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31/12/2024

Thank you for being with us in 2024. See you in 2025! 💙

Can you guess the building? 🤔

📸: Kadi-Liis Koppel

28/12/2024

The country's smallest national park, Karula, protects a landscape of gently rolling hills not typically found elsewhere in Estonia.

❄️ Find everything about breathtaking Estonian winter trails here: https://bit.ly/winter-hiking-trails

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! ❤️

This time from under the umbrella and not the mistletoe 😅

📸: Timo Müürsepp

21/12/2024

Have you heard of aspic, blood sausage, braised cabbage, and pumpkin salad? 😊

During Christmas, Estonian families traditionally enjoy local cuisine. Visitors can also experience these traditional flavors at various restaurants across Estonia.

👉 Here are some restaurants that offer traditional Estonian food:

Here are the best restaurants in Estonia where you can try traditional Estonian food, tried-and-true dishes, and modern ways of preparing local ingredients.

18/12/2024

Take your family to Gadgetville this Christmas and explore a real-life winter wonderland! ❄

Watch the villagers light up their homes and paths and enjoy exciting Christmas plays and a joyful concert. 😊

Come with your entire family! You will be greeted by kind villagers and a magical Christmas atmosphere. If it happens to be rainy or cold outside, the houses will still be warm and cosy. And there are so many interesting and exciting things going on.

🎄This Christmas, Gadgetville's winter wonderland will be open on the following dates: December 14-15, 21-22, 26-30, and January 3-5. You can visit with your family every day from 12 PM to 4 PM during these periods.

👉 Find more information here: https://lottemaa.ee/en/a-day-in-lotte-village/christmas-wonderland/

15/12/2024

Are you ready to experience holiday magic? The Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan is coming from Lapland to Tallinn! ❤

The event will be hosted and filled with Christmas spirit by the beloved musician and entertainer Daniel Levi Viinalass.

👉 Find more here: https://bit.ly/coca-cola-caravan and here https://bit.ly/visit-tallinn-christmas-caravan

Are you ready to experience holiday magic? The Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan is coming from Lapland to Tallinn!The event will be hosted and filled with Christmas spirit by the beloved musician and entertainer, Daniel Levi Viinalass.Capture unforgettable moments in photos: Take the time to experience t...

06/12/2024

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää, Suomi!

Happy 107th Independence Day to the happiest country in the world (Finland, if you can't tell by the picture)! 💙🇫🇮

05/12/2024

It's finally snowy, and hopefully, the snow will stay here because that would open up some fantastic activities for the winter season. ❄️

If you love winter and animals, we have an idea for you! Have you ever tried dog sledding? 🐶🐺

Dog sledding is undoubtedly the best thing you can do in Estonia in winter, and many options to choose from. Look at this article for more 👉

Go hiking in summer and sledding in winter with sled dogs in Estonia. Here's where you can get up close and personal with these frisky huskies and malamutes.

02/12/2024

When the weather is crispy and snowy, it's perfect for ice skating. These are 5 scenic ice rinks you must try this winter! ⛸❄️ Which one would you like to try?

1. Old Town Ice Rink in Tallinn ⛪️

A unique pop-up ice skating rink in the centre of Tallinn's Old Town opens at the beginning of December and closes at the end of March or the beginning of April, as the spring sun arrives. Find more information here: https://visitestonia.com/en/old-town-ice-rink

2. Telliskivi Ice Rink in Tallinn ✌️

The Telliskivi Ice Rink is located in the heart of the Telliskivi quarter and welcomes all winter enthusiasts to skate. Around the ice rink are many cosy cafes and restaurants where you can have a pleasant time after skating. Feel the vibes of the Telliskivi creative city. Find more information here: https://visitestonia.com/en/telliskivi-ice-rink

3, Tartu city centre skating rink 🏛

This winter, an almost 1,000-square-metre skating rink can be found around the Kissing Students fountain on the Town Hall Square. Here, the most romantic and fun winter entertainment—skating—can be enjoyed under the starry sky. Find more information here: https://visitestonia.com/en/tartu-city-centre-skating-rink

