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New report reveals growing popularity of destinations like Southern Finland and Poland, potentially driving a more balanced ...

Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that Estonians can now drive across a 12 1/2-mile stretch of frozen sea. This “ice road” connects the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

If you’re in Helsinki, do yourself a favour and steal a day for Tallinn. It’s the easiest little “two countries in one trip” ...

Three Russian border guards crossed the Estonian-Russian border in eastern Estonia on Wednesday morning without permission, the minister of the interior said. The reason is unknown but there is no ...

The Estonian border fence separating Russia from NATO, as seen near Lutepää in southern Estonia in November 2025. (Linus Höller/staff) LUTEPÄÄ, Estonia — Across the snowy and muddy forests of eastern ...

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Those looking for a winter wonderland escape this festive season might flock to Christmas markets in Germany or Vienna, Finland’s snowy forests, or even head to Lapland to pay a visit to Santa Claus.