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Estonia Travel Guide for Tourists

Estonia Travel Tips & Useful Info

 
      Estonia is located next to Finland and is separated from the Baltic Sea, Estonia is one of the countries in Northern Europe that is starting to have a lot of visitors because of its tourist destinations. Estonia presents a city panorama that is still thick with medieval nuances, but is very modern with various facilities that are all electronic and online. Estonian holiday travel is also one of the cheapest destinations compared to other European countries.

Estonia old town

Flight tickets to Estonia are among the cheapest. You can enjoy the nightlife in lively Tallinn, or enjoy the natural beauty spread across 1,500 Estonian islands. Starting from green fields, beautiful safe forest areas, charming old churches, to various ancient castles with historical value. Then there are many beautiful locations in this country that you can visit without tickets or for free. (britannica.com)

The currency prevailing in Estonia is the Euro, as is the case with surrounding European countries. Estonia is also one of the countries in Europe that already accepts payments with e-wallet. So you can exchange money through an international electronic wallet account, to make it more practical. Almost all places such as transportation tickets, supermarkets and restaurants accept e-payments, especially in the capital city and surrounding cities. So, transaction activities while traveling in Estonia are more practical.

Estonia tourism

The peak of the Estonian tourist crowd is in the summer months of June to August. There are a lot of festivals that enliven the atmosphere in the city. If you want a quieter holiday, you can come in early fall, around the end of August. At the end of the year, the cities will be decorated with Christmas decorations and impromptu fairs.

Historical Tour in Tallinn.
As the capital of Estonia, there are many historical landmarks and museums to be found. Starting from the Open-Air Museum, the National Museum, to the KGB Museum. A walk in the Town Hall area is fun too. In the evening, Tallinn turns lively with nightclubs and bars known for their cheap drink prices.

Lahemaa National Park.
Still in Tallinn, enjoy the natural beauty of Estonia in Lahemaa National Park, about 1 hour from the city center to the east. This location is famous as a refreshing location for city dwellers which is close and free. You can hike while seeing the beauty of the forest and wild animal ecosystems in the area, but it is guaranteed to be safe.

Estonian Foods You Must Try

You can find many culinary tours or street food in Tallinn, Estonia. Starting from the Baltic Station Market to food trucks at Bueno Gourmet. Culinary tourism in Estonia is dominant with Russian food to various American snacks such as: burgers or tacos you can find while on holiday in Estonia. For truly local food, here are some names for Estonian specialties:

Sprat Sandwich
Sprats are the most numerous fish in the Baltic Sea.
Sprat fish become the typical basic ingredient of the surrounding countries. In Estonia, sprats are served as sandwiches. This Estonian sprat sandwich is made of Estonian black bread, topped with a hard-boiled egg, and added sauce. You can find this dish in restaurants and street food when you are traveling in Estonia.

Mulgipuder
Mulgipuder is an Estonian simple dish. Made from potatoes, groats, and butter, usually served with side dishes such as bacon. Eating Mulgipuder for breakfast is guaranteed to be full.

Kama
A signature dish that you can only find in Estonia is Kama. This food looks like oatmeal, but is made from different types of wheat that are more varied. This dish contains buttermilk and a variety of berries. It's perfect if you eat it as a sweet snack or a delicious breakfast menu.

Vastlakukkel
Vastlakukkel is a typical Estonian bread made of wheat with cream as the filling. There are also those who serve it with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. In the past, this bread was only available during festivals or special holiday days, but now you can buy Vastlakukkel at your local bakery at any time.

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