Family holidays in Estonia
Lounge on empty beaches, explore hands-on museum exhibits, meander through bogs on wooden boardwalks, and refuel at family-friendly restaurants!
Estonia covers 2.3 times more territory than Disneyland Paris.
And has 1.3 million inhabitants — 10 times fewer than the annual number of visitors to Disneyland Paris.
In Estonia, you'll have room to breathe, and the air just so happens to be some of the cleanest in the world. Family-friendly policies mean tourists can also enjoy a society where children are welcome, and the top attractions are easily accessible to visitors of all ages.
Nature in Estonia is safe — there are no earthquakes, avalanches, rattlesnakes, or volcanoes. You need not fear getting lost, as trails are clearly marked. All you're left with is the joy of discovery!
Cities are safe, too. Plus there are endless options to learn about science and history at interactive museums, climb the ropes at an adventure course or have some old-fashioned fun at a uniquely Estonian theme park.
Water play for all weather
Estonia has 3,800 km of coastline, making a visit to the sea a must for a family holiday in Estonia.
Pärnu, Estonia's "summer capital," is a great place for toddlers who will love splashing in the shallow waters of the Baltic Sea. Older kids will have fun lounging on the sandy beach or exploring the riverside promenade on bike.
Pärnu is also a great destination for families, as Lottemaa Theme Park is located only a few kilometers outside of the city. Lotte is an Estonian cartoon character known for her inventive nature, and the theme park is a replica of her hometown, Gadgetville.
If the weather doesn't allow for the beach, head to a spa (you're sure to find one nearby wherever you happen to be). Atlantis H2O Aquapark in Viimsi and Aura Centre in Tartu are two definite winners with local families. Some spas even have nursing rooms for mothers and babies, and most have special pools for tiny tots. Older kids can brave the waterslides, while teens will enjoy testing the different saunas.
Photo author: Ken Oja
Family-friendly restaurants
Thankfully, eating out with kids in Estonia doesn't have to mean fast food.
Just stop by a café or restaurant – most have highchairs, and many offer kids' menus and play areas. Still nursing? No worries. Breastfeeding in public is not an issue. Plus, grocery stores are well-stocked with pouches of baby food and formula.
Traditional Estonian food pleases even the tiniest travelers. During the summer, seek out sweet Estonian strawberries at the market and during winter, try your hand at decorating gingerbread. Grab a flaky pastry, known as pirukas, or a kohuke, a tiny treat akin to a chocolate-covered piece of cheesecake, for a snack on the go.
Photo author: Kairi Tähe
Estonia may be a digital nation...
...but it's a great destination for getting kids off screens and outdoors!
Exploring nature with kids
Family-friendly outdoor adventures abound!
Families traveling with children in Tallinn will want to stop at one of the many playgrounds. Check out Towers' Square (Tornide Väljak) with its castle-themed playground if you're near Old Town or head to Kadriorg Park — there's a children's museum right next to the playground.
Older kids will love the many adventure parks around Estonia. Parents can also strap on a harness and enjoy the ziplines — Estonia's longest is at Kiviõli Family Adventure Park — and balancing challenges high up in the trees. Or try something completely different — an escape room in nature. Preeriakoda's Escape Forest requires teamwork to find the way out of the forest.
Estonian lakes and rivers are also easily explored by canoe; little ones can sit back and enjoy the ride while older kids can be in charge of their own paddle.
Photo author: Hannes Arus, Visit Ida-Virumaa
Outdoor activities for the whole family
Animal experiences in Estonia
Nothing puts a smile on a kid's face faster than the sight of a fluffy bunny or a friendly dog.
Children particularly love Tallinn Zoo with its popular polar bear exhibit and the new Tiger Valley, where they can meet eager sled dogs, groom goats, and ride horses. Central Estonia is rich in family-friendly farms, but there are places to make four-legged friends all over the country!
Photo author: Visit Järva, Kallaste Farm
Family-friendly farms, petting zoos, and dogsled kennels in Estonia
Interactive indoor attractions
Estonia has plenty of interactive museums to keep little minds and hands busy. In Tallinn, stop by the Seaplane Harbour Museum and check out the newly refreshed exhibits featuring even more play areas for kids. In nearby Noblessner, older children can immerse themselves in VR experiences at the PROTO Invention Factory.
Tartu is another top destination for family holidays in Estonia. The AHHAA Science Centre and the National Museum are fun (and educational!) for both parents and children.
Little knights and princesses will love the castles in Kuressaare, Rakvere, Narva, and Haapsalu; future engineers will be fascinated by the mining museum in Ida-Viru County; and mini detectives will love solving crimes at the Police Museum.
Photo author: Aron Urb
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Last updated
06.05.2025