Reasons to visit Estonia

Events

27.01.2020

Basis for Estonian grassroots sport – Tartu Maraton

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

22.01.2020

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 May 2020

13.11.2019

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?

Nature & Wildlife

31.12.2019

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.

30.12.2019

Park life this autumn

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

03.01.2020

Ancient sacred places in Estonia

Visit natural landmarks considered sacred throughout centuries.

03.01.2020

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

18.12.2019

Baltic Coastal Hiking Route: recommendations

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

11.11.2019

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

22.01.2020

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

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

03.10.2019

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

22.01.2020

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Here's a list of 4 speakeasies trending now.

21.01.2020

Tasty gift ideas from Estonia

Ideas for treats to bring back to your friends and family from Estonia.

16.01.2020

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

15 most exciting restaurants in Estonia's capital Tallinn.

27.01.2020

A foodie guide of Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn - story by Anders Husa

27.01.2020

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.

01.11.2019

Do it yourself — popular Estonian recipes you can make at home

Graving for Estonian? Learn how you can make Estonian bread, kama and biscuit cake without leaving home.

16.01.2020

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

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Health & Wellness

27.01.2020

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.

22.01.2020

4 tips for a restful holiday in Estonia

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

25.01.2020

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.

27.01.2020

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?

03.01.2020

Spa Trail invites you to discover best offerings

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

18.12.2019

Your perfect relaxing weekend in Pärnu

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

25.01.2020

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.

27.01.2020

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

22.01.2020

Things you can only do in Estonia

What can I do here that you cannot do anywhere else? Sing together as one with thousands of choir singers, extreme 'swinging' and touring in Soviet cars are just some fun things to mark down.

21.01.2020

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.

03.01.2020

Estonia's medieval gems

A journey to the land of Hanseatic merchants.

21.01.2020

10 surprising places in Estonia

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

15.01.2020

PROTO – the invention factory where history comes to life

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

10.01.2020

How to spend 2 days in Tallinn

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

03.01.2020

The most spiritual sites in Estonia

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

25.01.2020

Estonia feeds the imagination

Estonia is full of stories - discover your theme.

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Activities & Adventure

22.01.2020

TOP activities for night owls

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

17.01.2020

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

03.01.2020

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.

17.01.2020

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!

20.11.2019

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.

22.01.2020

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

31.12.2019

La Carmina's Tips on visiting hipster city Tallinn

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

22.01.2020

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.

14.01.2020

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.

26.01.2020

Tartu - bohemian and old school

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

31.12.2019

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.

31.12.2019

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

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

21.01.2020

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

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

03.01.2020

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

22.01.2020

Influencer's home in the heart of Tallinn

Apply now to be hosted by Visit Estonia in a central apartment in Tallinn for up to five nights.

27.01.2020

Estonia's many capitals

A guide to Estonian towns and what they are best known for.

22.01.2020

Storyteller's Nest application form

Apply here to be hosted by Visit Estonia at Storyteller's Nest.

27.01.2020

What’s cooking at Tasty Tartu restaurant month

Tartu's best restaurants offer limited-time menus of exotic local delicacies during the month of February.

27.01.2020

What Estonia does best

Estonia garners international attention for some surprising and entertaining reasons. Find out what Estonia is best at.

25.01.2020

Gift ideas from Estonia

Christmas presents from Estonia - funky handicraft and functional design.

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Events

Basis for Estonian grassroots sport – Tartu Maraton

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

Black is the New Black - Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

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

Along the border between East and West

Best berry and mushroom picking spots in Estonia

Nature cameras open a window to Estonian wildlife

Food & Drink & Nightlife

Insider guide to Tallinn speakeasies

Tasty gift ideas from Estonia

15 most exciting restaurants in Tallinn

A foodie guide of Tallinn

Tallinn's TOP monthly music gigs

Do it yourself — popular Estonian recipes you can make at home

Traditional southern Estonian culinary delights

Visit Estonia launches Gastronomy Trail Map

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

Things you can only do in Estonia

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

Activities & Adventure

TOP activities for night owls

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

Merry Christmas markets

Tartu - bohemian and old school

The tale of Tallinn’s most famous Christmas tree

Kerli's favourite Estonian fashion designers

Gift ideas for the Estonian in your life

Dressing traditionally - Estonian folk costumes

Others

Influencer's home in the heart of Tallinn

Estonia's many capitals

Storyteller's Nest application form

What’s cooking at Tasty Tartu restaurant month

What Estonia does best

Gift ideas from Estonia