Tallinn with a child on November. What to see in Tallinn in winter
For the first time I sat down to write an article immediately after returning from a trip. We returned late yesterday evening, and today I’m already typing the first lines. It doesn’t look like me, but, as they say, even an old woman can get a piece of inspiration.
In general, we have been to Tallinn many times. Not a dozen, of course. But five times for sure. We love this city special love. Here we once celebrated the most fun New Year of our lives with friends) Here we walked a lot (to taverns) and drank beer all night long) Here we wandered through the streets of the Old City and dreamed of going on our first trip with our son. And my son was already 6 months old inside and he was already absorbing the spirit of this city) As a result: it was not Tallinn at all, where we went with Gingerbread, but the importance of this place remained inviolable for us.
And so, having traveled around, while still being there, we knew that upon our return we would definitely visit Estonia. The first thing we did was buy train tickets, book a hotel and apply for visas. We kept our fingers crossed until the last moment, not knowing what the Estonian comrades would give us, because... Our kickbacks weren’t very good before. But the guys did not let us down, for which special thanks to them. Now we have annual visas for 90 days in half a year)
So, today a short story about our Tallinn with a child. It turned out that Tallinn with a child is completely different) We looked at many things from a different angle and it turned out that Tallinn is good for traveling with a child, but far from ideal. There are downsides, and they were unexpected for us. But first things first:
Road. There are several ways to get to Tallinn. By car, bus, ferry, train and plane. We usually went to this city by bus, although we tried both the ferry and the train. But because The trip was with a child; in our opinion, the optimal transport was chosen - the train. There are currently 2 trains to Tallinn, morning and afternoon. There are also 2 options for the return trip: morning and lunch. The schedule varies depending on the season and day of the week. It’s better to watch all this on the official website: http://www.gorail.ee/ru/
On the website you can see the schedule and prices. The train is small, consisting of several first and second class carriages. The difference between them is small. First class has slightly more comfortable seats, a table in the middle and 2 hot drinks included in the price. We took the first class from the table so that Ian could draw on it and so on. By the way, when purchasing tickets in advance (more than 45 days, apparently) there are discounts, so carefully read the information on the website or check with official representatives.
The train takes 6.5 hours. Because There are only seating places, you need to be mentally prepared for this. Not every child can sit through such a road calmly. Fortunately, everything went quietly and smoothly for us. We watched cartoons, read, played, drew, entertained neighbors, ate and slept. In general, a standard children's set on the road) A new music book and toy were purchased in advance. So, despite my fears, the cub did not disappoint) The border is crossed right on the train, which is very convenient and does not take up extra time. Nobody checks things especially; sometimes they ask standard questions about prohibited items and the purpose of the visit. Otherwise everything is quiet, calm and very friendly.
I could have finished the story about the road, if not one thing... On the way there, we almost missed this very train) More precisely, we were late for it, but luck, coincidence and the kindness of people still helped us leave. It’s still a mystery to me how we calculated the time so correctly that we left the house 45 minutes before the train left, despite the fact that we had to go to the metro for 10-15 minutes, then by metro for 15 minutes and still walk to the station. In general, already approaching the desired metro station, we realized that we really didn’t have time.
To get to the station building, we needed to go to another line, which we hurried to do. They ran along the passage with their things, the stroller and Ian. And then a surprise awaited us! The exit to the station was closed) This could have been the end of our trip to Tallinn, because... There were about 7 minutes left before the train departed) But we decided to take a chance and ran back. Having run up the escalator, I realized that we were at a decent distance from the station (I wasn’t too lazy, looked in the maps, about 700 meters) and I decided to run alone) Remembering my youth, how I ran for school in competitions, and my experience working in tourism ( I was hoping to delay the train), I rushed
Well, more precisely, she rushed - that's a strong word, but she ran as fast as she could. I ran and scolded myself for not doing sports, cursed the heavy backpack with equipment that was pulling me to the ground, remembered how to breathe correctly when running and hoped for help from the Universe. I flew onto the platform at exactly 06.55, i.e. at the moment the train departed and took her last breath to crawl to the carriage) She crawled, but then the “simplest thing” remained, to delay the train) Well, why not? I didn’t know how far Stas ran with Ian, the stroller and the backpack, and this complicated the task somewhat) The conductor was Estonian and said: “no, I can’t do anything.”
