Estonia

20 Best Things to Do in Estonia

Estonia's heavyweights in one place, at most three picks per city so the whole country gets a look.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 383 tracked Estonia places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Tallinn Old Town

    Neighborhood · TallinnFree entry

    Tallinn's Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cores in Europe, a UNESCO-listed tangle of cobbled lanes, merchant houses, Gothic spires, and an almost intact ring of city walls and towers.

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  2. Tallinna Raekoja Plats

    Landmark · TallinnFree entry

    Raekoja plats, Tallinn's Town Hall Square, is the magnificent medieval heart of the Old Town, a wide cobbled plaza ringed by pastel merchant houses and dominated by the Gothic Town Hall, the only…

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  3. Eesti Meremuuseum

    Museum · Tallinn

    The Estonian Maritime Museum's Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam) is one of the most impressive maritime museums in Europe, housed in vast, cathedral-like seaplane hangars from 1916–17, a feat of early concrete-shell engineering.

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  4. Science Centre AHHAA

    Museum · Tartu

    Science Centre AHHAA is the largest interactive science center in the Baltic states, located in the heart of Tartu, Estonia.

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  5. Tartu Old City

    Neighborhood · TartuFree entry

    Tartu Old City is a compact, walkable district that embodies the city's rich history and lively university culture.

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  6. 'The Kissing Students' sculpture and fountain

    Landmark · TartuFree entry

    The Kissing Students sculpture and fountain is one of Tartu's most iconic landmarks, located in the heart of the city at Raekoja Plats, right in front of the Town Hall.

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  7. Saaremaa Museum

    Museum · Kuressaare

    The Saaremaa Museum is housed in the impressive Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress dating back to the 13th century.

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  8. Suur Toll and Piret

    Landmark · KuressaareFree entry

    Suur Toll and Piret is a whimsical bronze sculpture located outside the SPA Hotel Meri on Abaja Street in Kuressaare, Estonia.

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  9. Saaremaa Veski

    Landmark · Kuressaare

    Saaremaa Veski is a charming landmark in Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa Island in Estonia.

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  10. Haapsalu Old Town

    Neighborhood · HaapsaluFree entry

    Haapsalu Old Town is a picturesque neighborhood on Estonia's west coast, known for its well-preserved medieval layout and tranquil seaside atmosphere.

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  11. Atlantis H2O Aquapark Thg Red y55403021

    Park & nature · Haabneeme

    Atlantis H2O Aquapark in Haabneeme offers a refreshing escape from the city, featuring multiple water slides, a wave pool, and a children's area.

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  12. Ruins of the Viljandi Order Castle

    Landmark · ViljandiFree entry

    The Ruins of the Viljandi Order Castle are perched on a steep hill above Lake Viljandi, offering sweeping views of the water and surrounding parkland.

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  13. Aqva Hotel & Spa Water Park and Sauna Complex

    Park & nature · Rakvere

    Aqva Hotel & Spa Water Park and Sauna Complex is a popular leisure destination in Rakvere, Estonia, offering a blend of aquatic fun and wellness.

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  14. Narva Joesuu

    Park & nature · NarvaFree entry

    Narva Joesuu is a tranquil seaside area on the northern outskirts of Narva, Estonia, where the Narva River meets the Gulf of Finland.

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  15. Africa Beach and Promenade

    Neighborhood · HaapsaluFree entry

    Africa Beach and Promenade is a charming seaside area in Haapsalu, a picturesque resort town on Estonia's west coast.

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  16. Tarvas Sculpture

    Landmark · RakvereFree entry

    The Tarvas Sculpture is a prominent landmark in Rakvere, Estonia, depicting a life-sized wild bull (aurochs) in a dynamic pose.

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  17. Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle Museum

    Landmark · Haapsalu

    Haapsalu Bishop's Castle Museum is a captivating medieval fortress located in the heart of Haapsalu, Estonia.

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  18. Rakvere's Central Square

    Landmark · RakvereFree entry

    Rakvere's Central Square, known as Turu plats, is the vibrant hub of this northern Estonian town.

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  19. Viljandi Lossipark

    Park & nature · ViljandiFree entry

    Viljandi Lossipark is a beautiful park that encompasses the ruins of the medieval Viljandi Castle, set on a hill overlooking Lake Viljandi.

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  20. St. John's Church

    Religious site · ViljandiFree entry

    St. John's Church is a prominent Lutheran church located in the heart of Viljandi, Estonia. Built in the neo-Gothic style, its tall spire and red-brick façade dominate the cityscape.

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By city: Tallinn · Tartu · Kuressaare · Haapsalu · Rakvere · Viljandi — or check visa rules for Estonia

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