Reasons to visit Estonia

Nature & Wildlife

07.08.2019

Estonia is Lonely Planet's best value destination

Discover why Estonia is Lonely Planet's 2016 best value destination, and what to get up to in this, one of the greenest counties in the world.

16.09.2019

Park life this autumn

A selection of best parks in Estonia to watch the nature turn.

11.07.2019

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

22.04.2019

Unexpected Estonia: discover the destination’s quirkiest activities

From wolf howling trips and wife-carrying to ‘kiiking’ on a swing, this country offers a range of unique experiences

16.09.2019

Baltic Coastal Hiking Route: recommendations

What is the Baltic Coastal Hiking Route and how to prepare for a hike there

08.08.2019

Nature destinations off the beaten track

Nature adventure destinations for those wild at heart.

17.09.2019

Along the border between East and West

Travel writer and filmmaker Ashwin Bhardwaj undertook a 5000-mile overland journey to explore the line between East and West

16.09.2019

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

Local secret revealed! Here's a list of hidden berry and mushrooming spots across Estonia.

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Food & Drink & Nightlife

11.09.2019

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Here's a list of 4 speakeasies trending now.

11.09.2019

A foodie guide of Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn - story by Anders Husa

11.09.2019

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

15 most exciting restaurants in Estonia's capital Tallinn.

17.09.2019

Do it yourself — popular Estonian recipes you can make at home

Graving for Estonian? Learn how you can make Estonian bread, kama and biscuit cake without leaving home.

16.09.2019

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

Where to chill out this summer - from local fresh food to pop-up bars and summer terraces.

13.09.2019

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

A number of traditional Estonian recipes originate in Old Võrumaa, a UNESCO community in southern Estonia.

04.09.2019

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

Estonian food experiences in a map

11.09.2019

Where to eat in Tallinn by Audrey Gillan

Read what Audrey Gillan from National Geographic Traveller experienced during her trip to Estonia

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Health & Wellness

12.08.2019

Best spas for children

What makes Estonian spas truly unique is that they often include a water park and relaxing sauna complexes in the same building.

13.09.2019

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

Recharge your battery, physically and mentally, with these relaxing holiday recommendations.

05.09.2019

Estonia's best luxury travel experiences

Is your idea of luxury having unique experiences away from crowds of tourists? Then these are the places for you.

19.06.2019

Best spa procedures for men

More and more men attend SPA procedures to escape the daily experienced anxiety and routine. Which procedures would fit well with men?

19.06.2019

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

New spa map invites you to explore Estonian spas and experience its extensive wellness offering

11.09.2019

Your perfect relaxing weekend in Pärnu

Pärnu - the place for relaxation, great food and adventures!

16.09.2019

TOP 10 pop-up sauna sessions

Saunas in Estonia come in all shapes and sizes including in a barrel, on a boat and on board a fire truck.

07.08.2019

How to have a spa break on the budget?

A few tips how to have a fabulous spa break on a budget!

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History & Culture

17.09.2019

Things you can only do in Estonia

What can I do here that you cannot do anywhere else? Sing together as one with thousands of choir singers, extreme 'swinging' and touring in Soviet cars are just some fun things to mark down.

16.09.2019

10 things to do when the weather fails

From saunas to workshops, here are ten activity ideas for when the weather's bad outside and you'd rather stay cosy indoors.

26.08.2019

Estonia's medieval gems

A journey to the land of Hanseatic merchants.

17.09.2019

10 surprising places in Estonia

Estonia is home to some of the most stunning natural and manmade wonders in Europe and the world.

11.09.2019

PROTO – the invention factory where history comes to life

The place where unique prototypes are brought to life by cutting-edge technology

11.09.2019

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

A guide to seeing Tallinn's highlights in a weekend.

16.09.2019

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

Places of worship are manmade and natural in Estonia, from chapels to cliffs.

15.05.2019

Estonia feeds the imagination

Estonia is full of stories - discover your theme.

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Activities & Adventure

11.09.2019

TOP activities for night owls

Afraid of the dark? Don't be! Get out and experience the Estonian nights with unique activities.

15.08.2019

Kayaking around Estonia’s Pakri islands. By Richard Nelsson

Wild weekend: Kayaking around Estonia’s Pakri islands. A story by Richard Nelsson from The Guardian

12.08.2019

Bikepacking in Estonia

Estonia is a great place for bicycle trips – the distances are short, the nature diverse and we have a continuously developed network of bike roads

26.08.2019

Winding coastline meets a long-standing spa culture

Estonia has a long winding coastline and a healthy spa culture. Here's how to take the most out of it.

