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May is the month for mothers, museums, and MICHELIN stars!

Mothers and mother figures all around Estonia were honored with spring flowers on May 8th this year. The City of Tallinn celebrated by sponsoring a series of concerts and workshops for families. Then on May 21st, the annual Museum Night attracted visitors to museums all across the country. Museums kept their doors open late and lowered admission fees to one euro. Finally, we end the month of May with the announcement we’ve all been waiting for… MICHELIN stars!

The first Estonian restaurants to be recognized by the MICHELIN Guide were announced on May 25th. It’s an honor to have the Estonian culinary scene receive such prestigious international attention.

We hope you come visit and try out some of these places for yourself!

The Visit Estonia Team

Two Estonian restaurants receive a MICHELIN Star

The internationally renowned MICHELIN Guide has recognized 31 restaurants in Estonia, the first Baltic country to be included in the prestigious guide. 

The following restaurants each received one MICHELIN Star. These restaurants have been recognized for top-quality ingredients and dishes with distinct flavours that are carefully prepared to a consistently high standard.

• 180° by Matthias Diether
• NOA Chef's Hall

MICHELIN inspectors also recognized five restaurants in their Bib Gourmand category, which honors good quality, good value cooking.

• NOA
• Härg
• Fellin
• Lore Bistroo
• Mantel ja Korsten

The MICHELIN Green Star was awarded to two establishments that are actively committed to sustainable gastronomy. 

• Põhjaka Manor 
• Fotografiska

Win a trip for two to Estonia!

What does a bonfire sound like? Can you identify the sound of a knife slicing through crusty bread? What does a walk in the Estonian wetlands sound like? Test your knowledge with this simple quiz. May 31st is the last day to take the quiz! Participants will be entered in a drawing, and the prize is a trip for two to Estonia.

Five most popular day trips from Tallinn

Tallinn has its share of green space to explore, but if you long to recharge in forest shade or listen to the rush of a waterfall, head outside of the city for a day. According to data gathered by Visit Estonia in 2021, these are the five most popular day trips from Tallinn.

What kids love most in Estonia

Kids in Estonia and probably everywhere else love hands-on experiences. They want to touch, hear, smell, run, and jump. Estonia is a great destination for learning – and playing! – while on summer break. There are loads of interactive exhibitions and museums all around the country. Kids can learn with Lotte, the puppy dog inventor, in Gadgetville at the Lotte Village Theme Park or fly above the clouds on a hot air balloon with the help of a VR headset at PROTO Invention Factory.

A trip along the Estonian wine route

Estonia might not have the renown of Italy or Spain when it comes to winemaking, but it does have a surprising number of wineries dotting the countryside. A trip around the country gives you an opportunity to taste wine made from local Estonian fruits, berries, and forest products—try the birch sap bubbly! Given Estonia's compact size, it's easy to add a stop at a winery along the way to wherever you're headed.

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