Things To Do in Tallinn

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Tallinn Food Tour

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Romantic Dinner Cruise on Tallinn Bay

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Tallinn Food & Bike Tour

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Telliskivi Creative City

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This old factory complex has become the heart of all things hip. It can be considered an umbrella organisation for everything creative and innovative. In this derelict industrial park you can find anything from fringe art exhibits to fortnightly flea markets. It is not so much a place as a concept. Read more ›

The heart of all things hip

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Von Krahl

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Not everybody is content with Tallinn's mainstream club scene, and those people have long held Von Krahl in high regard. Technically the place is a theatre bar attracting local art patrons and other colourful characters with their tasty menu and short-but-sweet beer selection. Read more ›

Theater cafe for artsy types

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Roof of Linnahall

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The Soviets built this thing for the Olympic regatta of 1980 set to take place in Tallinn. The idea was to demonstrate to the Western powers the superior concrete pouring skills of the Soviet Union. This would've been a great idea, if everybody wasn't so busy boycotting the games. Read more ›

It's big

Roof of Linnahall

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Discover Estonian food and the history of Kalamaja, the bohemian district of Tallinn. Get out of the old town and venture off the beaten path to the oldest suburb of Tallinn!

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Park of Kadriorg

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They call Tallinn the green city, and with good reason. Take a wrong turn and you might find yourself in a place that vaguely resembles a jungle. Come to think of it, that might actually be a "right" turn. By the way, the park is actually named after Peter the Great's wife Catherine. Catherine – Kadri. Get it? Read more ›

Take a walk in the czar's park

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Balti Jaam Market

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Only a few antique shops on the top floor remind us of the former Balti Jaam market now, as it went through a massive remake and now hosts vendors from farm food and fresh produce to ethnic specialty stores. You'll find anything from Italian mozzarella to Georgian wines and everything in between. Read more ›

City's most modern market

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Rotermann Quarter

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Locals love this area as a place to work, shop, eat and relax. There are always a lot of cool and interesting things going on here that you can participate in. The old Rotermann quarter was once an industrial wasteland, littered with derelict buildings. Now many of them have been fixed up and pimped up into something truly remarkable. Read more ›

The living, growing, breathing city

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Seaplane Harbour

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The museum is located inside the seaplane hangars. It's truly unique as the first shell concrete structure ever built. Initially completed as part of Peter the Great’s Naval Fortress in 1916-1917 the museum now combines new and old, land and sea. You're even welcome to arrive at the harbour onboard your own vessel. Read more ›

Terror of the seas

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Tallinn–Riga Sightseeing Tour Bus

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Turn the boring Tallinn–Riga journey into a great experience on our fun and entertaining day trip through the picturesque towns of Viljandi, Cēsis, and Sigulda!

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12 h

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Estonian, English, Russian

KUMU

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This giant museum resembles a supervillain's lair. If there's ever a nuclear apocalypse we know where we're heading! Simply exploring the building is an experience in itself. Inside you'll find galleries – lots of them. Read more ›

Art above, under & beyond the ground

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Kohtu Viewplatform

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The Tallinn Old Town is actually not that big, but that doesn't mean you can't get lost. The Toompea hill, especially, is well known for leading people through twists and turns into dead ends. The Kohtu platform is ideal if you wanna see the whole of Tallinn without having to climb the narrow stairs to a certain very tall church in the Old Town. Read more ›

Picture-perfect skyline

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Master's Courtyard

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One of the most medieval looking alleys in the whole of Tallinn, complete with giant old tombstones hanging on the walls. If we locals sometimes forget that Tallinn is totally medieval, this street definitely reminds us. Read more ›

Hidden artisan retreat

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Katariina Quai

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Katariina Quai is something totally different to the bustling theme park that is the old town and you deserve a medal if you've manage to get here on your own, cause it's a lot of zig-zagging through a Soviet-looking industrial area. Biking or driving are the best options, walking can take you at least an hour. Read more ›

A Non-touristic panorama of Tallinn

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding on Tallinn Bay or Pirita River

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Try out Stand Up Paddle Boarding and enjoy the pretty sunsets and great views on Tallinn Bay or on Pirita river.

