...we love our nature

Almost 50% of our land is covered by forests.

Visiting our bogs, forests, and lakes is a standard weekend activity for many Estonians. For this, Estonia's State Forest Management Centre (RMK) has created hiking trails and recreation areas all over the country, which give hikers a chance to hike comfortably, but also take a break when needed. There is a zero-waste policy in place, which means everything you take to the forest, must leave with you. This is how we keep our forests clean.

...the oldest continuously operating lighthouse is here

Being an ancient maritime nation, the Estonian coastline is dotted with historical lighthouses that continue to top world listings for most spectacular architecture. The oldest lighthouses in Estonia have stood strong and guided seafarers of all nations since the 16th century. The world’s oldest continuously operating lighthouse is located in Kõpu, Hiiumaa. Seven lighthouses are open for visitors.

...Estonians are very proactive

The Estonia-wide clean up program Teeme ära! got its start in 2008, when close to 50,000 volunteers cleaned up almost 10,000 tonnes of garbage from Estonia. The trend has caught on and now takes place in over 100 countries worldwide. 

...Estonia is a digital society

While other countries are still thinking about it, Estonia embraced online voting already in 2005. Here, 95% of tax returns are completed online and businesses can be registered in minutes. You can sign legally binding documents, vote and have access to all the documents concerning your health, for example. This is possible by using your ID card or mobile ID, and even those living outside of Estonia can benefit from the e-Residency scheme.

And yes, it’s true – you get 4G coverage even in the middle of the woods.