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Travelling to Estonia is a unique experience for everyone who is looking for a new holiday destination. This country has it all! There are plenty of fun activities to do in the summer and winter months. Besides all the impressive man-made entertainment, nature makes the country special and worth visiting. In case you did not know, Estonia is a country on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. The Estonian landscape is largely the outcome of glacial activity. The Nature.house cottages in Estonia can be your starting point for your adventure!
Estonia has a low population density and a lot of untouched nature. Almost three quarters of the entire country is covered by forests and bogs which causes Estonia to have very clean air. To describe the natural landscape in Estonia, you could use words like quiet, mystical, untouched, and ancient. You can explore the many hiking trails, natural parks, cycle paths, and birdwatching spots. Moreover, the country has numerous small islands, cliffs, and beaches which make it a perfect destination for nature lovers.
Estonia is a dream destination for nature lovers. In this country you have the sea with beaches, bogs with large forests, rivers, and lakes. A quarter of the landscape in Estonia is covered in marshes. Throughout the country you can find 5 national parks and hundreds of other nature reserves which have been established to protect the nature. It is a top location for birdwatching as well. Estonia is located on the east-Atlantic migratory path of Arctic waterfowls and the west taiga forests are also rich in bird species, you can for example spot 8 different species of woodpeckers. In Estonia, you are able to find over 340 different bird species.
The most common tree you will find in Estonia is the Scots pine, followed by birches, Norwegian spruce, aspen, and alders. One of the most important and endangered type of forests in Estonia is western taiga. Western taiga is a complex forest habitat type, varying from dry pine forest to wet spruce forests. A lot of animal species which cannot be found a lot elsewhere live in the forests, such as the flying squirrel. You can also find mammals like the lynx, wolf, and bear and here you can find one of the strongest populations in the world.
For people who are opting for diverse activities during their holidays, Estonia is the right place to be! There you will be able to get close to nature by visiting many of the nature sites such as - Keila waterfall, Blue Springs of Saula, Ohessaare cliff and rock stacks and much more. At the destination, you will be able to find many hiking, nature tours, national parks and gardens. Do you have a passion for bird watching? Then Estonia is the place to go and spot a few of 380 bird species. Also, horseback riding can be an exciting activity for young and old visitors. If you are willing to spoil yourself during your holidays, then visiting one of many day or medical spas is the must. Also, you will be surprised by the wide offers of saunas. If you want to have a private sauna experience, you can check Nature.house offered accommodations with sauna. If sauna is not enough, then be sure to check out houses with private pools!
If you are interested in history and culture, then there are multiple interesting museums, castles, lighthouses, churches and forts to visit. If you are creative and really want to participate in something interesting, you should sign up for arts and crafts workshops that will be interesting not only for adults but kids as well. Do you love to go shopping? Then in Estonia you will be able to find many local boutiques as well as cute places where you will be able to find unique handicrafts and souvenirs.
Apart from that, a wide variety of shopping centers can be found. Guess what, there is even more! In summer you can participate in many water sports activities like kayaking and canoeing. Have you ever played golf? If not then it’s the time to try out your skills! In Estonia you will be able to find a lot of indoor and outdoor golf places, such as - Adventure Golf Center, Kuutsemäe Disc Golf Park and much more. Does sailing sound fun to you? If so, then what do you think of going on a sunset cruise for a romantic getaway? And if you can not get enough of the beautiful sunsets, the sound of the beach you must check out one of the cottages near the sea.
Same as in summer, there are a lot of fun things to do also in winter. Have you ever thought about hiking in winter in snow? In Taevaskoda you can try out fun things such as a kick-sledge hike. Ice skating sounds fun, right? But have you ever tried ice skating on a lake? If not then grab your skates and let’s go! If you do not have ones, do not worry, you can rent them anywhere! However, it is important to know that the temperature in January is around −8 to −5 °C and in July around 16 to 17 °C.
Matsalu National Park is located in the west of Estonia and is a river delta where nature has room to sculpt. The river that floods the area every year from April to May, inviting more than two million waterbirds to stop by. Swamps, fertile meadows and forests line the shallow mudflats of Matsalu Bay. The area has become especially famous as a destination for a birdwatching; 271 species have been recorded and 175 find breeding places there. Eight bird-watching towers are scattered along the many walking and cycling paths. There are also 36 species of orchids. Both in spring and autumn this is an important stop during a nature trip in Estonia.
