Nature, architecture and centuries-old history of Estonia provide for a pleasant and interesting holiday. You will find a lot of interesting activities and attractions here. In the western part there are beaches with white Baltic sand, picturesque islands with untouched nature and modern resorts. In the southern part you will find scenic lakes among woody hills. In winter southern Estonia with its numerous hills is a perfect place for pilgrimage for those who enjoy skiing. In southern Estonia you will be amazed by a quick change of impressions. Only here you will be able to wander over steep granite bank and to listen to the waterfall, as well as visit the ruins of medieval castles and baroque-style manor-houses, and to see the differences between the cupola of the Orthodox and the strict broach of the Lutheran cathedrals, located closely nearby.

Tallinn

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia. Tallinn is called the pearl of medieval Europe. The city is famous for its Old Town, which was entered into the List of International Heritage of UNESCO in 1997. If you visit the very heart of Estonia you definitely should see the medieval City Hall, which is the highest building of that epoch. You should not forget to visit St. Olav’s Cathedral, the Kadriorg’s Palace, the Church of the Holy Spirit with its unique belfry of the 18th century, and Alexanders Nevsky’s Cathedral, which is famous for its “onion” cupolas.

Additional information:

• Tallinn – useful information
• Sightseeing in Tallinn

Pyarnu

The resort-town of Pyarnu attracts the youth with its sea coast, lively and loud throng and various summer entertainment programs, while elderly people are attracted by fresh wind, mud baths, and quietness. Pyarnu is nicknamed the summer capital of Estonia.

Tartu

Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia. Tartu’s university, founded in the 16th century, was always regarded as a cradle of Estonian national movement. Today Tartu is believed to be the most “Estonian” city of the republic with its 95% of Estonian population. This city has a nickname of being the “city of good ideas”.

Islands Saaremaa and Muhu

The islands represent places of the national originality with well-preserved native national traditions. Their development keeps pace with time and nature itself helps it. From ancient times these places were famous for their curative mud. Now modern sanitary centers have been founded there, which offer a large variety of salutary procedures.