Reasons to visit Estonia

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15.11.2018

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?

14.11.2018

International jazz stars in Estonia - Christmas Jazz

Musical experiences in Tallinn before Christmas to take part in.

12.09.2018

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

14.11.2018

Park life this autumn

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

10.10.2018

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

14.11.2018

Travel the path of a nature film

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

05.11.2018

Estonian Myth Quiz

Which Estonian mythological creature are you?

10.10.2018

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

16.11.2018

Nature destinations off the beaten track

Nature adventure destinations for those wild at heart.

13.11.2018

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

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

05.11.2018

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

22.10.2018

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Here's a list of 4 speakeasies trending now.

08.11.2018

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.

08.11.2018

A foodie guide of Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn - story by Anders Husa

22.10.2018

Estonia as a family attraction

Good old and brand new attractions in Estonia

14.11.2018

Tallinn's TOP monthly music gigs

Series of music events in Tallinn cater to fans of drum & bass, soul, electronic, reggae and anyone looking for a great night out.

11.10.2018

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

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

12.11.2018

Sweet wines from the North

Experimental meets traditional in Estonian winemaking.

16.11.2018

TOP 10 restaurants serving traditional Estonian food

Traditional Estonian food at its best, prepared with time-tested methods, enjoyed in nostalgic surroundings.

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Health & Wellness

16.11.2018

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

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

31.10.2018

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.

22.10.2018

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.

13.11.2018

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?

16.11.2018

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.

09.08.2018

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

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

22.10.2018

Your perfect relaxing weekend in Pärnu

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

15.10.2018

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

15.11.2018

10 things to do on a rainy day

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

22.10.2018

Estonia's medieval gems

A journey to the land of Hanseatic merchants.

15.11.2018

The Arvo Pärt Centre as a tribute to the maestro

The Arvo Pärt Centre is both a personal archive of the composer and an inspiring meeting place for all those interested in his works and topics related thereto.

16.11.2018

10 surprising places in Estonia

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

13.11.2018

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

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

16.11.2018

TOP 10 most bizarre Soviet buildings in Estonia

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

16.11.2018

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

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

08.11.2018

Estonia feeds the imagination

Estonia is full of stories - discover your theme.

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Activities & Adventure

05.11.2018

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

05.11.2018

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Kiiking is something you should definitely try when visiting Estonia!

17.09.2018

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.

15.11.2018

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!

15.11.2018

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!

09.11.2018

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

13.11.2018

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

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

13.11.2018

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.

15.11.2018

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.

13.11.2018

Tartu - bohemian and old school

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

10.10.2018

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

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

14.11.2018

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

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

15.11.2018

Where to shop this season

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

13.11.2018

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

15.11.2018

Preparing for winter the #EstonianWay

Come along with Michelin star chef Pierre Mathon as he preserves local Estonian food for winter.

15.11.2018

Time travelling the #EstonianWay

Latvian pop-rock band Brainstorm comes to the Tallinn Old Town to try time travelling the Estonian way.

16.11.2018

TOP 10 industrial gems to visit in Western Estonia

10 sites in Western Estonia that introduce the area’s industrial history and development of technology

15.11.2018

Country 2.0 the #EstonianWay

Satoshi Miyagawa, a Japanese startup promoter, tries out Estonia's e-Residency program for himself.

15.11.2018

Sightseeing the #EstonianWay

London Evening Standard journalist Radhika Aligh tries her hand at sightseeing the Estonian way.

15.11.2018

Sauna the #EstonianWay

Marianne Zitting, a journalist at Finnish newspaper Iltalehti, experiences a unique type of Estonian sauna.

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Events

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

Park life this autumn

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Travel the path of a nature film

Estonian Myth Quiz

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

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

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

A foodie guide of Tallinn

Estonia as a family attraction

Tallinn's TOP monthly music gigs

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

Sweet wines from the North

TOP 10 restaurants serving traditional Estonian food

Health & Wellness

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

Best spas for children

Pärnu – the perfect destination for a spa holiday

Best spa procedures for men

Estonia's best luxury travel experiences

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 on a rainy day

Estonia's medieval gems

The Arvo Pärt Centre as a tribute to the maestro

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

Preparing for winter the #EstonianWay

Time travelling the #EstonianWay

TOP 10 industrial gems to visit in Western Estonia

Country 2.0 the #EstonianWay

Sightseeing the #EstonianWay

Sauna the #EstonianWay