Holidays Hotels Flights ... FAQs Estonia Travel Guide Why go to Estonia? Who is Estonia Popular With? When to go to Estonia ... Local Estonia Customs Estonia Introduction Estonia lies along the Baltic Sea, just below Finland. Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city is only about 40 miles south of Helsinki, across the Gulf of Finland. Sweden is Estonia's western neighbour across the Baltic. Russia is to the east, with St. Petersburg just across the north-eastern border. To the south is Latvia with its capital city Riga. You can depart from Tallinn's international airport and in less than two hours be in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Riga, Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Vilnius. Why Go To Estonia? Pärnu is a small town situated on the banks of the Pärnu River where it emerges into the Gulf of Riga. Established in the 13th century, the town is known as a seaport and a health resort. Among its attractions are its theatre and its 2 mile long sandy beach, which is very popular with Estonians. Tartu is the second-largest city on the Emajõgi River. The city has a very old university and other sights include the Vyshgorod Cathedral, the Town Hall and the university’s Botanical Garden. Who Is Estonia Popular With? | |
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