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Ripe blueberries blanket the forest floor. Chanterelles are popping up under the pines. August is here, and the sun sets before 10 pm. Summer will be on its way out soon. It's time to make the most of what's left of the season.

A visit to Pärnu is a summertime tradition for many Estonians; we've got a complete guide to the country's top resort town. Looking for something different for dinner? Check out these two fantastic articles: Condé Nast Traveller wrote about their top eats in Tallinn, and we've got a piece on the best restaurants in Tallinn if you're looking for a blast from the past. For a side of culture, take a peek inside some of the 400 churches in Estonia open to visitors, and read more about a uniquely Estonian royal tradition.

There's so much to see, do, and eat.

It's about time you checked Estonia off your bucket list!

The Visit Estonia Team

A guide to Estonia's summertime capital

Summertime in Pärnu is a pure pleasure: water sports; a long, sandy beach; top-notch restaurants; waterfront bars and cafes; and last but not least, tons of spa facilities for rest and relaxation. Spend a whole week or stop by for the weekend — this popular seaside resort town has everything you need to make the most of your summer holidays.

Condé Nast Traveller: Tallinn's top restaurants

Estonians have a deep relationship with food and so to fully appreciate this charming country, you will need to engage your taste buds. Locally grown, seasonal ingredients form the foundations of any self-respecting Estonian dish, whether it’s street food or MICHELIN Star, traditional, or contemporary.

Dinner with a side of time travel

A trip to Tallinn is the closest you may ever come to time travel. Thanks to the cobblestone streets and red-topped roofs, the medieval vibe is a given, but your time travel experience doesn't have to stop in the Middle Ages.

These historic Tallinn eateries can transport you back to any point in the last two hundred years. Try out one of these medieval taverns, elegant cafés, or retro restaurants.

Churches in Estonia: from medieval to modern

Over 400 churches in Estonia are open to visitors. Some are medieval marvels, soaring above the city, others are more humble houses of worship. All of them show the importance of organized religion in Estonian history.

A visit to a church lets you peek inside the inner workings of the local community, learn about life in the past, or discover the culture of modern-day ethnic and religious minorities. 

A uniquely Estonian royal celebration

​In the far southeastern corner of Estonia, there is a small kingdom known as Setomaa, the land of the Setos. This ethnic and linguistic minority has made their home in the area for centuries, but their royal tradition is much more recent.

Every year during Seto Kingdom Day, a new king or queen is chosen by the people, and the regent is said to receive instructions in dreams. In reality, the position is more ceremonial than magical. Local scholars, activists, politicians, and entrepreneurs have held the position, serving as a cultural ambassador for the Seto people.

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