Sauna the #EstonianWay

with Iltalehti journalist

Marianne Zitting

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.

Day one

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.

Day two

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.