Nature Tourism

Bird watching, Botanical and Natural History Holidays

 Estonia is the smallest and least populous of the three Baltic States which achieved independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991. It is a land of great natural beauty, but still comparatively little known as a wildlife destination.

However the abundance of natural habitat is reflected in a very impressive avifauna which matches that of any country in northern Europe. The country has a long, indented and diverse coastline with more than 1000 islands. Forests and woodlands cover almost half of the Estonian territory. An admirable seventeen percent of the country is afforded protection within nature reserves that vary in size from the large national parks to the smaller, locally protected, reserves.

 Extensive undeveloped coastal areas with wide-spread reed-beds and grasslands as well as unique untouched nature with winding rivers, vast floodplains, mires, bogs and primeval forests in the central part of the mainland are habitats for thousands of migrating and breeding birds and many species of rare mammals. Its flora is amongst the most spectacular in northern Europe. In particular, strong influences in the country's floral make-up come from both Siberia and also the warmer regions of southern Europe, with many plant species reaching their respective western or northern extremities of range within Estonia.

Due to geographical location between the East and West, the territory of Estonia was under the rule of different countries for last seven centuries - German, Danish, Swedish and Russian. The rich history is the other important reason to see that country.

10 Good Reasons to Visit Estonia:  

• Flocks of Steller´s Eider in their wintering grounds
• 8 species of Woodpeckers
• Atmospheric pine forests - habitats to Ural and Pygmy Owls
• Black Stork, Hazel Grouse, Capercaillie and Nutcracker
• Huge flocks of Bean, White-fronted and Barnacle Geese
• Massive assemblies of migrating water birds from the Arctic
• „International Crane Assembly“– unforgettable experience
• Wonderful network of unspoilt wetland habitats
• Small region with huge bird list
• Friendly people and wonderful local food