I stood there like a fool and didn’t know what to do. I asked her, begged her, but she just shook her head. At that moment I said goodbye to our weekend in Tallinn, but at that same second I saw Stas flying onto the platform. Shouting: “Please, here they are,” I rushed almost on the neck of the conductor) I think she was a little freaked out by the picture she saw, a crazy wet man with bulging eyes, with a huge backpack, running at breakneck speed and pushing a stroller with a wildly happy child in front (of course, with such a breeze we rode), which every now and then took off above the ground from the speed) And the same crazy, wet mother, bouncing in front of her, imitating some kind of African dances. In general, she took pity on us and shouted into the walkie-talkie that -That. We burst into the vestibule at that second, the door closed behind us and the train immediately started moving. All this happened in just a few minutes. Now I’m writing and it’s like slow motion before my eyes) Well, how could we do this?
We stood in the vestibule and couldn’t catch our breath, then we looked at each other, wiped off the sweat and started laughing) It became our tradition to catch up with transport) We already ran once too) As Stas later said, we now have our own slogan: “We made it!”
When we walked through the carriage, we saw a family with a child of Ian’s age. They looked at us with their mouths open in silent amazement) And then the husband quietly said the phrase to his wife: “Look how you need to travel with children.”
Hotel. There are a lot of hotels in Tallinn. For every taste, color and budget. I don’t know about the very cheap options, but something more or less comfortable starts from 50 euros per room. Well, as usual, there is no upper limit) We lived in different hotels in the capital of Estonia, from cheap to good expensive ones, so we have some idea. We usually look for hotels Here .
On this visit we chose a very nice hotel "L"Ermitage". I’ve known this hotel for a long time, I’ve heard a lot of good things about it, but this is the first time we’ve been there. From myself I can give it a bold five. The room they gave us was very good. Large, bright, cozy. There were all the necessary attributes, such as robes, slippers, coffee, tea and a safe. And as a nice bonus, we had a personal sauna in our bathroom) The breakfasts were also quite tasty and varied. There was a baby cot in the room, and a high chair in the restaurant. So there is also everything you need for children. It takes 5-7 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace from the old town. In general, there is nothing to complain about. We felt very comfortable with the child. We can confidently recommend the hotel. A night in this hotel cost us 75 euros.
Cute bright details add coziness.
Old city. A few words about the Old Town itself. More precisely, about such a moment as moving around it with a child. We did an experiment on this trip and went not with a sling, as usual, but with a stroller. I started to get a little tired from wearing the sling for a long time. And to our joy, Ian began to love riding in a stroller, so the option suggested itself. And here we realized that a stroller is good, but not everywhere) Almost the entire old city is solid paving stones. Therefore, riding a stroller turns into an attraction for a child. I don’t know how comfortable this can be for children. Our Gingerbread somehow calmly endured this, although it always seemed to me that he was shaking him ungodly)
I’ll add a few words about the Old Town itself. He's great. Here you can walk all day and night and find something new and interesting all the time. On this visit I discovered a bunch of untrodden streets. I saw new houses, shops and atmospheric cafes. And this takes into account that we have already been to Tallinn several times. It seems to me that next 10 times I will find something new for myself.
Amazing streets of the old city.
One of my favorite places with a fabulous view of Tallinn.
In summer, the old town is especially charming. Before this, we were always in the colder season, and now I realized how much we were losing. In summer there are even more colors, even more antiquity, even more smiles and nuts) Well, where would we be without Tallinn nuts)
Tourists, artists, waiters, passers-by, children, dogs... all of this gets mixed up in some kind of continuous heap and turns into a bright positive lump moving chaotically through the streets of the old city. And it’s so cool to be in the center of all this life. Feel the heartbeat of this city and understand that here and now you are part of it.
