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Lonely PlanetSep 23

15 Best Things to Do in Estonia

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historic Town Hall Square

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  • Raekoja platsNeighborhoodhistoric Town Hall Square
  • Old TownHostelcobblestone alley, defense tower, elegant church spire
  • Toompea HillSightoffers views over red-tiled roofs
  • KadriorgNeighborhoodarea with stately parks and art museums
  • TelliskiviNeighborhoodhipster haven
  • RotermannNeighborhoodchic area
  • KalamajaTrain stationbohemian area
  • Song and Dance FestivalFestivalchoirs flock to Tallinn every five years
  • Pääsküla BogTrailurban bog experience within Tallinn
  • MaarjamäeSightIt is bordered by Pirita and Kose to the north, Lasnamäe to the south, Kadriorg to the southwest and the Bay of Tallinn…
  • LinnahallSightIt is located in the harbor, just beyond the walls of the Old Town, and was completed in 1980.
  • Estonian Open-Air MuseumMuseum
  • Elsewhere
  • President’s TrailTrailAegviidu, Estonia10km ski trail through pine forests
  • Matsalu National ParkSightMatsalu, EstoniaMatsalu National Park spans an area of 486.1 km2 (187.7 sq mi), comprising Matsalu Bay, the Kasari River delta, the…
  • Vilsandi National ParkSightVilsandi, EstoniaIt includes part of the island of Vilsandi, a number of smaller islands and adjacent parts of western Saaremaa…
  • Soomaa.comPlaceSoomaa, Estoniaorganizes multiday kayak trips
  • Viru BogTrailLahemaa, Estonia
  • Riisa BogTrailSoomaa, Estonia
  • Mukri BogTrailMukri, Estonia
  • Tuhu BogTrailTuhu, Estonia
  • Marimetsa BogTrailMarimetsa, Estonia
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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

enormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets

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  • Raekoja platsNeighborhoodenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
  • Elsewhere
  • Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, Belgiumstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
  • Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
  • SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
  • StriezelmarktMarketDresden, Germanyhas enraptured folk since 1434
  • Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
  • Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
  • Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
  • Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
  • RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
  • SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
  • Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
  • Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
  • MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
  • KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
  • Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
  • Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
  • Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiumice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
  • Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiummarket spreads out here for shopping
  • Zagreb’sMarketZagreb, Croatiaright up there with Europe’s finest
  • FuliranjeMarketZagreb, Croatiamarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
  • Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodZagreb, Croatiasnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
  • Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
  • AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
  • Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets
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