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Culture   19.8.2026

Brainstorm in Concert

In the year 2000, a relatively unknown band from a relatively unknown country at the time captured the hearts of … Read more

Beauty   19.8.2026

Dental Care in Estonia

More and more Finns are combining a trip to Tallinn with a visit to the dentist. Finns are particularly interested … Read more

Estonia   18.8.2026

Now Confirmed: Tallinn Is Getting Its Own Sea Spa

A year-round sea spa featuring outdoor and indoor pools alike will be built in the Kalasadam coastal area next to … Read more

Culture   18.8.2026

Night of Ancient Lights and KopliFest

What used to be a heavily industrial district in northern Tallinn is rapidly developing into a cultural centre akin to … Read more

Culture   17.8.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

18–23 August City Days and Food Street, Võru The city of Võru, located on the shores of Lake Tamula, celebrates … Read more

Airbourne in Concert

Culture   16.8.2026

Airbourne in Concert

Airbourne is an Australian band that is self-described as a “hard rock powerhouse”. They will perform in Tallinn’s Helitehas venue … Read more

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School Trips in Estonia Open Young People’s Eyes: Estonia Offers Experiences, Learning, and Time Together

Estonia   15.8.2026

School Trips in Estonia Open Young People’s Eyes: Estonia Offers Experiences, Learning, and Time Together

What would a school trip be like where pupils descend into an underground mine, try their hand at medieval knightly … Read more

Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association: Rising Costs Are Now Driving Restaurants Out of Business

Estonia   14.8.2026

Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association: Rising Costs Are Now Driving Restaurants Out of Business

Estonia’s hotels have attracted a fairly good number of customers this summer, but revenue per room is falling. At the … Read more

Tastes of Narva 2026

Culture   14.8.2026

Tastes of Narva 2026

Narva in the northeast corner of Estonia is one of the most up-and-coming places in Estonia, so what better way … Read more

Almost Around Estonia on Roller Skis

Estonia   13.8.2026

Almost Around Estonia on Roller Skis

Two-time Guinness World Record holder, Finnish endurance athlete and TV journalist Teemu Virtanen, 57 set another world record in Estonia … Read more

Museum Guide for the Day of Restoration of Independence

Culture   13.8.2026

Museum Guide for the Day of Restoration of Independence

Thursday, 20 August marks the 35th anniversary of the Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Estonia, and … Read more

Am I Seeing Things, or Has My Picture Been Photoshopped?

Culture   13.8.2026

Am I Seeing Things, or Has My Picture Been Photoshopped?

The visual world around us is constantly changing. Watching the social media habits of my friends’ children and my own … Read more

Tallinn Chamber Music Festival 2026

Culture   12.8.2026

Tallinn Chamber Music Festival 2026

The 22nd Tallinn Chamber Music Festival will take place from 22–29 August 2026 under the theme “Bridges of Folklore”. The … Read more

Viimsi Wine Festival 2026

Culture   11.8.2026

Viimsi Wine Festival 2026

Summer might be slowly winding down, but the fun Estonia has to offer is not. On 15 August in Viimsi … Read more

Regular or Raw Sausage for the Grill?

Shopping   11.8.2026

Regular or Raw Sausage for the Grill?

Estonians are enthusiastic grillers. During the Soviet era, meat skewers, or šašlõk, were particularly popular. Today, raw sausages, or toorvorstid, … Read more

Exciting events in Estonia this week

Culture   10.8.2026

Exciting events in Estonia this week

1–16 August Tartu Buzz Old Town Festival, Tartu Continuing for its second and final week, this massive city-wide event celebrating … Read more

Estonians Have Always Travelled

History   9.8.2026

Estonians Have Always Travelled

When Estonia regained independence in 1991, a wave of foreign tourists began arriving in the country. However, this was not … Read more

RuhnuRahu 2026

Culture   8.8.2026

RuhnuRahu 2026

Dubbed “Estonia’s smallest festival”, RuhnuRahu, or “Ruhnu Peace”, three days of music, film, comedy, literature, workshops and more are available … Read more

Narva’s Old Town Continues Its Renewal as Historic Helsinki Street Returns

Estonia   7.8.2026

Narva’s Old Town Continues Its Renewal as Historic Helsinki Street Returns

Narva’s Old Town is set to undergo another phase of redevelopment with the second stage of Stockholm Square. The project … Read more

Ironman Tallinn 2026

Leisure   7.8.2026

Ironman Tallinn 2026

Everyone knows that the only athletic competition that’s more difficult than a marathon is an Ironman competition. Three races consisting … Read more

Tartuff Love Film Festival 2026

Culture   6.8.2026

Tartuff Love Film Festival 2026

Celebrating its 21st year, the Tartuff Love Film Festival kicks off on 8 August, offering eight straight nights of free … Read more

Asian Flavours Offered in Tallinn’s Rotermann Quarter

Restaurants   6.8.2026

Asian Flavours Offered in Tallinn’s Rotermann Quarter

The historic Rotermann Quarter is known for its urban architecture and some of the hottest restaurants in the city. The … Read more

Narva Opera Days Marks Its 10th Anniversary With a Minimalist Programme

Culture   5.8.2026

Narva Opera Days Marks Its 10th Anniversary With a Minimalist Programme

The Narva Opera Days will be held for the 10th time, on 14–15 August. However, the anniversary programme is more … Read more

Peipsi Food Street 2026

Restaurants   5.8.2026

Peipsi Food Street 2026

The ninth annual Peipsi Food Street will take place on 15–16 August along the coast of Lake Peipus in eastern … Read more

Ülemiste Night Run 2026

Leisure   4.8.2026

Ülemiste Night Run 2026

Fun runs can be a lot of…fun…if you’re into running, but the Ülemiste Night Run is enjoyable for the whole … Read more

Teemu Kilpiä Wants to Make Viru a Meeting Place for All of Tallinn

Person   4.8.2026

Teemu Kilpiä Wants to Make Viru a Meeting Place for All of Tallinn

When Teemu Kilpiä took up his new role as General Manager of Original Sokos Hotel Viru, he brought with him … Read more