With only 1 person per kmsq in Estonia it is underpopulated and rich with widespread unspoilt nature; a mixture of bogs, wilderness, forest and lakes, wooden cottages, saunas by lakes, and isolated manor house retreats. The Estonians are proud of their close relationship with nature, they are very traditional people and many traditional handicraftswho can still be spotted celebrating pagan festivals. Nature has always played an important role in Estonian life, from food for survival (berry picking and mushrooming are still national pastimes), shelter from invading powers (resistance groups hid out in the forests for years), to providing a welcome retreat from modern life (it is customary to spend sumer out of town at your summer house!).

Reminiscent of post-war Britain and days gone by, many people grow their own fruit and vegetables, have their own cow or goat, and appreciate what nature provides. You can get back to nature with a holiday in an Estonian country cottage or guesthouse!