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3 h

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Estonian, English

St. Catherine’s Passage

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St Catherine's passage is a small medieval street with things on the... uh... nevermind, you'll love it. Here you'll find one of the most medieval looking alleys in the whole of Tallinn, complete with giant tombstones hanging on the walls. And lots of artisan shops, of course. Read more ›

The real medieval street

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Cinema Sõprus

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The Sõprus cinema has found its niche screening the somewhat less mainstream films. It's also used as a venue for various festivals and hosts some screenings for the annual PÖFF festival. Sõprus also boasts comfy lounge-like seating and has, contrary to most multiplex complexes, a cool cinema bar where you'll actually want to hang out. Read more ›

The oldest arthouse cinema in Tallinn

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Artis Cinema

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There's a rabbit hole in the flashy Solaris shopping centre. And what will Alice find should she tumble down the rabbit hole? Quite a lot, actually. Focusing on Asian and European independent films and documentaries, it caters primarily to an audience for whom pop corn and soda do not form the core of the movie going experience. Read more ›

Movie lover's delight

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Kadriorg Palace

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Kadriorg Palace was built in 1725 as Peter the Great needed a quiet getaway from his empire's busy capital. Today it serves as an art museum consisting mainly of foreign works of art from the 16th to the 20th century. It's newly renovated and only reopened in February 2013. Read more ›

An imperial baroque summerhouse

Kadriorg Palace

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Discover the dense forest and picturesque coastline of the Lahemaa National Park. It’s home to many secret treasures, including a hidden captains’ village, abandoned Soviet military remains, and much more.

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9 h

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Estonian, English, Spanish, German, Russian

Uus Maailm

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Uus Maailm, or the “New World”, is sometimes referred to as “the hippie district”, but it's really just a community of active people who truly care about their living environment and want to promote community participation. It doesn't really have official borders – it's the people that make the district. Read more ›

A state of mind

Uus Maailm

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Walk around the city wall

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We love the Tallinn Old Town. It's a marvel of medieval architecture and we love its snaking streets and are proud to call it home. As for being "touristy" - it doesn't have to be. Read more ›

Alternative walk through the old town

Walk around the city wall

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St Olaf's Church Viewplatform

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Today, the church is home to a Baptist congregation, but its list of former operators includes a far more sinister name – the KGB. During the Soviet times the church's spire was fitted with powerful radio and surveillance equipment. It was the highest point in Tallinn after all, and the Viru hotel was already too wired. Read more ›

Tallest building in the world!

St Olaf's Church Viewplatform

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Tallinn Zoo

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It's a zoo. Like, with animals and all that. It has... let's see here. Elephants, seals, buffaloes, tigers – yeah, pretty much all the usual suspects. They have birds. Lots of birds. They also have that fellow that goes “baa”, but is not a sheep. We don't know what it is. Read more ›

It's a zoo

Tallinn Zoo

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Discover hidden wonders in the wilderness, including Estonia's most romantic waterfall, coastal limestone cliffs, the military town of Paldiski, the lunar landscape of the Murru prison quarry and more. You’ll also get the chance to sit in the cockpit of an old Soviet military airplane!

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The Ruins of Pirita Monastery

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Today, as you're walking around the Pirita district, the old monastery ruins might seem a bit out of place. Surrounded by the yacht club, suburban houses and malls, you might think the building has escaped from the Old Town and is trying to hide in the thick reeds by the Pirita river. Read more ›

An iconic gothic giant

The Ruins of Pirita Monastery

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Bastion Passages

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In the old days, the tunnels were used for various purposes. In the 17th and 18th centuries they had to shelter men, ammunition and supplies or hide troop movements from the watchful eye of the enemy. We don't really know the exact length of the tunnels underneath the Old Town, but today 380 of these underground passages are open to visitors. Read more ›

Tumble down the rabbit hole...

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Patkuli Viewing Platform

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Great view over the old town of Tallinn

Patkuli Viewing Platform

This is the second most well-known viewpoint in Toompea and is a little bit less crowded than Kohtuotsa viewpoint. Estonians themselves like to visit Patkuli viewpoint with their loved ones over the weekends. The view to the old town is breathtaking and it never gets boring. Read more ›

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Kultuurikatel

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Kultuurikatel, or the “Culture Cauldron” is basically an old power plant reconstructed into a cultural space. It serves as a venue in which the unorthodox find their stage. In summer their garden is open every day and weekend nights attracts a cool crowd to dance or listen to live bands. Read more ›

Stage for the unorthodox

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Explore the most vibrant startup scene in the Nordics on our 3-hour tour! Visit co-working spaces and a hipster neighbourhood, and have coffee at the HQ of one of Tallinn’s most famous companies.

