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Estonia is one of Europe’s most underrated destinations. This Baltic country combines fairy-tale medieval towns, quiet forests, mysterious bog landscapes, windswept beaches and a forward-thinking digital society. From the cobbled streets of Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town to the wild national parks of Lahemaa and Soomaa, Estonia offers a powerful mix of history, culture and nature in a compact, easy-to-explore package.
For travellers from Pakistan, Estonia is an exciting alternative to the usual Western European hotspots. It is part of the Schengen Area, generally more affordable than many Nordic countries, and still far from overcrowded. You can experience medieval cityscapes, off-the-beaten-path islands and pristine national parks, all within a few hours’ travel across the country.
In this Estonia travel guide, Malik Express Travel & Tours highlights the top tourist attractions in Estonia, practical tips and how our team can help you plan a smooth trip from Pakistan or anywhere in the region.
Estonia is famous both for its beautifully preserved medieval capital, Tallinn, and for being one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. You can admire cobbled streets and city walls by day, and experience modern cafes, co-working spaces and e-services by night.
Estonia’s small size means you can combine capital city sightseeing with national parks, islands and spa towns without long journeys. Many of the country’s highlights are within two to three hours of Tallinn.
Estonia is known for its clean air, quiet forests, raised bogs, bird-rich wetlands and Baltic coastline. National parks such as Lahemaa, Soomaa and Matsalu offer hiking, boardwalks, canoeing and wildlife watching.
Tartu, Estonia’s second city, was European Capital of Culture 2024, and its creative scene continues with festivals, museums and events spread across southern Estonia.
With a valid Schengen visa, you can combine Estonia with Finland, Sweden, Latvia and other European countries in a single trip.
Tallinn’s Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Europe and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Within Its City Walls You Find:
Visit early in the morning or later in the evening for softer light and fewer day-trippers, especially in summer.
A short tram ride from Tallinn Old Town brings you to Kadriorg, a leafy district built around a Baroque palace and park created for Russian Tsar Peter the Great in the 18th century. The palace now houses part of the Art Museum of Estonia, while the surrounding park is perfect for relaxed walks, ponds and landscaped gardens.
Nearby Pirita offers a long sandy beach, a yacht harbour and views back towards Tallinn’s skyline. In summer, this is one of the most popular local escapes for swimming and seaside strolls.
Combine Kadriorg, the nearby Kumu Art Museum and Pirita in one half-day trip from Tallinn using trams and buses.
Just outside the Old Town lies the former industrial district of Kalamaja, now transformed into a creative hub with colourful wooden houses, cafes and galleries. At its heart is Telliskivi Creative City, a complex of old factory buildings redesigned into studios, design shops, restaurants and street-art-filled courtyards.
This is where you feel modern Tallinn: local craft beer bars, concept stores, markets and performance spaces.
Visit in the afternoon or evening. Start with coffee or brunch, browse the shops and stay for dinner in one of the converted warehouse restaurants.
Tartu, Estonia’s second-largest city, is known as the intellectual and cultural heart of the country. Home to the University of Tartu, it features neoclassical buildings, riverside parks and a relaxed student atmosphere.
In 2024, Tartu and Southern Estonia held the title of European Capital of Culture, hosting over a thousand events under the theme Arts of Survival. The legacy continues with exhibitions, festivals and public art projects into 2025 and beyond.
Plan at least one night in Tartu to enjoy both daytime sights and the evening café and bar scene along the Emajõgi River.
Lahemaa, on Estonia’s northern coast about an hour from Tallinn, was the first national park in the Soviet Union and remains one of the country’s best areas to experience the connection between people and nature.
Saaremaa, Estonia’s largest island, is known for its windmills, lighthouses, coastal nature and spa culture. The capital, Kuressaare, has a well-preserved medieval castle surrounded by a moat, plus calm streets and spa hotels.
The island’s rural character and relatively low population make it ideal for cycling, walking and slow-paced exploration.
