When traveling around the Baltics, you should definitely visit Tallinn, which is the capital of Estonia. The city was founded in 1154, and many buildings from that time have survived to us in varying degrees of preservation.
Weather forecast in Tallinn for a week
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December
When it's near New Year, some tourists can celebrate it in a completely original way by celebrating the holiday in Tallinn. And it's worth it. For the New Year, Tallinn is decorated in such a way that the city is simply transformed. Estonians love to celebrate the New Year, so they approach the decoration of the city with great responsibility.
If you want to see the festive splendor and take part in city festivities, then coming to Tallinn in December is a great idea.
Despite the fact that the duration of daylight this month is about six hours, the temperature remains relatively warm, the thermometer rarely drops below minus two degrees.
During the day, as a rule, the same temperature remains, but with a plus mark. Rain in December is extremely a rare event. The weather is clear. Snow may fall on New Year's Eve.
January
If you are planning a trip to Estonia in January, you will have to take warm clothes with you and an umbrella, just in case. average temperature this month usually stays just below freezing. During the day it is slightly warmer than at night, but usually it does not get colder than -5.
In January, snow is rare, but it may rain and the streets will become covered with a crust of ice. In Estonia, public services work well, and sidewalks are cleared of icy frost, as are roads. Chemicals may be used, so you should take care of your shoes.
January is usually cloudy, so if you plan to take photographs, set your equipment to high light sensitivity, the day length is 6-8 hours, depending on which half of the month you arrive. If you like to walk around the city for a long time and at the same time want it to be light, then coming in winter is not a good idea. best idea, however, if you want to see the beautiful lights that Estonians turn on at night, and don’t like to go to bed late, then January is ideal.
February
In February, the length of daylight hours increases significantly, and it is already 10 hours.
The average temperature ranges from -3 to -7, it is cold mainly at night. There is practically no rain, snow may fall, but in Tallinn this phenomenon is infrequent, so you are unlikely to see snow piles like, for example, in winter Moscow.
The paving stones are cleaned regularly, so you won't have to fall due to frost. But you should dress warmer. Winter Tallinn has its own special charm, which can only be seen and felt if you have been there in winter.
March
In March the thaw begins. In the daytime, the thermometer rises to +1... +3 degrees. At night there may be a slight frost of -2 degrees. Rain at this time is rare, as is snow.
You will be able to enjoy walks around the illuminated city, as the duration of daylight will increase to 13 hours. In March there are few tourists in Tallinn, so if you don’t like large crowds of people near historical values, and just in the city, then visiting Tallinn in March will be one of the best decisions.
April
April is the time when spring comes into its own. The duration of daylight hours increases to 15 hours, and you have enough time to enjoy the city to its fullest without the unpleasant twilight time, when there is frankly not enough daylight, and artificial lighting has not yet been turned on.
The lighting turns on automatically when it gets completely dark outside.
The thermometer in April stays at +2… + 6 degrees. The days become clear; there are a little less than half of such days in the month. Nature begins to wake up after hibernation and buds can be seen on the trees.
It gets quite warm in May. The average temperature in Tallinn is about + 13 degrees during the day and + 7 degrees at night. The length of daylight hours becomes longer - about 19 hours, so it almost never gets dark in the city. At this time, flowers begin to bloom and leaves appear on the trees. Everything in Tallinn blooms and decorates the city. In addition to the standard attractions that will not leave you at any time of the year, you can watch the most beautiful awakening of nature in this corner of the world.
June
Compared to May, this is a rainier month. Rain is unlikely to ruin your plans, but you should stock up on an umbrella and waterproof shoes just in case.
The thermometer stays at +15 degrees day and night. The temperature difference between day and night is usually 2-3 degrees, which is not too noticeable for a person, for this reason you do not need to take a warm jacket on a June evening. But protection from mosquitoes won't hurt.
July
This is the time when summer begins in Tallinn. If you want to escape the heat, then it is best to come to Tallinn, as it rarely gets warmer than +17 degrees at night and + 24 during the day. It should be noted that being here in the summer is quite comfortable. The day is long - about 18 hours, there is almost no rain, the weather is not hot, but at the same time clear. There is a lot to see in Estonia in summer. In addition to those attractions that are available all year round, various festivals are beginning to be held that are worth visiting.
August
August in Tallinn is not much different from July. The average temperature in August rarely exceeds +20 degrees, so if you like to travel in the summer and don’t like the summer heat, then it’s time to go to Estonia and take a break from the heat and look at the surrounding beauty. IN summer time Most days are clear, and rain is quite rare. They can be 4-5 days out of the entire month and rarely occur for several days in a row, so a rainy day is unlikely to ruin your vacation.
The number of tourists in the summer increases significantly, so if you do not like large crowds, then it is worth considering other months for your trip.
September
September is the time when the length of the day decreases slightly: to only 14 hours. The temperature is still above zero. The thermometer rarely drops below + 14 at night and + 17 during the day. Nature is slowly preparing for bed. Red and golden leaves appear on the trees, but they are in no hurry to fall. The weather is still clear and similar to August, there is no more rain, but there are fewer tourists.