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Viru Hotel KGB Museum

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Locals, if born before 1980, remember what a secret place Viru hotel was in Soviet times. A place where foreign currency was made and microphones where in every room, controlled by KGB. Working in this hotel was a privilege, and it was easier to get a job when you didn't know any other language besides Russian or Estonian. Read more ›

Pee-ka-boo, KGB sees you!

Viru Hotel KGB Museum

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Estonia Opera Theater

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Bombed to the ground by the Soviet air force in 1944, it took decades to get the National Opera House up and running to it's full capacity again. Today the building is a prominent landmark in the Tallinn cityscape. Read more ›

Changing scene, lasting monument

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Song Festival Grounds

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There's probably no other place in Tallinn that resonates with the local people and their memories of recent history as much as the Song Festival Grounds. Aside from hosting the popular Song Festivals taking place every four years, it also became the site of a pivotal event in the dissolution of Soviet power in 1988. Read more ›

Stuff of revolutions

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Pirita Beach

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Pirita beach is the most popular one in Tallinn, so you shouldn't expect a lot of privacy. Still, the water is safe, not too freezing and pleasantly uninfested by sharks or any other dangerous creatures. Volleyball is quite popular here so if you're seeking to have a more active vacation, keep an eye out for an open spot by the nets. Read more ›

Fun in the sun

Pirita Beach

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Get to know the dark side of Tallinn’s Old Town on a fascinating evening ghost tour. Listen to spooky stories, eerie myths and ancient legends while exploring the city's medieval streets.

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Harju Hill

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The Harju hill used to be an amazing place where people could grab a beer and browse through heaps of counterfeit records and under-the-counter vinyls. Then there was suddenly a big fuss about things like "the law“ and whatnot... the bottom line is, that today all those things are over. Well, officially. Read more ›

Little hill, big legacy

Harju Hill

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Danish King's Garden

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The Danish King's Garden is the spot where, in 1219, the Danish flag allegedly fell from the sky and led the Danish forces to a victory over the Estonians. We think this sounds an awful lot like a plot from an X-Files episode. While the Danes insist their flag originated from the heavens, we suspect another, a more earthly source - a flag maker? Read more ›

The birthplace of the Dannebrog

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Hirve Park

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Just a stone's throw away from the Pikk Hermann tower on the Toompea hill is... well, another hill. Underneath that hill, legend has it, is buried Linda, the mythological mother of the Estonian nation. Who was also a giant. We don't exactly have proof of this, but the legend sounds solid enough. Read more ›

Scenic hangout with a secret

Hirve Park

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Tallinn Free Tour

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Coming to Tallinn for the first time can be confusing. There are grumpy, antisocial old people and loads of students running about searching for wireless hotspots. Luckily there's also this effervescent bunch who'll happily show you around the hidden corners of the Old Town. Lots of locals send their guests to this free walking tour as well. Read more ›

They way the youth see it

Tallinn Free Tour

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Welcome to the late 1980s. The Soviet Union is slowly about to collapse. However, an international group of special agents from East and West uncovered a dark secret – evil forces behind a conspiracy to prevent peaceful reconciliation and start a new war...

Conspiracy in Soviet Tallinn: a city game

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Presidential Palace

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On the other side of the Kadriorg Palace you'll find the Estonian “White House” - that is, the president 's crib. And as is the case with most government buildings in Tallinn - it's pink. Because honestly, what better colour is there to represent the unwavering authority of the institutionalised state? Read more ›

The prez lives here!

Presidential Palace

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TV Tower

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The highest viewpoint in Tallinn was reopened in 2012 and quickly became one of the city’s most visited attractions with its futuristic interior, cool gadgets and interactive exhibitions. The TV Tower holds a special meaning for Estonians because of its role in the events of 1991 when four local engineers guarded it during the coup. Read more ›

Thrills in the sky

TV Tower

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Estonian Open Air Museum

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The idea behind this open air museum is fairly simple. They went around the land picking up old homesteads and dumping them here. We're assuming they asked permission first. But the idea of such a museum is a solid one. Read more ›

Estonia, condensed

Estonian Open Air Museum

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Tallinn Botanic Garden

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Biologists would argue that Estonia is incredibly diverse with millions of different species of plants and trees covering most of the country, but we all know they take their jobs a bit too seriously - all the pine trees look the same to us. But if there's one place where their enthusiasm fits, it's got to be the Tallinn Botanical Garden. Read more ›

Tropical Tallinn

Tallinn Botanic Garden

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See the sights while staying fit on a small-group or private running tour of Tallinn! Our local triathlon enthusiasts offer recreational and competitive running sessions all year round, and are flexible when it comes to distance and speed.

