Estonia

Estonia borders Russia and Latvia, and to visit it most tourists either fly into the country or drive from Western Europe via Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. The road network is extensive, though the smaller country roads do still

The Baltic country charms visitors with unique landscapes and a lot of tranquility. Clean air, dense forests, remote lakes and moors, protected in national parks, make up a huge playground for outdoor fans. Still an insider tip among the travel community this country has gained a solid fan base which appreciates the picturesque landscapes with the old farm houses first built by immigrants and now characteristic for the countryside.

About a third of the population lives in Tallinn, the capital. The medieval town has a young buzz, numerous art galleries, and museums and is the number one gate into the country.
The lower town (the old town) and Toompea are the most-visited districts of Tallinn. Lower town is considered one of the best-preserved old towns in the Baltic area, as ancient buildings have been lovingly and skillfully restored. A maze of alleys and stairs takes you past a gothic cathedral and medieval buildings which have been turned into restaurants, boutiques, and town houses. UNESCO has acknowledged this unique area by naming it World Heritage Site.
Toompea, elevated to 300 ft above the city, once was the residential area for the nobility and higher clerics.

If you spend more than just a few days in Estonia you might want to visit one of the charming little islands in the Baltic Sea. The residents still uphold genuine Estonian traditions, and on the bigger islands like Saaremaa and Hiiumaa you also find decent tourist infrastructure and good roads. The islands have a rugged charm, yet they are immensely popular among families and make for a great vacation.
Should you have the time or cross the spit from Saaremaa to Muhu, the third-biggest Estonian island in the northern Baltic, famous for its windmills. There are also regular ferries linking it to the mainland.