The old folk saying about this lovely area, known locally as the ‘Estonian Switzerland’ states that the devil made the ground wrinkle in Kõrvemaa. The landscape is characterised by its ‘mountains’, swamps, swamp lakes, and…
Spend a captivating day in peaceful, unspoiled nature surrounded by rural charm. Visit one of the oldest and largest national parks of the region, Lahemaa, habitat for moose, fox, and lynx. Experience the stunning untouched…
Discover Paldiski, one of the most important military bases of the old Russian Empire as well as the Soviet Union.Come and see how the city, which once had the largest nuclear submarine training centre of…
Purekkari Cape is the northernmost point of mainland Estonia. The 1.5 km long rocky, boulder-strewn cape is located in Lahemaa National Park. The cape ends with a small island, which is only accessible when the…
Viru Bog, one of the most accessible bogs in Estonia, passes through the forest and bog landscapes characteristic of Lahemaa National Park. The trail is 3.5 km and the lap is 6 km long. The…
Kakumäe beach, by the bay of the same name, is located in the suburb of Haabersti in Tallinn; it is sandy, and usually, not too choppy. The water is relatively shallow, making the beach suitable…
Harku Lake was once called Loodjärv (Level Lake) because when people used to look at it from the top of the hill, the lake seemed to be as high as the sea – everything seemed…
This beach, the biggest in Tallinn, is located in the suburb of Pirita but is popular with beach-goers from all over the city. You can get to it on buses from the city centre. The…
Stroomi beach is a child-friendly, sand-covered swimming beach in northern Tallinn. Children can have fun on the playground, drive mini electric cars or jump on the trampoline. The beach also has areas for ball games, an…
Pikakari beach, on the Paljassaare peninsula in northern Tallinn, is located near the Katariina pier that was constructed as a part of a battery of the Peter the Great sea fortress. The beach has changing cabins,…
Hirve Park is one of the most dendrologically diverse parks in Tallinn, and certainly one with an interesting history: it is considered one of the symbols of the restoration of Estonia’s independence. It was here…
