Estonia’s nature is surprisingly diverse and so you would be forgiven for not knowing which parts of the country to enjoy first.
Estonia is almost 50% forest, mostly pine, and many people choose to take advantage of the free state-run campsites, hiking trails, enchanting swamps, crystal clear lakes and rivers that populate our National Parks and nature reserves.
Others prefer the coastal attractions – it’s easy to see why – forest-edged deserted beaches, clear night skies, limestone cliffs, waterfalls and the sandy-bottomed Baltic Sea.
Yet perhaps for you it will be the meteor craters, juniper bushes and seals on one of Estonia’s 1500+ islands that grab your attention.
Wherever you go you are likely to encounter rich flora and fauna and if you are really lucky you may spot lynx, flying squirrels, bears, wolves or one of the many species of rare orchids growing wild – not to mention the hundreds of species of birds that stop over in Estonia on their yearly migrations.
In summer you have an added bonus – the white nights – Estonia’s long summer days mean you can enjoy the outdoors late into the night whilst the rest of Europe is in darkness.
