Guidebook for Tallinn

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Guidebook for Tallinn

Parks & Nature

This vast park surrounding Kadriorg Palace is without a doubt the best place in town for relaxed strolling, pigeon feeding and life pondering. It was set up in 1718 as part of the palace estate, but has always been open to the public. In spring and summer visitors can see beautiful, manicured gardens and flowerbeds here, but most of the park has retained the look of the natural landscape, with meadows and forest groves. The place where I spend my weekends.
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Park ta' Kadriorg
26 A. Weizenbergi
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This vast park surrounding Kadriorg Palace is without a doubt the best place in town for relaxed strolling, pigeon feeding and life pondering. It was set up in 1718 as part of the palace estate, but has always been open to the public. In spring and summer visitors can see beautiful, manicured gardens and flowerbeds here, but most of the park has retained the look of the natural landscape, with meadows and forest groves. The place where I spend my weekends.

Shopping

Here you can find some of the supermarkets in the neighbourhood and some stores for souvenirs and local design.
Good selection of interesting beers ;) If you need any essentials like milk, eggs or for example ice cream, then it is good for a quick visit. Located in the house next door.
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Good selection of interesting beers ;) If you need any essentials like milk, eggs or for example ice cream, then it is good for a quick visit. Located in the house next door.
Huge supermarket for food - open 24/7. Walk up the hill from the tram stop, it is around 400 meters.
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Sikupilli Center
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Huge supermarket for food - open 24/7. Walk up the hill from the tram stop, it is around 400 meters.
Supermarket nearby, also around 400 meters from home.
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Torupilli Selver
37 Vesivärava
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Supermarket nearby, also around 400 meters from home.
A supermarket nearby which is known for it's cheap prices. Might not have very specific food, good choice for buying essential stuff.
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Maxima Tartu mnt
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A supermarket nearby which is known for it's cheap prices. Might not have very specific food, good choice for buying essential stuff.
If you are interested in local design, then this centre has great selection of stores.
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Solaris Centre
9 Estonia pst
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If you are interested in local design, then this centre has great selection of stores.
The most popular shopping centre with brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti, Diesel, Lacoste, Hilfigher, Armani etc.
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Viru keskus 5 station
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The most popular shopping centre with brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti, Diesel, Lacoste, Hilfigher, Armani etc.
This is probably the only souvenir shop in Tallinn that locals actually visit. You won’t find any Russian matryoshka dolls or Lithuanian amber here (there is no amber in Estonia)!
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Estonian Health Museum
30 Lai
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This is probably the only souvenir shop in Tallinn that locals actually visit. You won’t find any Russian matryoshka dolls or Lithuanian amber here (there is no amber in Estonia)!

Entertainment & Activities

Ice skating rank during winter. In the middle of old town - very romantic! Also nice when you are travelling with children.
Harju Street park
38 Harju
Ice skating rank during winter. In the middle of old town - very romantic! Also nice when you are travelling with children.
Largest climbing gym in Baltics.
Ronimisministeerium
13 Hipodroomi tn
Largest climbing gym in Baltics.
One of the oldest public saunas in Europe. Active since 1882. Memorable experience, I definitely recommend. www.tallinnasaun.ee
Leilisaun
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One of the oldest public saunas in Europe. Active since 1882. Memorable experience, I definitely recommend. www.tallinnasaun.ee
Must-have if you are here during November-January.
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Tallinn Christmas Market
8 Raekoja plats
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Must-have if you are here during November-January.
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Skywheel Of Tallinn
2 Peterburi tee
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Food Scene

