Locations

Estonia

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Lapland

About Estonia

Advantages of the Region
Safe region
Trustworthy & professional
Great variety of locations, which have not yet been seen or overused in the film industry.
Production costs are very competitive
Quick production permits
Compactness – short distances between very different types of locations – from untouched nature to modern city centers.
Diverse and well-preserved flora and fauna
Good connections by planes, ships, trains, and motorways
Experienced professionals who speak fluent English
Flexible working hours
No trade union or similar fees
Modern infrastructure
A wide selection of modern camera, lighting, and sound technology
Quick access to Scandinavian technology rentals
Skilled set constructors
A wide selection of costumes and props
Location catering that takes into account the needs of the team
Skilled SFX team

Fast Fact Detail
Currency Euro
Time Zone GMT +2
Capital Tallinn
Area 45,227 km²
Coastline 768 km
Voltage 220 V, 50 Hz
Population 1.316 million
Official Language Estonian, English widely spoken
WIFI Free wifi is a human right

Climate and weather

Estonia is situated in the temperate climate zone with distinct four seasons. The summers are bright and sunny with the temperatures reaching up to 30°Celcius, average is a very pleasant 16.4°C.

In summer there can be up to 19 hours of daylight, known locally as the “white nights”. The water in the Baltic Sea/ Finnish gulf may warm up to +23°C.

Light rain can fall in spring and autumn. In winter the rain turns to snow when the temperature drops below zero. Winters are quite cold with lot of snow, which usually lasts from mid-December to late March. Average winter temperatures is -5°C , but it could sink to -20/ -30°C (usually in February). Some winters its even possible to drive on the ice roads constructed between the islands.