The Night of Ancient Lights

This tradition, which originated during the Viking Era, was revived in Finland in the 1990’s and has spread all over the Baltic region. The ancient happening now helps to promote unity among all the Baltic nations and on this night, flares and fires can be seen on the coasts of Finland, Åland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania and all over Estonia. Diehard fans can even register their fire’s location on the website. In Tallinn many seaside sights and museums carry the tradition on along with additional concert programmes. Seaplane Harbour, Estonian Open Air Museum and Viimsi Open Air Museum are among the traditional participants.