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Balancing Estonian tourism through events

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15 May 2025

Balancing Estonian tourism through events

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Learn about Estonia's Porikuu Festival, an innovative series of events held every October in north-western Estonia, recognised for its success in boosting local tourism and addressing the challenges of seasonal travel.

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Estonia

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Local Authorities

Regional Authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

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Explore in detail the Porikuu Festival (Mud Month Festival), Estonia’s innovative approach to balanced tourism. Held every October, this event attracts visitors to the lesser-known regions between Tallinn and Haapsalu, celebrating local culture, nature, and creativity through hikes, concerts, workshops, theatre performances, and fairs.

Follow the attached link to read our post for more details on this good practice, which offers a creative solution for spreading tourism throughout the year and diverting visitors from overcrowded destinations.

#Sustainable tourism #Community-based tourism #Tourism development

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