If you're looking to balance adventure and relaxation during your visit to Tallinn, consider venturing to these lesser-known beaches. Soak up the sun, take a refreshing (and likely cool) dip, and enjoy the serene, natural surroundings that locals love for their peacefulness. These spots offer unique benefits compared to the busy city beaches—whether it’s warmer waters, deeper swimming areas, or the charm of being off the beaten path. Check out our top picks, pack your sunscreen and flip-flops, and rely on Google Maps to guide you to these hidden gems. Rummu quarry During the Soviet time, the Rummu quarry was used for mining limestone. However, since the mining activity ended, the deepening has infilled with groundwater, creating a lake with clear water and sandy shores. The history of the quarry is long and not the brightest. During the Soviet era, prisoners from two of the nearby prisons were forced to work in the quarry. From that time, some of the buildings, previously used as mining facilities, are still standing in the middle of the lake, giving the area a deserted and apocalyptic feel. Despite that, the sandy shores and clear water bring many locals here on sunny days to take the most out of the summer. Furthermore, there are many activities organized, such as diving experiences and trips to explore the quarry on canoes, SUP boards, or rafts. Visit this beach on our 6-hour Tour to Coastal Cliffs and Rummu Quarry. If you pack your swimsuit you can have a quick dip into the light blue water! Lake Valdeku Lake Valdeku, just a 20-minute drive from central Tallinn, is a former quarry that has become a favorite swimming spot for locals. The water warms up more quickly than Tallinn’s seaside beaches and gets deep relatively close to shore, making it perfect
If you’re looking to balance adventure and relaxation during your visit to Tallinn, consider venturing to these lesser-known beaches. Soak up the sun, take a refreshing (and likely cool) dip, and enjoy the serene, natural surroundings that locals love for their peacefulness. These spots offer unique benefits compared to the busy city beaches—whether it’s warmer
Spending a night on the island in Estonia? Prangli is a small island and a natural oasis between Estonia and Finland that has been inhabited for many hundreds of years and has its own traditions and culture. The island has around 70 people living there all-year round and many more visitors in the summer season
We all know that whether it is for our social media profiles or for keeping good memories – taking good photos is important when travelling. To make sure that you won’t miss any good photo opportunities, here is a list of places to inspire you for a great photo album, Instagram story, travel blog or
Even before you can see it, something tells you that you are getting close. You feel fresh but slightly damp and cold air touching your face. As you walk closer, you notice the mist and hear the gushing of water in the distance. Once you see it at last, the unstoppable flow and the heights take you aback for a moment. No wonder visiting waterfalls is one of the most popular destinations we look for when we travel. Although Estonia is a flat country, we have a massive limestone cliff that stretches from Russia through the entire Northern Estonian coast and even reaches some islands in Sweden. This massive structure is called the Baltic Klint. All the rivers that flow into the Baltic Sea from Northern Estonia make up to 8-meter drop over the cliff, creating beautiful waterfalls that charm the viewer. Here are seven waterfalls near Tallinn that are worth visiting - some well-known and others that require more patience and time to find. The waterfalls in Estonia are beautiful all year round! Especially in winter time, when they freeze and create gorgeous icicles. They are definitely worth passing by when you are on your way to do other winter activities. 1. Jägala Waterfall Jägala waterfall has become a 'must-do in Tallinn' sight. Only half an hour drive from Tallinn, the highest waterfall in Estonia, Jägala waterfall, is easily accessible and many pass by on their way to Lahemaa National Park. The waterfall is very near the parking lot and you can see it when standing on top of the limestone cliff, but it is also possible to get right in front of the waterfall. Jägala waterfall, as the other waterfalls near Tallinn, becomes especially beautiful in the winter when it either partially or completely freezes. There are several