Parks/Infrastructure. A few more words about green oases in the center of Tallinn and infrastructure for children. We didn't specifically look for any entertainment for Ian, because... We visited a couple of children’s places anyway (about them in the next article), but still often paid attention to the opportunities for walking and relaxation. Personally, we managed to visit two parks and squares. Both of them are located near the walls of the old city. One is near the train station, and the second is right next to the hotel where we lived. The impressions were very pleasant. Everything is clean and well maintained. Benches, ducks. Everything is as it should be) The only thing is that I didn’t see any children’s playgrounds anywhere in the center. I didn’t see any swings or sandboxes. But again, I repeat, we were not purposefully looking for any of this. Therefore, I do not rule out their presence somewhere outside the walls of the old city.
Food. And here is the moment of truth) What many people think about when they go to Tallinn and what has brought us to a standstill. Food. I remember all our previous trips to this city, when we rushed headlong to our favorite establishments to eat these divine soups in bread pots, marbled beef, ribs, various sausages and so on. The food in Tallinn is very tasty. Tasty, but very fatty(((Having arrived this time with a child, we were horrified to discover that we had nothing to feed him in the cafe. Absurd, isn’t it? We’ve never had such a problem in Asia, but here it turned out that in Tallinn, which is just around the corner, I still need to look for a suitable establishment.
I don’t presume to say that this is a problem in all establishments. Of course not. But we were simply not mentally prepared for the fact that we would have to go around and look for where and what to feed Gingerbread. The establishments in the center of the old city seemed to us not at all childish. They drink beer everywhere, smoke (outside at tables), crowds of people . It’s personally uncomfortable for us to sit in such a place with a child. Well, the menu is appropriate everywhere. All dishes are clearly paired with beer. Yes, it’s all delicious, but definitely not for a baby.
“Waiter, repeat please”)))
We, of course, found ways to feed our child, but sometimes this moment was stressful, because... instead of enjoying the beauty of the city to the fullest, we were in a hurry to run to some decent establishment and eat) In the end: Italian restaurants personally saved us. My favorite place was Vapiano. As I later found out, this is a chain of Italian restaurants. The portions are very large and tasty. The prices are very reasonable.
By the way, about prices. Taking into account the rise in the euro exchange rate and rising prices in general, Tallinn seemed to us not at all as cheap as before. For example, salads start at 10 euros, which is already 500 rubles. Soups from 6 euros. And hot from 12-15 euros. The exception was Vapiano. There, our whole family ate for 17 euros) So if you’re in Tallinn, be sure to stop by and see them) www.vapiano.ee
Bottom line. Well, as always, a short summary. Tallinn once again showed us how beautiful it is. We especially miss this city. Just like a person. His soul is very close and understandable to us. This city is very comfortable and calm. I want to walk and walk here to soak in this smell. Tallinn is like that. It even smells its own. Local beer, smoked meats, cinnamon and antiquity. Every stone here is as if it were alive. It seems as if you touch it and find out its history. And each of them has its own unique, inimitable story.
We tried very hard to breathe and enjoy this place for future use. We really wanted to be in this state of comfort and harmony longer. We really wanted to bring this feeling with us to St. Petersburg. After all, we miss him so much here. Tallinn gave us a charge of energy, which I hope will last for a long time) We will definitely come back here again, because... It is impossible not to return to such a city. Tallinn, we love you!
Tallinn offers many opportunities for active family holidays, from adventure parks and water attractions to snow towns and play centers. We will tell you about active recreation for both the youngest and older children.
A well-planned and eventful holiday in Tallinn will give you new strength and delight all members of your family.
A museum is not boring!
Two indoor parks await little motorcycle lovers - the Traffic Center and the Traffic Play Center. Since the center premises are also rented for private events, it is recommended to call in advance and find out if the park accepts individual visitors at the time of your choice. If you have the opportunity and time to go out of town, you can visit the race track, which will be of interest to visitors of any age. Every exhibit here is interactive and awaits your participation!