Reach Saaremaa by ferry from the mainland, then use local buses or a rental car. Consider at least two days if you want to explore beyond Kuressaare.
Pärnu is often called Estonia’s summer capital. This seaside town on the southwest coast mixes a wide sandy beach, belle-époque villas, spa hotels and a relaxed holiday promenade.
It is popular with Estonians and international visitors alike for family holidays, spa breaks and gentle seaside walks.
Soomaa National Park is famous for its bog landscapes, floodplains and the so-called fifth season, when snowmelt or heavy rain floods large areas and locals move around by boat. It is an excellent place for canoeing, bog-shoeing and nature watching.
Raised bogs, quiet forests and rivers create a unique environment that feels very different from typical city sightseeing.
Hiiumaa, Estonia’s second-largest island, is a tranquil escape known for its lighthouses, long uncrowded beaches and low levels of light pollution. The island is part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve, where sustainable living and nature protection go hand in hand.
Hiiumaa is ideal if you enjoy remote nature, cycling and small local guesthouses rather than busy resorts.
Matsalu National Park, on the west coast, is one of Europe’s key bird migration areas. Wide reed beds, coastal meadows and shallow bays attract huge numbers of birds in spring and autumn. Birdwatchers come for the observation towers and hides, but even casual visitors can enjoy the peaceful landscapes and wooden boardwalks.
Combine Matsalu with coastal villages or island visits for a full west-Estonia nature experience.
Estonia has four distinct seasons, and each offers a different style of holiday.
Long days, mild temperatures and blooming nature. Ideal for city sightseeing, national parks and islands before peak crowds.
Warmest weather and the liveliest season, especially in Tallinn, Pärnu and island resorts. Nights are short and festivals, open-air events and beach days are common.
Forests and bogs turn colourful, and national parks such as Lahemaa and Soomaa are especially beautiful. Temperatures are cooler, but crowds thin out and accommodation prices can be lower.
Shorter days and freezing temperatures, but also cosy cafés, possible snow, frozen bogs and Christmas markets, especially in Tallinn. A good period if you enjoy winter atmospheres and fewer tourists.
Estonia is part of the Schengen Area. Pakistani passport holders generally require an Estonia Schengen visa (short-stay Type C) before travelling. This visa usually allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across Estonia and other Schengen countries, provided the visa conditions are followed.
Malik Express can guide you through the Estonia visit visa process from Pakistan, help you understand the required documents and prepare supporting travel bookings. Final visa decisions, however, are always made by the relevant embassy or visa centre.
Estonia is compact, and intercity buses and trains connect Tallinn with Tartu, Pärnu, Narva and other towns.
Currency: Euro (EUR). Card payments are widely accepted, even in smaller businesses.
Language: Estonian is the official language, but English is widely spoken in Tallinn, Tartu and most tourism services; Russian is also common.
Safety: Estonia is considered a safe country with low crime levels. Normal travel precautions apply in busy areas, but overall it is comfortable for families and solo travellers.
Malik Express Travel & Tours, based in Islamabad, has decades of experience designing international trips, including Europe tour packages from Pakistan.
Here is how we can support your Estonia holiday:
While approval always rests with the embassy or visa centre, Malik Express can:
Using our global hotel and tour partnerships, we can:
Because Estonia is part of Schengen, it fits naturally into multi-country Europe holidays. Malik Express regularly builds packages such as:
From your first enquiry until you return home, our team can:
Estonia offers a rare combination of fairy-tale medieval streets, cutting-edge digital life, quiet forests, dramatic bog landscapes and peaceful Baltic islands. It is compact, safe and still relatively undiscovered by mass tourism, making it ideal for travellers who want something fresh from their Europe holiday.
If you are in Pakistan and considering a trip to Northern Europe, contact Malik Express Travel & Tours to turn this Estonia travel guide into a personalised itinerary. Our experts will help you choose the best tourist attractions in Estonia, arrange flights and hotels, assist with the Schengen visa process and support you at every step of your journey.