11.09.2019

Regulations and best practices when sailing to Estonia

In Estonia, the officials are generally English-speaking, the currency is the euro, and regulations are fairly loose, so no worries!

21.07.2019

Active holiday on lakes and rivers

Estonia has a range of calm and scenic lakes and rivers. Explore how to enjoy Estonia's nature from a boat.

16.09.2019

TOP 10 islands to visit this summer

These islands are quiet places for hiking, camping and enjoying seafood delicacies this summer.

13.07.2019

Rally Estonia to take place again!

Shell Helix Rally Estonia will take place in southern Estonia between 12 and 14 July 2019. Come and support your favourite team!

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Shopping

11.09.2019

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

Hipster city Tallinn - full of artistic expressions, design shops and creative culture

11.09.2019

Merry Christmas markets

The Christmas holiday season is the most important of the whole year in Estonia and Christmas markets are the meeting places of cheer.

17.09.2019

TOP 10 things to do in Tallinn

Tallinn's top attractions entice visitors with a taste for traditional culture, contemporary art or even sweets! This guide shows you where.

17.09.2019

The tale of Tallinn’s most famous Christmas tree

Learn about the history of the oldest Christmas tree in Europe at Tallinn's Christmas Market.

06.08.2019

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

Kerli's favourite fashion and accessory designers from Estonia range from minimalist to whimsical.

11.09.2019

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

Perfect presents for Christmas, birthdays or any other special occasion.

10.04.2019

Where to shop this season

Insider's guide to sales and discounts in Estonian shopping centres this season.

26.08.2019

Dressing traditionally - Estonian folk costumes

The colourful and ornate national clothes worn nowadays to festivals tell about Estonia's cultural history.

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Others

16.09.2019

Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024

Estonia's second-largest city has been selected as the European capital of culture 2024.

11.09.2019

10 unconventional things to do in Tallinn

Find out these 10 unconventional things you could do while in Tallinn

16.09.2019

How to best enjoy your stay in Estonia, sustainably

There are a number of quality labels available to direct you to the best sustainable travel offer.

16.09.2019

New museums and attractions

From classical music to family fun - check out what's new in Estonia.

12.09.2019

Brochures about Estonia

Aimed at generating the initial motivation, the brochures point out the strengths of Estonia as a travel destination in a simple and brief format.

17.09.2019

Tartu - bohemian and old school

Estonia’s second biggest town welcomes you with classical architecture, leafy parks, riverside and bustling nightlife.

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Nature & Wildlife

Estonia is Lonely Planet's best value destination

Park life this autumn

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Unexpected Estonia: discover the destination’s quirkiest activities

Baltic Coastal Hiking Route: recommendations

Nature destinations off the beaten track

Along the border between East and West

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

Food & Drink & Nightlife

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

A foodie guide of Tallinn

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

Do it yourself — popular Estonian recipes you can make at home

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

Where to eat in Tallinn by Audrey Gillan

Health & Wellness

Best spas for children

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

Estonia's best luxury travel experiences

Best spa procedures for men

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

Your perfect relaxing weekend in Pärnu

TOP 10 pop-up sauna sessions

How to have a spa break on the budget?

History & Culture

Things you can only do in Estonia

10 things to do when the weather fails

Estonia's medieval gems

10 surprising places in Estonia

PROTO – the invention factory where history comes to life

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

Estonia feeds the imagination

Activities & Adventure

TOP activities for night owls

Kayaking around Estonia’s Pakri islands. By Richard Nelsson

Bikepacking in Estonia

Winding coastline meets a long-standing spa culture

Regulations and best practices when sailing to Estonia

Active holiday on lakes and rivers

TOP 10 islands to visit this summer

Rally Estonia to take place again!

Shopping

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

Merry Christmas markets

TOP 10 things to do in Tallinn

The tale of Tallinn’s most famous Christmas tree

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

Where to shop this season

Dressing traditionally - Estonian folk costumes

Others

Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024

10 unconventional things to do in Tallinn

How to best enjoy your stay in Estonia, sustainably

New museums and attractions

Brochures about Estonia

Tartu - bohemian and old school