Why Estonia

Narva Opera Festival – a celebration of music on the border of Europe

Narva Opera Festival will take place at the Kreenholm Textile Factory in Narva from 4-13 September 2020.

Rally Estonia, a round of the WRC is held on 4-6 September 2020. Visit Estonia

FIA World Rally Championship to be run in Estonia

Rally Estonia, a round of the WRC is held on 4-6 September 2020.

Tallinn Music Week: changing times call for resilience and innovation

The international new music and city festival Tallinn Music Week (TMW) will take place on 27-29 August in a novel hybrid format

TOP events this season

The top festivals and concerts for music lovers, also sports events this summer in Estonia.

Nature & Wildlife

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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.

Park life this autumn

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

Historical cultural landscapes in Estonia

07.07.2020

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

Estonian mires, bogs, wetlands, Visit Estonia

Visiting Estonian bogs: A complete guide for a tourist

Visiting Estonian bogs. A complete guide for a tourist

11 Reasons To Visit A Bog On Your Estonia Roadtrip by Rugged Roadtrips

Rugged Roadtrips lists some of the most fascinating facets of the beloved Estonian natural landscapes.

Baltic Coastal Hiking Route: recommendations

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

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

Nature cameras open a window to Estonian wildlife

Estonian forests are dotted with nature cameras to provide curious nature lovers with an insight to the life of local wildlife.

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Food & Drink & Nightlife

29.06.2020

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Here's a list of 4 speakeasies trending now.

Your guide to Estonian nightlife

If you think Estonian nightlife only exists in the heart of Tallinn, you are missing out! Discover our gems for live music, cocktails and more.

Tastes of Haapsalu and Läänemaa - food region 2020

Genuine tastes from Haapsalu and Läänemaa: What to visit and taste?

Gastronomy map of Estonia, Visit Estonia

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

Estonian food experiences in a map

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

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

Best sport bars in Estonia

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

29.06.2020

A small island with an abundant food culture

Hiiumaa, the second largest island in Estonia, has been making its own steady mark in the Estonian gourmet scene.

Bocuse d'or in Tallinn 2020, Visit Estonia

The Bocuse d’Or European Final brings master chefs to Tallinn

Bocuse d'Or - the European Final of the world’s most prestigious gastronomic competition - will be held in Tallinn in October 2020

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Health & Wellness

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.

Estonia Resort Spa in Pärnu, visit estonia

TOP 5 health and wellness tourism destinations in Estonia

A selection of great health and wellness tourism destinations in Estonia

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.

07.08.2020

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?

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Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

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

20.07.2020

Your perfect relaxing weekend in Pärnu

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

Estonian sauna meets craft beer

Birch invigorates the body and refreshes taste buds.

04.08.2020

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.

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History & culture

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.

Estonia's capital Tallinn is the best preserved medieval city in Northern Europe.

Estonia's medieval gems

A journey to the land of Hanseatic merchants.

The art museum of Tartu, Estonia leans more than the tower of Pisa!

10 surprising places in Estonia

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

PROTO invention factory in Tallinn, Visit Estonia

PROTO – the invention factory where history comes to life

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

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

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

Vastseliina Episcopal Castle is a holy site in Estonia.

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

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

29.05.2020

Estonia feeds the imagination

Estonia is full of stories - discover your theme.

03.07.2020

Seto feasts and holidays

The Seto people celebrate many holidays, with the Orthodox having even nearly 60 of them. What are these?

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Activities & Adventure

25.06.2020

Basis for Estonian grassroots sport – Tartu Maraton

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

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Kiiking is something you should definitely try when visiting Estonia!

Relaxing holiday to recharge your tired body and mind.

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

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

Kayaking in Estonia, Hiiumaa, Visit Estonia

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

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

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.

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!

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07.07.2020

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

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

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

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.

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Tartu - bohemian and old school

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

City break destinations

Abandoned factories turned hipster restaurants and many other cool secrets of Estonia are ready to be discovered.

Enjoy holiday shopping and food at the Tallinn Christmas Market

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.

Estonia has a flourishing fashion scene catching international attention.

07.05.2020

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

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

Presents that the Estonians in your life are sure to love.

07.08.2020

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

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

04.08.2020

TOP 10 design and vintage shops in Estonia

Explore these hidden gems and unique shopping opportunities in Estonia.

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Others

Ice skating on a wetland lake, Visit Estonia

3 reasons to come to Estonia for bogshoeing

Bogshoeing is the most fun and nature-friendly form of hiking in Estonia

TOP museums with a twist

Some of the best science, natural, children’s, art & history museums are also the smallest and most quirky.

The best food festivals of 2017 in Estonia