A secret French cafeteria with supersweet cakes and great coffee. In a really nice courtyard, the courtyard itself is worth to check out. A bit pricier than your average local cafe Pierre makes you feel like you're in 1920s Paris.
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Pierre Chocolaterie
6 Vene
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A secret French cafeteria with supersweet cakes and great coffee. In a really nice courtyard, the courtyard itself is worth to check out. A bit pricier than your average local cafe Pierre makes you feel like you're in 1920s Paris.
A local pub in walking distance if you want to eat&drink near to home
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Adventure stories of the land and sea
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A local pub in walking distance if you want to eat&drink near to home
A local pub in walking distance if you want to eat&drink near to home
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Vana Villem Pub
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A local pub in walking distance if you want to eat&drink near to home
You don't have to be a vegetarian or a vegan to love this place! Fair prices. They are quite often fully booked, so I recommend to book the table ahead!
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Vegan Restoran V
12 Rataskaevu
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You don't have to be a vegetarian or a vegan to love this place! Fair prices. They are quite often fully booked, so I recommend to book the table ahead!
A sweet cafe around the corner.
Poska Kohvik
1 Laulupeo
A sweet cafe around the corner.
A lovely cafe in 10-15 minute walking distance. Loved by locals.
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Faehlmanni cafe
18 Fr. R. Faehlmanni
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A lovely cafe in 10-15 minute walking distance. Loved by locals.
If you like ribs, chicken wings and stuff like that, we have a place just in 2-minute-walk.
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Mac Bar-B-Que
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If you like ribs, chicken wings and stuff like that, we have a place just in 2-minute-walk.
Small but nice restaurant just around the corner. From 8-11 am they are also serving breakfast.
Fredo Köök&Baar
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Small but nice restaurant just around the corner. From 8-11 am they are also serving breakfast.
Organic food in a 15-minute-walk in Kadriorg. If going for a walk in Kadriorg, it is a nice place for brunch. Serving organic food.
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NOP Cafe and Shop
1 J. Köleri
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Organic food in a 15-minute-walk in Kadriorg. If going for a walk in Kadriorg, it is a nice place for brunch. Serving organic food.
Fancy restaurant on the seaside. Modern food with nice views of Tallinn. Pricy!
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NOA Restaurant
3 Ranna tee
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Fancy restaurant on the seaside. Modern food with nice views of Tallinn. Pricy!
Fancy restaurant on the seaside of Pirita. Excellent sunset terrace! Recommend it on summer evenings!
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TULJAK
26e Pirita tee
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Fancy restaurant on the seaside of Pirita. Excellent sunset terrace! Recommend it on summer evenings!
Leib is one of the secrets in the Old Town with the loveliest terrace in the backyard. The chefs use simple Estonian ingredients to build a creative seasonal menu. It is recommended to book your table ahead!
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Leib Restoran
31 Uus
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Leib is one of the secrets in the Old Town with the loveliest terrace in the backyard. The chefs use simple Estonian ingredients to build a creative seasonal menu. It is recommended to book your table ahead!
For those interested in modern Estonian cuisine this place is sure to offer some fairly interesting experiences. They are known for their ice cold cheesecake!
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Von Krahli Aed
8 Rataskaevu
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For those interested in modern Estonian cuisine this place is sure to offer some fairly interesting experiences. They are known for their ice cold cheesecake!
Elevant has been cooking up authentic flavours from around India for decades already. They also spice up the atmosphere with good music. Dare we say, the calm and quiet atmosphere’s the only thing that’s not authentically Indian!
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Elevant resto
5 Vene
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Elevant has been cooking up authentic flavours from around India for decades already. They also spice up the atmosphere with good music. Dare we say, the calm and quiet atmosphere’s the only thing that’s not authentically Indian!
A bit expensive cafeteria, but it is a nice place to grab a coffee and some pastries while having a walk in the park.
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Katharinenthal
22 A. Weizenbergi
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A bit expensive cafeteria, but it is a nice place to grab a coffee and some pastries while having a walk in the park.
A popular cafe combining cool nostalgic details as well as design elements from the Soviet era with the urban vibes of Tallinn. Delicious cakes and coffee!
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Must Puudel
4 Kuninga
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A popular cafe combining cool nostalgic details as well as design elements from the Soviet era with the urban vibes of Tallinn. Delicious cakes and coffee!
The cafeteria is located on the last floor of a shopping centre. Panorama view on the old town and the best cakes!
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Kohvik Komeet
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The cafeteria is located on the last floor of a shopping centre. Panorama view on the old town and the best cakes!
A rustic restaurant/bar. Offering gluten-free food! I love the portobello burger there.
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Kivi Paber Käärid
60a Telliskivi
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A rustic restaurant/bar. Offering gluten-free food! I love the portobello burger there.
When visiting Telliskivi Creative City, you can have a lunch there. Very popular among locals. Affordable prices.
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F-Hoone
60a Telliskivi
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When visiting Telliskivi Creative City, you can have a lunch there. Very popular among locals. Affordable prices.
Grandma's Place" is all about that nice, big, steaming plate of Estonian homecookedness.
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Restaurant Vanaema Juures (Grandma's Place)
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Grandma's Place" is all about that nice, big, steaming plate of Estonian homecookedness.
A medieval restaurant with entertainment. You can enjoy the time travelling and eat bear meat, but do not expect too much about the food. It's different. And very expensive!
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Olde Hansa
1 Vana turg
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A medieval restaurant with entertainment. You can enjoy the time travelling and eat bear meat, but do not expect too much about the food. It's different. And very expensive!

