Reasons to visit Estonia

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22.01.2019

The foundation of Estonian grassroots sport – Tartu Marathon

Tartu Maraton has been the main sports event to shape the face of Estonian sports culture.

14.01.2019

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.

21.01.2019

Northern music festival Viru Folk

The music festival Viru Folk is held for the 12th time in one of the most beautiful places in Estonia, Lahemaa National Park’s captain’s village Käsmu

21.01.2019

World Film Festival with a cosy atmosphere

16th World Film Festival March 18th-23rd at the Estonian National Museum

21.11.2018

Black is the New Black - Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Why should you visit Tallinn at the end of November, at the darkest time of the year when there’s only six hours of light?

11.12.2018

International jazz stars in Estonia - Christmas Jazz

Musical experiences in Tallinn before Christmas to take part in.

20.12.2018

Estonia’s modern art scene makes a splash in London

The destination’s top modern artists bring their work to London’s most prestigious art galleries and festivals

Nature & Wildlife

11.01.2019

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.

15.01.2019

Park life this autumn

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

14.01.2019

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

21.01.2019

Travel the path of a nature film

Recommendations from filmmakers of “The Wind Sculpted Land” for exploring the nature of Estonia

14.01.2019

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

21.01.2019

Nature destinations off the beaten track

Nature adventure destinations for those wild at heart.

19.01.2019

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

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

14.01.2019

How to spot a seal in Estonia?

Find out where and how to go seal watching in Estonia.

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Food & Drink & Nightlife

18.12.2018

5 classic foods you probably didn’t think of trying. By Like A Local Guide

When you ask an Estonian what foods you should try, the answer is usually sauerkraut, jellied meat and blood sausage.

15.01.2019

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Here's a list of 4 speakeasies trending now.

03.01.2019

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

15 most exciting restaurants in Estonia's capital Tallinn.

15.01.2019

A foodie guide of Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn - story by Anders Husa

21.01.2019

Estonia as a family attraction

Good old and brand new attractions in Estonia

21.01.2019

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

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

15.01.2019

Sweet wines from the North

Experimental meets traditional in Estonian winemaking.

16.01.2019

Best sport bars in Estonia

Tips on where to go on a night out with the mates.

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Health & Wellness

21.01.2019

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

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

21.01.2019

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.

21.01.2019

Pärnu – the perfect destination for a spa holiday

Almost all of the Pärnu SPA hotels are located near the beautiful beach, providing a breath-taking view from the rooms.

21.01.2019

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.

22.01.2019

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?

21.01.2019

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

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

15.01.2019

Your perfect relaxing weekend in Pärnu

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

21.01.2019

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

21.01.2019

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.

20.12.2018

Estonia's medieval gems

A journey to the land of Hanseatic merchants.

21.01.2019

Walking tours with a twist

Discover hidden destinations and architectural gems of Estonia.

21.01.2019

10 surprising places in Estonia

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

22.01.2019

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

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

22.01.2019

TOP 10 most bizarre Soviet buildings in Estonia

Some of Estonia’s most strangely striking architecture dates back to the Soviet era.

21.01.2019

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

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

30.11.2018

Estonia feeds the imagination

Estonia is full of stories - discover your theme.

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Activities & Adventure

15.01.2019

TOP activities for night owls

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

17.08.2017

Kayaking in Estonia through bloggers’ eyes

Kayaking in Võhandu river through the eyes of bloggers Jules and Christine

17.01.2019

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Kiiking is something you should definitely try when visiting Estonia!

17.01.2019

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

05.11.2018

Experience Estonia like a seafarer

Three ways to enjoy coastal Estonia's sailing, cuisine and nature.

21.01.2019

Sailing to Estonia – regulations and best practices

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

22.01.2019

The best winter activities for thrill seekers

If traditional skiing or ice skating isn't enough to get your heart pounding this winter, check out these heart-pounding adventures!

27.11.2018

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.

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Shopping

22.01.2019

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

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

22.01.2019

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.

15.01.2019

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.

17.01.2019

Tartu - bohemian and old school

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

18.01.2019

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

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

17.01.2019

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

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

18.01.2019

Where to shop this season

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

17.01.2019

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

22.01.2019

Massage the #EstonianWay

How will British chef & TV host Jack Stein handle the Estonian way of massage – whisking – which involves a sauna and a bundle of twigs?

22.01.2019

Partying the #EstonianWay

Finnish metal band Battle Beast comes to the Tallinn Old Town for a night to party like it's 1518.

22.01.2019

Superfood the #EstonianWay

American blogger Cait Weingartner discovers how Estonians do superfood while foraging wild dandelions.

22.01.2019

Yoga-ing the #EstonianWay

Come along with American blogger Shai Chung as she tries yoga on a river, the Estonian way.

22.01.2019

Celebrating a birthday the #EstonianWay

YouTuber & BMX rider Austin Augie celebrates Estonia's 100th birthday by playing in a special ice hockey match.

22.01.2019

Simple Session 2019!

The 19th edition of the annual Simple Session will be taking place on February 2-3, 2019, at Saku Arena.

22.01.2019

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.

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Events

The foundation of Estonian grassroots sport – Tartu Marathon

The tale of Tallinn’s most famous Christmas tree

Northern music festival Viru Folk

World Film Festival with a cosy atmosphere

Black is the New Black - Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

International jazz stars in Estonia - Christmas Jazz

Estonia’s modern art scene makes a splash in London

Nature & Wildlife

Estonia is Lonely Planet's best value destination

Park life this autumn

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Travel the path of a nature film

Unexpected Estonia: discover the destination’s quirkiest activities

Nature destinations off the beaten track

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

How to spot a seal in Estonia?

Food & Drink & Nightlife

5 classic foods you probably didn’t think of trying. By Like A Local Guide

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn

Estonia as a family attraction

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

Sweet wines from the North

Best sport bars in Estonia

Health & Wellness

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

Best spas for children

Pärnu – the perfect destination for a spa holiday

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

How to have a spa break on the budget?

History & Culture

10 things to do when the weather fails

Estonia's medieval gems

Walking tours with a twist

10 surprising places in Estonia

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

TOP 10 most bizarre Soviet buildings in Estonia

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

Estonia feeds the imagination

Activities & Adventure

TOP activities for night owls

Kayaking in Estonia through bloggers’ eyes

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Bikepacking in Estonia

Experience Estonia like a seafarer

Sailing to Estonia – regulations and best practices

The best winter activities for thrill seekers

Active holiday on lakes and rivers

Shopping

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

TOP 10 things to do in Tallinn

Merry Christmas markets

Tartu - bohemian and old school

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

Massage the #EstonianWay

Partying the #EstonianWay

Superfood the #EstonianWay

Yoga-ing the #EstonianWay

Celebrating a birthday the #EstonianWay

Simple Session 2019!

Brochures about Estonia