Why Visit Baltic Countries ? Archives - Nordic and Baltic DMC https://nordicandbaltic.com/category/why-visit-baltic-countries/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:12:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Disconnect from the network to connect to nature. https://nordicandbaltic.com/2021/07/18/connect-to-nature/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:12:45 +0000 https://travelatbaltic.com/?p=10509 You may wonder, are the Baltic countries the right place to relax from the busy days? If you are looking for a quiet place to slow down and enjoy nature, travelling thousands of kilometres among the green forests, blooming meadows, blue lakes, and banging waves of the sea, yes, the Baltic is the right choice. […]

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You may wonder, are the Baltic countries the right place to relax from the busy days? If you are looking for a quiet place to slow down and enjoy nature, travelling thousands of kilometres among the green forests, blooming meadows, blue lakes, and banging waves of the sea, yes, the Baltic is the right choice.

Mysterious bogs, scenic cliffs, sandy beaches, and numerous hiking trails are perfect holiday spots. What can be better to spend your holiday in a leisurely atmosphere surrounded by wild nature?

 

Bogs

The bogs have a very high added value, which they create for the environment, formed since the Ice Age, the flora and fauna of the bogs are rich in unique and protected plants. When visiting the bog, you have to be extremely careful and gentle.

Today, bogs also serve as tourist attractions conveniently equipped with wooden walking trails and observation towers.

Collect the vitaminized berries, swim in the bog lakes, attend the bird watching or have a relaxing walk trail.

The bogs are also famous for their breathtaking views, which have a particularly mystical atmosphere in the early morning, so paddling at sunrise has become a very popular activity due to its unique experience.

 

The Baltic Sea 

one of the youngest seas in the world, however at its bottom is the world’s richest collection of ancient ships, which has survived to the present day, due to the small amount of salt contained in the water. The Baltic Sea washes 9 countries. The diversity of the coastline, in places richly covered with rocky and wild shores and at times beautiful, picturesque cliffs, replaced by soft beach sand. Walks through the pine forests, breathing fresh air and sunbathing on the blue flag beaches, which are well-maintained and friendly for vacationers.

 

Forests and meadows 

Baltics are quite a flat country, and its territory is richly covered by forest and meadows. These oxygen manufacturers rank it to the top of the world’s greenest countries.

Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have an abundant number of national parks and trails which you can enjoy on foot or by bike.  Tons of oxygen at your disposal are guaranteed.

 

 

 

4 seasons

There are 4 seasons in the Baltic states, but Estonians claim even 5th. Flooding season, which appearing between winter and spring by melting snow, arising increases the level of the water in local rivers and unable to cope with an increasing amount of water by flooding nearby lands.

You always can find something special in every season.

May to September is the perfect time to enjoy the summertime in Baltics, with deep green colours and pleasantly warm weather.

From the End of September until the end of October the Golden season of Autumn painting nature in a brown, red, and yellow colour pallet making a special and fairytale-like atmosphere, as well-beloved by locals.

From November to February you can enjoy spa treatments in the best hotels, walk-thru medieval cobblestone streets and shopping in local markets warming yourself with a pleasant sip of Mulled wine.

 

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Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania

Three countries on the shores of the Baltic Sea – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may be surprisingly contrasting, but all three are united by their common history going back many centuries, and the joint struggle for independence. To fully experience the Baltic flavor, one should visit all three.

Each of the Baltic capital cities has a distinct and individual charm.
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia has the most protected old city in Europe and offers its visitors to experience the spirit of the Medieval Ages, omnipresent in the cobblestone streets and buildings.

The capital of Latvia is Riga. Thanks to its multiple extraordinarily beautiful art nouveau buildings, it is considered the European art nouveau metropolis.

Baroque, the most prominent architectural style in predominantly Catholic Lithuania, is at its utmost in the capital city of Vilnius, whose features are unimaginable without sacred baroque architecture.

Why Visit the Baltic Countries?

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are one of the best places to travel to if you are looking to escape from the crowdedness of other European countries. From Vilnius in Lithuania, Riga in Latvia, and Tallinn in Estonia, the Baltic countries prove that fairy tales really do come true with a perfect mix between untouched nature, fascinating culture, and splendid castles.

Besides, all three Baltic countries are members of the Schengen Area; therefore you will be free to move from one country to the other without any internal border controls. Also, the same time zone, same currency (Euro), safe environment, and friendly population where most of them speak English makes this destination very attractive to any traveler.

 

Easy to travel: same currency, connected with high way, each city have its own airport, located in Schengen

You can travel by air between Baltic capitals
You can take a comfortable bus ride
Travel by car is comfortable and all baltic capitals are connected with highway

Distance between Baltic capitals distance km travel time
from Riga to Tallinn about 308 km around 4.5h
from Vilnius to Riga about 288 km around 4 h
from Vilnius to Tallinn about 600 km around 9h

 

Unique UNESCO heritage Old towns

Fascinating countryside’s

Perfect for those who want to escape from crowded cities

Well developed 3*,4*,5* hotels

Various restaurants

Each country have its own language

Each country have its own story to tell

Each country is independent

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