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Tallinn

Walled streets and a Baltic harbour

Last reviewed: 13 September 2026

Recommended stay
2–4 days
Best time to visit
May to September
Airports
TLL
Photo by Ilya Orehov · Unsplash

Tallinn at a glance

Tallinn is a Baltic capital of medieval walls, a seaside palace and creative streets. Tallinn Old Town, Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Town Hall Square, Kadriorg Palace, Kumu Art Museum, Seaplane Harbour, Telliskivi, Kalamaja and Pirita sit in several districts rather than on one walking loop, linked by tram. Helsinki, Lahemaa National Park, Tartu and Pärnu work best as separate day trips. Most visitors arrive at Tallinn Airport (TLL).

Quick information

Recommended stay2–4 days
Best time to visitMay to September
AirportsTLL
Budget travelAccommodation and ferry or park days drive costs most strongly. Check prices shortly before your trip instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

Milder months suit Town Hall Square, Kadriorg and Pirita. Winter is cold and dark; keep indoor hours for Kumu and Seaplane Harbour. Carry a layer for Baltic wind on the harbour.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Tram T4

Tram from the airport through the city centre toward Tondi

Standard public-transport fareTransport

Must-see sights

Tallinn Old Town
Toompea Castle
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Sights

One-day itinerary

  1. Morning: Lower Old Town — Town Hall Square, the medieval merchant streets and St Olaf Church.
  2. Lunch: Black bread, smoked sprats and a bowl of soup at a Old Town restaurant.
  3. Afternoon: Toompea hill — Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Dome Church and the two viewing platforms.
  4. Evening: Dinner in the Old Town or the Telliskivi Creative City.
Itineraries

Best areas to stay

  1. Old Town

    Vanalinn

    A walled medieval core with cobbles and busier evenings.

    Best for

    First visits, Town Hall Square and Toompea

  2. Kalamaja / Telliskivi

    Kalamaja

    Wooden houses and a short walk to the walls.

    Best for

    Creative streets and a calmer evening base

  3. Kadriorg

    Needs a tram for Old Town and the airport.

    Best for

    The palace, Kumu and a park stay

  4. Pirita

    A beach-and-pines district; the Old Town needs a bus or taxi.

    Best for

    A seaside stay with children

Approximate budget

  • Budget

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Simple rooms, bakeries and walking; excludes travel to Tallinn.

  • Mid-range

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Comfortable room, restaurants, trams and selected museums.

  • Comfort

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Central stays, frequent dining, private transfers and a reserved Helsinki or Lahemaa day.

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