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ummer is festival time in Estonia and just because the long days are getting shorter and the weather a little cooler, there is still time to pack a few more in. The annual Birgitta Festival in Pirita showcases contemporary musical theatre in the setting of medieval convent ruins. There is the great Tartu Love Film Festival TARTUFF in Estonia’s second largest city, where visitors can snuggle up to romantic films in the Tartu’s Town Hall Square. Let’s not forget about the food festivals that come along with the harvest, like the Pickle festival in Tahkuranna or the Lüübnitsa Onion and Fish Fair. And then there are the events that signify the end of summer like the White Lady Festival in Haapsalu and the Night of Ancient Fires
where bonfires are lit along the shores of Estonia on the last Saturday in August. In this issue we’ve got some new restaurants for you to try, including quite a few good places for fish. Take a look at some great skin care products made right here in Estonia. And because it’s still summer, why not take the opportunity to travel outside of Tallinn to visit unique towns like Mustvee and Põltsamaa. Travelling with children? Take them to one of Tallinn’s adventure parks that are sure to keep them entertained for hours. If the weather allows, you don’t need to go far for a day at the beach either. Happy travels!
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Soaking in the last days of summer
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Kristina Lupp Editor-in-chief
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August Highlights
4-5 Restaurants: IO Lounge Traveller's Pub Nikolay Kalamajakas Kalambuur Kalapala Fabrik Art Priori
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01 BEACH PARTY IN PÄRNU This summer’s biggest beach party will happen in Pärnu from 6-8 August when the Weekend Festival takes place for the first time in Estonia. Dance to the sounds of David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Rudimental.
02 NIGHT OF THE ANCIENT BONFIRES On the last Saturday of August (29.8) the annual Night of Ancient Bonfires will signify the end of summer. In honour of the celebration, bonfires will be lit at sunset on beaches throughout Estonia with music to be heard.
03 A TERRIFYING BATTLE IN NARVA The majestic Narva Castle will turn into a battle scene when the historical Battle of Narva will be reenacted from 7-9 August. Men dressed in period clothing from the era of Peter the Great and Kaarle XXI will fight just like in the 18th century.
04 TARTUFF – AN OPEN AIR LOVE FILM FESTIVAL Enjoy great films are the Love Film Festival in Tartu’s Town Hall Square, and what’s better, it’s free! From 3-8 August the festival programme will bring great films from Spain, USA, and France.
shopping 6 Beaches in Tallinn 8-9 Shopping 10 Nightlife 12 Summer Event Guide 14 Day Trip: Mustvee & Põltsamaa 15 Beauty 16-17 Sightseeing 19 getting around 20 transport 21-22 Maps and Information
05 ETHNO FESTIVAL TARGETS DENMARK
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Denmark in the theme of this year’s Viru Folk Festival in Käsmu, where from 7-9 August you can hear, among others Danish bands Svartso and Sorten Muld. Familiarise yourself with Danish culture through vikings, Danish sandwiches and beverages. In addition, see many Estonian artists in Käsmu.
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Arizona, Beerhouse, Clazz, Molly Malones, O 'Malleys, Odessa Restaurant, Seitse Merd Restaurant, Troika Restaurant, Turg Restaurant, Waynes Coffee PÄRNU Astra Hotel, Legend Hotel, Pärnu Visitor's Centre, Strand Hotel, Sanatorium Tervis, Tervise Paradiis, TRK Viiking, Koidulapark Hotel, Pärnu Airport TARTU Dorpat Hotel, London Hotel, Pallas Hotel, Tartu Visitor's Centre, Tartu Airport, Turu Linna City Information Point WESTERN ESTONIA Pärnu Yacht Club, Arensburg Boutique Hotel, Fra Mare Thalasso Spa, Haapsalu Tourist Information, Hiiumaa Tourist Information, Johan Spa Hotel, Kuressaare Airport, Kuressaare Tourist Information, Promenaadi Hotel Haapsalu, Meri Spa Hotel, Rüütli Spa Hotel EASTERN ESTONIA Jõhvi Tourist Information, Meresuu Spa, Narva Tourist Information, Rakvere Tourist Information, Saka Cliff Hotel & Spa, Toila Sanatorium, Vihula Manor, Villa Theresa, Sagadi Manor SWEDEN EAS Stockholm, Estonian House Göteborg, Estonian Air Stockholm,Tallink Mariehamn, Tallink Stockholm RIGA Cinnamon Sally Backpackers Hostel, Friendly Fun Franks Backpackers Hostel, The Blue Cow Backpackers Hostel, The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel
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