Table of Contents

Introduction VII
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and environment, Natural history and conservation, History, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tourist information offices, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Money and budgeting, Getting
around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Business, Buying property, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Tallinn
History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, What to
see and do
Chapter 4 Around Tallinn
Harjumaa County, Raplamaa and Järvamaa counties
Chapter 5 North and Northeast Estonia
Rakvere, Tapa, Kohtla-Järve, Toila, Jõhvi, Kuremäe, Sillamäe, Narva, Narva-Jõesuu, Lake Peipsi
Chapter 6 Central Estonia
Tartu, Viljandi, Põltsamaa, Palamuse, Siimusti
Chapter 7 South and Southeast Estonia
Otepää, Tõrva and Helme, Põlva and the Russian borderlands, Võru, Beyond Võru, Valga
Chapter 8 Western Estonia and the Islands
Haapsalu, Pärnu, Around Pärnu, Kihnu Island, Saaremaa, Abruka, Ruhnu, Hiiumaa, Vormsi
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index

About the Author

Neil Taylor previously ran a tour company specializing in the Baltics. He is the author of the Bradt guides to Estonia, Baltic Cities and Vilnius.

Reviews

'Bradt's Estonia is best - detailed, reliable and pleasantly opinionated' Conde Nast Traveller USA'Excellent on culture and history' Escape Routes'A must-have as it covers not only the country, but also offers fascinating information on short trips to the neighbours' The Baltic Times