Destination guide
Welcome to Estonia, a wonderland of forests, wild beaches and ancient castles. While you excite your senses with pretty harbours and colourful cities, we’ll take care of all your Estonia tour essentials, because that’s how we do it. You’ll get to create your dream trip to Estonia with our optional experiences, so whether you want to see the colourful Bohemian quarter of Kalamaja or get lost in the beautiful wetlands of Lahema, you’ll discover the best of Estonia, but always your way.
A feast for the eyes and a must-see in Estonia, the Old Town of Tallinn will carry you away with UNESCO-listed architecture and ancient tales down every cobbled lane. Your Local Specialist will lead the way through the original walled arch, as you soak up all the Gothic spires, gabled houses, hidden courtyards and red-tiled cone-shaped roofs.
You can't miss the huge and beautiful Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the Old Town of Tallinn. It was built during the reign of the Russian Empire and you can see the gold-plated domes and incredible mosaics. You might even get to hear the powerful church bells ringing. With 11 bells including one that weighs 15,000 kilograms, it makes quite an incredible sound!
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Estonian food is some of the best in the Baltics and we’ll show you where to find all the delicious soups, stews and seafood.
If you like your food hot pink, you’ll love rosolje, Estonia’s beloved potato salad. It’s made from bite-sized cubes of Estonian beetroot and potatoes, tossed with smoke herring, hard-boiled eggs and pickles in a creamy, tangy dressing. This fine fuschia salad has never escaped anyone’s notice, so get in quick before it's gobbled up.
Estonia sits right on the Baltic sea, so there’s no coincidence that seafood is found in nearly every restaurant. One of the most popular kinds of fish is sprats and Estonians love to eat sprats in a sandwich. The recipe is simple - marinated sprat, boiled egg, onions, herbs and sauce between dark rye bread - but it’s absolutely delicious.
You can’t visit Estonia without tasting the famous Vana Tallinn liqueur. This rum-based beverage was first created in 1962 and the recipe has been kept a secret all these years. You can try different flavourings like cinnamon, vanilla and citrus, but be warned, the strongest version has a whopping 50% alcohol volume.
Estonia is at its best in summer with longer, warmer days, while spring and autumn bring beautiful scenery and new wildlife.
Estonia is one of the top places for birdwatching in Europe and the best time to see birds is spring when migrating species like ducks, swans and geese come home.
Sightseeing in Tallinn is at its best in summer from May to August, when the days are longer and the sun comes out to play.
Summer is best for warm weather, while spring brings pretty wildflowers and autumn brings red and golden forest leaves.
A pair of jeans
The temperature rarely passes 18 degrees Celsius in Estonia, even in summer. Jeans are perfect to stay warm on a crisp morning and to wear out at night on your Tallinn trip.
A scarf or shawl
Bring a scarf when visiting religious sites so you can respectfully cover-up, while also adding another layer of warmth for those extra chilly days.
Walking shoes
With exciting cities and beautiful national parks, you’re sure to be doing a lot of walking when you visit Estonia. Pack your most comfortable pair of shoes.
When you’re exploring Estonia’s stunning landscapes, always make sure you take only pictures and leave only footprints.
If you want to explore Estonia's countryside, you can help keep the country beautiful by always sticking to the marked paths and never disturbing the wildlife.
You’re sure to work up a thirst while exploring Estonia, so stay hydrated the eco-friendly way and bring your own reusable water bottle.
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