If you are looking for a fairy tale festive weekend, then you must add Tallinn to your desire list. It is the home of beautiful Christmas markets (he voted some of the best in Europe), picturesque colorful houses and imposing historical buildings. Think of lovely and snowy vibrations of the medieval village, without the typical Christmas crowds. Honestly, it is the perfect place for a cozy winter escape. Keep reading to get ideas about what to do in Tallin at Christmas.
Practical aspects:
Get there:
There are direct flights from London available daily.
Put the turn:
Tallinn is a very passable city, so there is no need for a car. Taxis from the airport to the center takes about 15 minutes, and there are also trams and buses to move.
When to visit:
If you want a holiday, I recommend visiting the month of December when Christmas markets are in full apogee and you are likely to snow on the ground.
How long to stay:
Tallinn is a very small city, so you don’t need more than a couple of days there. I would recommend a trip from Friday to Sunday to make the most of your visit.
Where to stay:
The historic center is the most obvious place to stay, but we opted for a magnificent Penthouse Airbnb in one of the nearby residential neighborhoods to give us a more authentic local experience.
Prices:
The trips and the accommodation in Estonia are surprisingly cheap, but once I get there, wait typical prices of the capital city when it comes to food, drinks and activities.
Tips:
It is very important to dress for the cold. Duration Our visit, temperatures vary between -5 ° C and +1 ° C, so it is sure to say it is quite cold. The thermal base layers, thick and cozy jackets and warm accessories are essential.
What to do in Tallin at Christmas:
Go to the Christmas market of Tallin:
Starting with the jewel of the Christmas crown of Tallin, the markets. They are located in the heart of the old town, right next to the town hall. There is a huge Christmas tree surrounded by picturesque cabins adorned with fairy lights, selling food, glögg, wool ornaments and accessories. The markets are quite small, but they have a blow and are the perfect place to spend a festive night.
Explore the old town of Tallin:
This Unesco World Heritage District should not be lost. It is full of picturesque streets, historical buildings and many welcoming coffees. It is explored quite on foot; You can easily wander for hours. The key places that would recommend passing include:
Take a Tallin walking:
The best way to know a city is to take a guided tour. There is much in sacrifice that will show you the most prominent aspects of the old town and will allow you to learn everything about the history and culture of the city both in the past and in the present.
Go to ice skating:
A festive weekend would not be complete without an ice skating session. There is an emerging ice rink on Harju Street in the center of the old town of Tallin. It is located right next to the historic Church of San Nicolás, which provides the perfect scenario for a skate.
Telliskivi Creative City:
If you want to see a different side of the city, go to this avant -garde former industrial complex. It is an artistic port that houses galleries, independent stores, new companies, coffee shops and the famous PhotogogoGogegegegrangeka Tallin photography museum. It was one of my favorite areas, since it was very different from the old town, and the abundance of street art provided a contrast welcome with historical buildings.
Walk through Kalamoja:
Kalamaja, one of Tallinn’s oldest districts, is known for its vibrations of relaxed hips, well -preserved wooden houses (directly to Valgevase Street), abundance of vegetation, vintage stores and independent cafes. It is also the home of Balti Jaama Turg, a huge three -story internal market full of antiques, food and estonian craft vendors.
Go to a sauna:
There is an incredible sauna culture in Estonia, and Tallin has a couple of quite incredible places to which you can go to the water, so you can heat and then give yourself a cold dive. If you want a more rustic experience away from the crowds, go to Logi Sauna, a public sauna of firewood and volunteer in a beautiful scenic location, either out of the common. If you are looking for all the bells and whistles, go to Iglupark, where there is a selection of saunas in front of the premium sea that have private terraces, rooms and beautiful views.
Coma!
The food scene in Tallin left me speechless. There are so many restaurants, coffees, bakeries and incredible coffee shops that you cannot visit them all in a weekend! Some of our personal favorites included:
Catch a ferry to Helsinki for the day:
The ship’s trip is super easy and only takes about two hours in a modern and comfortable ferry. Once I get there, you can explore the historic center, visit the Christmas markets, go to skate on ice and see the views of another beautiful and festive capital city.
If you found this useful article, see my other travel guides in the city:
Safe trips,
Zanna x
