Dear Readers,

Welcome to Visit Estonia's June newsletter for the travel trade!

Midsummer is here! Towns and villages all around Estonia have events planned for the big celebration. So far this summer, Estonia has been a great place to come to escape the heat wave sweeping across the rest of the continent, though reports show that we may get some summer heat of our own just in time for Jaanipäev!

Art lovers can get their fix this summer with new exhibitions spread out all over the country. One of the most unique exhibits is located in an old fish processing factory looking out over the Gulf of Finland. It's a great stop to add to any tours along the North Coast, our featured region this month.

For the industry news in between newsletters, check out trade news on our website. Happy browsing!

Sincerely yours,

The Visit Estonia Team

What's buzzing in the Estonian art scene?

A Baroque palace. An old submarine factory. A former fish processing facility. The buildings that house Estonia's best art museums and galleries are as interesting as the works displayed inside.

See the newest exhibitions

Viru Keskus opens new food court

The new food court area is located in the wing of Shopping Centre Viru Keskus Estonia Boulevard, next to Tammsaare Park, where there is an outdoor terrace. The dining area is open daily from 09:00 to 22:00 and on Fridays and Saturdays until 23:00. Food can be enjoyed on site or ordered to go with the help of food couriers.

Try out these new restaurants

Explore the Region: the North Coast

Visitors to Estonia's North Coast will appreciate the forests, wildlife, historical towns, and fishermen's villages within a stone's throw of Tallinn. Pine tree groves surrounding long sandy beaches and nearby national parks provide quick day trips from Tallinn all year round.

Enjoy long scenic coastal walks while admiring northern Estonia’s limestone cliffs or enjoy a delightful seaside dining experience. During the summer season, a short boat ride takes you to tiny isolated islands, where you can spend a day cycling on rural roads or go even further out and look for Estonia's elusive seals.

Discover Estonia's North Coast

New Tallinn-Helsinki routes added

Two more ships will be plying the Gulf of Finland this summer, connecting Tallinn and Helsinki. The MS Gabriella and MS Amorella will operate day trips to Tallinn from June 17 to August 14, 2022.

Check out the timetable

Notorious former prison to get a new life

Construction begins this year on the crumbling Patarei Prison. Set to finish in 2025, this notorious landmark will become a new business and event complex with a seaside promenade. The building currently houses a museum in remembrance of the political prisoners who were incarcerated there during the Soviet occupation.

Visit Patarei Prison

Ryanair adds new route to Estonia from Treviso

Ryanair now goes from Treviso to Tallinn

Ryanair has just announced a new route for the winter season: Venice's Treviso airport to Talllinn. This means Tallinn now has 17 Ryanair routes during the winter, giving travelers even more opportunities for seasonal travel.

Check more reasons for italians to visit Estonia!

Estonia in the media

Estonia is home to classical music festivals that could make even the most map-savvy cultural tourist forget they were ever on a beaten path.

Check out festivals

Lonely Planet has included Prangli Island in their list of the nine most incredible remote European getaways for 2022.

Discover Prangli

"Estonia has forged its own sense of identity. It’s spent 800 years whittling down what it means to live a good life — comfort, gadgets, and spas."

A Brit visits Estonia