October
In October the real season begins in Tallinn Golden autumn. You will see magnificent foliage and carpets of leaves that await you mainly in parks, because everything on the city streets is carefully cleaned.
Autumn in Tallinn is a very beautiful time of year, which is worth seeing with your own eyes. The days become cloudy, but the rain will not bother you. In October they are extremely rare.
November
November, although formally the calendar month of autumn, can be safely classified as the winter months, since there are quite few differences. They consist only in the fact that there is no sub-zero temperature yet, and therefore no snow. In November, the thermometer shows a confident + 6 degrees both day and night, you won’t see any rain, this is very rare. Occasionally, short-term winds of low strength may arise. But the length of the day will become winter - only about 8 hours. You will also no longer see blooming flowers or lush trees, as the leaves will have fallen by this time. There are quite a few tourists at this time of year, and if you want to get to all the museums without waiting in line, then November is a great time for this.
You can come to Tallinn from St. Petersburg by train - a convenient and comfortable form of transport. Read more.
The Russian blogosphere has written and rewritten about the cancellation of plans to vacation in Europe. “With this euro you can live in your own Europe” - this is the sad thesis expressed by those who used to love to go to old Europe for a few days a couple of times a year.
I do not offer last minute deals or similar Herbalife. I’m not saying that for just a penny you can go to Paris or Venice for the weekend.
I live in Tallinn and would like to suggest a budget option for a couple to spend a weekend in the old town and experience a different atmosphere. Going to another city for the weekend is a great switch for the brain, much needed by office workers and other workers in stressful professions. And when you are surrounded by stone walls and medieval buildings, the smell of cinnamon and buns, delicious hot wine and pies - this is also that dose of romance that the relationship of a city couple so needs.
Let's calculate the weekend travel budget for a couple (to simplify calculations - without a child) who will travel from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Tallinn.
0. Visa
It is understood that the couple has a visa to travel to Estonia. I do not include visa costs in the budget.
1. Options for getting there.
There are wonderful buses from St. Petersburg: Ecolines, SEBE, Simple Express.
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Ticket prices can vary greatly - if there is a discount, then the one-way price can be 600 rubles in total. I looked at the average offer - a round-trip ticket will be approximately 1800 rubles. Travel time is about 6 hours.
The train and plane will of course be more expensive and are not considered here.
Now for Moscow residents.
First I looked at flights, all round trip options cost more than 140 euros, so I didn’t look into it. For those who like a quick transfer by plane, I recommend the Skyscanner service.
The Ecolines bus company (link to the website above) carries from Rizhsky Station via Riga, a round trip ticket costs an average of 5,000 rubles. The connection takes more than two hours in Riga, you can wander around Riga a little. The total travel time is 20-21 hours; you will need to sleep on the bus.
You can also travel from Moscow with a transfer to St. Petersburg; choose the fast option - Nevsky Express or Sapsan. The popular website tutu.ru shows the cost of such a one-way trip from 2200 rubles, the duration of the trip is 4 hours. It turns out to be even more profitable than via Riga, the total budget for round-trip tickets will be only 4,000 rubles and you can see both the connection with the option “to take a walk in St. Petersburg” and just get to Tallinn faster.
Most likely, for Moscow residents traveling to Tallinn on a budget, they will also need to take a day off from work on Friday or Monday, since more than a day will be spent just on the road.
Total budget for transport:
- a pair from St. Petersburg - approximately 3600 rubles
- a couple from Moscow - approximately 8,000 rubles
2. Accommodation in Tallinn.
With placement, everything is simple - go to the booking and set up the selection filters correctly. We need a room option for two (budget, but not a bed in a multi-bed hostel room), close to the old city, without breakfast (to eat more economically), just for one night from Saturday to Sunday.
I looked at different dates and see that it is very possible to rent a room for 30 euros in the city center; at the rate of 75 it comes out to 2250 rubles.
The total budget for the hotel will be 2250 rubles
3. Nutrition.
The most budget option is to go to the supermarket, pick up some groceries and cook them in the hotel kitchen. But this is a hassle and significantly reduces the degree of romance of the trip.
Therefore, I recommend inexpensive establishments in the old city:
The Third Dragon Tavern is in the right corner of the Town Hall (the central square of the old city). Meat pie - 1 euro, soup with elk meat - 2 euros, tea - 2 euros, hot wine - 2.5 euros. My wife and I have a very nutritious lunch there when we walk around the old town - for only 10-12 euros. And this is not just a dining room, this is an authentic medieval place with candles, cooking from Olde Hansa (a medieval restaurant nearby). It turns out - 900 rubles per couple.
