Major Tourist Attractions in Estonia

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Estonia, also known as e-Stonia, is a country situated next to a highly privileged region: a region with the highest concentration of "billion dollar companies" outside the Silicon Valley.

A place filled with happiness when you see it. One of the least crowded countries in Europe, this former Soviet state brims with preserved medieval cities, enchanting forests, misty bogs, and ancient traditions. It's like a fairy-tale setting in real life.

From National Parks to Rivers, Museums to Cathedrals, Luxury Spas to Natural eye-catching views, the country has it all.

There's no possibility of getting bored in this fantastic destination. Plan your sightseeing with our list of the top things to do in Estonia.

One of the world's most pristinely preserved Hanseatic Town Centers with its cobblestone streets and medieval churches, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also the centre of the Town Hall Square has a distinctive circular stone. Tallin’s Old Town

Some of the major unmissable places here are Raeapteek, Tallinn’s five historic churches, Tallinn town hall, Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the postcard-worthy view from the Patkuli platform.

Convent building; steep staircases; central courtyard; cloister; refectory; and the bishop's living quarters, where 11 Baroque wood carvings are on display add up to the castle's Gothic atmosphere. It is also known for glorious views over a tasty lunch at the Tower Cafe. Kuressaare Episcopal Castle

You can also watch and participate in traditional activities, like archery, pottery making, musical performances, and firing Estonia's oldest working cannon. Don’t forget to book the castle's Bishops Dinner.

This museum includes 1930s-era submarine, 100-year-old steam-powered icebreaker, and the remains of the oldest ship in Estonia. With around 200 authentic maritime artifacts, it has also won many awards. Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour

Something to grab your attention and to take some memories back, you can also try on a navy uniform for a souvenir photo and learn the art of folding paper airplanes.

A perfect place to rejuvenate and soak in the sun, with some gorgeous beaches, centuries-old houses, a statue of Estonian architect Olev Siinmaa; historic maps; secret passageways, and monuments dedicated to Johann Voldemar Jannsen, Pärnu is just a two hours drive from Tallinn. Pärnu

Pamper yourselves from head to toe at any of the town’s distinctive spas, which offer healing mud wraps that cleanse pores and leave skin silky smooth. After your treatment, relax in the saunas, salt pool, and summer terrace.

The Estonian National Museum is equally renowned for its fascinating permanent exhibits on Estonian history and culture, as well as its arresting architecture. It designed to resemble an airfield taking off into space. At night, the lighting makes it an especially impressive sight. Estonian National Museum

The permanent exhibitions, “Encounters” and “Echo of the Urals” focus on the Finno-Ugric people. It includes a stunning display of cultural clothing and daily tools, like cooking utensils. High-tech installations throughout the museum make the experience even more interactive.

One of Europe’s best bird- watching destinations, Matsalu National Park is designated as a protected natural area for nesting, molting, and migrating birds, including the magnificent white tailed eagle. Matsalu National Park

It is home to 22 protected plant species and 10 mammals undergoing conservation efforts. It has several bird-watching towers in Haeska, Keemu, Kloostri, and other areas in the park. Also adventurous hiking trails that will take you through the wetlands, coastal pastures, and meadows.

Formerly known as the Estonian Print & Paper Museum, Typa is a private museum-studio in Tartu. Tourists will see a mesmerizing array of letterpress alphabets in every style imaginable, sure to blow design lovers away. Typa

Typa also offers a range of workshops that will allow you to try your hands at creating a notebook using a 150-year-old hand press, making paper from pulp, or designing a linocut print.

Meeting the Peruvian animals is a must do thing in Estonia. Alpakafarm in Pärnu has won over tourists with its petting zoo of alpacas. You can also enjoy touching their pillowy soft coats. Alpakafarm

It’s a happy place for wild life lovers, where you can also interact with adorable miniature sheep, Angora rabbits, pygmy goats, and squawking chickens. To add on the fun, take home some authentic alpaca souvenirs, fluffy toys, sweaters, and toasty slippers from the farm shop.

The 967-meter-long waterfront walkway runs along the western banks of the Narva River , the natural border between the European Union and Russia. This scenic promenade has bastion walls, Hermann castle, Narva harbour and Joaorg recreation area in different directions. Narva River Promenade

It is a great place to spend an afternoon walking or biking the promenade, observing the fly fisherman, and watching the sunset.

The AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu isn't your typical science museum. Rather than putting displays behind glass, the 3,000-square-meter space offers hands-on exhibits visitors can interact with, making science fun and magical. AHHAA Science Centre

Unlike other Science Centers, this one also has a Hall of Nature that contains a colony of wood ants, Estonian birds, schools of tropical fish, and Mexican salamanders. Tourists can also watch eggs hatch at the museum every day.

It is wisely said, that “Beauty always lies in the road not taken.” Try new places, keep exploring and learning in your trips. ‘Happy Traveling!!’