A Baltic state situated in the Northern Europe, Estonia is renowned for its scenic beauty with tranquil country side, splendid seaside towns, lush green forests, marshlands, magnificent castles, beautiful islands, historic churches, windmills, lighthouses, gorgeous rivers, streams, lakes and rich flora and fauna. The country still preserves the remnants of its medieval splendour and allures tourists to catch one glimpse of its historic past.

Attractions

The Capital, Tallinn is a must visit place in Estonia with its historically significant architectural marvels and monuments. The Toompea Castle and the Old town centre are the prominent attractions in this ancient Hanseatic city. The beach at Parnu located near Parnu River's bank is another famous sight of Estonia.

The ancient architectural specimens of Tartu are significant landmarks of the country. Vyshgorod Cathedral, the ancient university, the Botanical Garden and the Town Hall are important attractions of Tartu. Old town of Narva, Herman Castle, Saaremaa, Hiumaa, etc. are other prominent must see places in Estonia. Jagala Falls, Railway Museum in Haapsalu, Karula National Park, Vilsandi national park and Lahemaa national park are other significant landmarks of the country.

Activities

The white sandy beaches in Estonia offer a perfect setting for indulging in all kinds of water sports like swimming, jet skiing, bathing, sailing, canoeing, diving, etc. The Saaremaa Island has many great trails for hiking, exploring and cycling around. Wildlife watching, skiing and horse riding are other active pursuits in the country.

Tourists can witness lynx, bears, elk, wolves, eagles, storks and a wide variety of birds in their natural habitats in the Matsalu Nature Reserve and Kaina Bay Bird Reserve. The national parks in Estonia offer a glimpse of the old fishing village and manor houses, so visiting them can be a wonderful part in the Estonian travel episode. Haapsalu, a tiny town is a wonderful place to spend some tranquil time with the family for the travellers.

Cuisine

The Estonian cuisine bears the German and Scandinavian influence. The main ingredients of the Estonian dishes are potatoes, garden variety vegetables and pork. The restaurants in Estonia serve a variety fare that includes international cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Greek, Thai, Hungarian, etc. The specialities of Estonia are 'Verivorst' served along with 'mulgikapsad' (sauerkraut stew), hapukoor, Silgusoust (bacon covered in cream sauce), marineeritud angerjas, keel hernestega, sult, kartulisalat (potato salad), etc. Tourists who love chocolates can savour the luscious sweet 'Kalev' and 'Kohuke'.

Nightlife

Nightlife is Estonia is replete with music, fun and drinks. An array of clubs, restaurants, pubs and café ensure a lively nightlife scene in Estonia. To enjoy a memorable nightlife in Estonia, Tallinn is the perfect destination. The nightclubs reverberate with the music of the live bands. The DJs in the clubs guarantee good music and great night for the travellers and the locals. Party animals can head to places like Karja Kelder, Molly Mallone's, Nimeta bar, Amigo, guitar Safari, Sossi Klubi, Venus club, Moskva, Havana Club, etc.

Shopping

If in Estonia, grab a unique piece of folk art or Amber art. The traditional thick wool jumpers that are hand made rank among the must buys in the country. Tallinn is a shopper's haven with a wide variety of shops that offer a unique spending experience. The impressive line up of shops in the streets of the Old town like Viru, Muurivahe, Suur-Kaje, Vaike-Karja, Kullassepa, etc that sell antiques, souvenirs, et al are the regular haunts of the shopping buffs.

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