Running Tour of Tallinn

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CAME (EKKM)

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The complex houses the Estonian Museum of Contemporary Art and it's hard to think of a better place for it – the funky exhibitions and installations inside complement the aura of the giant plant. From the outside the place looks like your run-of-the-mill derelict power plant, but on the inside things get freaky. Read more ›

Power (plant) to the people

CAME (EKKM)

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Circular Stone

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Somewhere on the Town Hall square there is a small circular stone embedded in the ground. Most of us don't even know about it. So if you're a tourist, introduce it to locals :) Read more ›

Five famous spires of Tallinn

Circular Stone

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Cat's Well

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It was believed that the water spirits hold a grudge for Tallinn and that they wish the destruction of the city by an apocalyptic flood. Cat's Well was seen as a potential instrument of destruction at the hands of the water spirits. So it was decided that the way to appease the spirits and prevent flooding was by throwing dead cats into the well. Read more ›

Well, what a good idea!

Cat's Well

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Harju street skating rink

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There're two things Estonia has a lot of - ice and space. Ice is a given during a large part of the year, but space is a bit more problematic in Tallinn. This is the only official outdoors ice rink in Tallinn and it's pretty popular. Read more ›

Ice skating - yay!

Harju street skating rink

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West Coast & Haapsalu Day Tour from Tallinn

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Haapsalu is the most romantic and probably the most popular small town in Estonia. This tour offers you an entertaining overview of Estonia’s history, and takes you on an exciting journey to a bunch of weird and wonderful places that you most likely would never find on your own.

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9 h

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Port Noblessner

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Tallinn's seaside is getting more and more pimped up, but not in the flashy modern way, but the hipster-industrial kind of way. Port Noblessner is a cool area of interesting loft-style offices, a small yacht port and a seasonal outdoor cafe next to an actual working shipyard. Read more ›

Summer hangout

Port Noblessner

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Ukrainian Church

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This has got to be our favourite church in Tallinn. The building itself looks just a little bit drunk and it houses the "Estonian Ukrainian Greek Catholic Congregation of the Three Handed Mother of God“. Well holy three handed mother of god, I say, that has to be worth a visit! Read more ›

The smallest openable window in Tallinn

Ukrainian Church

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Börsi Passage

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In 2010, the small passage next to the Grand Guild building in the Old Town received an overhaul and some interesting features were added to the street. The most interesting one has to be the historical walk. Read more ›

The walk of fame and shame

Börsi Passage

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Puppet Museum

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Occasionally verging on the creepy, this museum works for young and old. It has a meticulously thought-out interior and a huge variety of stuff on display. You have the ordinary children's show puppets, but also creations that seem to have been lifted from the deepest and darkest parts of your subconscious. Read more ›

Puppetmasters

Puppet Museum

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Best Views of Tallinn on Foot

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See the best places in Tallinn’s Old Town on an informative walk in the Upper and Lower Town.

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2 h

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English, Italian, Russian

Estonian National Library

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The library, the biggest in the Baltic states, was completed in 1993 and it's been a crucial part of the Tallinn cityscape ever since. It's imposing, almost cyclopean appearance inspires awe, creating the strong impression of a Fortress of Knowledge. Read more ›

A fortress of knowledge

Estonian National Library

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Pirita River Valley

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Just a couple of bus stops from Old Town in an amazing valley you will find yourself among trees, hills, native birds and local nature spirits. Locals head out to Pirita in the evenings to jog or walk in the forest, weather permitting of course! Read more ›

Where locals workout

Pirita River Valley

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Navitrolla Gallery

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Surreal, absurd fun!

