Guidebook for Tallinn
Sightseeing
Toompea Castle
1a Lossi platsToompea Castle, this is where Estonian Parliament is situated.
Russian Orthodox Church, just next to the Parliament. Built in 1901, so not nearly as old as the buildings surrounding it but a serene and interesting place.
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Aleksander Nevski Katedraali
10 Lossi platsRussian Orthodox Church, just next to the Parliament. Built in 1901, so not nearly as old as the buildings surrounding it but a serene and interesting place.
Raekoja plats
Raekoja platsThe Town Hall Square
Kadriorg Park
26 A. WeizenbergiLovely park for taking a walk and enjoying museums and cafes.
Song Festival Grounds! This is where every 4 years magic happens and thousands of Estonians come together to sing it all out. In the winter you can snowboard or ride a sleigh here!
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Lauluväljak
Song Festival Grounds! This is where every 4 years magic happens and thousands of Estonians come together to sing it all out. In the winter you can snowboard or ride a sleigh here!
Dómkirkjan í Tallinn
6 Toom-KooliAnd old Lutherian Church, building started 1230.
The tower Kiek in de Kök together with the tunnels of the bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications.
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Kiek in de Kok og Bastion Passages Museum
2 Komandandi teeThe tower Kiek in de Kök together with the tunnels of the bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications.
Everything Else
Meriton Spordiklubi
4 Paldiski mntSports Club just next door in the Meriton Park Inn hotel
Tallinn station
37 ToompuiesteeTrain station
Tallinn Airport
101 Tartu maanteeThey say it's the coziest airport in the world!
Entertainment & Activities
Telliskivi Creative City - the amazing space in the city with many ateliers, studios, shops, great coffees, restaurants and art galleries.
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Telliskivi Kirbukas
57 TelliskiviTelliskivi Creative City - the amazing space in the city with many ateliers, studios, shops, great coffees, restaurants and art galleries.
Fun place to go to with kids or as a grown-up! There's a real submarine inside (and that's not all)! ;)
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Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
6 VesilennukiFun place to go to with kids or as a grown-up! There's a real submarine inside (and that's not all)! ;)
Pirita rand
The biggest and busiest beach in Tallinn! In the summer, that is.
Joogaruum OÜ
10 RistikuMy absolute favourite place for Ashtanga and Yin yoga in Tallinn!
The Zoo! Maybe not as modern as the best in Europe, but still a great sight for kids!
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Zoo station
The Zoo! Maybe not as modern as the best in Europe, but still a great sight for kids!
Probably the biggest shopping centre in Tallinn! Right by Tallinn Airport.
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Ülemiste miðstöð
4 Suur-SõjamäeProbably the biggest shopping centre in Tallinn! Right by Tallinn Airport.
Huge open air museum in a scenic place nearby the sea where you can see how Estonians lived centuries ago. There are 74 exposed buildings, special activities nearby the national traditional holidays, etc.
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Eistneskt opinn loftslagsmuseum
12 Vabaõhumuuseumi teeHuge open air museum in a scenic place nearby the sea where you can see how Estonians lived centuries ago. There are 74 exposed buildings, special activities nearby the national traditional holidays, etc.
Essentials
Kristiine Centre
45 EndlaThe biggest shopping centre nearby
Rimi
61 TelliskiviGood for doing your groceries!
Balti Jaama Selver
37 ToompuiesteeSmaller supermarket in the railway station.
Pelgulinna Comarket
24 TelliskiviCloseby food store, just the basics - nothing fancy.
Shopping
The most amazing little teashop in Tallinn! Definitely worth checking out.
Chado Tee OÜ Tea Store Teashop
11 UusThe most amazing little teashop in Tallinn! Definitely worth checking out.
If you're looking for a wide choice of great Estonian design, this is one of the best places to go to! There's an excellent café right next door.
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Estonian Design House
9 Estonia pstIf you're looking for a wide choice of great Estonian design, this is one of the best places to go to! There's an excellent café right next door.
Viru keskus 5 station
The busiest shopping centre in Tallinn.
Cool Soviet-era market, lots of beautiful fruit, veggies and weird antique! One can easily get by with only speaking Russian here, not so lucky with English.
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Balti Jaama markaðurinn
1 KopliCool Soviet-era market, lots of beautiful fruit, veggies and weird antique! One can easily get by with only speaking Russian here, not so lucky with English.
Rocca al Mare Kaubanduskeskuse AS
102 Paldiski mntOne of the biggest shopping centres in Tallinn.
Great shopping mall, where you can find all sorts of shops and services. They also have a big area for children to play.
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Ülemiste miðstöð
4 Suur-SõjamäeGreat shopping mall, where you can find all sorts of shops and services. They also have a big area for children to play.
Arts & Culture
Kadriorg Palace is right by the President's residence and serves as a foreign art museum. A beautiful sight!
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Kadriorg Palace & Museum of Foreign Art
37 A. WeizenbergiKadriorg Palace is right by the President's residence and serves as a foreign art museum. A beautiful sight!
Food Scene
Nice café with yummy cakes and dishes! Also an amazing location right by the sea.
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Klaus
8 KalasadamaNice café with yummy cakes and dishes! Also an amazing location right by the sea.
One of the best restaurants serving local Estonian cuisine with a twist.
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Leib Restoran
31 UusOne of the best restaurants serving local Estonian cuisine with a twist.
Lendav Taldrik
60a TelliskiviIndian, Asian food. Vegan.
Renard Speed Shop
62 TelliskiviBest Coffee in town
Kivi Paber Käärid
60a TelliskiviGluten free food.
Restaurant Ö
6E Mere pstFancy Estonian fusion food.
Vegan, great cosy restaurant, delicious, even if you´re not a vegan.
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Vegan Restoran V
12 RataskaevuVegan, great cosy restaurant, delicious, even if you´re not a vegan.
Restaurant & Cafe C'est La Vie
5 Suur-KarjaGreat little French art deco place, perfect for a glass of champagne!
Restaurant Pegasus
1 HarjuVery good restaurant with nice terrasse.
Viru Lyon Cafe & Restaurant
4 Viru väljakBakery, Coffe and also French style restaurant
NOA Restaurant
3 Ranna teeFancy restaurant with a great view!
In my mind, one of the best restaurants in town. French fusion.
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Veinirestoran Dominic
10 VeneIn my mind, one of the best restaurants in town. French fusion.
Tai Boh
1 Mere pstThai restaurant. Duck is heavenly!