Excursions with children in Estonia by region
18 excursions in 7 regions, by area and place.
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This is part of our Travel guide for Estonia, with tolls, traffic rules and routes.
You know the feeling: the tent is up, the weather isn't playing along and the children want to do something fun. So we've put together, region by region, what there is to do nearby in Estonia.
Looking for things to do near your campsite? Pick your region below. For each place you'll find the excursions, each with its official website. We picked them for children of around 7 and 9, and we only list places whose own website we checked on 14 October 2026. Opening hours, age limits and prices change, so take a quick look at the website before you go.
Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · Sources are in the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this page
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18 Excursions
Tallinn (Harjumaa) · 7 excursions
📍 Tallinn (7)
Tallinn Zoo
According to its website, Tallinn Zoo has over 10,000 animals from 500 species, with one of the world’s best collections of ibexes and wild sheep, and lots of birds of prey. There is a children’s zoo, and feeding times are listed online.
🎟️ Booking tickets → Official website
Photo: Liilia Moroz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
PROTO Avastustehas
PROTO at the historic Noblessner shipyard in Tallinn is the world’s first educational VR centre. Inventions of the 19th century come alive: you fly in a hot air balloon or dive into the deep sea without getting wet. Perfect for rainy days.
🎟️ Booking tickets → Official website
Photo: Sinikka Halme · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Lennusadam (Maritime Museum)
Lennusadam belongs to the Estonian Maritime Museum and is located in an old seaplane hangar in Tallinn. The highlight for children is the real submarine for climbing. According to the website, it also includes the marina, with museum shop and café.
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Photo: Hiiumaa mudeliklubi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Kalev Spa Waterpark
Kalev Spa is located in the old town of Tallinn and is known for its water centre. There is an indoor pool with slides, swimming lessons for children and water safety, and you can celebrate children’s birthdays. The hotel is in the same house.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Photo: giggel · CC BY 3.0 · all photo credits
Tallinn Television Tower
Tallinn TV Tower is 314 metres high and has the highest open viewing platform in Northern Europe, at 175 metres, according to the website. There are exhibitions, a mascot and a restaurant. For families, there are programs and holiday challenges.
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Photo: Marmuras · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Estonian Open Air Museum
At the Estonian Open Air Museum by the sea near Tallinn, you stroll past farmsteads, mills and a village school in the woods. According to the website there’s a ten-stop adventure trail for children, horse-and-cart rides and food at Kolu Tavern.
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Photo: Nenea hartia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Nõmme Seikluspark
Climbing park in the green Nõmme district of Tallinn, according to its website with six high-rope routes and a children’s park for 2- to 8-year-olds. There is a picnic area and a treasure hunt. In autumn the park is mainly open at weekends.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Photo: Kynnap · CC BY 4.0 · all photo credits
Tartu · 4 excursions
📍 Tartu (4)
Science Centre AHHAA
The AHHAA in Tartu is the largest science centre in the Baltic States, according to the website. Children try out many exhibits there themselves, plus planetarium films, workshops and science theater. A good plan for an entire afternoon inside.
🎟️ Tickets and Prices → Official website
Photo: Teaduskeskus AHHAA / Science Centre AHHA · CC BY-SA 3.0 · all photo credits
Estonian National Museum
The Estonian National Museum in Tartu is a large, modern museum about everyday life and culture in Estonia. According to the website, there is a family room, a play forest, an escape room and an audio guide for children. A good rainy-day outing.
🎟️ Booking tickets → Official website
Photo: Arp Karm · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Toy Museum Tartu
The Toy Museum in Tartu shows toys and dolls from before, and children are allowed to play here themselves. According to the website, there is a playroom for crafting, a hands-on exhibition about superheroes and next door a children’s theater, the Teatri Kodu.
🎟️ Booking tickets → Official website
Photo: Maiemaie · CC0 · all photo credits
The Aura Keskus
According to the website, Aura Keskus in Tartu is a water park for the whole family, with slides, attractions and its own family area. There is also a pool for swimming lengths, a sauna world, and swimming lessons for children and babies. You can take a breather in the café.
🎟️ Tickets and Prices → Official website
Photo: HendrixEesti · Public domain · all photo credits
Pärnu · 3 excursions
📍 Pärnu (2)
Tervise Paradiis
Tervise Paradiis in Pärnu is a spa hotel with a large indoor water park on the beach. According to the website, in 2025 it was awarded Family and Spa Hotel of the Year in Estonia. Next to the water park there is a sauna world, bowling and a children’s playroom.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Photo: Kristian Pikner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Lottemaa
Lottemaa near Pärnu is the theme park around the cartoon girl Lotte from Gadgetville. According to the website, you meet the storybook characters, and there is theatre, workshops, exciting inventions, funny little houses, an adventure park, a planetarium and a beach.
🎟️ Tickets and Prices → Official website
Photo: Metsavend · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
📍 Soomaa (1)
Soomaa
Soomaa, the 'land of moors', is the wilderness capital of Estonia, according to the website. You explore it over boardwalks, in canoes or even on bog shoes. In spring there is the 'fifth season' when the water is so high that you can paddle through the forest.
🎟️ Booking tickets → Official website
Photo: .waldec · CC BY 2.0 · all photo credits
Western Estonia (Haapsalu) · 1 excursion
📍 Haapsalu (1)
Bishop’s castle Haapsalu
Haapsalu Bishop's Castle has a museum about life in a medieval castle. According to the website, a 700-metre route over two floors leads past objects and interactive exhibits, in dim, atmospheric light. Exciting for all ages.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Photo: Sander Säde at English Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0 · all photo credits
Saaremaa · 1 excursion
📍 Kuressaare (1)
Bischofsburg Kuressaare
Kuressaare Bishop's Castle on the island of Saaremaa houses the Saaremaa Museum, according to the website one of the oldest and most visited museums in Estonia, founded in 1865. In the medieval castle you discover the island's exciting history.
🎟️ Tickets and Info → Official website
Photo: WikedKentaur · CC BY-SA 3.0 · all photo credits
Ida-Virumaa (Narva) · 1 excursion
📍 Narva (1)
Castle Narva
Narva Castle stands on the river, right on the border with Russia, and belongs to the Narva Museum. According to the website, there are children's programmes, guided tours, a café and even castle picnics. Note: the castle is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
🎟️ Booking tickets → Official website
Photo: Vaido Otsar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Southern Estonia (Otepää) · 1 excursion
📍 Otepää (1)
Otepää Seikluspark
The Otepää Seikluspark in southern Estonia is a centre for active leisure, according to the website. Climbing at altitude combines movement, thrill and play, there is something for everyone. The park is located on Tehvandi 3 and takes a break in winter.
🎟️ Tickets and Prices → Official website
Illustrative photo · Photo: Karbohut · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
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Day trips from Tallinn
Do you want to travel from the capital for a day without driving yourself? Here you will find online bookable day trips.
- Day trips from Tallinn at GetYourGuide →
- Viator: Tour of Tallinn Old Town and visit to The Seaplane Harbour →
- Viator: Tallinn TV Tower Entrance Ticket →
- Viator: Skip the Line Estonian Open Air Museum Private Guided Tour →
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