Navitrolla Gallery

Navitrolla is definitely a unique Estonian artist! His name's been famous since 1990 and everybody knows him. Read more ›

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Energy Discovery Centre

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Just a short walk away from the Old Town this interactive discovery centre offers something for the whole family. In addition to entertaining exhibits there's a virtual planetarium, science theatre shows and various workshops. Here they know how to make science fun and discovering it playful. Read more ›

A fun place to learn about science

Energy Discovery Centre

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Museum of Estonian Architecture

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The Rotermann salt storage – the name of the building says it all, doesn't it? Well, not really. True, in the past this sturdy limestone building, with it's fortress-like appearance, was indeed owned by a guy called Rotermann and he did use it as a salt storage. Today however, it houses the Estonian Museum of Architecture. Read more ›

Explore the future, from the past

Museum of Estonian Architecture

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Kakumäe beach

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Join the local surfers in Kakumäe

Kakumäe beach

Kakumäe beach is not as well known as Pirita and is therefore less crowded. The beach has relaxed atmosphere since most of the people are from the surrounding neighbourhood and it has everything you would expect - hot sand, cool water and surfers practicing their windsurfing and kitesurfing skills. Read more ›

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Pilsticker Tower & Stairs

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This is a really secret courtyard behind the Toompea castle. It’s only known by locals and maybe some tourists that get lost or take a wrong turn. However, if you end up there you'll find the best place to hang out during sunset. Read more ›

Lost tourist's alleyway

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Niguliste Museum

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Completed way back in 1230, it's a church that nowadays operates as a museum and concert hall. The museum features artworks spanning seven centuries and the church itself is a remarkable example of medieval architecture. It even attracts locals at Christmas time! Read more ›

A collage of history

Niguliste Museum

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Kanut Guild Hall

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The Kanut Guild Hall is a venue which many dancers, performance artists and actors call home. Located just across the street from the Russian embassy, it's a hub for young artists to engage their audiences, and themselves. With regular exhibitions and plays, it's totally worth to step inside and have a look around. Read more ›

Dance, dance, dance

Kanut Guild Hall

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City Gallery

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The name “City Gallery” sounds conservative enough, but rest assured, it has little to do with what you might term “conventional” art. Always a treat and always provocative, the gallery colours the city's canvas with an unpredictable brush. Read more ›

City's arty heart

City Gallery

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Maarjamäe War Memorial

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In the Soviet Union size really did matter. Be it submarines, planes or microcomputers - everything had to be bigger than everything else. The Maarjamäe memorial can easily be mistaken for an airfield, but thanks to the fine job done by Tallinn's air traffic controllers, no planes have attempted to land there. Yet. Read more ›

A manmade mountain

Maarjamäe War Memorial

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Kalma Sauna

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Seriously, Estonians love sauna. The Kalma is the oldest public sauna in Tallinn, operating since 1928 and maintaining its real deal image with wood heating. It has public baths for both men and women (entrance €6.50-€8 for the ladies and €8-€9 for men) so get naked and hop in! Read more ›

Get naked and hop in

Kalma Sauna

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Väike-Õismäe

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Back in the day, the Õismäe district used to be that hi-tech ultra-modern neighbourhood where every Soviet citizen wanted to live in blissful harmony with the constant buzz of the trolleys. It is a world of straight lines and embodied calculations. Viewed from above, these lines and squares come together in the shape of a giant circle. Read more ›

Concrete jungle

Väike-Õismäe

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Olympic Village

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Looking more like an abandoned cruise ship than a hotel, the Soviet Olympic village certainly poses some intriguing questions regarding its structural integrity. Back in 1980, landlocked Moscow had a small problem facilitating the sailing event, so it was decided to host it in Tallinn. Estonians haven't stopped milking the Olympic city title since. Read more ›

Moscow Olympics in Tallinn

Olympic Village

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Volta Factory

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Abandoned Factory, full of trees

Volta Factory

A beautiful place for all those that love to explore the hidden corners of Tallinn. Volta used to produce electric generators; now this abandoned factory is full of trees. This is a perfect opportunity for adventurous locals and travellers to get in touch with their inner explorer. Don't forget your camera! Read more ›

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Viimsi Open Air Museum

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The open air museum is a lovely complex of 19th century seaside-farmhouses in Estonia. Located in a picturesque coastal village with the views to Tallinn old town across the bay, it's a really romantic spot to come with your family or loved one. Read more ›

