Top 10 Attractions in Estonia (2018)

📁 Historic, Architecture, Monument
📍 Tallinn

Tallinn Old Town – Highlights

• The historic and cultural centre of Tallinn
• Numerous magnificent medieval buildings
• Charming Gothic town hall and churches
• Fine dining experience in top restaurants
• Estonia’s World Heritage Site

📁 Castle, Architecture, Historic
📍 Tallinn

Toompea Castle – Highlights

• Home to the Parliament of Estonia
• Ancient castle built of local limestone
• Features diverse architecture styles
• Unique Expressionist parliament building

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📁 Religious Site, Architecture
📍 Tallinn

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Highlights

• Beautiful Orthodox church in Tallinn
• Fascinating Russian style architecture
• Impressive onion-shaped domes
• Ornate interior mosaics and icons

Opening Hours

• May – Sep
  • Daily: 08:00 – 19:00
• Oct – Apr
  • Daily: 08:00 – 16:00

📁 Beach, Seaside, Water Sport
📍 Parnu

Parnu Beach – Highlights

• Popular white sandy beach in Estonia
• Warm and shallow water in summer
• Perfect for recreational family activities
• Romantic promenade along the coast

📁 Castle, Museum, Panorama
📍 Narva

Narva Castle – Highlights

• Impressive 14th-century castle
• Exhibits on Narva city’s history
• 51-m high observation tower
• Views over the fortress in Russia

Opening Hours

• Daily: 10:00 – 18:00

Entrance Fee

• 23 May – 30 Aug
  • Adults: 6 EUR
  • Children: 3 EUR
• 31 Aug – 22 May
  • Adults: 3 EUR
  • Children: 1.50 EUR

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📁 National Park, Animal, Nature, Beach
📍 Harju / Laane-Viru

Lahemaa National Park – Highlights

• Park full of scenic natural landscape
• Several sandy and stony seashores
• Beautiful forest and river sceneries
• Home to rich biodiversity and wildlife

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📁 Science, Museum, Planetarium
📍 Tartu

AHHAA Science Centre – Highlights

• The biggest Science Centre in Estonia
• Tons of interactive exhibits and workshops
• Exciting & awesome science theatre shows
• Planetarium housing several fantastic shows

Opening Hours

• Sun-Thu: 10:00 – 19:00
• Fri-Sat: 10:00 – 20:00

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 13 EUR
• Children: 10 EUR

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📁 Palace, Garden, Museum
📍 Tallinn

Kadriorg Palace – Highlights

• Magnificent Petrine Baroque palace
• Surrounded by lovely gardens with fountains
• Kadriorg Art Museum full of notable artworks
• Collection of European and Russian artworks

Opening Hours

• May – Sep
  • Tue: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Wed: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Thu-Sun: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Mon: Closed
• Oct – Apr
  • Wed: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Thu-Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
  • Mon-Tue: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 6.50 EUR
• Children: 4.50 EUR
• Guided Tour: from 50 EUR

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📁 Castle, Museum, Historic
📍 Saaremaa

Kuressaare Castle – Highlights

• Magnificent medieval fortifications
• Museum featuring histories of Saareemaa
• Numerous chambers and halls to explore
• Open-air exhibits of military architecture

Opening Hours

• May – Aug
  • Daily: 10:00 – 19:00
• Sep – Apr
  • Wed-Sun: 11:00 – 19:00
  • Mon-Tue: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 6 EUR
• Children: 3 EUR

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📁 Castle Ruins, Museum, Historic
📍 Rakvere

Rakvere Castle – Highlights

• Ruins of a 14th-century castle
• Exciting medieval-theme activities
• Exhibits full of medieval materials
• Fascinating interactive workshops

Opening Hours

• May, Sep
  • Daily: 10:00 – 18:00
• Jun – Aug
  • Daily: 10:00 – 19:00
• Oct – Apr
  • Wed-Sun: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Mon-Tue: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 9 EUR
• Children: 7 EUR

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