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21.06.2018

European choir festival EUROPA CANTAT comes to Estonia

EUROPA CANTAT is one of the most important meeting grounds of the choral world, taking place from 27 July to 5 August in Tallinn

12.06.2018

Gaudeamus song and dance festival follows the mystery of the solstice

Gaudeamus festival programme is built on the theme of summer solstice, following the Midsummer Day traditions from ancient times to today.

21.06.2018

TOP Estonian folk music festivals

Folk music festivals are some of the summer's most intimate cultural experiences, introducing regional song, dance, foods and traditions

20.06.2018

TOP Medieval events in Estonia

Hanseatic Days, Middle Ages Days, historic battles – experience the life of Medieval Estonia!

12.06.2018

IRONMAN 2018 takes place in Tallinn

The world-famous full-length IRONMAN triathlon will take place in Tallinn, Estonia for the first time on 4th of August 2018

12.06.2018

Tallinn will host Europe’s biggest football match

Tallinn will host one of the world’s biggest football matches, the 2018 UEFA Super Cup, in August 2018

21.06.2018

Weekend Festival Baltic

Weekend Festival Baltic is a pop music festival and part of an iconic European festival brand.

20.06.2018

Celebrate like a local

The Republic of Estonia is celebrating its 100th birthday and everyone’s involved – communities in cities and the smallest communities across Estonia.

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Nature & Wildlife

21.06.2018

3 reasons to come to Estonia for bogshoeing

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

21.06.2018

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

05.01.2018

Estonian Myth Quiz

Which Estonian mythological creature are you?

15.06.2018

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

22.06.2018

TOP 10 hiking trails

Discover flora, fauna and some stunning scenery on these hiking trails.

21.06.2018

TOP free campsites

The best places you can pitch a tent and camp in Estonia, for free.

23.06.2018

TOP 10 naturally relaxing places

Time in nature is the best medicine for stress.

23.06.2018

TOP free things to do in Estonia

Free city tours, nature activities, places to visit and events will save you money during your travels.

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Food & Drink & Nightlife

20.06.2018

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.

22.06.2018

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.

22.06.2018

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

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

20.06.2018

Best places to eat with children

What makes Estonian restaurants stand out is our penchant for using local produce to create authentic and tasty dishes without excessive frivolities.

21.06.2018

TOP 10 restaurants serving traditional Estonian food

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

31.05.2018

Foodie stories by Anders Husa

Recently a TV channel from Norway called Matkanalen visited Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, and visited some great restaurants.

28.03.2018

Beyond the music at Tallinn Music Week

Explore art, design, film, cuisine, concerts and lectures at Tallinn Music Week 2018, one of Europe's leading city festivals.

09.05.2018

Best Estonian restaurants ranked by Silverspoon

Awarding the country’s most outstanding restaurants at the Oscars of Estonian gastronomy.

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Health & Wellness

04.06.2018

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.

23.06.2018

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.

21.06.2018

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.

21.06.2018

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.

07.03.2018

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?

09.04.2018

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

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

04.02.2018

5 winter survival tips from Like A Local

Kris Härsing of Like A Local shares her personal pointers for making the most of cold Northern European winters.

29.05.2018

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

22.06.2018

10 unusual attractions to see in Estonia

Ideas for adventurous travellers who want to venture past the main sights and explore mysterious, lesser known places.

05.06.2018

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

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

21.06.2018

TOP things to see & do in South Estonia

Rolling hills and valleys hide some pretty scenic gems.

22.06.2018

Places that are beginning to fade

The charm of foregone eras is still palpable in these places, but time has started to take its toll and the historic traces have begun to fade.

21.06.2018

TOP activities for night owls

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

05.06.2018

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.

12.06.2018

Estonia's medieval gems

A journey to the land of Hanseatic merchants.

22.06.2018

Graffiti in Estonia – art gallery on the streets

You don't have to go to a gallery or museum to view art in Estonia - it's all around you.

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Activities & Adventure

21.06.2018

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Kiiking is something you should definitely try when visiting Estonia!

17.08.2017

Kayaking in Estonia through bloggers’ eyes

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

23.06.2018

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

18.04.2018

Experience Estonia like a seafarer

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

21.06.2018

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!

01.03.2018

Sledging and sweet buns on Shrove Tuesday

Spring is around the corner and Estonians celebrate this centuries old holiday with sledging, buns with whipped cream and other special foods.

13.06.2018

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!

23.06.2018

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

07.06.2018

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

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

12.06.2018

Tartu - bohemian and old school

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

29.05.2018

City break destinations

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

07.06.2018

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

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

21.05.2018

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

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

07.06.2018

TOP 10 design and vintage shops in Estonia

Explore these hidden gems and unique shopping opportunities in Estonia.

12.06.2018

Dressing traditionally - Estonian folk costumes

The colourful and ornate national clothes worn nowadays to festivals tell about Estonia's cultural history.

12.06.2018

Vintage shopping in the hipster city of Tallinn

The top 5 stores in Tallinn for hipsters

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Others

23.06.2018

Locals' tips for summer - roaming the nature

Estonia's nature is sparse and changing, with every coming season exposing a new magical side.

23.06.2018

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.

23.06.2018

TOP 10 events this summer

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

23.06.2018

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23.06.2018

The wild side of Estonia

Estonian landscapes are surprisingly diverse with a range of wildlife from birds to bears.

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Events

European choir festival EUROPA CANTAT comes to Estonia

Gaudeamus song and dance festival follows the mystery of the solstice

TOP Estonian folk music festivals

TOP Medieval events in Estonia

IRONMAN 2018 takes place in Tallinn

Tallinn will host Europe’s biggest football match

Weekend Festival Baltic

Celebrate like a local

Nature & Wildlife

3 reasons to come to Estonia for bogshoeing

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Estonian Myth Quiz

Unexpected Estonia: discover the destination’s quirkiest activities

TOP 10 hiking trails

TOP free campsites

TOP 10 naturally relaxing places

TOP free things to do in Estonia

Food & Drink & Nightlife

Your guide to Estonian nightlife

Tallinn's TOP monthly music gigs

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

Best places to eat with children

TOP 10 restaurants serving traditional Estonian food

Foodie stories by Anders Husa

Beyond the music at Tallinn Music Week

Best Estonian restaurants ranked by Silverspoon

Health & Wellness

Pärnu – the perfect destination for a spa holiday

Best spas for children

10 things to do on a rainy day

Estonia's best luxury travel experiences

Best spa procedures for men

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

5 winter survival tips from Like A Local

How to have a spa break on the budget?

History & Culture

10 unusual attractions to see in Estonia

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

TOP things to see & do in South Estonia

Places that are beginning to fade

TOP activities for night owls

TOP 10 things to do in Tallinn

Estonia's medieval gems

Graffiti in Estonia – art gallery on the streets

Activities & Adventure

Kiiking – a wild sport invented in Estonia

Kayaking in Estonia through bloggers’ eyes

Bikepacking in Estonia

Experience Estonia like a seafarer

Sailing to Estonia – regulations and best practices

Sledging and sweet buns on Shrove Tuesday

The best winter activities for thrill seekers

Active holiday on lakes and rivers

Shopping

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

Tartu - bohemian and old school

City break destinations

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

TOP 10 design and vintage shops in Estonia

Dressing traditionally - Estonian folk costumes

Vintage shopping in the hipster city of Tallinn

Others

Locals' tips for summer - roaming the nature

Midsummers Eve – when dusk meets dawn

TOP 10 events this summer

Contact us

The wild side of Estonia