Our guide to the Baltic States

From Paris, a direct flight to Tallinn, Riga or Vilnius takes around 2h30 to 3h. Return tickets range from 80 to 250€, depending on season and destination.

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• 3 to 4 days allow you to discover a capital and its surroundings.
• 1 week is ideal for exploring the three capitals and a few natural sites.
• 2 weeks offer a more complete immersion between culture, nature and the Baltic coastline.

For EU citizens, a valid ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa is required for a tourist stay of less than 90 days.

The official languages are Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian, but English is commonly spoken in the major cities.

Some useful words:

• Tere / Sveiki / Labas: Hello
• Aitäh / Paldies / Ačiū: Thank you
• Jah / Jā / Taip: Yes
• Ei / Nē / Ne: No
• Kui palju see maksab? / Cik tas maksā? / Kiek tai kainuoja? : How much does it cost?

The official currency in all three countries is the euro (€), making payments easy for European travelers. Bank cards are widely accepted, even in small towns.

• May to September: Best period, with long days, pleasant temperatures (15-25°C) and many festivals.
• December to February: Cold, snowy winter, perfect for discovering Christmas markets and frosty landscapes.
• March and October: Fewer tourists and beautiful autumn colors, but a cooler climate.

Baltic cuisine is rustic and flavorful, featuring dark bread, potatoes and smoked fish.

Some must-try dishes:

• Cepelinai (Lithuania) : Large potato dumplings stuffed with meat or cheese.
• Sklandrausis (Latvia) : Traditional pie made with rye pastry, carrots and potatoes.
• Kilud (Estonia) : Small pickled herrings, served with dark bread and cream.
• Kama (Estonia) : Mixture of ground cereals often eaten with milk or yoghurt.
Local beer and Balzams (Latvia) : Herbal alcoholic beverage with a bitter, intense taste.

The Baltic States are at GMT+2, i.e. +1 hour ahead of France in winter and +2 hours in summer.