Reasons to visit Estonia

Events

28.05.2020

TOP events this season

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

Nature & Wildlife

07.05.2020

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.

27.05.2020

Park life this autumn

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

29.05.2020

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

13.03.2020

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

11.05.2020

Baltic Coastal Hiking Route: recommendations

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

26.05.2020

A virtual visit to Estonian nature

Even if you don't happen to be in Estonia right now, you can still explore the local wildlife and participate in a marathon. For those in Estonia, here are our suggestions for hiking trails.

07.05.2020

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

14.05.2020

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

27.05.2020

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Here's a list of 4 speakeasies trending now.

12.05.2020

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.

29.05.2020

Tastes of Haapsalu and Läänemaa - food region 2020

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

29.05.2020

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

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

03.01.2020

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

Estonian food experiences in a map

29.05.2020

Best sport bars in Estonia

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

29.05.2020

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.

25.05.2020

Estonian sauna meets craft beer

Birch invigorates the body and refreshes taste buds.

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Health & Wellness

19.05.2020

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.

27.05.2020

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

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

29.05.2020

TOP 5 health and wellness tourism destinations in Estonia

A selection of great health and wellness tourism destinations in Estonia

11.05.2020

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.

27.05.2020

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?

12.05.2020

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

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

12.05.2020

Your perfect relaxing weekend in Pärnu

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

14.05.2020

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

28.05.2020

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.

19.05.2020

Estonia's medieval gems

A journey to the land of Hanseatic merchants.

29.05.2020

10 surprising places in Estonia

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

19.05.2020

PROTO – the invention factory where history comes to life

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

27.05.2020

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

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

29.05.2020

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.

12.05.2020

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

29.05.2020

Basis for Estonian grassroots sport – Tartu Maraton

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

18.05.2020

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Kiiking is something you should definitely try when visiting Estonia!

27.10.2019

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

28.05.2020

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

24.11.2019

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.

29.05.2020

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!

28.05.2020

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.

29.05.2020

TOP 10 islands to visit this summer

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

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Shopping

23.03.2020

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

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

29.05.2020

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.

29.05.2020

Tartu - bohemian and old school

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

29.05.2020

City break destinations

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

19.05.2020

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.

07.05.2020

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

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

07.05.2020

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

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

17.03.2020

TOP 10 design and vintage shops in Estonia

Explore these hidden gems and unique shopping opportunities in Estonia.

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Others

29.05.2020

COVID-19 and travelling to Estonia

29.05.2020

Russian heritage the #EstonianWay

During the days of the Russian Empire, Estonia was a holiday destination of nobility. Retrace the footsteps of Estonia’s classical Russian heritage with journalist Polina Sokhranova.

28.05.2020

Tallinn 800 – a fitting age for a gorgeous medieval city

Tallinn celebrated a great anniversary – 800 years since the city was first mentioned in written texts.

29.05.2020

Sound, camera, action — Estonia's cinematic legacy

Estonia might not be a well known filming location, but it has its place in the history of auteur cinema.

29.05.2020

TOP 10 most bizarre Soviet buildings in Estonia

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

29.05.2020

Midsummers Eve – when dusk meets dawn

Old Estonians believe that dusk and dawn are lovers, meeting once a year on the Midsummer's Eve. Celebrate Midsummer in Estonia's wilderness.

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TOP events this season

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

A virtual visit to Estonian nature

Along the border between East and West

Nature cameras open a window to Estonian wildlife

Food & Drink & Nightlife

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Your guide to Estonian nightlife

Tastes of Haapsalu and Läänemaa - food region 2020

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

Best sport bars in Estonia

A small island with an abundant food culture

Estonian sauna meets craft beer

Health & Wellness

Best spas for children

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

TOP 5 health and wellness tourism destinations 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

History & culture

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

Seto feasts and holidays

Activities & Adventure

Basis for Estonian grassroots sport – Tartu Maraton

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

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

Shopping

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

TOP 10 things to do in Tallinn

Tartu - bohemian and old school

City break destinations

The tale of Tallinn’s most famous Christmas tree

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

TOP 10 design and vintage shops in Estonia

Others

COVID-19 and travelling to Estonia

Russian heritage the #EstonianWay

Tallinn 800 – a fitting age for a gorgeous medieval city

Sound, camera, action — Estonia's cinematic legacy

TOP 10 most bizarre Soviet buildings in Estonia

Midsummers Eve – when dusk meets dawn