Vacation in Estonia, idyll up north

Estonia is the northernmost country in the Baltic States and is located on the Gulf of Finland. With just 1.4 million inhabitants, the mostly flat Estonia is extremely sparsely populated and appears spacious and idyllic. Holidays in Estonia promise paradisiacal nature experiences : The islands in the west of the country are spectacular, at Kõrvemaa it gets hilly and the moorland dominates. If you want to learn more about the idyllic Baltic States, you should definitely take a look at our page on round trips through the Baltic States.

Arrival to Estonia

Tallinn can be reached by plane in just under two hours from Berlin. Both Air Baltic and the Polish company LOT offer direct flights. An alternative is to fly to Helsinki and take the ferry across. Within Estonia you can get to almost every corner of the country with regular buses.

Entry requirements for Estonia

Estonia is part of the European Union and the Schengen area, so German citizens only need an identity card to enter the country. There is no currency exchange, the euro circulates in Estonia.

Best travel time for your Estonia vacation

Estonia is a destination for every season ! In winter it goes ice skating or snowshoeing, in summer on the beaches of the Baltic Sea or on the islands. Lively Tallinn is always good for a city break.

Accommodation in Estonia

In Tallinn you will find hotels of all categories, on the islands and inland there are more private rooms and small guesthouses. The numerous manor houses that have been converted into country hotels are spectacular.

Estonia ‘s untouched nature, moorland and medieval towns are definitely worth a visit.

Popular holiday destinations in Estonia

Tourism in Estonia is still concentrated in the capital, but this could change quickly in the next few years.

The capital Tallinn

The charming capital has a medieval character with numerous shops, cafés and restaurants and at the same time exudes modern flair.

The Coast and Islands

The western Estonian islands of Saaremaa and Muhu have not only been included in the UNESCO program “Man and the Biosphere”, the original natural landscape of the coasts also attracts the Estonians themselves.

The interior and the national parks

invites With its lakes, forests and moorland, the interior you to bird watching, hiking and kayaking tours and romantic stays on sophisticated manors.

Estonia’s highlights and sights

Estonia not only shines with medieval sights, but above all with idyllic nature.

  • in the Lahemaa National Park Countless seabirds breed east of Tallinn. The park is divided into various protection zones, some of which have hiking and cycling trails.
  • The hilly and extremely lake-rich landscape of Kõrvemaa is known as the “Switzerland of Estonia”. In addition to many hiking opportunities, there are even one or the other ski lift.
  • in Tallinn’s Katharinenpassage. Artisans sell their wares
  • The on Toompea. medieval heart of the Estonian capital beats
  • The seaside resort of Pärnu in southwestern Estonia has enjoyed great popularity as a spa and bathing resort since 1838.
  • Soomaa National Park in south-west Estonia was established to protect bogs, swamps, floodplains and forests and is part of the European wilderness protection area network
  • Lake Võrtsjärv is the second largest lake in the Baltics at 270 km² and is home to 35 species of fish

Our pirate tip : In the Viimsi open-air museum north of Tallinn, a farmers’ market takes place every Saturday right by the sea and you can immerse yourself in Estonian history and buy souvenirs at the same time.

Estonia vacation insider tip: The island of Hiiumaa in Estonia

Hiiumaa is the second largest island in Estonia and is one of the country’s top insider tips for those in the know. You can find them in the west of the capital Tallinn in the Baltic Sea. And why should one definitely visit this island during a holiday in Estonia? For the simple reason that it is arguably one of the most idyllic and unspoilt natural regions in all of Europe. Here you have 60% pure forest area, which means that Hiiumaa also has the largest forest area in Estonia. You will also find a large number of picturesque lakes here. The perfect place for hiking fans and nature lovers, because thanks to the diverse and varied nature you will certainly not get bored on Hiiumaa.



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