Locations

Estonia is a filmmaker’s dream, with a unique mix of locations that deliver both visual variety and storytelling depth. 

A Cinematic Time Capsule

Imagine shooting on the streets of Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, where cobblestone streets, mediaeval towers, and charming squares transport viewers back to the Middle Ages. The atmospheric setting is perfect for historical dramas, fantasy worlds, and magical tales.

View,Of,Old,Town,Of,Tallinn,,Photo,As,A,Background,
Beautiful,Aerial,View,Of,Tallinn,Old,Town.,Medieval,City,In
View,Of,St.,Catherine's,Passage,,Old,Town,Of,Tallinn,,Estonia
Cozy street in Tallinn old town, Estonia. Saiakang street in old Tallinn city
Tallinn, Estonia - 30 July, 2020: Old town view and medieval Viru Gates in Tallinn
Old town Tallinn city skyline, cityscape of Estonia at sunset
Tallinn, Estonia - 30 August, 2021: Scenic view of Tallinn medieval old town and Pikk Street, Estonia

A City of Contrasts

For a modern look, Estonia’s capital Tallinn also offers sleek, cutting-edge architecture, bustling urban centres, and high-tech hubs, making it ideal for thrillers, contemporary dramas, and sci-fi settings. Or Soviet-era apartment houses for some historic film.

Tallinn,,Estonia,-,20,Of,August,2024:,Real,Estate,In
June,20,,2018.,Tallinn,,Estonia.,Beautiful,Architecture,Of,The,Modern
View,From,Toompea,Hill,,Illustrating,Tallinn's,Mix,Of,Ancient,,Contemporary
Tallinn,,Estonia.,View,Of,Historical,Rotermann,City,In,Evening,Illuminations.
A,Photo,Of,The,Modern,High-rise,District,Of,The,Estonian
Estonia,,Tallinn,November,17,,2023.,Lasnamäe,Area,Early,In,The
Tallinn,,Estonia,-,March,13,,2024:,Residential,Apartment,Building,In
Estonia,,Tallinn,July,16,,2024.,Lasnamae,District,,Soviet-built,High-rise,Panel

Nature Beyond the City

Just outside the city, you’ll find sprawling forests, serene lakes and vast quarries, where quiet mystery and natural beauty combine.

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Tranquil,Pine,Forest,With,Tall,Trees,And,Green,Grass,In
Landscape,View,Of,P,Haj,Rv,Lake,In,Estonia
Shady,Trunks,Of,Pine,Trees,And,Tree,Broken,In,Half
Estonian,Lake,Vandjala,On,An,Autumn,Day,,Photo,From,A
An,Estonian,Old-growth,Forest,With,Abundance,Of,Decaying,And,Old
Taevaskoda,And,Its,Nature,In,Estonian,Winter
Summery,Lush,Pine,Grove,Boreal,Forest,In,The,Evening,In

A Setting for Adventure

The legendary Lahemaa National Park, with its dense woods, winding rivers, and rugged coastlines, adds drama and scale to outdoor scenes, providing a secluded wilderness for adventure films and epic journeys.

Nature,Landscapes,In,Lahemaa,National,Park,70,Km,From,Tallinn
Jagala,Falls,,The,Largest,Waterfalls,In,Estonia,,In,Tallinn,,Estonia
Amber waterfall. Nommeveski cascade on the river Valgejogi in Lahemaa National Park, Estonia (Nõmmeveski, Valgejõgi). Landscape on a spring sunny day.
Viru bogs at Lahemaa national park in autumn. Wooden path at beautiful wild place in Estonia
Viru bogs at Lahemaa national park in autumn. People hiking outdoors in wild nature

A Seaside Cinematic Dream

Head to the scenic coastline and islands like Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and you’ll encounter rustic fishing villages, romantic lighthouses, and dramatic cliffs overlooking the Baltic Sea—ideal for introspective dramas, romantic stories, or scenes requiring a powerful natural backdrop.

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Beautiful,Panoramic,Aerial,View,Photo,From,Flying,Drone,To,Väinatamma
Flowering,Coast,Of,The,Island,Of,Saaremaa,,Estonia.,Baltic,Sea.
Panga,Coastal,Cliff,And,Lighthouse,(panga,Pank,,Mustjala,Cliff),,Northern
Traditional,Wooden,Windmills,Of,Saaremaa,Island,,Estonia.,Sunny,Autumn,Day.
Kuressaare,Castle,On,Saaremaa,Island,In,Estonia
Kuressaare, Saaremaa Island, Estonia. Passage Entrance From Episcopal Castle. Traditional Medieval Architecture, Famous Attraction Landmark. Episcopal Castle In Night. Traditional Medieval
Panorama of Kuressaare Castle in Estonia.

Lost in the Fog

Estonia’s vast wetlands and bogs, such as those in Soomaa National Park, offer an otherworldly feel with mist-covered swamps and boardwalks that appear to float above the water. This unique setting is perfect for fantasy genres, psychological thrillers, or surreal visual storytelling.

A,View,To,Summery,Toonoja,River,Surrounded,With,Lush,Vegetation
Soomaa,National,Park,During,A,Spring,Flooding,Also,Known,As
Soomaa,National,Park.,Aerial,View,Of,Summery,Lush,And,Sunny
Aerial,View,To,The,Sunrise,Colored,Floodplain,With,The,Frozen
Soomaa National Park during a autumnal flood also known as the Fifth season in a foggy morning in Estonian nature, Northern Europe.

Echoes of the Past

The country also offers striking manor houses, Soviet-era structures, and abandoned factories—settings brimming with character and history.

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Kohtla-jarve,,Estonia,-,July,19,2024:,Aerial,Photo,Of,As
Rakvere,,Estonia,,November,23,,2022,,Old,Factory,Buildings,And,Chimney
Kohtla-järve,,Estonia,-,April,7,2023:,Exterior,Of,Typical,Apartment
Kohtla-jarve,,Estonia,-,August,15,,2020:,Aerial,View,Of,Kohtla-jarve
Kreenholm,Factory,With,The,Narva,River,On,The,Border,With
Tallinn,/,Estonia,-,September,18,2019:,An,Industrial-looking,Historic
Aerial,View,Of,The,Snowy,Factory,In,Kunda,Estonia,With
Concrete,Housing,Of,Lasnamäe
Thermal,Power,Plant,Near,Tallinn,,Estonia
Interior,Of,An,Abandoned,Factory,In,Narva,,Estonia
View of Kolga manor in Estonia.
Kadriorg Art Museum and the upper garden in Estonian capital Tallin.
Sangaste Castle was built in 1879-1883 in Neo-Gothic style, Estonia
Rich manor with a park and a pond at sunrise. Palmse, Estonia.
view of the old manor Calvi (Kalvi) in IDA-Viru County. Close to town Aseri. Medieval hotel. Estonia. Summer.

Cinematic Diversity Awaits

Each location brings a different flavour and era to life, providing a rich palette for filmmakers who want variety and authenticity in every frame.

Estonia is ready to bring your cinematic vision to life with its unparalleled diversity of locations.

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