Discover the Central Baltic Region This Summer

Planning a visit to Rauma, Visby, Kuldīga or Aizpute? The LiviHeri project invites you to explore these UNESCO World Heritage towns in a personal and memorable way. On the project website, you will find useful information for planning a memorable trip.

Tip: If you are travelling to Kuldīga with children, don’t forget to grab the map and game “Find the Unicorn in Kuldīga” as a fun adventure for the whole family. 

Read more about what to explore in the cultural heritage towns here. 

For those interested in history, the DefenceArch project developed four old military sites into visitor destinations. These include the Gålö seal farm near Stockholm, Sweden, the Bomarsund fortress in Åland, the southern tip of Örö Island and the coastal site at Korpoström in Finland. Each place offers a glimpse into the region’s defence past, with interesting stories and beautiful scenery.

Explore the developed sites here.

If you are looking for something a bit different, have a look at the places developed through the Rural Lifestyle project. This project created a guide to help you experience rural life in Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Sweden. You can visit farms, meet craftspeople and learn about local traditions. 

The Forest Trail is a long-distance hiking route that goes through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. It takes you through forests, parks and nature reserves, ending in Tallinn. You can walk shorter sections or plan a longer trip.

Find maps, day route suggestions and practical details at baltictrails.eu.

The Forest Trail’s Northern part (from Riga-Tallinn) is was developed under the Central Baltic program project Forest Trail. Other parts of the trail has been funded by Interreg Latvia–Lithuania and Interreg Estonia–Latvia.

The St Olav Waterway is a marked route that runs 625 km from Turku in Finland to Söderhamn in Sweden. It is part of a longer pilgrimage route that continues to Trondheim in Norway. You can walk, cycle, kayak or sail along different sections. The route takes you through islands, villages and coastal landscapes. It is also dog-friendly and has places to stay and relax along the way.

Make sure to follow @olavinreitti on Instagram and tag #olavinreitti to share your adventures and inspire others. The route was developed in a Central Baltic project between 2016-2020.

The NatAc project created a network of nature trails that are accessible to everyone, including people with mobility or sensory difficulties. The Nature Trails’ Guidebook includes 100 fully accessible trails and information on more than 300 nature sites in Latvia, Estonia and Finland. It is a great resource if you are looking for a suitable and comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors.

Prefer to stay in the city or short on time for a long hike? The B.Green project has created green urban spaces in pilot areas of Helsinki and Tallinn to make nature more accessible. 

One highlight is Tallinn’s Pollinator Highway (Putukaväil). It is a 13.5 kilometre green corridor where people can walk, cycle and relax while supporting urban biodiversity. 

Read more about the green urban pilot sites and where to visit at the project website.

For more nature adventures in Helsinki and Tallinn, make sure you also scroll through the nature routes on the web portal created by the NATTOURS project.

Travelling by boat? Hear this out. The Smart Marina project has given a fresh and necessary upgrade to 34 small ports in Sweden, Finland, Åland and Estonia. These guest harbours now offer better services, including saunas in some places. Whether you are sailing, boating or just visiting, these ports make it easier to enjoy your trip. 

Check all 34 locations here:

If you are travelling with children, the FamilyPorts project improved several harbours to be greener and more family-friendly.

These upgraded ports are located on Gotland, Åland and along the southwest coast of Finland, making them ideal stops for families exploring the archipelago. 

You can find more information about these ports on the project website

Combining land and sea travel is becoming more popular. The ArcGate project set up service points in the Finnish and Stockholm archipelagos. These spots offer practical help, like charging points, luggage storage and information about local transport and ferries. They make it easier to plan a flexible trip, even at short notice.