Enjoy spring in Estonia
Even though it’s still cold outside, we’re approaching the time when the winter will be over, the sun is in the sky and the birds are chirping again after several months of winter silence. The grass will become greener and greener every day and the flowers will blossom. All these smells and sounds of the spring… Nature is awakening, bringing tons of new discoveries every day. What to do in Estonia in March, April or May? There are many ways to enjoy spring to the fullest. Here are eight things to do in Estonia in spring.
The best thing to do in springtime is to be outdoors
There are many beautiful places and national parks in Estonia. However, the closest one to Tallinn is Lahemaa National park with its hiking trails, old fishing villages, manor houses, shallow bays with huge boulders and old forests. You can also visit Jägala waterfall on your way there which is incredibly beautiful during spring as the water level is high from the snow melt. Spend a day out of Tallinn on the Day Trip to Lahemaa National Parkand let our nature guide show you the first signs of spring. You might just fall in love with the slow and relaxed pace of life in Estonian nature.
2. Amble around Tallinn Old Town’s narrow medieval streets
Look how the local craftsmen are working in their studios blowing glass, doing ceramics. Pass cozy cafeterias, old book stores, restaurants and souvenir shops. The Tallinn Old Town walking tour with a local guide takes you to the most picturesque places as well as the secret corners only known to locals
3. Take your friends or family fishing in Estonian nature
Everyone knows about fishing, but still not everyone have tried it. Even if you have, each new lake, river or seaside gives a new experience to remember. If you are not convinced to pack your fishing gear for your vacation, we have you covered. Join our local fishing instructor who has packed all the equipment and is ready to give you the best tips. Spend some good time outdoors on the Fishing Tour to a Forest Lake from Tallinn.
4. Explore the off-the-beaten path sights in Rummu
Estonia has been independent since 1991 and although with each year there are fewer places here that take you back to the Soviet time, some of these sights are worth exploring. One of the most otherworldly site not far from Tallinn is the Rummu submerged quarry. For extracting limestone, labor from nearby prisoners was used in Rummu. There is still barbwire surrounding the sight from that time. Once the quarry closed, a lake formed from clear groundwater, now reflecting sun glitter on to the old Soviet buildings. Visit Rummu quarry as well as the northern coastal cliffs, Keila waterfall and abandoned military base on the Rummu Submerged Quarry Half-Day Tour.
5. Build a stone tower in the beach.
A perfect thing to do on a day trip to Prangli island. If you’re lucky you might even get a slight tan. The spring Sun is not that strong so it’s perfect even for the lightest skin.
6. One of a kind nature tour in Estonia — the seal watching tour starting from Tallinn
No, we do not go to the zoo to see the seals. We go on the Baltic sea on an actual boat to visit the seals at their home. The seals are also known as merihobune, merielukas, meremürakas, pikavurrudega kala (good luck learning these very useful Estonian words). Local seal hunters never called the seals after their real name because this would bring bad luck. See the seals lying on the stones, or their heads popping out of the sea to get a good look at you. These curious sea mammals adore classical music which we of course treat them with.
Hopefully, you guys could enjoy a beautiful spring in Estonia!
