Coming up in April, Tallinn Music Week will be one of this year’s biggest Baltic music blowouts. Some 200 artists from Europe and Estonia are slated to perform at the much anticipated indoor music fest running from April 4th through April 6th.
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The Bastion Tunnels: Tallinn’s Best Kept, Not-So-Secret Attraction
Estonia’s capital city Tallinn is older than most people realize, and just like all old cities, it has more than its fair share of secrets. Alongside the distinctly medieval flavor of downtown Tallinn’s streets, stories of ghosts, hidden tunnels and buried treasures add to its air of mystery.
Estonia’s Kuldkala 2013: Big Fish Gets Away
This past weekend the world’s second biggest fishing event took place in Estonia. Lake Viljandi was the scene for this year’s Kuldkala, or Estonian Gold Fish Festival where thousands angle for some of the world’s most valuable fishes. This year’s prize fish was worth a whopping 50,000 euro ($67,000).
Tourest 2013 Comes to Tallinn
The 22nd annual Tallinn tourism fest, TOUREST 2013, opens on Sunday at the Estonian Fairs Center. Scheduled to run from the today thru Sunday, the fair showcases local and regional tourism, as well as new modes of travel.
Estonia’s Hotel Noorus Beach Spa Coming 2014
News from Estonia tells of Hotel Noorus coming there as early as Spring of next year. Estonian engineering and development firm AS Merko Ehitus Eesti, has set the cost of the spa center at Narva-Jõesuu at just shy of €13 million euro.
Estonia Plans New Future for Soviet-Era Military Bases
Estonia is mulling the idea of transforming dozens of Soviet-era military sites into tourist attractions, after deciding to preserve a number of them for their historical legacy, RIA Novosti reports.
Tallinn Public Transport System Intros Smartcards & Free Rides
Public transport officials in the Estonian capital Tallinn have announced a series of changes for the new year, including a new ticketing system and free rides for all registered residents of the city.
Estonia Operators Criticize Tourism Plan
Estonia’s government has signaled its intention to make tourism one of the cornerstones of its economy with the launch of an ambitious, seven-year development plan that it hopes will boost the export of tourist industry services by 25%.
August Dance Festival 2012, A Lovely End of Summer in Tallinn
Celebrating dance,August Dance Festival 2012, also known as the International Performing Arts Festival is taking place between 21-31 August in Tallinn, Estonia
Positivus Festival Artist Raise Profile of Estonian Music
On Saturday, July 7th, visitors to the 6th annual Positivus Festival can enjoy popular and talented musicians of various genres: Abraham’s cafe will share its Hebrew and Arab style folk music; Elephants from Neptune will play catchy blues-rock; Animal drama will perform its well-known brand of light and positive indie pop-rock. Talbot will rock out with psychedelic music; Tiit Kikas will play its melodically charged electric violin; State of Zoe will mix electronica and acoustic acoustic sounds; Dahling will share lyrical rock music; and Sethh, loving to experiment, will combine their vocals with humor for their performance.
Jazzkaar 2012 Kicks Off This Month
Coming up in Tallinn, Estonia, the Jazzkaar Festival runs from April 20-29, promising the biggest International Jazz music cornucopia so far this year. The capital will be aglow with performers entertaining all around the city. From American sensation Christian McBride Trio, to Estonia’s own Vigleik Storaas Trio + Duo Tafenau-Vind, some of the genre’s greatest stars will be on stage.
Three Awesome Eastern European Music Festivals of 2012
Eastern Europe boasts active musical festivals featuring the top international indie-rock bands and dance vibes signifying a people and culture really ready to rock.