Arts & Culture

Head to Telliskivi to discover little vintage boutiques, find amazing gems for your home, admire Estonian design and eat at one of the amazing cafes. Truly local neighbourhood!
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Telliskivi Kirbukas
57 Telliskivi
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Head to Telliskivi to discover little vintage boutiques, find amazing gems for your home, admire Estonian design and eat at one of the amazing cafes. Truly local neighbourhood!
National art museum in Kadriorg.
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Eesti kunstimuuseum
1 Valge
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National art museum in Kadriorg.

Sightseeing

Definitely a must-have.
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Vanalinn
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Definitely a must-have.
A modern neighbourhood for shopping, eating in the city centre.
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Rotermann Quarter
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A modern neighbourhood for shopping, eating in the city centre.
A legendary market. Only a few antique shops on the top floor remind us of the former Balti Jaam market now, as it went through a massive remake and now hosts vendors from farm food and fresh produce to ethnic specialty stores. You'll find anything from Italian mozzarella to Georgian wines and everything in between.
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Balti Jaama Turg
1 Kopli
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A legendary market. Only a few antique shops on the top floor remind us of the former Balti Jaam market now, as it went through a massive remake and now hosts vendors from farm food and fresh produce to ethnic specialty stores. You'll find anything from Italian mozzarella to Georgian wines and everything in between.
The Soviets built this thing for the Olympic regatta of 1980 set to take place in Tallinn. The roof of the building is a popular place among the local youth for enjoying the sunset. So grab a bottle, hide it well and head out to explore the concrete jungle on the seaside.
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Linnahall
1 Kalasadama
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The Soviets built this thing for the Olympic regatta of 1980 set to take place in Tallinn. The roof of the building is a popular place among the local youth for enjoying the sunset. So grab a bottle, hide it well and head out to explore the concrete jungle on the seaside.
Place were you can see the whole old town. Instagram-material!
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Kohtuotsa Viewing platform
12 Kohtu
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Place were you can see the whole old town. Instagram-material!
If it's a good view you're after, you can climb the church's spire, which offers a 360-degree view of Tallinn. You'll have to pay a small admission fee (2€?), but the view is worth it!
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Oleviste kirik
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If it's a good view you're after, you can climb the church's spire, which offers a 360-degree view of Tallinn. You'll have to pay a small admission fee (2€?), but the view is worth it!
St Catherine's passage is a small medieval street with things on the... uh... nevermind, you'll love it!
Katariina käik
Katariina käik
St Catherine's passage is a small medieval street with things on the... uh... nevermind, you'll love it!

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice bar, mainly for locals. Good food!
Nāganaga bar/restaurant
25 Uus
Nice bar, mainly for locals. Good food!
A bar in Telliskivi Creative City. Pudel has only craft beers from small breweries on sale, so if beer is at all your thing you'll appreciate the choice. Its cool and casual Scandinavian interior is also a refreshing alternative to a traditional pub setting.
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Pudel
62 Telliskivi
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A bar in Telliskivi Creative City. Pudel has only craft beers from small breweries on sale, so if beer is at all your thing you'll appreciate the choice. Its cool and casual Scandinavian interior is also a refreshing alternative to a traditional pub setting.
A vibrant bar and restaurant with an eccentric yet timeless interior and a distinctly metropolitan feel.
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FRANK
2 Sauna
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A vibrant bar and restaurant with an eccentric yet timeless interior and a distinctly metropolitan feel.
Youthful wine bar with incredibly cheap house wine and tasty tapas to match.
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Paar Veini
1 Sauna
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Youthful wine bar with incredibly cheap house wine and tasty tapas to match.