Tallinn

Tallinn, Estonia

Steeped in Medieval charm, yet always at the cutting edge of modernity, Tallinn offers today’s travellers plenty to see. The city is big enough and interesting enough to explore for days, but also small and compact enough to give you the full Tallinn experience in just a few hours.

Population:

About 430,000

Currency:

Euro, €1 = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

112

Opening Hours:

The shops in Tallinn are usually open from 10h to 19h, banks from 9h to 18h on weekdays (some are also open on Saturday morning) and the post office from 9h to 18h on weekdays and from 9h to 15h on Saturdays.

Newspapers:

Postimees www.postimees.ee Estonian
Õhtuleht www.ohtuleht.ee Estonian
Eesti Päevaleht www.epl.ee
www.news.postimees.ee English

The City

Tallinn's pride and joy is its historic Old Town, an enchanting neighborhood of centuries-old streets, houses, towers and squares that looks like it was torn right from the pages of a storybook. On the other hand, threaded through that same Old Town and its environs are cutting-edge restaurants, cafés and clubs that give Tallinn its energy and buzz.

Top 10

In Tallinn for a limited time? Want to make sure you've hit all the main sights? The city's pride and joy is without a doubt its Medieval Old Town, but equally enchanting is the Kadriorg district, a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by the Russian Tsars. Here's a list of places that you'll definitely want to put on your itinerary.

Do & See

Tallinn is a highly compact city, most of which can easily be explored on foot without the need for taxis or buses. Most of the best opportunities for sightseeing, cultural events, dining, shopping, and nightlife are conveniently massed in city centre.

Whatever your agenda, whichever of the Tallinn´s you need – the romantic, Medieval Tallinn or the trendy, high-tech one – the doors are open. Just take your pick and head on in! The Tallinn Card gives you free entry to 40 museums and other interesting attractions, one free sightseeing tour of your choice, free use of public transport and a variety of entertainment options.

Dining

Estonian cuisine is based on fresh and natural ingredients that vary according to the season. Whether you want to have a cozy dinner with your family or meeting your friends for some drinks in a modern lounge bar, there are countless choices — from medieval to modern, from traditional Estonian to exotic international. In summertime, tables and chairs are set up outside restaurants, and sitting at backyards or terraces is a great pastime and holiday activity in itself.