1997 in Estonia

This article lists events that occurred during 1997 in Estonia.

Incumbents

 * President: Lennart Meri
 * Prime Minister: Tiit Vähi (until 17 March), Mart Siimann (from 17 March)

Events

 * Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival begins.
 * Euro University established.
 * 4 December – Tallinn Old Town added to UNESCO World Heritage List.
 * 13 December – six countries (including Estonia) invited to the European Union enlargement process. Negotiations related to Estonia begin on 31 March 1998.

Births

 * 24 March – Maarja Johanna Mägi, actress
 * 8 October – Carmel Kallemaa, Canadian rhythmic gymnast