Source: Andri Peetso, Visit Estonia
Source: Andri Peetso, Visit Estonia
Northeastern Estonia is an off-the-beaten-path travel destination full of wonders. Marianne Zitting, journalist at one of Finland’s largest newspapers Iltalehti, came to discover the region for herself. Two action packed days were spent investigating history, food, nature and culture.
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After a short drive from Tallinn, stop for lunch and a beer at Purtse Castle and Brewery. Continue to nearby Saka Manor to spend the night or explore the sea cliffs. In the evening, trying peat sauna and many other varieties at Lammasmäe Holiday Centre.
Purtse Fortress Residence
Purtse Fortress Residence
Purtse castle café
Purtse castle café
Saka manor
Saka manor
Lammasmäe Holiday Centre
Lammasmäe Holiday Centre
Meresuu Spa & Hotel
Meresuu Spa & Hotel
Start the day with a honey massage at Meresuu Spa Hotel before heading to the Cultural Centre and Oil Shale Museum in Sillamäe. Take a stroll around the quaint Toila harbour and once you work up an appetite, attend a barley bread baking workshop at Mäetaguse Manor Hotel & Spa.
Sillamäe
Sillamäe
Sillamäe Cultural Centre
Sillamäe Cultural Centre
Sillamäe museum
Sillamäe museum
Restaurant Franzia
Restaurant Franzia
Toila SPA Hotel
Toila SPA Hotel
Oru Park in Toila
Oru Park in Toila
Mäetaguse Manor
Mäetaguse Manor
Marianne is a self-proclaimed history buff and literature addict who writes about health and wellness topics, among other things.
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