Places to Visit
Tallin
A popular tourist destination, Tallin, is the hub of architecture. It is a picturesque town with a historic air to it. It has cobblestone streets and beautiful 15th century buildings. The heart of the town is called Toompea, which is basically a hill where all the historically acclaimed monuments lie. From atop this hill one can see the entire Old city. Some must visit places here are the the 14th century Town Hall, the grand 19th century Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Viru Street with shops and cafes.
Lahemaa National Park
This park is one of the most visited park’s in Estonia and the best part is that it is only an hour’s drive from the capital- making for an ideal day trip. Viru Raba, or Viru Bog is a great place to start your adventure. In the midst of the park lies Sagadi Village- a place to go around the Sagadi Manor and explore the place’s history and culture.
Saaremaa Island
A wonderful landscape, Saaremaa Island is a great place to check out in Estonia. It has breezy meadows, gorgeous coastal region, sprawling forests, and towering windmills- all making for beautiful scenery. Nature lovers will get lost in the orchid-peppered reaches of Loode, walking between Kaali meteorite craters, hot springs of Puhatu and the gorgeous Bear lake. You must also explore the culture of the local Saaremaa folk- an interesting tribe with unique traditions.
Tuhala
This ancient town boasts of habitation dating back to more than three millennia. It offers a peak into the life before Tallinn’s great medieval bulwarks came into being. It has a unique collection of cult stones, cup-marked carvings, ancient religious statues and sacred sites steeped in pre-Christian traditions. A must see here is the legendary Witch’s Well and the unique phenomena which takes place when the subterranean channels of the area’s system overflow from the well into the nearby farmlands- A mystical sight!
