Estonia is a country of great varieties that ought to suit the taste of even a most pretentious visitor. There are ancient stone walls, medieval fortresses and cobbled streets, leafy parks and romantic coasts, deep forests, sandy beaches and wooden windmills, modern hotels, luxury restaurants and tourist farms. The four seasons are well present and separable in Estonia, providing plenty of activities to attach oneself to. Winters are usually snowy and mild, providing good conditions for a skiing holiday. Spring and autumn are perfect seasons for nature-loving people, blooming May and colourful September are especially enjoyable.
Estonian summers allure visitors with their warm water-bodies and white nights.
The length of the longest day in summer is over 19 hours, while the shortest winter day lasts only six hours. Estonia is very rich in woods - various kinds of forests cover almost half of Estonia's territory. Elks, wild boars, bears and lynxes are amongst Estonia's common large mammals. Although at first glance people may seem reserved and not talkative at all, they are actually very friendly and have a favourable opinion of tourists. You can also find some shops which are open until 22.00, or even 24 hours.