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Estonians are known to be hard-working, neat and patriotic. Most of them are nature lovers, too, which comes as no surprise since Estonia has a wealth of natural gems that make up the best Estonia attractions.

Lahemaa National Park - Considered one of the most popular natural attractions in Estonia, the Lahemaa National Park is the country's largest national park, covering an area of more than 70,000 hectares. Aside from hiking, the park also offers opportunities for cycling, skiing and camping, so tourists can actively explore its amazing diversity of plant and wildlife while admiring the scenic views.

Vilsandi National Park - Although not as big as the Lahemaa, the Vilsandi National Park is still one of the top Estonia attractions, particularly since it is one of the oldest nature reserves in Europe. It is also a sanctuary for thousands of species of migratory birds, making it a true paradise for bird-watchers.

Matsalu National Park - Like the Vilsandi, the Matsalu National Park is also a bird-watcher's paradise. This is because the park is home to almost 300 species of birds, including ducks, pigeons, finches and owls. You can also find hundreds of vascular plants here such as yarrow, meadowsweet and cuckooflower.

Soomaa National Park - Although the youngest national park in Estonia, the area of the Soomaa National Park is second only to the Lahemaa, which numbers it among the popular Estonia attractions. It is especially popular for its mires and dunes which tourists can explore by riding a canoe or hiking along one of the nature trails.

Jagala Falls - Nicknamed the 'Niagara Falls of the Baltics', this waterfall is 7.8 metres high - the highest in Estonia. It is beautiful both in the summers when it reflects the sunlight and in the winters when it gets iced up.

Parnu Beach - If you've come to Estonia to enjoy the sun and sand, then a trip to Parnu Beach is a must. Parnu Beach is the best among the beaches of Estonia, offering a stretch of golden sand, clear waters and several bars where you can eat and have fun at the end of the day. The town of Parnu is an attraction in itself, with 17th century houses and magnificent churches.

There are other Estonia attractions, too, such as the Tallinn Zoo, the Tallinn Botanical Garden, the Kuressaare Castle in Saaremaa and the Estonian Open Air Museum. Still, its natural attractions are the best Estonia has to offer and are therefore, must-see places for anyone spending holidays in Estonia.

Tallinn

Tallinn is a city in the whole of Europe where the aura and sensation of the 14th and 15th centuries still survives. It is as intact as it was in those ancient times. Tallinn's old town is a mishmash of chivalric walls and towers and paved streets. All the same, this capital of Estonia is so contemporary; it is been dubbed as the suburb of Helsinki.

Toompea dwells a multitude of attractive sights, which include the Lutheran cathedral Toomkirik, the 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Estonian Art Museum and Kiek-in-de-Kök, a tall and solid tower built in 1475.

Tallinn is no doubt the one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the north Europe. The city of today has become an important port on the Gulf of Finland and a well-liked stoppage for cruise ships.

You can take your tour to Estonia either through a guided bus or on a horse-driven carriage ride all along the slender and paved streets of Old Town to get a round around the city.

A must see of Tallinn is the well-preserved 15th-century Guild House and its Great Guildhall. Also, there is the Olaeviste Church, Fat Margaret, which is the widest defense tower in the city walls and Tall Hermann that is the city's highest defense tower.

Nearby is the Pirita Beach that has one of the nice views of the Gulf of Finland. Kloogaranna is one of the unspoiled beaches in Estonia and the Rebala Farming History Reserve. There is also the most interesting sight, which houses the Sliding Rocks. A story is famous here that the women who slide bare bottomed down the rocks will be cured of infertility.

Tartu

If Tallinn is Estonia's political and medieval capital, then Tartu is Estonia's intellectual capital. It is the University Town and second city of Estonia. Tartu's attraction lies in its relaxedness, down-to-earth spirit, and more reasonable than its loud rivals.

Tartu is listed amongst the oldest university towns in Europe. Opened by Swedish King Gustavus II Adolphus the Academia Gustaviana in 1632, it has made many of the Estonia´s VIPs study here. Thousands of students are currently enrolled at the university, from all round the world. And, this fact influences the life and culture of Tartu, heavily.

Tartu is an important place for Estonia, as this is where Estonia gained its statehood. In Tartu only Estonia signed the Peace Treaty with Soviet Russia in 1920. Russia surrendered the territorial claims on Estonia forever. Tartu is a great place to walk at peace on its paths and bridges, to enjoy a drink or a coffee in the lovely pub and also to holiday at the museums and galleries and feel within you the peaceful pulse of the university town of Tartu.

Pärnu

Pärnu is considered proudly as the Summer Capital of Estonia. It is a town that is specially designed for relaxation, for getting away all stress and for entertainment. It attracts the tourists by the beauty of its pristine beaches and extensive range of enjoyable activities. Tourists can just not fail to appreciate Pärnu's unsullied air, mud baths and serene environment.

The city draws so many crowds for its events and festivals more than the whole of Estonia. Attractive sights to watch out here are festivals, sandy beaches. The town is better known for its health centres, seaside resorts and yachting harbour

Tallinn, Estonia Average Weather


Month	Average Sunlight (hours)	Temperature				Discomfort from heat and humidity	Relative humidity		Average Precipitation (mm)	Wet Days (+0.25 mm)
		Average		Record			Relative humidity
		Min	Max	Min	Max		am	pm

Jan	1	-10	-4	-30	5	-	87	86	39	19
Feb	2	-11	-4	-30	3	-	87	83	30	16
March	4	-7	0	-25	12	-	89	77	21	13
April	6	0	7	-13	21	-	84	66	31	11
May	7	5	14	-3	27	-	79	63	44	12
June (expected)	11	10	19	0	31	-	72	55	40	10
July	10	12	20	5	29	-	79	59	68	13
Aug	8	11	19	2	31	-	85	64	78	15
Sept	5	9	15	-3	28	-	87	69	71	16
Oct	2	4	10	-7	19	-	89	79	68	17
Nov	1	-1	3	-21	11	-	90	86	56	18
Dec	0	-7	-1	-25	7	-	88	87	39	19