19th century fairytale-land by the sea

Viimsi Open Air Museum

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Seegi Church

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There are some monuments that stand the test of time, and the test of modernisation. This church is one of them. What happens inside is only known to Armenian Churchgoers in Estonia. By the way, did you know Armenia was the first country in the world which declared Christianity the official state religion in 301? Read more ›

The little church that could

Seegi Church

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Kgb Prison Cells

In the heart of the Old Town sits the former house of horrors: the KGB headquarters. In the basement, suspected enemies of the state were imprisoned and interrogated before being shot or sent to labour camps in Siberia. The bricked-up basement windows were intended to mute the sounds of the interrogations and torturing. Read more ›

Former KGB headquarters

Kgb Prison Cells

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Rooftop statues

If you take a break from walking around Old town, take a look up for a change - on the roof of Russian embassy one can spot a black cat peeking over the edge down to Hobusepea street. And also a funny mister with binoculars trying to scare a man who once used to stare girls dressing in the present embassy building. Read more ›

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A curious cat and a nifty spy

Rooftop statues

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Pirita Adventure Park

This is the perfect place to test your climbing skills and courage in completely safe settings. It's great for thrilling and active adventure with either friends or family or both. The location just off the beach makes it even more alluring with the beautiful sea views. PS! It's only open during summer season. Read more ›

Climb like a monkey!

Pirita Adventure Park

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Piip & Tuut Playhouse

Woo hoo - an excuse to be a kid again! You can pretend you’re there to chat to the outgoing theatre types, but we know the truth. You just want to play and be able to believe in magic again. Read more ›

Be a child again!

Piip & Tuut Playhouse

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Tallinn Flower Festival

This year headline is Best Wishes in the Language of Flowers because we celebrate 100 years of independence. The participants designed and build gardens on this topics, And these gardens are amazingly beautiful. Read more ›

Flowerbeds middle of Old city.

Tallinn Flower Festival

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Letter L on Town Hall Square

Very few locals know about this story actually. The "L" in the Old Town Square is hidden from view all summer by the terraces of a café. Only in winter is this sinister spot revealed. Even then, the story and significance of the "L" remains elusive. Read more ›

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Execution in the Old Town

Letter L on Town Hall Square

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Tallinn Winter Swimming Center

The biggest winter swimming community in Estonia gathers here. Safe ladders, sauna, dressing room and pool cut to ice. Estonians can often be too reserved, but the atmosphere in the water and sauna is always friendly. Read more ›

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Swim your socks off!

Tallinn Winter Swimming Center

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Nõmme KEEN Discgolfipark

Great way to spend hours with friends in the park. Just 20 min out of center near Tallinn Tech campus. Situated near beautiful Glehni castle is Nõmme Seikluspark. There you can rent discgolf equipment for 3€ per person for 3 hours of fun. Dont worry if you are new to the game there is always somebody giving tips for beginners. Course is open always Read more ›

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Discgolf park 20 min from center

Nõmme KEEN Discgolfipark

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World press photo

I was so surprised, press photos show us whats going on in all around the world. Mainly these photos shocked you or if you are the lucky one, surprised you. Surely you see the beauty of the world, but at the same time how cruel is this world. If we sometimes are not so happy to live here, after this exhibition we will change our minds. Read more ›

World press photo

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Vabamu

You may have heard that, over the past century, Estonia has endured various occupations and other hardships, which culminated in the Singing Revolution and Estonian independence in 1991. If you're interested in learning more about our country’s troubled past, its road to independence, and aspirations for the future, be sure to visit Vabamu! Read more ›

The story of our freedom

Vabamu

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Jewelry Goldenmark

If you haven't visited the Vatican, you have the option to see it in Tallinn. We don't have a chapel here, but we got one copy of the book, what is published only 1999 for the whole world, where you can see all Sistine chapel's paintings. Read more ›

Sistine chapel in Tallinn

Jewelry Goldenmark

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Estonian Orthodox Church of St Simeon and St Hanna

It's an old wooden cathedral church from 18th century, so amazingly beautiful. Not so many tourists find it or even if find, they are afraid to enter. If you see deacon around somewhere, don't worry to bother him to ask questions about church and orthodoxy. Surely ask him, you would like to visit museum upstairs. Read more ›

Amazingly beautiful wooden church

Estonian Orthodox Church of St Simeon and St Hanna

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