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Dive Into Estonia's Hidden Treasures: The Inland Water Festival

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30 October 2025

Dive Into Estonia's Hidden Treasures: The Inland Water Festival

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

Ecotourism

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Discover the enchanting Inland Water Festival, a celebration of Estonia's rich fishing heritage at Lake Võrtsjärv. This vibrant event, bolstered by EU support, reveals the authentic traditions and culinary delights of Estonia’s largest, yet often overlooked, inland lake.

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Lake Võrtsjärv Fisheries Development Agency

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Estonia

Organisation Type

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Governance of tourism destinations

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Organized by the Lake Võrtsjärv Fisheries Development Agency, the Inland Water Festival unfolds every summer along the picturesque shores of Estonia's largest lake, Lake Võrtsjärv. The festival offers guided boat tours, engaging workshops, and showcases of local music and culinary traditions. Supported by the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund, this festival not only attracts tourists but also plays a pivotal role in preserving local fishing traditions and strengthening community bonds. By highlighting the ecological and cultural significance of the region, the festival inspires similar initiatives across Europe, fostering sustainable tourism and cultural appreciation.

To learn more about this unique event, its impact, and future plans, be sure to check out the full post on our platform.

#Community-based tourism #Cultural preservation #Experiential tourism #Ecotourism #Destination management #Sustainable tourism

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