Spring arrives in Estonia in April. The rains recede, and the air warms up to 7-8°C on clear days, marking the start of the tourist season and exciting adventures. At the same time, prices for vacations in Estonia in April have not yet had time to grow, balancing in the range of 310-380 EUR for two adults with accommodation and airfare. The travel website tripmydream will tell you how to find a budget tour to Estonia in spring and not get trapped by hidden fees.
The highlight of the month is the pronounced flooding in the southwest of the country caused by snowmelt, which locals have nicknamed the 'fifth season.' You can hardly imagine an active vacation in Estonia in April without a boat trip to Soomaa National Park, which is awash with spring waters.
"Big water" creates perfect conditions for professional rafting. Once a year, the plains rivers celebrate a coven. Passing through the raging rapids promises a hurricane of emotions and a storm of adrenaline!
Kayaking tours to Estonia in April focus on the southern regions. Rafting on the rivers Ahja, Piuza, Emajõgi, and Võhandu paints enchanting pictures of verdant meadows and hills that live their own secret life. Experienced athletes will get a powerful boost of energy overcoming the Tyuri-Turi descent. In the evening after your trip, you can relax with a fishing rod: roach and sea trout bite well in April.
If you're primarily interested in sailing, it's best to postpone your trip until next month: strong winds make it difficult to steer a yacht or kayak. The only way to travel by sea is by ferry or boat, and from April, the small islands, where unique landscapes and ancient customs are preserved, are navigable.
April 1 celebration coincides with the Craft Beer Festival in Tallin, so there's plenty of reason to have fun: the treats will be serious and not a joke!
In honor of the opening of the new motocross season in Estonia, the Holstra-Nõmme Mulgikross cross-country motorcycle race kicks off on April 16. Watching the best Estonian athletes battle it out will send the adrenaline levels of spectators into overdrive, leaving no stone unturned from the common jokes about the mythical slowness and sluggishness of Estonians.
The Peko kevad international orienteering competition in Värska may not be as spectacular and dynamic as a motorcycle race, but it's no less interesting for those in the know: the ability to walk through the Estonian forests without wandering is an achievement in itself and a cause for compliments.
In the last days of April, the extreme youth have their own sports festival - the International Skateboarding and BMX Simple Session tournament in Tallin. The virtuoso skill of tricks strikes the most daring imagination, and master classes of the best athletes inspire the new generation of riders not to stop at what has been achieved and to win new victories.
Amateur athletes have the opportunity to take part in startups. On the first Sunday in April, track and field athletes race up the steps of the Tallinn TV Tower, while the Võhandu River Rowing Marathon promises to be a serious test of skill. The route starts at Lake Tamula and finishes in the village of Võõpsu. Along the way, you will encounter numerous beaver dams and seven ancient watermills worthy of Jacob Reisdal's brush.
Spring vacations in Estonia also make sense for the avid diver who has already bought his or her own set of equipment. According to local divers, the water becomes crystal clear in April and May, providing visibility at depths of up to 10 meters. Although the water temperature on the south coast in April is only +6-7°C and even less on the north coast, you'll feel comfortable in a wet wetsuit.
April is also considered one of the best months for birdwatching in Estonia's national parks and nature reserves. Starting from the second week of the month, you can comfortably embark on excursions in historic towns, castles, and manor houses without worrying about rain. However, some areas may still be damp for camping and campfire gatherings in the forests.
Simultaneously, Estonia's cultural scene comes alive alongside nature. The first week of April marks the beginning of Estonian Music Week and Days of Estonian Music in Tallinn. During this period, tour prices for April 2017 are slightly higher than the monthly average.
From April 22 to May 1, the Estonian capital immerses itself in the rhythms of jazz, hosting the Jazzkaar International Festival. The main stage is set up in Vanasadam seaport, and free concerts are held in Old Tallinn.
On the third weekend of April, an enjoyable folk festival takes place at Mooste Manor in Põlvamaa County. Known as MoisekatsiElahelü, this festival features captivating folk music performances that set the mood for listeners. Additionally, you can join in the lively Walpurgis Night celebration in ethnographic villages or at a welcoming tourist farm with hospitable hosts.
