This month, we are celebrating all sorts of experiences that are out-of-the-ordinary — an interactive Leonardo da Vinci exhibition, summertime hikes with huskies, an off-the-beaten-path Tallinn neighborhood, and lunch destinations worthy of mention by the MICHELIN Guide.

Plus, we’re planning a one-day-only city festival in Stockholm to celebrate Tallinn and give our Swedish friends a taste of Estonia’s magical capital city right in the heart of their hometown. Visit our Hooked on Tallinn website for more details!

It’s time to celebrate extraordinary Estonia — we hope you’ll join us!

The Visit Estonia Team

Leonardo da Vinci comes to Tallinn!

On 25 April, the internationally acclaimed art experience “Da Vinci Genius” opened in Tallinn’s Telliskivi area. The experience takes visitors on an interactive journey through Leonardo da Vinci’s art and inventions, ranging from painting and engineering to astronomy and ecology.

Interactive AI technology, floor-to-ceiling projections, and surround sound design help his most famous works, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, come to life. The exhibit is located in the TLN M building in Telliskivi and will remain open until 30 October 2025.

See more new exhibitions in Tallinn

Where to hike with huskies all year round

Although you might assume that sled dogs are only worth visiting in winter, many places offer snow-free hikes with their huskies year-round.

We have compiled a list of places where you can go hiking with sled dogs during spring, summer, or fall — or wait for a snowy winter and let them pull you along on a sled. Whatever the season, these providers will allow you to get up close and personal with sled dogs and learn about their personalities, how they are trained, what they eat, and much more.

Plan a hike with sled dogs

Tommy Cash’s Kopli

We’re counting down the days to Eurovision 2025! Did you know that Tommy Cash, representing Estonia with “Espresso Macchiato” was born and raised in Kopli? At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, Kopli was home to shipyards and factories. After the area’s heyday in the 1930s, Kopli gradually began to decline, with many buildings falling into disrepair.

Yet the community is undergoing a renewal with industrial buildings getting new life as art studios, offices, and community spaces. For example, Põhjala Factory made rubber products. Now, it’s home to a coworking space and a number of creative companies.

Head off the beaten path and explore Kopli

Estonia’s best restaurants for lunch

For many Estonians, lunch is considered the main meal of the day – a moment of balance between efficiency and enjoyment, especially during the work week. Most locals will eat between noon and 2pm, but many restaurants serve lunch until at least 3pm.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite in Tallinn or making a day of it on Muhu Island, we’ve got you covered when it comes to great value and enjoyable places to eat.

Discover a new favorite lunch spot

Sweden— It’s time to get “Hooked on Tallinn”!

Join us for Hooked on Tallinn — a one-day city festival in Stockholm celebrating Estonia’s capital!

This immersive event will showcase the modern, sustainable, creative, spellbinding city of Tallinn, right in the heart of Stockholm. From next-gen chefs and forest-foraged bites, to soul-stirring music and sustainable design, this is your chance to taste, hear, and feel a city rewriting its own story.

Date: 24 May, 12:00–22:00
Location: Skörden, Södermalm, Stockholm
Free entry!

See details about the festival

A getaway with “the girls” — are you planning one?

A recent BBC Travel article states, “Nearly 14% of women are planning a women-only trip in 2025.” Are you one of them?

We’d love to know what matters to you when planning a trip with your female family members or best friends. Do you look for delicious food or lively nightlife? Do you seek out the serenity of nature? Or is safety your top priority?

Take a minute to answer our quick poll or drop us an email — we’d love to hear from you!

Let us know what you think!