Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Tallinn
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Tallinn with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Tallinn area
This Tallinn map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Tallinn and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Estonia
The historic center of Tallinn and the whole country are devoted to the “Old Town Days”. This celebration falls at the end of May. During the festival, you can find yourself in the center of bright theatrical performances organized right on the narrow streets of the city. Tallinn residents wear historical costumes and the city itself is also given a medieval look. The main purpose of the holiday is the acquaintance of the population and guests of the capital with her history and also the preservation of the cultural heritage of the city. Every year, the festival is held under various slogans. During the festival you can see how the masters of blacksmithing, glass blowers, masons, bakers and other artisans work. Knight’s tournaments are held in the Old Town and unique souvenirs are sold at fairs. Each day of the holiday covers one of the spheres of the life of the city ranging from theatrical, scientific, ecclesiastical among others. … OpenPhotogallery of Tallinn sights
Our guide to Tallinn
Tallinn sightseeing
Thanks to the well-preserved walls and a special atmosphere of the thousand-year old city, Tallinn looks like a medieval museum in the open air. Toompea Hill has become home to numerous old buildings and little narrow streets. According to UNESCO, the center of Tallinn is the best-preserved medieval center in whole Northern Europe. Surprisingly, the city wall of Tallinn has survived till our days almost completely … Open
Cultural excursion through Tallinn - things to see
Toompea Castle is surely among the architectural monuments that are worth mentioning. The construction of the castle started in the 13th century and lasted more than a hundred years. The castle was repeatedly rebuilt and supplemented with new buildings. Today this is a large-scale and beautiful architectural complex, which has witnessed many historic events. You will find a huge number of observation platforms in … Open
Attractions and active leisure
In addition to exciting tours and sightseeing, the city can offer its visitors many interesting attractions. Tallinn is the perfect place for outdoor activities as there are many sports centers on its territory. Vacationers with children will enjoy spending time in the aqua park Kalev SPA. Here kids will have fun on rides and numerous slides, and adults can use this free time for visiting spa treatment procedures, or … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Seafood lovers will be delighted by the culinary masterpieces that are served in the Mookkala restaurant. Roasted fish with grapefruit, mussels in a spicy sauce, filet of pike and tuna with spices in a mild cheese sauce – such wide choice of delicacies offered can confuse even the most hard-to-please gourmet visitor. Indian restaurant Elevant is an unusual place. Among the specialties of the restaurant is Masala … Open
Traditions and mentality of Tallinn
The locals are very friendly and calm. They are always very friendly with the guests of the city and are always ready to help. The way of behaving in society is very important for residents of Tallinn. They despise any manifestation of arrogance and neglect towards others. During the year Tallinn becomes the location of numerous interesting festivals and celebrations. For example, in July here is organized … Open
Travel guide to Tallinn
The Great Guild.
The building of the Great Guild was the second largest secular building of the medieval Tallinn after the Town Hall. The Great Guild was an organization that united rich merchants of the city and protected business of the guild’s members. The mayor of Tallinn and the most important officials in the city were selected from the members of the guild. Only wealthy citizens … Open
The building of the Great Guild was the second largest secular building of the medieval Tallinn after the Town Hall. The Great Guild was an organization that united rich merchants of the city and protected business of the guild’s members. The mayor of Tallinn and the most important officials in the city were selected from the members of the guild. Only wealthy citizens … Open