Estonia coat of arms

Welcome to Estonia

Explore Estonia’s rich history, living traditions, and national cuisine. Discover Tallinn’s medieval old town, the warmth of midsummer bonfires, and classic dishes like kiluvõileib and verivorst.

Tallinn historic skyline Children in traditional clothing Historic painting of Estonia Laulupidu song festival Folk dancers gathering

About Estonia

Estonia is a Northern European country on the Baltic Sea known for its medieval old towns, thousands of islands, and world-leading digital society. The capital is Tallinn and the official language is Estonian.

Tallinn skyline overlooking the old town
  • Capital: Tallinn
  • Population: ~1.3 million
  • Independence restored: 1991 (Singing Revolution)
  • Currency: Euro (€)
  • Time zone: EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3 in summer)
  • Memberships: EU, NATO, Schengen Area
  • Strengths: E-government, startups, digital society, wild nature