Estonia is located in the very North of the Baltic States and is only slightly larger than the Switzerland. The long history of the State is closely associated with German history. Since the middle ages, the Hanseatic League had here developed important cities for themselves. The architecture of historic downtown areas still testifies to the close German-Estonian relations. Until the 19th century, the German merchants as upper class specific policies in the major cities of the Baltic States. Convert also following in the footsteps of German merchants and visit the fascinating cities of Tallinn with their German and Russian architectural treasures. Explore the East coast of Estonia with your rental car and visit the beautiful islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
You can take their car directly after your arrival at the airport of Tallinn in reception. In addition, also car hire locations of from different car hire companies in Estonia available are in the big cities, such as Tallinn and Tartu. The infrastructure in Estonia is very good in cities and open. The Interior is by the Via Baltica, which exceeds the Latvian border near Ikla and leads over Tallinn and Pärnu. The local thoroughfares are mostly paved. However, should you when renting a rental car on it, you must drive on also unpaved roads. Also, a round trip with a hire car by Estonia is very nice. So you get to know individual country and its people.
The ice is the largest lake of the country. He is an average of just 8 meters deep and therefore reminiscent of the Balaton in Hungary. An advantage is also that the sea thus quickly warmed up in the summer and he is therefore a very popular holiday region in the Baltic States. A special feature is that the European frontier to Russia runs through the Lake. Get to know also the borders of the EU and continue with your rental car along the Peipus. Experience the archipelago on the Estonian coast. Especially the two islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are recommended. Here there is a unique peace and natural beauty in the middle of the Baltic Sea. Seals and sea lions can watch here and admire the Kaali meteorite crater approximately 4000 years old. Discover published almost untouched forest and Meadow landscapes in the South and Southeast of the country. Here, among other things also Moose, once, reindeer, Lynx, brown bear and wolves also are native.
In the inner cities of the historical places, such as Tallinn and Tartu, see even the historical wooden houses colourfully decorated with carvings. Also impress the old castles in Estonia with their fortified towers and walls. Especially in the German Hanseatic cities, the churches are very nice. In addition the domes of the gold-plated Orthodox Churches seem almost unreal. TV Tower with 314 meters in Tallinn is the tallest structure in the country.
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