Open Factory Days bring nearly 70 Estonian plants to school visitors

Nearly 70 factories across seven Estonian counties opened their doors to the public on Thursday and Friday as part of the Open Factory Days event. Schoolchildren were among the first to explore the facilities on Thursday, with broader public access continuing through Friday.

Nearly 70 factories spread across seven Estonian counties have thrown open their doors to curious visitors as part of the annual Open Factory Days event, running on Thursday and Friday this week.

On Thursday, the first day of the event, schoolchildren were the primary guests, getting a rare behind-the-scenes look at real industrial workplaces across the country. The initiative gives students a chance to connect classroom learning with practical manufacturing environments.

The event spans seven counties throughout Estonia, making it one of the broader industrial outreach programmes in the country. Organisers aim to bridge the gap between industry and the public, raising awareness of domestic manufacturing and potentially inspiring future careers in the sector.