Bradt's Estonia remains the only English-language guidebook to this Baltics destination and this eighth edition reveals more of the country than any previous guide. Offering extensive coverage of Estonia's complex cultural history and its artists, writers and musicians, alongside comprehensive practical information, Baltics expert Neil Taylor MBE proves that there's much more to Estonia than the cobbled streets and cafés of Tallinn. Extensive background and practical information is followed by detailed coverage of the fairytale city of Tallinn and the surrounding area, as well as dedicated chapters on north, south, west and central Estonia. Discover The Windtower at Käina on Hiiumaa Island, a totally 21st-century experience of the countryside and sea, as stimulating to the ears as it is to the eyes; and explore Estonia's maritime history at state-of-the-art Seaplane Harbour. Visit Narva, where 95% of the population speak Russian but all the signs are in English; and learn why an Estonian President insisted on holding a press conference in a toilet! From Rakvere, Tapa and Lake Peipsi to Põlva and the Russian Borderlands and the islands of Kihnu, Saaremaa and Vormsi, Bradt's Estonia reaches all corners of the country.

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. The only guide book to Estonia in English (or French or German) . Author with unparalleled expertise . Tartu, Estonia's second city, will be European Capital of Culture in 2024 About Bradt Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . Serial winner of Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards . Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media Campaign

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By Neil Taylor - With Juhan-Markus Laats

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Bradt's Estonia remains the only English-language guidebook to this Baltics destination and this eighth edition reveals more of the country than any previous guide. Offering extensive coverage of Estonia's complex cultural history and its artists, writers and musicians, alongside comprehensive practical information, Baltics expert Neil Taylor MBE proves that there's much more to Estonia than the cobbled streets and cafés of Tallinn.

Extensive background and practical information is followed by detailed coverage of the fairytale city of Tallinn and the surrounding area, as well as dedicated chapters on north, south, west and central Estonia. Read about John Quincy Adams' visit to Tallinn in 1814, Jack Kennedy's in 1939 and Barack Obama's in 2015. Discover The Windtower at Käina on Hiiumaa Island, a totally 21st-century experience of the countryside and sea, as stimulating to the ears as it is to the eyes; and explore Estonia's maritime history at state-of-the-art Seaplane Harbour. Visit Narva, where 95% of the population speak Russian, but all the signs are in English; and learn why an Estonian President insisted on holding a press conference in a toilet!

From Rakvere, Tapa and Lake Peipsi to Põlva and the Russian Borderlands and the islands of Kihnu, Saaremaa and Vormsi, Bradt's Estonia reaches all corners of the country.

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Estonia Travel Guide - Expert travel advice and tips on everything from Tallinn accommodation and restaurants to day trips, medieval history, culture and music. Also featuring suggested routes and island trips, local food and drink, UNESCO sites, Lahemaa National Park, Tartu, Pärnu, Valga, Kuressaare castle, Hiiumaa, walking and hiking.

Inhalt

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information

Geography and environment, Natural history and conservation, History, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Culture

Chapter 2 Practical Information

When to visit, Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with children, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Outdoor activities, Museums and attractions, Media and communications, Travelling positively

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 3 Tallinn

History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, What to see and do, Excursions from Tallinn

Chapter 4 Around Tallinn

Harjumaa County, Raplamaa and Järvamaa counties

Chapter 5 North and Northeast Estonia

Rakvere, Kohtla-Järve, Johvi, Toila,Sillamäe, Narva, Lake Peipsi

Chapter 6 Central Estonia

Tartu, Viljandi, Põltsamaa

Chapter 7 South and Southeast Estonia

Otepää, Tõrva, Põlva and the Russian Borderlands_, Võru, Beyond Võru, Valga

Chapter 8 Western Estonia and the Islands

Haapsalu, Pärnu, Around Pärnu, Kihnu Island, Towards Saaremaa, Saaremaa Island, Abruka Island, Ruhnu Island, Hiiumaa Island_, Vormsi Island

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index