Estonia Loop - Tallinn, Lahemaa, Lake Peipsi and the Islands by MotorhomeTallinn, Lahemaa, Lake Peipsi and the Islands by Motorhome

Tallinn has the best-preserved medieval city in Northern Europe: city walls with towers, Toompea Hill with a cathedral and viewpoints, Town Hall Square and the Kalamaja harbour district with wooden houses and the Seaplane Harbour Museum in the seaplane hangars. Further from the centre are the Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum and the Telliskivi Creative City. The campsite is located near Pirita on the coast, with a bus to the centre; those arriving by ferry from Helsinki will be at the campsite within fifteen minutes. Rental motorhomes are picked up on the outskirts of the city.

Lahemaa is the oldest national park of the former Soviet Union and the most beautiful stretch of Estonia's north coast: captain's villages like Käsmu and Altja with wooden houses and nets on the quay, the manors of Palmse and Sagadi, the Viru bog with a boardwalk and an observation tower, and forests full of boulders. Overnight stays are possible at the free RMK campsites in the park, with fire pits and dry toilets, or at the campsite near Käsmu.

Narva is the easternmost city of the European Union: a Swedish fortress, Hermann Castle, stands directly opposite the Russian fortress Ivangorod, with only the river between them. The city is 95 percent Russian-speaking and feels different from the rest of Estonia. Narva-Jõesuu, at the mouth of the river, is a seaside resort with a seven-kilometre beach and pine forests; the campsite is located there on the beach.

The Onion Route is a string of villages along Lake Peipus, the fifth-largest lake in Europe, where Russian Old Believers have lived since the seventeenth century, cultivating and selling onions along the road. Kolkja has a small museum and a restaurant with fish from the lake; the churches with onion-shaped domes are found in every village. The lake is shallow and warm; the RMK campsites on the shore have a beach.

A vibrant student culture and classical architecture define Tartu, the intellectual capital of Estonia. On Raekoja plats, there is a fountain with kissing students. Cathedral Hill bears the ruins of a cathedral. The Eesti Rahva Muuseum stretches over a kilometer-long building on an old Soviet airbase. Along the Emajõgi river, within walking distance of the center, you can experience the relaxed atmosphere of this city.

Haanja surprises you with rolling hills and the Suur Munamägi, the highest peak in the Baltic states. From the Munamägi vaatetorn, you can enjoy a wide panorama that reaches into Russia and Latvia. The picturesque Haanja looduspark features roads along clear lakes and traditional farms. Near Rõuge lies a valley with seven lakes and a unique nest-shaped observation tower. In this peaceful, green environment, you'll easily find a spot for an overnight stay by the water.

Viljandi is located by a long lake with a castle ruin of the Teutonic Order on the hill above it and a suspension bridge over the moat. It is the folk capital of Estonia; at the end of July, the Viljandi Folk Festival is the largest in the country. The campsite is by the lake below the ruin, with a swimming beach.

Soomaa is the land of the fifth season: every spring, the marshland floods, allowing you to canoe between the trees. The rest of the year, it is a national park of raised bogs, rivers, and beavers, with boardwalks across the Riisa bog and canoe trips on the Raudna. Overnight stays are possible at the free RMK sites along the river; the visitor center near Kõrtsi-Tõramaa has maps and canoe rental nearby.

Pärnu is the summer capital of Estonia, known for its wide sandy beach and charming wooden villa district. On a shallow bay lies the long Pärnu beach, an expansive sandy beach for relaxing days. You can explore the old town with its historic city gate and cozy cafés. The green Pärnu rannapark and the Vallikäär along the old city walls are places for a peaceful stroll. The city has a relaxed, lively atmosphere that you can experience along the boulevard or in the shade of the old trees.

Kuressaare is the town of Saaremaa, with the best-preserved bishop's castle in the Baltic States in a seaside park, a spa tradition, and a market square with wooden houses. Saaremaa also features the Kaali meteorite crater, the five windmills of Angla, the Panga cliff, Vilsandi National Park on the west coast, and the Sõrve peninsula with its lighthouse. The campsites are located on the coast near the town; Saaremaa also has free RMK camping spots in the forest.

Haapsalu is a tranquil spa town with a rich history, visible in its many wooden villas. The Haapsalu piiskopilinnus, a bishop's castle, tells the legend of the White Lady who wanders here. On the waterfront stands the elegant Kuursaal, a spa hall from 1898 with ornate details. The nearby Paralepa beach offers an inviting sandy beach for a refreshing swim. Along the beach promenade, where Tchaikovsky once composed, you'll experience a relaxed atmosphere.

Tallinn has the best-preserved medieval city in Northern Europe: city walls with towers, Toompea Hill with a cathedral and viewpoints, Town Hall Square and the Kalamaja harbour district with wooden houses and the Seaplane Harbour Museum in the seaplane hangars. Further from the centre are the Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum and the Telliskivi Creative City. The campsite is located near Pirita on the coast, with a bus to the centre; those arriving by ferry from Helsinki will be at the campsite within fifteen minutes. Rental motorhomes are picked up on the outskirts of the city.