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The winter season is here and the atmosphere in Estonia has gotten cosier than ever. Christmas markets are opening all around the country, inviting visitors to feel the joy and merriment of the season. Find out about the oldest Christmas tree tradition in Europe or how Estonians prepare for Christmas dinner.

Speaking of food, White Guide Nordic has listed the best restaurants in Estonia and named five of them Global Masters.

Estonia is still accepting all fully vaccinated visitors. As the Corona situation changes, we want to focus on health and safety above anything else. 

The Visit Estonia Team

Visit Estonia Advent Calendar

Christmas is a time for sharing! Visit Estonia has once again created our special Advent Calendar to help fans discover more about the Estonian winter and how to celebrate Christmas the Estonian way. With each date on the calendar, visitors will find virtual postcards containing surprising and exciting facts about Estonia and its regions that you can share.

The Visit Estonia advent calendar also gives participants the chance to win a trip to Estonia for two people! Everyone who opens a window on the advent calendar can add their information and be entered into a lottery. Participants can add a new ticket to the lottery once per day when they open the new window. So the more windows on the calendar you open, the greater chance you have to win.

The Visit Estonia Advent Calendar is open from the 1st to the 24th of December 2021 and is available in nine languages - Estonian, English, Finnish, Russian, Swedish, Latvian, German, Lithuanian, Polish. 

Visit Tallinn and Step into a Fairy-tale

Experience a winter full of magic and mirth in Tallinn! In the atmosphere of a medieval town, surrounded by middle-age churches, market stalls, and traditional food, the season has never felt so full of wonder and enchantment.

The Tallinn Christmas Market has been bringing in people from around the world for its quaint atmosphere that gives visitors a warm holiday feeling. In fact, the Tallinn Christmas Market was named the best in Europe in 2019 and has remained among the most highly rated.

Experiencing Christmas in Estonia

With winter here, Christmas is on the way in Estonia and there are so many ways to celebrate the holiday season! One of the best ways to enjoy the winter is by visiting Estonia's Christmas markets. Walk past the market stalls and inhale the smell of mulled wine and gingerbread while you find the perfect gift for a loved one. 

White Guide Nordic Names the Best Restaurants in Estonia

The restaurant guide White Guide Nordic has announced the new lineup of the best restaurants in Estonia. The list includes more than seventy restaurants in Estonia as top-quality dining experiences. These restaurants came from every region of the country, showing off both the talent and the diversity of Estonian cuisine. Among them, five were awarded the highest possible level - Global Masters, highlighting the depth of Estonia's cooking prowess.

New Exhibition at the Vabamu Museum

On November 19th, the Vabamu Museum opened “Why Estonia? 30 years from the USSR to e-Estonia.” The exhibition focuses on the history of Estonia as a digital society going over how it was formed, its achievements, and prospects for the future. Through storytelling and a playful setup, the exhibition goes over the nation's varied history. This helps answer how Estonia, a once agricultural country, became a digital society.

The exhibition will be open until 23 October 2022.

The Estonian News in Brief

If you're not sure what to do when you arrive in Estonia, this article will give you seven ideas for your time in Tallinn. These range from calmer city activities to rugged nature adventures. That means you'll find something to enjoy no matter what your tastes are.

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