Even before you can see it, something tells you that you are getting close. You feel fresh but slightly damp and cold air touching your face. As you walk closer, you notice the mist and hear the gushing of water in the distance. Once you see it at last, the unstoppable flow and the heights
Tallinn is a coastal capital that is stretched out on 46 kilometres (29 miles) of coastline. That means plenty of opportunities for a beautiful shore excursion to see Tallinn coast, beaches and views. Here is a selection of 8 tours and experiences to choose from for taking the most out of the seaside when visiting the city. 1. Pirita promenade and the classic "fish can view" The most classic seaside views in Tallinn could be enjoyed from the promenade connecting the central town with Pirita suburb. It is perfect for a walk, jog or a drive by the sea to enjoy the typical Tallinn's "fish can view". This name refers to the classical design of canned fish sold in Estonia. Historically, Estonia was one of the first places to start exporting fish in cans, typically to Russia, and to make sure everyone knew that the fish came from Tallinn, the cans were decorated with a silhouette of Tallinn - exactly like the one you can see from the promenade in Pirita. Hence the name. Pirita also has one of the most popular beaches in Tallinn and a yacht club built for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Nearby are Kadriorg district with its beautiful Baroque palace and gardens, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds and Tallinn TV Tower. To cover all the main sights in Tallinn, check out the Tallinn Classic Tour or go a bit further along the coast to Viimsi suburb on this Tallinn Top Attractions Tour. 2. Island getaway - Prangli Island If you are looking for a bit more off-the-beaten-path shore excursion, take a ferry from one of the suburbs of Tallinn, enjoy the one hour cruise across Tallinn Bay and find yourself in the idyll of a small island life in Prangli. Find the old
Tallinn is a coastal capital that is stretched out on 46 kilometres (29 miles) of coastline. That means plenty of opportunities for a beautiful shore excursion to see Tallinn coast, beaches and views. Here is a selection of 8 tours and experiences to choose from for taking the most out of the seaside when
Prangli Travel is looking for German-speaking tour guides for this summer! Want to spend your summer outdoors while also earning some money? Join Prangli Travel's team as a German-speaking tour guide and spend your summer guiding small groups in Tallinn, Lahemaa, Harjumaa or Prangli Island. Read the tour descriptions on our website www.tallinndaytrip.com Requirements: - Fluent
Here in Estonia we simply love our saunas... Sitting in the hot steam naked with your friends and time to time hitting each other with branches of birch trees - what's not to like? It sounds simple and understandable for the locals, but is confusing for the visitors. So, here is a simple overview of everything you need to know about the sauna culture in Estonia. 1. Local honor the sauna If you have seen how red people get from their face when sitting in hot sauna, then it is easy to imagine how Estonians would look like if you would say something inappropriate about Estonian sauna culture. Locals do not appreciate if someone suggests that sauna is only a Finnish thing. In reality, saunas are as popular, if not more popular, in Estonia than they are in Finland. People have saunas in central Tallinn apartments, in all public swimming pools, and in their cottages. Many go to sauna at least once a week, some go every day, and excuses for going vary from business meetings to family reunions. 2. The real way to go to sauna The sauna procedure itself is simple. You stay in the hot 100°C sauna until you get "comfortably warm". To cool yourself down, you either take a shower or sit in a cozy room in front of the sauna where you can have a cold drink or some snacks. People normally do at least 2-3 of these sauna rounds, but some can spend the entire evening in sauna, going in and out several times. The perfect sauna experience would be in a small countryside house with a lake or a river nearby. Locals love to dip themselves into the water or jump into the snow or an ice hole in winter.
