Travel Tips
Estonia
A perfectly preserved medieval capital, quiet forests and Baltic islands in a small, digital-savvy country.
- Capital
- Tallinn
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Estonian
- Best overall
- May to September
- Emergency
- 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types C and F
Top Destinations
This country is in the Schengen Area. Many visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, while others need a Schengen visa. Check the current rules for your passport, including the EES and ETIAS entry systems. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
Summer brings long white nights and festivals. Winter is cold and snowy, with a beautiful Christmas market in Tallinn.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Tallinn
A walled medieval Old Town with towers and hilltop viewpoints.
Lahemaa National Park
Forests, bogs, coast and old manor houses near Tallinn.
Tartu
A lively university city with museums.
Saaremaa
A quiet island of windmills and a medieval castle.
Soomaa National Park
Known for bog walks and its seasonal floods.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 Tallinn
- Day 4 Lahemaa National Park
- Days 5 to 6 Tartu
- Day 7 Return via Soomaa or Parnu
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Comfortable buses and trains connect the main towns.
- A car makes national parks and islands far easier.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Cards work almost everywhere.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Black rye bread, a staple at every meal.
- Kama: a traditional flour-based dessert.
- Smoked Baltic fish.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Estonia is very safe. Watch for pickpockets in the Old Town in summer.
- Bring insect repellent for summer forest and bog walks.
Planning a trip to Estonia?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.