According to local legend, fairies, ghosts, and witches dwell in the 123 square kilometers of forested hills, small lakes, and old stone burial mounds that form Karula National Park. At its heart lies Ähijärv, a magnificent lake surrounded by trees and reeds that has been worshipped since ancient times. The lakeside visitor center of the park provides information and maps for numerous walking paths. The beautiful 4km-long Ähijärv Trail takes around 90 minutes to circle round the northern edge of the lake and through woodland and meadows; keep your eyes open to spot woodpeckers and native orchids.
The crowning glory of your Estonia nature trip is Alam Pedja, Estonia's largest wilderness area, located near the town of Tartu. Large parts of the nature reserve consist of impenetrable vast bogs and flood plains, which are crossed by three adventurous hiking trails. Rare snipes and mongrels breed here. The area has now been given Natura 2000 status.
Lahemaa National Park is located to the east of Tallinn. The beautiful park is very large and you will find a great diversity of flora and fauna. The park is characterised by green forests, nice beaches, rocky mountains, vast marshes and beautiful waterfalls. There are many different routes for walking and cycling, and you can really enjoy the silence and the unspoilt nature. Animal lovers will also have a great time here. You can spot beavers, birds, bears, wolves and lynxes. Besides nature, you can also find a lot of culture. There are four beautiful mansions, including the baroque Sagadi Mansion, which you should definitely visit. Along the coast you will find nice villages with old farms and picturesque houses.
The Haanja Highlands are located in the south of Estonia. It is a beautiful hilly area with nice forests. It has the highest hills in Estonia and there are many beautiful viewpoints. In the highlands you can walk and cycle and enjoy the silence. One of the highlights of the park is the beautiful lake Verijärv. The big lake is situated between the hills and the forests and is great for swimming, fishing and canoeing. Near the lake you will also find the Vastseliina Castle, which dates from the 14th century and is definitely worth a visit.
Tallinn will take your breath away! As soon as you go inside the inner city, you'll feel as if you've stepped into a time machine and been tossed out in medieval times: you'll be standing in front of towering city walls and stunning watchtowers. Vendors dressed in traditional clothing walk the streets of the ancient city center, selling delicious-smelling treats. From Tallinn, it takes around two hours to go to Sooma National Park, where you can see a rather spectacular natural spectacle: as the snow melts in Spring, sometimes as early as January or February, the meadows and woodlands are flooded, with water rising so high that only boats can move around. Book a canoe journey to see this "fifth season," as Estonians call it.
Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Because of its southern location, however, the city is not often visited by tourists. Tartu is a real student city with many museums and cosy coffee bars. Tartu also has a surprising number of museums. Moreover, Tartu is a good operating base to explore the nature parks in the south of Estonia. A significant attraction is St John's Church, which is beautiful and features 100s of centuries-old terracotta figurines that decorate the interior and exterior of the church. On Toomemägi Hill, you will find another beautiful part of the city centre with an extraordinary cathedral and many beautiful monuments. It is a nice place to walk and has a wide view.
The climate is best described as a temperate maritime climate, with cool winters and mild summers. Precipitation falls throughout the year with a little more in the autumn; the spring is a little drier than average. Under the influence of the sea water, it is often a few degrees warmer along the coast in winter than inland. In the summer months it is the other way round: then it is often a little warmer inland than in coastal towns such as the capital Tallinn.
Winters are cool and last quite long. Winter usually starts around the end of October/beginning of November and lasts until April. Snow falls regularly during the winter months and often lasts for a long time. As far as the cold is concerned, things are not as bad as expected and temperatures remain slightly above the long-term average, but if there is a strong easterly flow, freezing air from Russia can bring very low temperatures and keep daytime temperatures well below minus 10 degrees.
The summer months in Estonia are generally very pleasant. Just nice and warm without being muggy, because the relative humidity is quite low. In the presence of strong high-pressure areas the summer can last until the beginning of September, but some years a constant supply of low-pressure areas throws a spanner in the works from the beginning of August onwards, and the summer is practically over. Once the heat dissipates during August, the chances of summer returning diminish.
We want to give people a relaxing and calm experience in the natural world, a perfect way to escape their busy lives. So what are you waiting for? Pick the most suitable cottage in Estonia for your trip and give back to nature. In case you are planning to go on a longer trip, visiting neighbouring countries could be a fun idea. Just like in Estonia, there you will be amazed by the rich culture and plenty of interesting activities. If you are up to discovering as much as possible, on the Nature.house website you will find the most suitable accommodation in the neighbouring countries that are - Finland, Russia, and Latvia. Don't forget to check out our last minute deals, in case you are impatient with your holidays. If you have any questions, send us a message on our Facebook account and we will help you right away. Enjoy!
