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12.04.2019

Summertime events in Peipsi area

There are many interesting things to do this summer for visitors of all ages around the area of Estonia’s largest lake Peipus (Peipsi).

09.04.2019

TOP cycling events

From BMX and cyclocross to road and mountain biking, you don't have to be a professional cyclists to enjoy these sporting events throughout the year.

16.04.2019

Biggest jazz festival in the Baltics - Jazzkaar

The biggest jazz festival in the Baltics brings newcomers and big names and rising stars of jazz from all over the world to Estonia

21.04.2019

TOP food festivals

Some of Europe’s best food festivals are in Estonia, featuring traditional recipes from top local restaurants.

10.04.2019

Sail to these TOP events in Estonia

Sail in Estonia this summer to visit these TOP 10 culture events

05.04.2019

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!

10.04.2019

TOP running events of fall

Fresh air, mild temperatures and flat landscapes create the perfect environment for autumn marathons and races - running addicts, welcome to Estonia!

12.04.2019

TOP 10 events this season

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

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Nature & Wildlife

10.04.2019

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.

12.04.2019

8 date ideas under €50

8 date ideas under €50 to try on your next trip to Estonia

09.04.2019

Park life this autumn

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

16.04.2019

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

06.03.2019

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

16.04.2019

Nature destinations off the beaten track

Nature adventure destinations for those wild at heart.

21.04.2019

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

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

10.04.2019

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

01.03.2019

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Here's a list of 4 speakeasies trending now.

05.04.2019

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

15 most exciting restaurants in Estonia's capital Tallinn.

12.03.2019

A foodie guide of Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn - story by Anders Husa

16.04.2019

Estonia as a family attraction

Good old and brand new attractions in Estonia

21.04.2019

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

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

05.03.2019

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

Estonian food experiences in a map

21.04.2019

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

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

11.04.2019

Best sport bars in Estonia

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

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Health & Wellness

10.04.2019

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.

15.04.2019

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

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

16.04.2019

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.

01.03.2019

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?

04.02.2019

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!

16.04.2019

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.

15.04.2019

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

16.04.2019

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.

20.04.2019

10 surprising places in Estonia

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

10.04.2019

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

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

21.04.2019

Best self-guided tours this summer

A comprehensive list of accessible self-guided tours across Estonia.

16.04.2019

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

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

16.04.2019

Estonia feeds the imagination

Estonia is full of stories - discover your theme.

16.04.2019

Estonian art scene — what's buzzing right now

Estonia has a savvy arts community active both locally and internationally. Here's what you should see right now.

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Activities & Adventure

15.04.2019

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

20.04.2019

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Kiiking is something you should definitely try when visiting Estonia!

10.04.2019

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

10.04.2019

Experience Estonia like a seafarer

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

10.04.2019

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!

20.04.2019

13 things you might not know about Estonia

Estonians have their own way of doing things, from unusual sports to technological innovations. Discover even more astonishing facts.

16.04.2019

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.

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Shopping

15.04.2019

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

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

10.04.2019

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.

16.04.2019

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.

10.04.2019

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.

15.04.2019

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

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

10.04.2019

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.

16.04.2019

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

21.04.2019

Estonian superfoods - blueberry

Weather you have a sweet tooth or prefer to stick with the main course, Estonian blueberries have a variety of uses.

16.04.2019

The sea and coastal culture

History of seafaring and coastal culture has left Estonia with a wealth of historical ships and wrecks to be explored.

16.04.2019

The story of Estonian forest

While Estonia has always been a forested country, the last half a century has seen those forests increase in size.

18.04.2019

To the countryside for Walpurgis Day!

On May 1st rural tourism companies will open their doors to visitors.

16.04.2019

Life hacks from the nature

Did you know that Estonia has around 1000 herbs to improve your health?

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Events

Summertime events in Peipsi area

TOP cycling events

Biggest jazz festival in the Baltics - Jazzkaar

TOP food festivals

Sail to these TOP events in Estonia

Rally Estonia to take place again!

TOP running events of fall

TOP 10 events this season

Nature & Wildlife

Estonia is Lonely Planet's best value destination

8 date ideas under €50

Park life this autumn

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

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

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn

Estonia as a family attraction

Summer hangouts to beat the heat

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

Best sport bars in Estonia

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

10 things to do when the weather fails

Estonia's medieval gems

10 surprising places in Estonia

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

Best self-guided tours this summer

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

Estonia feeds the imagination

Estonian art scene — what's buzzing right now

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

13 things you might not know about Estonia

Active holiday on lakes and rivers

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

Estonian superfoods - blueberry

The sea and coastal culture

The story of Estonian forest

To the countryside for Walpurgis Day!

Life hacks from the nature