Here in Estonia we simply love our saunas… Sitting in the hot steam naked with your friends and time to time hitting each other with branches of birch trees – what’s not to like? It sounds simple and understandable for the locals, but is confusing for the visitors. So, here is a simple overview
Lahemaa - a sensation among visitors coming to Tallinn and realising that in a country of only 1.3 million people, untouched nature is just a few steps away from the busy capital. Since the first companies started to take people to Lahemaa National Park and tourists started to share their experiences on TripAdvisor, there were suddenly lines of people in front of Tallinn Tourist Information Centre, demanding a day trip to Lahemaa which during the peaks season is most often sold out. To be absolutely clear - Lahemaa is gorgeous. It is a perfect opportunity to see the nature, beautiful coasts and lush bogs and obtain a glimpse of Estonian history by visiting the romantic manors in the area. If you are looking for a day packed with an abundance of sights, then read no further and book a day trip before it is sold out. Warning! Watch out for what you expect from a "national park" - it is not a fenced area where bears and wolves are kept so that tourists could go on safari and take selfies with them. A national park in Estonia simply means an area that is protected for its ecological value and spectacular nature. Wolves, bears, beavers, foxes and what-not do live in this wilderness, but are very good at minding their own business and typically stay away from the tourist crowd. So where to go if you want to explore the nature but also stay away from tourists that already leave a large footprint on Lahemaa's ecology? Here are some ideas for you... Escape to tiny Prangli island just off the coast of Tallinn Prangli - although only 30 km from Tallinn, with a population of only about 100 people, it is an island undiscovered even by most Estonians. In case the
Lahemaa – a sensation among visitors coming to Tallinn and realising that in a country of only 1.3 million people, untouched nature is just a few steps away from the busy capital. Since the first companies started to take people to Lahemaa National Park and tourists started to share their experiences on TripAdvisor, there were
In Estonia we have 4 seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Summers are warm while winters are described as fairly severe with snow, hail and ice. Read more about the weather in Estonia here. While seasons wary widely there are a few things you should keep in mind when coming to tours in Estonia. Here's
Our small company is expanding every year. We have more and more fantastic tour guides, new and entertaining tours and thrilled clients. Last summer, almost by accident and by a tiny misunderstanding, we started to offer tours in Spanish. It grew like a snowball. It turns out that Prangli Travel is quite good at conducting Tallinn tours in Spanish (praising ourselves, indeed!). But let the Spanish speaking clients talk for themselves: “We were lucky enough to have a tour in Spanish with Prangli Travel, something very difficult to find in Tallinn. Well, not only did we have a tour in Spanish, but the guide was fantastic. She took us all over the city and explained very well the history of the most important places. We were enchanted!” “A tour tailored to our needs! Our tour guide was very friendly, he explained everything we wanted to know about Tallinn including the local customs. It was a very nice visit!” “Tallinn is very easy to visit, small and very cute. We also had a very committed guide who showed us around and taught us to love and enjoy Tallinn.” We are offering guided tours in Spanish for bigger groups as well as for smaller; friends and families. Explore our Tallinn tours in Spanish on our webpage: Tallinn Old Town Tour. ENG. ESP. Tallinn Classic Tour. ENG. ESP. Tallinn Top Attractions Tour. ENG. ESP. There will be more and more tours offered in Spanish. Keep an eye on the page to keep up with the latest news! But now EXPLORA NUESTROS TOURS EN ESPAÑOL.
Our small company is expanding every year. We have more and more fantastic tour guides, new and entertaining tours and thrilled clients. Last summer, almost by accident and by a tiny misunderstanding, we started to offer tours in Spanish. It grew like a snowball. It turns out that Prangli Travel is quite good at conducting
Thin autumn jackets are forgotten, and real winter coats are out of the closets. Soon the snow will cover the land like fairy dust turning Estonia into a magical wonderland full of endless possibilities. Welcome Nordic winter! Even when the days are shorter, and nights are longer there are still several things to do in
Wetlands cover around 22% of Estonian surface, with 6% belonging to bogs. In the whole world, only the surface of Finland, our neighbour to the north, has more wetlands than Estonia, and Estonians take a lot of pride in that. Walking in bogs and picking berries are a few of Estonians’ favourite things to do.
In 2018 Estonia is celebrating its 100th anniversary - EV100. In this blog we introduce beautiful places, activities and things to do in Estonia, so you'd have a chance to spend your days here to the fullest and celebrate with us. Even though our capital is rather small compared to other European cities, there is
