Estonia offers medieval streets, Baltic beaches, islands, forests, wetlands and historic towns. These destinations are a useful starting point for planning a trip.

15 Places to Consider

1. Tallinn: Medieval Old Town, museums, cafés and seaside districts.
2. Tartu: University city with culture, museums and riverside spaces.
3. Pärnu: Popular seaside resort with beaches and spas.
4. Saaremaa: Estonia’s largest island, known for coastlines and Kuressaare.
5. Hiiumaa: Quiet island landscapes, lighthouses and beaches.
6. Haapsalu: Historic resort town and castle.
7. Lahemaa National Park: Forests, bogs, manor houses and coastline.
8. Narva: Border city with a historic fortress.
9. Viljandi: Castle ruins, folk culture and lake views.
10. Otepää: Outdoor and winter sports destination.
11. Rakvere: Castle and regional culture.
12. Soomaa National Park: Wetlands and seasonal floodplain landscapes.
13. Kuressaare: Historic castle town on Saaremaa.
14. Kihnu: Island known for distinctive cultural traditions.
15. Võru and Southern Estonia: Lakes, forests and local culture.

Choose by Interest

Choose Tallinn for history and culture, Tartu for urban life, Pärnu for beaches, the islands for coastal travel and national parks for nature.

Continue with our Estonia travel guide and Estonia regions guide.

Official resource: Visit Estonia destinations.

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