64 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Estonia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Estonia

Tallinn, Estonia

KGB Museum

"There's nothing there," and other lies the KGB told us.

Rummu Underwater Prison

The ruins of an Estonian prison are drowning in the quarry lake where the convicts were once forced to work.

Kaali Meteorite Crater Field

Mysterious craters may have been home to an ancient cult.

Kose Parish, Estonia

Tuhala Witch's Well

This disappearing geyser has been attributed to witchcraft, but really it's all about rainfall.

Varstu Parish, Estonia

Pähni Megaphones

A trio of giant wooden megaphones turn up nature's volume in this Estonian forest.

Tallinn, Estonia

Linnahall

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.

Tallinn, Estonia

Ichthus Art Gallery

A secluded art gallery hidden within the cellars beneath Tallinn’s medieval monastery.

Tallinn, Estonia

Seaplane Harbour

Disused seaplane hangar gets a second life as the jaw-dropping home of Estonia's museum of maritime history.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Estonia

Kohuke

Chocolate-covered cheese curds make sweet Estonian energy bars.

Kali

Beer meets soda in this refreshing Estonian brew.

Kamatahvel

Created during a cocoa shortage, the grain-based “chocolate” bar became an Estonian classic.

Kama

The thrifty Estonian grain mix makes creamy drinks and candy bars.

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