Special Programme „Narva: More Than You Expect. One Day – Three Dimensions of the City” (in Estonian)

Is Narva still a blank spot on the map for you?

Or a city you’ve heard about but never quite found a reason to visit?

On March 21, you have a unique opportunity to change that.

Narva knows how to surprise. It is one of Estonia’s most unusual cities – with a rich history, a distinct borderland character, and a rare combination of past, present, and the memory of a city that no longer exists – all within a single day. There’s no need to rush here – you simply need to choose the right route.

This route offers an unconventional way to discover Narva – through three experiences that complement one another and come together as a complete story of the city.

 

Underground Narva: The Victoria Bastion Casemates

The journey begins underground – in the internal passages of the Victoria Bastion, one of the most impressive 17th-century fortification structures in Northern Europe.

Massive stone vaults, cool air, and long corridors transport you to a time when Narva was a key defensive and strategic stronghold. Here, history is felt as a physical space in which the city lived and defended itself for centuries.

 

The Lost City: Virtual Reality at Narva Town Hall

The next step moves from the era of fortifications to pre-war Narva – a city that was largely destroyed during the Second World War.

At Narva Town Hall, the VR exhibition “The New Life of Old Narva” allows visitors to see the city as it was before the destruction. Through virtual reality, streets, squares, and buildings that no longer exist come back to life. This experience offers a new way to grasp the scale of the loss and the depth of Narva’s historical memory.

 

City tour Living on the Edge

The final part of the route is a walk through contemporary Narva.

The “Living on the edge” tour is a conversation about the city today: its people, languages, identity, and everyday life on the eastern border of the European Union.

Without clichés or simplifications. With vivid examples and a personal perspective.

The tour is led by Denis Bjorkland – a guide with a distinctive authorial style who skillfully weaves together facts, stories, and the city’s atmosphere into a coherent and memorable experience.

 

One day – three perspectives on Narva

  • history underground,
  • the past through virtual reality,
  • the present in the city streets.

 

This route is ideal for those who want to discover Narva more deeply, move beyond standard excursions, and see the city from an unexpected angle.

Narva does not try to please everyone. It simply remains itself – and that is exactly what makes it unforgettable.

 

March 21 at 12:00 – thematic guided tour along this route
Language: Estonian
Duration: approximately 3.5 hours
Ticket price: 16 euros
Tickets are available only online via FIENTA (not sold on site)
Age restriction: 18+

 

Register now!

Come for the experience – leave with stories.

See you in Narva!