedule</link><description>The approaching holiday season will bring traditional increase of frequencies and a number of changes in Estonian Air’s current flight schedule. Estonian Air continues to provide direct air link from ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/estonian-air-announces-changes-in-summer-schedule</guid></item><item><title>For the 21st time, the Tallinn International festival Jazzkaar will present the best sounds of today</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/for-the-21st-time-the-tallinn-international-festival-jazzkaar-will-present-the-best-sounds-of-today</link><description>There will be more than 40 concerts in 10 days, with performers from Europe, America and Asia. The headliners of Jazzkaar 2010 are the highly acclaimed jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves (USA), the ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/for-the-21st-time-the-tallinn-international-festival-jazzkaar-will-present-the-best-sounds-of-today</guid></item><item><title>Russian Tourists Are Back in Estonia!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/russian-tourists-are-back-to-estonia</link><description>The results of annually held tourism campaign in St. Petersburg, Russia, organized by Enterprise Estonia, shows that Estonia has become an increasingly popular winter holiday destination among ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/russian-tourists-are-back-to-estonia</guid></item><item><title>The final competition of Bocuse d’Or Estonia</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-final-competition-of-bocuse-d’or-estonia</link><description>In 2010, the most important event in Estonia related to food will take place right at the beginning of the year, on January 14. On that day, the final competition of Bocuse d’Or Estonia will be ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/the-final-competition-of-bocuse-d’or-estonia</guid></item><item><title>Eurolines to drive New Year's to Tallinn</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/eurolines-lux-express-is-offering-50-more-trips-than-usual-on-the-tallinn-st-petersburg-route-durin</link><description>Eurolines Lux Express is offering 50 more trips than usual on the Tallinn-St. Petersburg route during Christmas and the New Years.</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/eurolines-lux-express-is-offering-50-more-trips-than-usual-on-the-tallinn-st-petersburg-route-durin</guid></item><item><title>Christmas city of Tartu!</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/christmas-city-of-tartu</link><description>Once again Tartu Town Hall Square becomes the Christmas City of Tartu. As is already a tradition, this Saturday the Tartu Town Hall Square becomes the  Christmas  City  of  Tartu,  where exciting ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/christmas-city-of-tartu</guid></item><item><title>Lonely Planet Magazine praises hotel Dagen Haus</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lonely-planet-magazine-praises-hotel-dagen-haus</link><description>The world’s largest travel magazine Lonely Planet Magazine has compiled a list of 99 hotels over the world, where the price is low and the atmosphere great. On the 33rd spot in this list is a small ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/lonely-planet-magazine-praises-hotel-dagen-haus</guid></item><item><title>Open Air Museums Christmas Village</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/open-air-museums-christmas-village</link><description>Christmas in us and around us through the story of time. Come and see past holiday traditions. The open Air Museum’s Christmas village invites you and your kin   to celebrate the seasonal spirit with ...</description><category>News</category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:26:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/open-air-museums-christmas-village</guid></item><item><title>Daily flights now available from London to Tallinn with easyJet</title><link>http://www.visitestonia.com/en/daily-flights-now-available-from-london-to-tallinn-with-easyjet</link><description>Beginning from the 2nd of November, the British low-cost airline easyJet offers travelers the opportunity to fly daily from London to Tallinn at moderate prices. 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