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Fairy-tale Tallinn

Tallinn

📷 Photo: Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0

One of the best-preserved medieval centres in Europe: towers, walls and red-tiled roofs. In winter it hosts one of the loveliest Christmas markets.

👀 What to see

  • The Old Town and the Toompea viewpoints
  • The Telliskivi creative quarter
  • Kadriorg Park

🍽 What to taste

  • Fried sprats on rye bread
  • Mulled wine and roasted almonds at the market

⚓ Quiet spot

Pirita beach and the convent ruins.

💡 Fun facts

  • Tallinn's Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Skype was created by Estonian developers, and Estonia is one of the most digital countries in the world.
  • Tallinn claims the first public Christmas tree was put up in its Town Hall Square in 1441 (Riga disputes this).

🗓 Best time: in May, in June, in July, in August, in December

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