Holiday in Tallinn
City in estland — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
estland
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September — bright nights, warm temperatures. December for the magical Christmas market.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Direct flight from Berlin, Frankfurt, or Munich to Tallinn (TLL), about 2-2.5 hours.
About Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, combines a perfectly preserved medieval old town with the reputation of being the most digital city in Europe. The lower town (Vanalinn) with its cobblestone streets, Gothic merchant houses, and the mighty city wall with 20 preserved defense towers seems to come straight from the 15th century. The Town Hall Square with the oldest town hall in Northern Europe (1404) is the centerpiece. Atop Toompea Hill, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral towers next to the Estonian Parliament. At the same time, Tallinn is home to Skype, offers widespread free Wi-Fi, and allows almost all administrative tasks to be done digitally. The creative district of Telliskivi, with its repurposed factory halls, hosts trendy cafés, design shops, and street art. In summer, the city beach Pirita attracts visitors, while in winter, the atmospheric Christmas market — one of the most beautiful in Europe — draws crowds.
Top 5 highlights in Tallinn
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Medieval Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage site with Gothic churches, merchant houses, city wall, and 20 defense towers — one of the best-preserved in Europe.
Town Hall Square
Center of the lower town with the oldest town hall in Northern Europe (1404) and the legendary Christmas market.
Telliskivi Creative City
Repurposed factory halls with design shops, street food, flea market, and Tallinn's most creative scene.
Toompea Hill
Viewing platforms with panoramic views over the red roofs of the old town to the Baltic Sea.
Kadriorg Palace & Park
Peter the Great commissioned this Baroque palace in 1718 — it now houses the KUMU Art Museum.
Hotels in Tallinn
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Reise-SIM für Tallinn
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Tallinn
Recommended travel time
May to September — bright nights, warm temperatures. December for the magical Christmas market.
Summer
15-23°C, up to 19h of daylight
Winter
-5 to -1°C, short days, snow
How much does a holiday in Tallinn cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
35-55 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
130-280 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Tallinn Card: Includes public transport, 40+ museums, and a city tour — ideal for 2-3 days.
Free public transport: For registered residents, public transport is free — tourists pay only €2 per ride.
Ferry to Helsinki: Just 2 hours by ferry — perfect for a day trip across the Baltic Sea.
Christmas market: The Town Hall Square has had a Christmas tree since 1441 — the market in December is magical.
Food & drink in Tallinn
These specialties you must try!
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