Classic Mainland Estonia Loop
A self-drive loop covering Tallinn, Lahemaa, Lake Peipus, Tartu, Soomaa, and Pärnu, excluding the islands.
Combining the tourist board's 7-day plan with routes from various travel agencies, this itinerary loops together historic towns, bogs, the Old Believers' lake region, the university town, and the summer capital. Spend your first two nights in Tallinn before heading out, returning via Viljandi and Haapsalu. By skipping the islands, you gain more time for the southern region and the lake district, making this ideal for first-time visitors to Estonia with just over a week of holiday.
Winter tires are required from December to early March; some trails in Soomaa may be flooded during the spring high-water season.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival & Lower Old Town
塔林（市政廳廣場與市政廳、大行會會館（愛沙尼亞歷史博物館）、聖奧拉夫教堂、塔林城牆與塔樓）
Travel from the airport to the Old Town (approx. 15–20 mins). Explore on foot today; it is recommended to pick up your rental car on Day 3.
Parking is difficult in the Old Town, so there is no need to pick up the car on your first day.
住宿：老城
第 2 天 · Upper Town & Kadriorg
塔林（圖姆皮亞城堡山（上城）、亞歷山大·涅夫斯基大教堂、科胡特卓與帕特庫利觀景台、卡德里奧格宮與公園、Kumu 愛沙尼亞藝術博物館）
Explore the Upper Town on foot in the morning, then take a 15-minute tram ride to Kadriorg in the afternoon.
Kumu Art Museum is closed on Mondays; verify opening hours before setting out.
住宿：老城
第 3 天 · Waterfalls, Bogs & Coastal Villages
Pick up your car and drive east. The drive from Jägala to Lahemaa takes about 1 hour, with short drives between bogs, manors, and coastal villages within the park.
Arrive early at Viru Bog to beat the tour groups that start arriving after 10:30 AM.
住宿：Võsu
第 4 天 · Lake Peipus Onion Route to Tartu
Drive south from Lahemaa to the shores of Lake Peipus, follow the Onion Route to Alatskivi, and continue for about 40 minutes to Tartu.
Total driving time for the day is about 3 hours; dining options in the lakeside villages are limited.
住宿：塔爾圖老城
第 5 天 · A Day in the University Town of Tartu
塔爾圖（市政廳廣場與接吻的學生、塔爾圖大學主樓、座堂山、塔爾圖大教堂遺址與大學博物館、愛沙尼亞國家博物館、Aparaaditehas創意園區）
Explore the Old Town on foot, then take a 10-minute taxi or bus ride to the Estonian National Museum in the afternoon.
The Estonian National Museum is closed on Mondays; verify before you go.
住宿：塔爾圖老城
第 6 天 · Viljandi & Soomaa Bog
Drive from Tartu to Viljandi (approx. 1.25 hours), continue for about 45 minutes to Soomaa, and then drive about 1 hour to Pärnu.
Accommodation is tight during the Viljandi Folk Music Festival in July; wear waterproof shoes for the bog.
住宿：海灘區
第 7 天 · Pärnu Old Town & Beach
派爾努（呂特利步行街、塔林門、阿門德別墅、派爾努海灘、派爾努海濱步道、派爾努泥浴館）
Explore on foot today; the walk from the beach area to the Old Town takes about 15 minutes, or you can rent a bicycle.
It is recommended to book mud baths and spa treatments in advance.
住宿：海灘區
第 8 天 · Haapsalu & West Coast Return to Tallinn
Haapsalu → 塔林（凱拉瀑布與凱拉-約阿莊園）
Drive about 1.5 hours from Pärnu to Haapsalu, then take the northwestern route for about 1.5 hours back to Tallinn, passing Keila Waterfall.
Allow plenty of time for car return and your flight; traffic entering the city in the evening can be slightly congested.