You can take photos with amazing lighting effects, compete to see who can scream the loudest, throw scarves in a wind tunnel, build with giant bricks, whatever you want. Here you can have fun, find out your capabilities and compete with friends, but also calmly try to understand the world and build it with your own hands.
In Tallinn's aquatic centres, summer continues all year round. – an aquatic center with jacuzzi baths, counter-current baths, saunas and other pleasures, located 10 km from Tallinn, in Viimsi. Here, science can be experienced in swimsuits and swimming trunks. The laws of physics, tornadoes that arise on water and geysers, the origin and development of life in water and aquatic life - all this is collected in one center. There are also six slides, two of which you can slide down on tubes, and there are also two pools - a wave and a circular flow. From here you can also get to the spa and bath center.
For those who are planning a short tour of the European capitals of the Baltic, we have prepared basic recommendations on what to visit with children in 24 hours. This time - in Tallinn.
Where to go and what to see?
1. Walk through the Old Town- the simplest and most budgetary thing that comes to mind. Narrow streets, observation decks, towers and paving stones will appeal to both children and adults. You can build routes yourself or using the tourism portal Visit Tallinn.
2. Theater-Museum “Legends of Tallinn”- an atmospheric place in a dungeon a stone's throw from Town Hall Square. A labyrinth, moving scenery, live actors, music and special effects - all this helps to transport you to the real Middle Ages for 40 minutes. There are no age restrictions, but little ones may be scared by the dark, ominous sounds and characters. Therefore, it is better to visit with children over 10 years old. It is also not recommended for pregnant women and patients with epilepsy. The presentation language can be selected (including Russian).
Address: Kullassepa 7, Tallinn.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 12:00–19:00, Sat – Sun 11:00–19:00.
(Tickets.| 16 euros - adults, 12 euros - children (under 18 years old). Discounts for groups of 6 people. You can buy cheaper online.
3. Marzipan gallery is a store-museum located in the center of the Old Town. There is no need to buy anything (although it is difficult to resist). The exhibition is constantly updated. You can book a tour or a master class on marzipan modeling.
Address: Sweets House OÜ, Pikk 40, Tallinn.
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
Tickets. Self-examination is free.
4. Seaplane Harbor Museum located on the coast, near the port. This is a modern branch of the Tallinn Maritime Museum. Children will enjoy simulators and interactive areas, seaplanes and numerous ships, mines, propellers and other naval paraphernalia. The exhibition is located both indoors and outdoors.
Address: Vesilennuki tee 6, Tallinn.
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00.
Tickets. From 3 to 28 euros.
Where to eat?
1. Beer House.
Address. Dunkri 5, Tallinn.
Three establishments are hidden under its roof:
Seafood restaurant Korsaar. Everything in it - from the kitchen to the decoration of the toilet - is connected with pirates and the sea. There is even a salad with crocodile meat on the menu (14.8 euros). However, it is recommended to visit with children over 10–12 years old.
Directly Beer House- a typical brasserie, with highchairs for children and a fun interior. There are no age restrictions.
Restaurant and cheese factory Rae Meierei opened in 2017. Both children (there are chairs and live goats) and adults are welcome here. And be sure to look... in the toilet! Each booth is a work of modern art, in which various famous (and not so famous) characters live.
2.Restaurant of fashionable Estonian cuisine MEKK at the Savoy boutique hotel.
Address. Suur-Karja 17, Tallinn.
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Estonia, Tallinn
What to do in Tallinn with children?
Estonia is a very “childish” country. There is a lot of entertainment for children and interesting museums for the whole family. Restaurants usually have a children's menu, a playroom and a changing table. We have selected the most interesting places that children will definitely enjoy.
Umami Restaurant
This place is very child friendly. In addition to the children's menu, a children's area is organized here. The restaurant itself has a games room, and outside there is a playground with a sandbox. It's cozy and stylish here. And the menu can safely be called original
Shtromka Beach
This is not just a place for barbecues, picnics and beach time. It is good because it is equipped with everything necessary for a holiday with children. There are playgrounds, bike paths, electric car rentals, and trampolines. Do you want to play ball with the whole family? Please, there is a special platform for this. And also a gym (right in the open air), cafes and ice cream kiosks.
