Historic Centre of Tallinn
Region: Tallinn
Cultural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobblestone old town and preserved city walls featuring medieval streets and cafes.
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Tourist attractions
Lahemaa National Park
Region: Harju County, Rapla County
Nature
Country''s oldest national park harmonizing virgin forests, coastline, and manor architecture.
Soomaa National Park
Region: Pärnu County
Nature
Famous for canoe experiences during flood season, called the "fifth season."
Kaali Meteorite Crater
Region: Saaremaa Island
Nature
110m diameter meteorite crater formed around 700 BCE with museum.
Tartu Old Town
Region: Tartu
Culture
University of Tartu founded in 1632 and academic city atmosphere.
Pärnu Beach Resort
Region: Pärnu
Resort
White sand Baltic Sea coast called "Estonia's summer capital."
Viljandi Castle Ruins
Region: Viljandi
Culture
Teutonic Order fortress ruins and suspension bridge as photo spot.
Narva Fortress & Hermann Castle
Region: Narva
Culture
Border fortress facing Russian Ivangorod Castle across the river.
Hiiumaa Island & Kõpu Lighthouse
Region: Hiiu County
Modern architecture
One of the world''s oldest operating cast-iron lighthouses (1874).
Struve Geodetic Arc (Tõravere Observatory Point)
Region: Tartu County
Cultural Heritage
World Heritage component of triangulation points measuring Earth''s size.
Estonian Open Air Museum
Region: Tallinn suburbs
Culture
Vast outdoor museum reconstructing 19th-century farmhouses and windmills.
Kuressaare Castle
Region: Saaremaa Island
Culture
14th-century fortress with attached museum.
Tallinn TV Tower
Region: Tallinn
Modern architecture
314m high with glass-floor observation deck overlooking the city and Gulf of Finland.
Haapsalu Spa
Region: Haapsalu
Relaxation
Traditional resort offering healing through mud therapy and Baltic Sea breeze.
Ice Mile Ice Road (winter only)
Region: Väinameri Strait
Nature
Official ice road appearing on frozen sea.
Suggested itineraries
3-Day Medieval Tallinn and Spa Resort
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Historic Centre of Tallinn tour, Raekoja Square cafe hopping, Pärnu spa hotel
After fully enjoying the capital''s old town, take an express bus to seaside Pärnu to relax at spas and savor Baltic cuisine.
5-Day Southern Cultural Route
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: University of Tartu, Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Soomaa wetland canoeing
Traverse culture and nature from the intellectual city of Tartu through the folk music town of Viljandi to Soomaa National Park during flood season.
4-Day Island Hopping and Meteorite Crater
Duration (days): 4
Highlights: Saaremaa Island Kuressaare Castle, Kaali meteorite crater, Hiiumaa lighthouse
Ferry from Tallinn to western islands to enjoy pastoral island time and meteorite legends.
Travel tips
- As an EU/Schengen member, Japanese short-term tourism is visa-free for up to 90 days.
- Winter temperatures can drop to nearly -20°C; warm clothing essential.
- Tallinn city public transport QR tickets are convenient; free transport for travelers over 65.
- At bus/tram stops, press the button to signal when alighting.
- Shops close during Midsummer festival; shop in advance.
- Berry and mushroom picking in forests is free, but watch for private property signs.
- High credit card penetration; small cash amounts sufficient.
- Free Wi-Fi access points throughout the city.
- Coworking spaces more prevalent than cyber cafes.
- Self-perform löyly with wooden buckets in saunas.
- Outdoor drone photography strictly prohibited near borders and military facilities.
- Early morning ferry to Finland/Helsinki is discounted.