Tallinn, Estonia

Estonia

Tallinn

A medieval Old Town, two hours across the Baltic

Tallinn's UNESCO-listed Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe — cobbled lanes, city walls, spires and hilltop viewpoints. From Helsinki it is a two-hour ferry, which makes it the easiest extra country on a Finland trip.

Best time to visit

May to September for walking weather; December for the Town Hall Square Christmas market.

Getting there

Two-hour ferry from Helsinki West Harbour, several sailings a day.

Where you stay

Boutique hotels inside the Old Town walls, or as a day trip from Helsinki.

Top things to do in Tallinn

Town Hall Square

The medieval heart of the city, ringed by merchant houses and cafés.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral on Toompea hill.

Toompea viewing platforms

Kohtuotsa and Patkuli terraces, with the classic red-roof panorama.

City walls & towers

Walk sections of the 13th-century fortifications and climb the towers.

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