Hi Didier!

White nights. Hiking. Cookouts with friends. Swimming. Boating. Sauna.

This is summer in Estonia, and we are right in the thick of it. The high season is here. There are festivals and events on every weekend. It is invigorating to see things come back to life after the pandemic summers of the previous years. It makes travel seem that much more precious.

We truly hope to see you you this summer. We've got some great reading for you this month to help you plan your visit. We've got ideas for making the most of long summer evenings in Tallinn, plus a list of what NOT to do when coming to Estonia.

Green-minded travelers will also want to add Tartu to their list of sustainable city breaks, and we are sharing the Green Traveller's Guide to Estonia for those who want to branch out and see more of the country.  

We hope you are enjoying your summer wherever you are, but it's about time you visited Estonia, don't you think? 😎

The Visit Estonia Team

Make it a white night to remember!

Enchanting evenings. Sundowners and outdoor dining. A technicolor sky. And the always changing, ancient yet modern city of Tallinn. 

During Estonia's longest days of the year, the sun rises around 4 am and sets a bit before 11 pm. The hours in between are known as white nights — daylight fades to twilight but never goes pitch-black. Take advantage of this extra time by staying up and staying out into the wee hours. Here are some ideas to make the most of Tallinn's nightlife during the magical white nights of summer.

Don't make these 5 mistakes when visiting Estonia

Visitors to Estonia sometimes make these five mistakes. It's natural — it's your first time visiting, and nobody expects you to get it right the first time. Luckily, none of them will get you kicked out of the country, though they might earn you a look of pity.

Follow this advice to avoid a foolish faux pas or two. And keep you from avoiding the biggest mistake of all.

What's left of Hanseatic Estonia?

The Hanseatic League shaped the economies and politics in the North Sea and Baltic Sea for over 400 years. This made Estonia a sought-after territory and a battleground for neighbouring kingdoms.

Visitors today can still explore the legacy of this medieval trading route in Tallinn, Tartu, Viljandi, and Pärnu.

Estonia's sustainable second city

Tartu is Estonia’s second-largest city, yet it’s home to many of the country’s most important “firsts”: the first university, the first song festival, and now the first city in Estonia to take part in the European Commission’s 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities initiative.

A two-hour train ride connects Tartu with Tallinn, making it an easy addition to any Estonian itinerary. Blending collegiate energy, history, and innovation, Tartu has much to offer the green-minded tourist.

The natural choice for the green traveller

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According to the World Health Organisation, Estonia has some of the cleanest air in the world. With a population of only 1.3 million, and over half of the landscape forested, sustainable travel is a timeless tradition, not a trend. Natural escapes are no more than 15 minutes away and authentic culture lives in the streets, not the history books. 

​Green Traveller’s Guide to Estonia showcases the best of the country’s ‘green’ offerings, putting Estonia firmly on the map of Europe’s sustainable destinations.

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