4. Lake Paala natural ice rink in Viljandi ❄️❄️

In winter, Viljandi becomes the country's ice skating capital. As soon as the lake ice is thick and safe enough, the people of the local cycling club make sure that everyone can enjoy an active holiday in the fresh air. Find more information here: https://visitestonia.com/en/lake-paala-natural-ice-rink

5. Ice skating in the nature 🤯

Ice skating in Estonia is never boring. Glide over frozen rivers and bog lakes, twirl on urban ice rinks, skate over the sea — options are endless! Skip the artificial ice rinks this winter and opt for the real deal. Frozen bays, lakes, and ponds across Estonia make fantastic natural ice rinks to skate on. What better way to explore Estonia during this beautiful time of the year? Find more information in the article below! 👇

👉 If you want to see all the ways you can ice skate in Estonia, then learn more here: https://visitestonia.com/en/the-best-places-to-go-ice-skating-in-estonia

27/11/2024

✨ Saturday is the day to go to Tartu, as the Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture year will be marked with a big party. The title of the Capital of Culture's end-of-year party, 'Stay and Create', symbolises endurance and creation but also looks to the future. ✨

📣 The final celebration of Tartu 2024 is on Saturday, 30 November, on the slope of Toomemäe Hill in Pirogov Park. At 19.00, 20.00, and 21.00, a 15-minute light show will be shown. However, there are special events all over Tartu.

⛸ From 16:00 to 18:45, there will be a Limpa skating disco at Town Hall Square.

⭐️ Tartu Christmas Town will be opened, inviting all Tartu residents and friends of Tartu to enjoy a festive holiday season from 30 November to 5 January.

🎶The celebrations extend from Pirogov Park to Town Hall Square. Between the light performances, the much-loved Curly Strings will give two concert performances on Town Hall Square - at 19.20-19.50 and 20.20-20.50. The end of the party will continue from 21.30-01.00 with an open-air party featuring legendary drum and bass artist Adam F (UK), Estonian Minister of Culture DJ Heidy Purga, Eero and Rene Oliver Muiste (Sound In Noise and Olivar).

📍In addition, there will be a wide range of other exciting events. All the information about the event can be found here 👉 https://tartu2024.ee/en/lopupidu/

📸: Peeter Paaver

26/11/2024

Tallinn Christmas Market is open! But what else is going on in Tallinn during the holidays? ✨

Visit Tallinn has put together all the exciting things to do and see in the capital over Christmas!

👉 Take a look:

December brings high spirits and a festive mood to the medieval heart of Tallinn. Come explore its quaint shops and cobblestoned streets filled with Christmas spirit.

21/11/2024

For Estonians (and Finns 🙄), there's no set time for a sauna session — it's always a good idea. However, as winter approaches and the cold settles in, the experience becomes even more special.

If you're lucky, you might be able to dive into the snow or take a quick dip in icy water 🥶 for the ultimate refreshing experience. This is a bucket-list experience when visiting Estonia.

⭐️ Also, we don't want to brag, but together with Finns, we hold the Guinness World Record for the most Facebook pictures taken in a sauna. That's fit for a true digital sauna society. 😅

🔥 Saunas hold a special place in Estonian culture, and you'll find many creative and unique variations. Take a look at them here:

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, extra-special sauna experience? DIY and even portable saunas have been popping up across the country. Here's our favorite selection of creative saunas in Estonia.

18/11/2024

Tallinn Christmas Market 💙

Tallinn Christmas Market is a winter wonderland in the heart of the Old Town. Surrounded by medieval charm, it features a sparkling Christmas tree, cosy wooden stalls, and the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread. ❄⛪

Explore handcrafted gifts, enjoy festive treats, and enjoy the magic of live music and snowfall. Visiting Tallinn during winter is like stepping into a fairytale — an unforgettable holiday experience! 🎄

💙 Experience the magic of Tallinn:

Experience the magic of Christmas in Tallinn, where the medieval Old Town transforms into a winter wonderland with festive markets, twinkling lights, and enchanting traditions.

17/11/2024

We have a message for all Latvians - Lai arī igauņi pazīstami ar savu lēnumu, šogad sveicam Latviju tās 106. neatkarības gadadienā ar latviešu cienīgu ātrumu! 😅

Happy Independence Day to our southern neighbours, Latvia! ❤️