Explore medieval streets, chill in lush parks and dive into vibrant nightlife during a city break to Tallin.
City breaks to Tallinn
This medieval city in Northern Europe is packed with churches and red-roofed towers, perfect for your Insta feed. Added to UNESCO's list back in the late nineties, it was once home to wealthy merchants who left their mark on the city’s architecture, which is now a wild mix of old and new. The medieval Old Town is like stepping back in time with its cobblestone streets, ancient churches, and fortress walls. It's one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and you can totally feel the history as you wander around. Tallinn also boasts top-tier museums, like the Kumu Art or Seaplane Harbour museums, as well as a rich cultural scene. It’s cuisine merges Nordic, German and Russian influences. All in all, there’s lots here for you to unravel.
A buzzing old town
Tallinn’s old town goes back centuries, and it’s the beating heart of the city. Culture vultures can walk along the Medieval city walls and soak up the views from some of the perfectly preserved towers, while night owls have tonnes of after-dark hotspots to hit up ‘til the wee hours.
Transformed Telliskivi
Nowhere highlights Tallinn’s transformation quite like this budding neighbourhood. Once considered the city’s industrial hub, its derelict factories and warehouses have been brought back to life by hipster bars, art exhibitions and design shops. And top of the pile is the aptly named Creative City – a hive of activity, with global foods, late-night bars and vintage shops.
Creative Kalamaja
Another of Tallinn’s fast-rising neighbourhoods, this one-time industrial heartland’s been busy reinventing itself in recent years. Former factories have been given snazzy makeovers, with hipster-friendly bars and restaurants taking over, and a throng of young creatives making this place home. And while you’re here, check out the colourful wooden houses that the area’s famous for.
Best time to go to Tallinn
Tallinn's got something for every season – summer's sees nature flourishing, terraces buzzing and long days, with temps around the early twenties. Spring and autumn offer fewer crowds and cheaper stays, but the weather's unpredictable, with the thermometer sitting at anything from one degree to fifteen. Winter's cold, snowy and dark, with temps dropping below zero but locals hit saunas and ski slopes to beat the blues. Despite the bitter cold, December is a popular time to visit as it brings ice rinks and a cosy Christmas market at Town Hall Square.
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