As we can only take you to tours after the COVID-19 outbreak is over, we decided to share our knowledge about plants from Estonian nature that cure illnesses or can boost your immune system. Please stay at home, but perhaps use this time to reschedule your vacation for later in the year. For example, come
If you are trying to find a compromise between discovering new exciting sites and taking time to relax on your visit to Tallinn, then accept the challenge and find these off the beaten path beaches. Bask in the sun and take a (most likely cool) dip into the water, while enjoying the scenery and the surrounding nature. Locals love these spots as they are normally not that crowded. Each has its own advantages over the mainstream beaches in Tallinn - be it warm water or that it gets deep faster unlike on the seaside where you often have to walk for miles until you are able to swim because of the flat landscape here. So, see what we have to offer, pack your sunscreen and flip-flops and make sure to use Google maps for finding your way there. Rummu quarry During the Soviet time, 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 that were previously used as mining facilities are still standing in the middle of the lake, giving the area 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 organised such as diving experiences and trips to explore the quarry on canoes, SUP boards or rafts. Visit this beach on the 5-hour Tour to Coastal Cliffs and Rummu Quarry. If you pack your swimsuit you can have a quick dip
If you are trying to find a compromise between discovering new exciting sites and taking time to relax on your visit to Tallinn, then accept the challenge and find these off the beaten path beaches. Bask in the sun and take a (most likely cool) dip into the water, while enjoying the scenery and the
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
