Estonia Vacation Packages

Estonia is a small Baltic State in Eastern Europe which borders Latvia and Russia. Its coastline lies on the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland and is only 80 kilometres to Helsinki. Along this coastline there is a bay where Tallinn, the capital, is situated. It has a medieval town in it that was built by German crusaders, which stands in magnificent condition with walls and towers almost completely intact.

Though Estonia was occupied by the Soviets for decades, it sees itself more influenced by Nordic tastes and traditions. However, the architecture has obvious design and style influences that came from Germans, Swedes, and Russians over its history.

Today Estonia is a prosperous former Communist state, enjoying high-tech, an open and liberal economy, and a transparent government system. It’s emerging as a tourist destination where you’ll find styles from each of its former occupiers. German, Danish, Swedish, and Soviet eras amalgamated in the architecture, customs, and ambience. From medievel cities to rolling verdant countryside, there is much to enjoy about Estonia.

The capital, Tallinn, has a population of about 450,000 people and is situated 80 kilometres south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm, and west of St. Petersburg. A limestone cliff runs through the city. Be sure to check out the sites in this eight-hundred-year-old city including Kadriorg district. This area recalls the time when Russian Czars ruled – especially interesting are a Baroque-style palace built by Peter the Great, a stadium, museum, and many gardens. One of the tranquil gardens is designed in Japanese style with bridges, ponds with koi, and stone lanterns.

Also, just outside of Tallinn is the Estonian Open-Air Museum in a wooded park overlooking the sea. There is a preserved 18th and 19th century village with over a hundred intact buildings. With old wooden windmills, a fire station, farmhouses and fishing sheds, it gives an awesome window into what life in Estonia used to look like. Visitors can buy handicrafts and try traditional foods in the village tavern.