Estonia lies along the Baltic Sea, just below Finland. Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city is only about 40 miles south of Helsinki, across the Gulf of Finland. To the south is Latvia with its capital city Riga.

Estonia lies in the northern part of the temperate climate zone and in the transition zone between maritime and continental climate. This is because Estonia is continuously warmed by the Gulf Stream it has a milder climate despite its northern latitude.

North Estonia is a mixture of colourful history and the dynamic present time, contrasts in lifestyles and nature. South Estonia is unique with the nostalgic atmosphere of small towns and the academic-bohemian ambience of the university town Tartu. West Estonia is characterised by vast expanses of land, juniper fields, and pine trees.

In recent years, the government has developed scenic tourist routes in conjunction with neighbouring countries. The 'Via Baltica' runs south-west from the capital of Tallinn through Parnu to Riga, Latvia. The 'Via Estonia' runs south-east from Tallinn to the Russian border. The 'Via Hansa' highway parallels the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland and leads to Narva and St. Petersburg.

Tallinn is the oldest capital in Northern Europe and boasts a number of must see attractions such as Tallinn’s Old Town which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the best-preserved medieval town centres in Europe.

Tallinn is a vibrant city with many cafés, boutiques and art galleries which beckon you to take a stroll and explore the streets. There is also the Estonian Open Air Museum which gives a glimpse of rural life, the Song Festival Grounds, Kadriorg Park and Castle, the Pirita Convent, romantic Nõmme, a garden town built under the pine trees in the 1930’s, and the distinctive wooden house districts of Kalamaja and Lilleküla.

There are many places any visitor to Estonia must visit including Haapsual located   along the west coast. The land on which Haapsalu is built is made of several islets, and thus, it is sometimes referred to as the Nordic Venice.

No visit would be complete without visiting either Narva or Parnu the countries main tourist resorts. Narva is located on the border of Estonia and Russia and boasts some of the countries best sandy beaches and clear sea water. Parnu in south west and is a Resort town along the coast of the Baltic Sea and is a thriving international holiday spot, especially in the summer.  

The town of Tartu in the south and is rich in culture and heritage and is a popular venue for summits and conferences and is a stopover for most visiting foreign dignitaries.

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