Author: Annika Prangli

With almost 15 years of experience organising tours in Estonia, the guides at Prangli Travel have heard thousands of curious questions from travellers. Over the years, we have collected the questions visitors ask most often about Estonia. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear during tours — for curious travellers who want to know more about Estonia even before their tour begins. What is the temperature like in Estonia? The temperature in Estonia varies significantly throughout the year. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Estonia was −43.5 °C in 1940, while the hottest temperature reached +35.6 °C in 1992. In typical conditions, summer temperatures are around +20 °C to +25 °C, while winter temperatures often drop to around −5 °C to −10 °C. Traditionally, Estonia had snowy winters from December to February, although recent years have been milder due to climate change. Weather conditions can vary each year, so it is always wise to check the forecast before travelling. What language do people speak in Estonia? The official language is Estonian. Despite our geographical proximity to Russia, Estonian is not related to Russian. It belongs to the Finno-Ugric language family and is related to Finnish and Hungarian. While Estonians can usually understand some Finnish words, meaningful conversations between Finns and Estonians normally require switching to English or another shared language. Other languages in the same language family are spoken by small minority groups in Russia, including Mari, Komi and others. Unfortunately, many of these languages are slowly disappearing due to strong historical pressure for Russification. What are the must-do things in Estonia? For a truly authentic Estonian experience, you should: Try traditional dark rye bread and the dessert kama Leave Tallinn for a bog walk in nature Experience a traditional Estonian sauna These activities reflect some