BALTIC STATES
The Baltic States, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, enchants you with their authentic cityscapes and their diverse architecture, which reflects the long and often turbulent history of these countries. Due to their numerous contrasts, they are a reminder of the communal history and the regaining of their independence in the last century.
Country-specific regulations on COVID-19
Country-specific regulations on COVID-19
Citizens with permanent residence in the EU are allowed to enter and stay in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania without a visa and with a passport or ID card. The selected travel document should be valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel.
The euro is the official currency of Lithuania and Latvia.
The currency of Estonia is the Estonian Crown (EEK). One euro corresponds to approx. 15.65 EEK (as of March 25, 2021).
The money can be exchanged at banks or in exchange offices. For security reasons, please refrain from exchanging money with private individuals.
The currency of Estonia is the Estonian Crown (EEK). One euro corresponds to approx. 15.65 EEK (as of March 25, 2021).
The money can be exchanged at banks or in exchange offices. For security reasons, please refrain from exchanging money with private individuals.
Baltic cuisine consists of a variety of different culinary influences. Russian, Scandinavian, Polish and German cuisine in particular play an important role in these countries.
Cepelinai is a Lithuanian specialty. These are potato dumplings which are filled with mushrooms, fish, quark, meat or bacon and are served with butter sauce, onions and bacon.
In Latvia, a Latvian variant of the pierogi is particularly popular: "Piragi". These are dumplings filled with minced meat, mushrooms or cabbage, originally from Poland or Russia.
Estonian cuisine is particularly influenced by German cuisine. That's why dishes such as pork knuckle with sauerkraut or lentil soup with smoked meat are known as favorite dishes.
Cepelinai is a Lithuanian specialty. These are potato dumplings which are filled with mushrooms, fish, quark, meat or bacon and are served with butter sauce, onions and bacon.
In Latvia, a Latvian variant of the pierogi is particularly popular: "Piragi". These are dumplings filled with minced meat, mushrooms or cabbage, originally from Poland or Russia.
Estonian cuisine is particularly influenced by German cuisine. That's why dishes such as pork knuckle with sauerkraut or lentil soup with smoked meat are known as favorite dishes.
Each of the Baltic countries has its own individual national language. In Lithuania and Latvia, besides Lithuanian and Latvian, Russian is also increasingly spoken. In Estonia, on the other hand, people almost exclusively speak Estonian.
For tourists English is also very good for conversations.
For tourists English is also very good for conversations.
Religion plays a major role in Lithuania and Latvia. 77% of Lithuanians and 75% of Latvians profess a Christian faith. In Lithuania, the largest religious group is the Roman Catholic Church, while in Latvia it is the Lutheran Church. In Estonia, on the other hand, only 30% profess any faith at all, with 16% belonging to the Russian Orthodox Church.
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