Estonia

Visitors seeking for new and exciting European destinations find this small but abounding corner of the Baltics a real cultural treasure.

While being a former Soviet Republic and boasting a rich medieval history, Estonia traditionally shares its ethnic and linguistic roots with Finland and stems greatly from peasant culture. Thus, the Estonian countryside is dotted with traditional cottages, large castles, and manors.

City breakers can explore the early 13th-century Tallinn Old Town including Toompea Castle, the domed church of Toomkirik, and the town hall square Raekoja Plats. Walk beneath ancient stonewalls on winding, cobbled streets follow torch-lit alleys to secret stairways and climb to tower ramparts.

If the snow thaws fast enough in the spring, you can enjoy the famous Fifth Season in Soomaa National Park and tour the flooded forest by boat. Find yourself in Estonia and discover a new frontier in European travel.

So much to offer in a small package!