Estonian Fire Museum
A museum where children will definitely find it interesting. The exhibition is large and bright. Sit in a fire truck and feel like you're in action? See how fearless rescuers get together in a minute and go down the pipe? Yes, all this is possible. There is also a model of a residential building where children can find sources of fire. It is better to book your visit in advance.
Adventure park in Pirita
Six adventure trails in the pine forest on the Gulf Coast. Some will require special training. A separate park with simpler trails has been created for children. Parents can accompany their children and help them overcome obstacles. There is a cafe and picnic area nearby.
Trampoline center Zelluloosi
The trampoline center is located in the Zelluloosi complex. Its area is impressive - 300 m². There are not only floor (18 pieces), but also wall trampolines. In addition to trampolines, a whole city has been created for children to climb: slides, labyrinths, tubes for skating, board games and slot machines.
Balbiino Ice Cream Museum
The museum will introduce children to the history of ice cream. From the icy treats of Ancient China to the legacy of Uncle Eskimo (the first Eskimo factory opened in 1934). There are interactive entertainment, games and an exhibition for children, which will be guided through by a museum guide.
Children's gallery Kullo
The gallery is located at the Tallinn House of Creativity. The location is excellent: Old town and building dating back to the seventh century. Children's exhibitions have been held here for a quarter of a century. During this time, more than 760 exhibitions were organized. In addition to the exhibition space, there is a workshop where interesting master classes are held.
Educational center "Energy"
A place where a child can transform into an inventor and try on the role of a pioneer. There are more than 130 interactive exhibits. This means that everything can be touched and studied. Travel to distant planets? Find out how interesting science can be? Want to get acquainted with the history of energy? All this is easy to do in this educational center.
Advice
Traveling by bus with children is easy and profitable. All regular buses offer discounts on tickets for children. Lux Express provides an 80% discount on tickets for children under 7 years old. Baltic Shuttle – 10% for children under 12 years old.
Ecolines – 50% for children under 12 years old. Temptrans offers an 80% discount for children under 7 years old and 40% for children under 12 years old.
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How to get to Tallinn from St. Petersburg
Airplane
Finnair (via Helsinki) or airBaltic (via Riga), there are no direct flights at the moment.
- from 8,000 rubles round trip (excluding promotions and sales);
- 3-6 hours on the road.
Shuttle Buses
Ecolines, Lux Express, Baltic Shuttle.
- from 1100-1500 rubles one way (excluding promotions and sales), find the best prices using our service: bus St. Petersburg - Tallinn;
- 6-7 hours on the road.
Train
Daily flights from the transport company Go Rail.
- seat – from 26 €, coupe – from 47 €);
- 7 hours 10 minutes on the road.
- from 1500 rubles round trip;
- big bus, excursion and free time.
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What to see in Tallinn for adults and children: from the House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads to the Japanese Garden
The current capital of Estonia, known to us as Tallinn, has changed its name several times, and its cultural appearance has been formed under the influence of various nationalities.
Today's Tallinn is a preserved piece of antiquity, a medieval oasis that will be a pleasure to visit for single tourists and family travelers.
If you are going to Tallinn for 1-3 days, you cannot do without a planned program of visits.
There are so many attractions here that you won’t be able to see them all in a week. Therefore, we offer a kind of “Tallinn guide” that will turn the ordeal into a competent sightseeing tour.
What to see in Tallinn: main attractions
Tallinn is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. This is a cosmopolitan maritime city with over four hundred thousand inhabitants.
To better navigate here, let's first understand the areas and traffic.
Tallinn is divided into the following districts:
- Kesklinn. The city center is administrative and historical.
In addition to the Government Residence, the following are located here:
- Town Hall Square,
- Opera House "Estonia"
- Kadriorg park,
- many churches.
