Dear Readers,

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

Thankfully, the Covid numbers in Estonia have begun to fall, and so did snow! With some mild minus degrees and the opening of our Christmas markets this weekend, it really makes one feel festive! And with 2022 just around the bend, it's always a good idea to plan ahead.

In the meantime, travel into Estonia has never been easier. The Tallink ferry line between Helsinki and Tallinn has announced a new ship and Finnair is re-opening a flight route from Helsinki to Tartu in South Estonia, in addition to Tallinn. Read more below.

For the freshest industry news between newsletters, you can also check out trade news on our website and brush up on the Covid regulations' update here. Happy browsing!

Sincerely yours,

The Visit Estonia Team

Business Travel

Fresh from the oven, the Visit Estonia team has 4 videos ready to introduce different parts of Estonia as business travel destinations. Are you on the lookout for the next place to hold your meeting or do your corporate event? Take a look and get some inspiration on why Estonia should be one of your top options!

Ferries to Tallinn: Tallink Silja and more

Tallink's new ship MyStar is set to arrive in 2022 which will be part of the Helsinki-Tallinn ferry route. The journey between two capital cities takes only a comfortable two hours. Of course, Tallink isn't the only ferry servicing the route. Travellers can also enjoy the crossing with companies like Eckeröline and Viking Line. Tallinn Harbour, that is located just a hop from the old town, is getting continuously revamped - the latest developments being the new bridge between terminals and the cruise terminal with fabulous views over the sea and ships plus beautiful sunsets to enjoy at the restaurant Oceans 11.

Flights between Helsinki (Finland) and Tartu Returning

Flights from Helsinki, Finland to the university town and soon-to-be Culture Capital of Europe, Tartu in South Estonia will be opening once again in March 2022. Run by Finnair, travellers will be able to fly between the two cities five times a week on a plane that carries 70 passengers. These flights are set to happen during the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in the evenings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. So why not combine Tallinn and Tartu and Helsinki for a diverse 3-in-one package! 

E-Estonia at the Vabamu Museum

“Why Estonia? 30 years from the USSR to e-Estonia” at the Vabamu Museum is a playful exhibition that focuses on the history of Estonia as a digital society, how it was formed, its achievements, and prospects for the future. Through a hands on setup and down to earth storytelling, the exhibition tries to answer the question of how Estonia, a previously agricultural country, became a digital society as well as what new challenges lie ahead for Estonia as a digital nation.

The exhibition opened on 19 November and will run until 23 October 2022, with a plan to remain permanent.

Visit Estonia at the Matka Fair

Estonia will be present at the Matka Fair in Helsinki, the biggest travel trade fair for professionals in the Nordic region. In addition to the Estonia stand + 22 different Estonian tourism companies and organisations like hotels, attractions and microdestinations, you are invited to meet team Visit Estonia at B2B workshop Matka 2022 Workshop Day. 

19 January 2022 at Messukeskus Helsinki, 26 January 2022, digitally.

Calendars will be open to start matching meetings from 1 December onwards.

Tallinn, a City of Music

The Estonian capital, Tallinn has been designated as a UNESCO city of music and will proudly carry the title starting in 2022. As a city so full of concerts and festivals, this feels right. Especially since Tallinn is great at showcasing the wide-ranging talents of its artists, both well established and those that are up-and-coming. This means that visitors are sure to have a unique music experience when they visit.

Estonia in the Media

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