Tallinn

Introduction

Tallinn has always been on my bucket list, especially during the winter and I’m so glad I finally ticked this off the list. My only regret is not staying longer! Tallinn is more affordable than Helsinki, and the city was beautiful.

It’s a really easy day trip from Helsinki (or vice versa). All you have to do is take the ferry for 2 hours, and the ships are really nice (they’re kind of like cruise boats). There are a few providers that do the trip every day and you could even buy your ticket on the day, but I would recommend getting there at least 1 hour before. It’s kind of similar to going to an airport (where you have to check in and board by a certain time). I didn’t know this and paid dearly, so check your ticket carefully! I would shop around to make sure you’re getting the best deal.

For a day trip, the city is super walkable so I actually didn’t take public transportation. The walk from the ferry terminal to the city center I was actually only 20min. Below, I’ve marked down what I would recommend!

All in all, I’ll definitely be coming back to Estonia in the future!

places i visited

Visited

St Olaf's church
Towers' Square
Patkuli Viewing Platform
Kohtuotsa viewing platform - super nice viewpoint of the city - I would recommend!
Toompea Castle
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The War of Independence Victory Column
Viru Gate
Hellemann Tower and Town Wall Walkway
St. Catherine's Passage
Tallinn Town Hall - when I came it happened to be the last day of the Christmas market! I loved the vibes and it was super cute with a lot of different stalls selling wine and even a stage.
Vanalinna Rahva Raamat - super cute bookstore and cafe, great place to chill.