Your headquarters for travel within Estonia will be via the capital city of Tallinn. This medieval city is one of the most completely preserved medieval cities within Europe, if not the best, and is only recently beginning to be discovered by travellers from around the world. A sense of medieval adventure will rise when you step foot into the sections of Old Town, with its cobblestone alleyways and original preserved 12th and 13th centuries merchant’s housing, warehouses, barns, taverns, as well as churches and ancient state buildings. Any lover of medieval history will find more than enough to keep them busy here for weeks, if not longer.
Additionally while you are in Tallinn you can visit their Botanical Gardens, which is host to flora from all around the globe, displayed in all their glory. The exhibits change on a monthly basis, and they have thematic tours, such as rose days and the summer night “aroma” tours. There is also a beautiful nature trail that you can hike.
There is also the Kadriorg Palace and Park, which was the summer residence of one of the Russian Tsar’s, Peter I. This is now home to Estonia’s Foreign Art Museum, which hosts thousands of paintings, sculptures, furniture and other artistic holdings from the surrounding countries. The park is made up of gardens, Swan Lake, forest groves and meadows.
And if you want to take advantage of the pristine overland views and wildlife of Estonia, the countryside is wide open and full of opportunities. This is one of the most pristine landscapes in all of Europe, and can provide you with an experience that you will never forget.