Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located in Northern Europe in the north-eastern part of the Baltic Sea region. Tallinn´s peculiar geographical and historical position affords a different perspective on centuries of history. The 850 years of Tallinn´s architectural history give a compact and lively overview of various styles and architectural directions.
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. Tartu, lying 185 kilometres south of Tallinn, is also the centre of Southern Estonia. The Emajõgi River, which connects the two largest lakes of Estonia, flows for the length of 10 kilometres within the city limits and adds colour to the city.
Pärnu, the best known Estonian resort, is more than just a summer city. It is also a place for conferences, theatre performances and concerts. Besides being a resort, Pärnu is also a Hanseatic city, a harbour city and a university city.
Viljandi is an ancient city situated on a hill by a beautiful lake. The lake glittering in the bottom of the valley is popular with holiday-makers, fishermen and people who enjoy recreational sports.
Harjumaa (Harju County) is located in North-Estonia covering the costal region of the Gulf of Finland from the Gulf of Keibu to the Gulf of Eru and stretching out as far as 56 km from the sea. The centre of the county is Tallinn, which is also the capital of Estonia.
The first traces of human activity in Otepää region date back to the 6th B.C. The oldest archeological findings from Otepää Hill date back to the same era. Otepää is associated with several remarkable events and activities that have had an influence on the whole of Estonia or perhaps even over its borders.
Narva-Joesuu is a famous summer resort, which is located on the northeast Estonian cost of the Baltic Sea. It is located between Narva river and sea bay. The 7 km sandy beach between Meriküla and Narva-Jõesuu is unique with its white sands and high dunes, which are surrounded by pine-trees.
The town of Põlva is situated in the South-East of Estonia and is an administrative center of the Põlva County. The diverse and virgin nature around the city allures both active holidaymakers and those who enjoy birdsong. Põlva is also suitable for the visitors who are looking for an accommodation and meals or a quiet walk amid culture and traditions.
In 1226, Henrik of Latvia wrote the Chronicle of Livonia, which included a description of an ancient Estonian wooden castle located on the Rakvere Vallimägi hill called Tarvanpea. In Estonian, Tarvanpea means ‘the head of an aurochs’. Before the town was called Rakvere, it was called Wesenbergh and Rakowor.
The town of Narva is located in an extremely picturesque place. In about two kilometers upstream from Narva and Ivangorod Fortresses there is an unique object of nature. It is the Narva Waterfall, whose spillway capacity is one of the largest in northern Europe.
The County of Valga is one of the few counties of Estonia were numerous local and international level sporting competitions are organised all year round and cultural entertainment is provided for all tastes. The hilly landscape of the County of Valga with over 200 lakes offers excellent opportunities for camping and holiday making.
Haapsalu well-known for centuries. Only a hundred kilometres away from the capital, it´s always been a loved summer resort in Estonia. Haapsalu is a town for people. A bit self-contained peace and silence are not the only values to find this over 700 year old town: eventful summer season has become Haapsalu's trade mark.