The Leverue Park and protected gardens are located here.
We don't need it here - it's all neighborhoods and industry.
There are few attractions.
From memorable places:
- Monastery of St. Brigid,
- Tallinn TV Tower.
- Kakumäe sea beach,
- ethnographic museum,
- the main Estonian zoo.
Now about transport.
The city has 68 bus routes, trolleybuses and trams. To enjoy all this for free, it is better to purchase a Tallinn Card.
If you don't have a Tallinn Card, you will have to get tickets from newsstands.
A trip around the town will cost you 1 euro - a bit expensive by our standards. When purchasing the coveted ticket from the driver, get ready to shell out 1.6 euros.
Russians are periodically caught by local “hare hunters” - controllers. Don't tempt fate - the fine is 40 euros.
There are two ways to save:
- Buy a 120-hour pass for 7 euros. If you come for 3-4 days, this will be enough.
- Buy a Tallinn Card. This piece of plastic is valid for 72 hours and provides the following bonuses:
- free pass;
- one “free” excursion (walking, audio guide, bicycle, bus);
- visiting 40 museums and memorial sites;
- discounts on karting, scooters and a water and sauna complex, pleasant bonuses in shops and restaurants.
The cost of the Tallinn Card ranges from 24 to 40 euros (24-72 hours).
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What is the first thing to see in the capital and its environs?
If you're heading to Tallinn for the weekend, here's our “gentleman's package”:
- Vyshgorod.
- Ancient streets;
- Toompea Hill with the castle of the same name (the oldest in Estonia);
- a lot of ancient buildings.
- House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads.
Foreign merchants who arrived in Tallinn in the 14th century united to conduct business together. And they built this building located on Pikk street. - City wall.
It is impossible to imagine Tallinn without a powerful stone wall, the height of which reaches 20 meters. - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
A majestic temple, a key Orthodox landmark. - Toompea Castle.
The historical heart of the city. It has been beating since the middle of the 13th century. - The Dome Cathedral.
White stone shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Founded in 1240. - Lower city.
Getting here is easy - go down the Toompea hill. - Town Hall.
The Gothic Town Hall is the center of the Old Town. - Tallinn TV Tower.
The tallest urban structure is 314 meters. - Kadriorg Park.
This palace and park ensemble is an echo of the Baroque era.
Tallinn is surrounded by ancient towns and villages, which also have plenty of interesting places.
This is what our “neighborhood” top 3 looks like:
- Tower Long Herman(located in Paide, Falgi tee 1).
- Jägala Waterfall. It falls just 27 km from the capital. Recognized as one of the largest waterfalls in Estonia.
- Church of the Holy Cross(also located in Paide, near Long Hermann).
So, you are passing through Tallinn and you have only 1 day to see as many interesting things as possible.
It is best to head to the Old Town - a quick tour of it will take you 2-3 hours. A more thoughtful journey can take an entire day. Everything depends on you.
There is good news: Toompea is only 15-20 minutes walk away from the Lower Town.
A one-day set could be like this:
- Town Hall. We have already written about this 600-year-old building. There are a lot of souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. Be sure to check out the old pharmacy.
- Maritime Museum. Exhibits related to the Baltic are collected here:
- compasses,
- lots,
- sailboat models,
- astrolabe,
- old maps and other “interesting things”.
- Oleviste Church. Paying 2 euros will give you access to the observation deck.
- Toompea Castle. Interesting fact: the Estonian parliament now sits here.
- Kick-in-de-Kek. This tower houses a museum dedicated to the military history of the city. Entrance fee - 4.5 euros.
- The Dome Cathedral. Be sure to take a look at the grave of Krusenstern - the man and the ship.
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
- Museum of Occupation. After leaving the walls of the previous attraction, you will spend a few minutes walking and plunge into the era of World War II. Entrance - 2 euros.
Having two days of free time, we will also begin exploring Tallinn from its old part - this is where the lion's share of attractions is concentrated.
