10 Things to do in Estonia That You Shouldn't Miss

July 6, 2021 Trinity Boughner

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Restaurants in Estonia

1. Alpakafarm

Parnu 87307 Estonia +372 5559 1640 [email protected] http://www.alpakafarm.ee
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5.0 based on 155 reviews

Alpakafarm

In june July and August we are open every day from 10.00 - 18.00From Meet our alpacas, llamas, goats, Ouesannt sheeps(smallest sheepbreed in the world) angorabunnies and or dog Mia. Buy alpaca souvenirs or refreshments in our farmshop.

Reviewed By 322sigridt - Tartu, Estonia

Had a lively visit to the farm with helpful and friendly staff who were calling the animals to come closer and offered explanations. Do not expect a petting zoo. The visitors, especially children are told to behave near the animals and not to startle them as lamas and alpacas are not your average household pets. This is fair also to the animals who would otherwise be simply too stressed. We did have lovely time watching the alpacas graze, chase each other and got to give them a few carrots as well as to meet the baby miniature lamb up close. The farm also has a very nice gift shop that sells handicraft woolen items. Great day with family.

2. Tallinn Old Town

City Center, Tallinn Estonia
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4.5 based on 14,593 reviews

Tallinn Old Town

This jumble of 14th- and 15th-century architecture with its medieval walls, needling spires and twisting, cobblestone streets is also the site of many of the city's important historic attractions and museums including the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, St. Catherine's Guild and the 15th-century Guildhall that now houses the History Museum.

Reviewed By earthtravelller

Historic, walled Tallinn old town is a lovely place to explore with its narrow cobbled streets and alleys, squares, beautiful buildings, array of small shops selling all kinds of goods and amazing photo opportunities and viewpoints at every turn.

3. Tartu Old City

Tartu 50089 Estonia http://tartu.ee/
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4.5 based on 544 reviews

Tartu Old City

Reviewed By Katja2018062018

The old town with narrow pedestrian streets has a lot of interesting places: the Leaning house-, the Kissing Students fountain , the well-restored Town hall and houses on Town Hall square, a statue of Oscar Wilde, well-preserved wooden houses of the mid-18th century - Tartu toy museum and Theatre House. No less impressive is the Toome Hill Park with memorials to the university's best persons, the Angel's and the Devil's bridges, and the Cathedral ruins in a part of which the museum of Tartu University settles.

4. Kuressaare Castle

Lossihoov 1, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93810 Estonia +372 455 4463 [email protected] http://www.saaremaamuuseum.ee/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 260 reviews

Kuressaare Castle

Kuressaare Castle-Fortress is built in the 14th century. Today, the castle houses the Saaremaa Museum. Saaremaa Museum is one of the oldest (founded in 1865) and biggest museums in Estonia and is visited by 70 000-80 000 people every year. As a county museum its main function is to preserve and strengthen the identity of Saaremaa as a region with extraordinary nature, history and culture. The museum tries to exhibit the essence of the castle and tells its story to the whole world.

Reviewed By Imre-GustavV - Tallinn, Estonia

My 1st visit there (or may-be not in a case I was there ca 40 years ago and just do not remember). Renovators have made a good work and the whole area is really nice. Also they have several permanent very interesting exhibitions about several historical periods there. Also a roof-terrace is open for a walk. Every summer famous "Saaremaa Opera Days" are organized by Estonian National Opera there (unfortunately I have not visited yet) and I can say that it is a perfect place for that opera festival! P.S. Beach is ca 50m from there so take your swimming suit and towel with.

5. AHHAA Science Centre

Sadama 1, Tartu 51004 Estonia +372 745 6789 [email protected] http://www.ahhaa.ee/
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4.5 based on 580 reviews

AHHAA Science Centre

New temporary exhibition "Aha, Phobias!" open from 5 June! A perfect place for a family holiday, AHHAA is the biggest science centre in Estonia and the Baltic states, located in Tartu. Physics, chemistry, biology and technology have never been made so simple and fun. In addition to three large exhibition halls, you're welcome to our workshops, science theatre shows and one-of-a-kind fully spherical planetarium. AHHAA is open 363 days a year, which means you're always welcome to visit us!

Reviewed By ElisPold - Tallinn, Estonia

Us two adults went for the very first time and I gotta say we didn't expect to get stuck in there for 4 hours with so much still to see! You'll need way more time to experience all :) We loved it and had lots of fun learning new things and also reconnecting to our inner-child. The range of exhibitions and stuff to do was wide and the info about things was plentyful. This is a place for discovering through trying stuff out not just looking or reading, which was really cool. There were enough options to desinfect hands at every step also. Great place, hoping to visit again next year!

6. Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour

Vesilennuki 6 Kalamaja, Tallinn 10415 Estonia +372 6200545 [email protected] http://meremuuseum.ee/lennusadam/en/
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4.5 based on 3,650 reviews

Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour

Welcome aboard! Seaplane Harbour is an exciting maritime museum in Tallinn, Estonia for the whole family. Located in the unique and historic seaplane hangar, our interactive exhibition includes a real submarine from mid-1930s, seaplane Short 184, a 100-year-old ice-breaker, two cinemas, many simulators and much more. And while you are here, take a look at one of the nicest souvenir shops in Tallinn or eat local food at our restaurant MARU. During the summer, welcome to visit our little street food stand called Mini-MARU museum outside area. Audio guide available in following languages: English; Estonian; Russian; Finnish; Latvian; French; Germany; Spanish; Chinese; Japanese. We're open during the holidays 2019-2020: http://meremuuseum.ee/lennusadam/en/opening-times/

Reviewed By peanutka - Prague, Czech Republic

Except for it's iconic submarine, there is a bunch of other stuff to see: climb through the boats in the outside exposition (including the engine rooms!), try a machine gun simulator or test how much water you can lift with your palm.

7. Narva Castle

Peterburi mnt 2, Narva 20308 Estonia +372 359 9230 [email protected] http://www.narvamuuseum.ee
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4.5 based on 314 reviews

Narva Castle

The Narva Castle is one of the main attractions of the city. In the seventh decade of the 13th century, the Danes established a castle as a residence for the Danish King’s vice-Regent. The Narva Castle is one of the most diverse and best preserved defense structure in Estonia. The area of the castle is 3.2 hectares, and the highest point is the Tall Hermann Tower (51 meters), which offers views over Narva, the Kreenholm factory and Ivangorod Fortress across the river in Russia. Today you can visit the museum in the castle, were the displays explain the history of Narva and the castle.

Reviewed By greg_wanders - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Standing on the the edge of Estonia and looking over the river into Russia. Throw in a spectacular sunrise and the fact that your standing on the edge of the European Union and you will be captivated by this fascinating spot. The castle on the Estonian side and the Ivangorod Fortress on the Russian side add to the allure of this stunning location. I would say it's a must see in Narva, whether you are just passing through or spending the night.

8. Parnu Beach Promenade

Ranna puiestee 5, Parnu 80012 Estonia [email protected] http://www.visitestonia.com/en/parnu-beach
Excellent
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4.5 based on 581 reviews

Parnu Beach Promenade

Completed in 2006, the attractive Beach Promenade has the feeling of a real resort and makes the Summer Capital's beaches inviting even in bad weather! Romantically winding down the beach, the promenade surprises you with is well-thought functionality, and playfulness that comes from the use of different materials and fountains.Thought-out lighting keeps the beach active even when the sun goes down, and the playing colours of the fountains are a sight in themselves in the darkness of the night.Come and enjoy real beach feeling!.

Reviewed By Pekkakoooo - Jyväskylä, Finland

Sand was soft and clean, enough bars and terraces - very good coffee also among drinks and food :) ...fantastic beach

9. Estonian National Museum

Muuseumi tee 2, Tartu 60532 Estonia +372 736 3051 [email protected] http://www.erm.ee/en
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4.5 based on 226 reviews

Estonian National Museum

In Estonia’s biggest museum there’s more than ever before, and indeed more than anywhere else: more space, more stories, more information and more events. All of this provides new answers to the questions: Who are Estonians? Why are they the way they are? What do they do? What do they think? How do they express themselves? What do they look like? The museum’s exhibitions are underpinned by cutting-edge science and technology, but are all about creating mood and stirring emotions. Echo of the Urals, named Best Permanent Exhibition in Estonia 2016, introduces the culture of Estonians and the other Finno-Ugric peoples of Northern Eurasia. Encounters details the daily lives of Estonians, from the Ice Age to today. Audiovisual elements bring the exhibits to life with song and movement, while electronic information placards change languages with the touch of a keycard. This medley of history, design, art, technology and entertainment creates an engaging place for children and adults alike.

Reviewed By domil_959 - Vilnius, Lithuania

In a pleasant surrounding of great contemporary architecture you can explore truly interactive expositions and well arranged spaces, all made with care for detail and quality. Great experience design, well thought through journey for the visitor. I had pleasure exploring and not once felt bored during the 4 hour tour. Additional temporary exhibition about folk fairytales was amazingly designed to the smallest detail like handmade headphone embroidery sculptures and the space was filled with stage-design-like objects that were truly beautiful, such as large mushrooms to sit under or the ceiling of hell made of real tree roots. Worth visiting! Plan 3-5 hours, possible to have a salad lunch and coffee.

10. Narva River Promenade

Joe 1, Narva 20609 Estonia
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Narva River Promenade

Reviewed By vivianl70 - Southern Finland, Finland

There is some magic in these Estonian river side cities - Narva river with the Russian castle on the opposite bank of the river is magnificent. I spent here several hours taking pictures and enjoying the Autumn sun and watching anglers (or fly-fishers) try their luck catching fishes on both strands of river Narva.

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