The Virus Gate and the ascent to the famous fortress wall will help you immerse yourself in medieval romance.
What else is worthy of your attention this weekend?
Here is the extension for our “gentleman’s set”:
- Katarina Kuik Lane. Try to find Catherine's passage here, and you will discover a nice medieval workshop - real artisans (glassblowers and hatters) work in it.
- Dollhouse. This gallery (looking ahead) is best visited with inquisitive children.
- Museum of the Dominican Monastery. What is interesting is not so much the exposition as the guide himself - a monk in a cassock and with a torch.
- Olde Hansa store. Designed for true fans of antiquity. To get here, you need to move towards the Town Hall Square. Address: Vanatutu kael, 12.
Here you can buy:
- amazing ceramics,
- dishes,
- decorations,
- 14th century clothing.
- sweetened claret (this type of wine),
- gunpowder
- ink,
- with candles.
In the pharmacy museum you will be shown centuries-old apothecary instruments.
To make your holiday in Tallinn as eventful as possible, we will divide the attractions into groups, guided by their importance and distance from each other.
- Day 1. We begin our tourist route with a visit to the Town Hall, climb to the 64-meter observation deck and admire the beauty. Pay attention to the spire: it is decorated with St. Thomas, the guardian of Tallinn.
Then we go down to the square, go around the souvenir shops and observation platforms:
- Patkul staircase,
- bell tower of the Dome Cathedral,
- dead end of Kokhtu street.
The fourth site is located near the Maiden Tower.
It is also worth wandering around the Danish King's Garden.
Then we move to the Domsky and Alexander Nevsky cathedrals, as well as to the St. Nicholas Church.
It's time to refresh yourself at the medieval restaurant Olde Hansa, where you can taste the best Estonian dishes.
Also worthy of attention is the cafe-dining room, located on the 2nd floor of the Solaris shopping center.
- Toompea Castle,
- St. Olaf's Church,
- Guild buildings,
- Niguliste Churches,
- Dominican monastery.
From time to time you will meet mysterious establishments along the way - with pleasant aromas and girls in ancient clothes. You can have a great meal there.
- Bar Depeche Mode. This establishment is a gift to fans of the British band. All drinks are named after Depeche Mode songs.
- Pääsküla swamp. A real swamp, along which wooden paths stretch. It stretches for 4 kilometers.
- Rotermann Quarter. Located between the passenger port and the Old Town.
The former factory complex has now become a field for architectural experiments. - Hiyu-Rahu Cemetery. The smallest in the city.
- Japanese garden. Broken in Kadriorg Park.
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If you take your child with you, his delight will know no bounds.
So, we present to your attention the most interesting corners of Tallinn that are worth seeing with children:
- Museum of Photography. Located directly behind the Town Hall - in the building of the former city prison. Entrance is 2 euros per adult and 1 euro per child.
Here you will get acquainted with famous Tallinn photographers, their works and the history of the city photo studio. - Marzipan gallery. In this museum-shop located on Pikk 40, literally everything is sculpted from marzipan - including ladybugs and the Town Hall.
If desired, the child can make something himself. - Zoo. The largest zoo in Estonia has existed since 1939.
The institution's emblem depicts a lynx - this is the first animal donated to the zoo. - Engine. The bright red chugging mechanism begins its long journey on Kulaseppa Street and goes around the Town Hall Square in a wide arc.
The travel time is 20 minutes, but the children are indescribably delighted. - Vintage cinema. They say that such amazing films are shown here that children are impressed for a long time.
- Maritime Museum. It is equally interesting for children and adults.
Among the most striking exhibits are the steam icebreaker (the largest on the planet) “Suur Töll” and the submarine “Lembit” built in the 30s.
Your child will love the flight simulator, which allows you to take off into the Tallinn sky.
Estonians themselves consider Tallinn the cultural center of Europe. They manage to amazingly accurately preserve the atmosphere of bygone times.
In the old quarters there are even five-hundred-year-old houses that are still inhabited. It’s really worth a look - having previously developed the route of your wanderings.