- Karja Kelder beer hall at Väike-Karja 1. Nice cellar with beer and music. Keg beer 0.5 l. starts from 4 euros. You can have a nice meal with a small snack for 10 euros per nose. Total trip to the pub - 20 euros per couple, or 1500 rubles
- inexpensive Latvian cuisine Lido in Solaris (Estonia pst 19), very satisfying set meals from 6-8 euros per nose. That is, lunch for a couple will cost 1,200 rubles.
In total, I estimate that the average budget for feeding a couple (for example, 2 times on Saturday and 2 times on Sunday) will be 5,000 rubles - with the option of going to a pub.
4. Moving around Tallinn.
Everything in the old town is accessible on foot. Therefore, we are considering the simplest option - we get from the bus station to the hotel and back by taxi. The cost of a taxi from the bus station to the center averages 6-8 euros. You can decide even cheaper and take a city bus, the price of a ticket will be 1.6 euros.
It’s easier to take a taxi, so another part of the budget is 1200 rubles.
5. Options.
Tallinn is a city with many museums and interesting places. In the old town you will find art galleries, which you can visit for free, and interesting museums, where the entrance price ranges from 6 to 10 euros per nose. Personally, I advise everyone to visit the Maritime Museum - Seaplane Harbour.
For lovers of museums and excursions, there is a special TallinnCard program, which gives the right to visit more than a dozen museums for the price of a card and gives the right to one sightseeing bus tour
The cost of a TallinnCard per day for an adult is 31 euros, for children - 19 euros www.tourism.tallinn.ee/rus/fpage/tallinn card/price/prices
TallinnCard also gives you the right to use public transport free of charge.
As an option, I will not convert it into rubles and add it to the calculation of the total budget.
TOTAL.
The budget of a couple from St. Petersburg for a weekend trip to Tallinn will be:
3600 rubles (transport) + 2250 rubles (hotel) + 5000 rubles (food) + 1200 rubles (taxi) = 12 250 rubles
The budget of a couple from Moscow is accordingly:
8,000 rubles (transport) + 2,250 rubles (hotel) + 5,000 rubles (food) + 1,200 rubles (taxi) = 16,450 rubles
The budget can be further reduced by several thousand by reducing food costs (just eat modestly in canteens, replace a taxi with a bus).
Is it budgetary? I think that with the average level of income in St. Petersburg and Moscow, those who want to visit the Baltic states and the sea can afford it.
I will be glad to receive your advice and criticism in the comments, let’s help those who want to unwind on the weekend in other places!
Transport in Tallinn
From the bus station You can get to the Old Town by tram No. 2 and 4. The tram stop is 150 m from the station: you need to go along the Odra to Tartu Maantee and cross to the other side (if your back is to the station, then you need to go left).
Upon entering the tram you need to buy a ticket from the driver or attach it to the validator transport card, which can be purchased at R-kiosk. The card costs 2 euros, this is the security deposit. You can put money on the card for travel for 1, 3, 5 days, for a month. This is cheaper (about 0.50 euros per trip) than buying a ticket from the driver once. The card is valid for one person. When entering a vehicle, it must be attached to the reader. Free travel in Tallinn only for city residents.
Take a tram you need 4 stops - and you will enter through the Viru Gate Old city.
Also from the bus station Buses No. 17a, 23 or 23a go to the center. If there are few things , then from the bus station to the Old Town you can walk in about 30 minutes.
From the bus station to the airport can be reached by bus number 2. The stop is located 200-200 m from the bus station. You need to follow the Odra to Tartu Maantee and go a little to the right without crossing the street. You can also get to the seaport and ferries by bus No. 2, but in the other direction. It runs three times an hour according to a schedule that is posted at the bus stop. From Lasnamäe to the airport there is bus number 65.
From railway station
Balti jaam the airport can be reached by the Hansabus bus, which runs twice an hour from 7.00 to 18.00. The fare is 2 euros. It also stops at the bus station. Another option is a taxi; a trip within the city center will cost 3-6 euros.
Information about routes transport in Tallinn and the schedule can be viewed (in English).
Where to stay
There are quite a lot of things in Tallinn good inexpensive hotels. So, a double room in a hotel in the Old Town and 5 minutes from it costs from 40 euros. Among inexpensive hotels, we can recommend Park Inn Central Tallinn (convenient location for those traveling from the bus station and the airport), L`Ermitage (nice room design), Shnelli (near the train station), Oru Hotel (near the airport), etc. There are several spa hotels, where it is especially pleasant during the cold season.
There are also many in Tallinn hostels, including in the city center. A night in a room for men and women will cost from 16 euros. During the high season (July-August), hotels and hostels must be booked in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to find an inexpensive room.
If you are traveling with a group, it is very convenient (and inexpensive) to stay in apartments. For example, OldHouse Apartments & Hostel on Vene Street: this two-room apartment in an old house (double bed and sofa) costs 79 euros/day for everyone. From time to time there are 25% discounts. In this hostel, a double room costs 37 euros, amenities are nearby in the hallway.
Here you can see prices for hotels in Tallinn
Cautions
You shouldn't ride like a hare in public transport , fines for traveling without a ticket are 40 euros, there are no concessions for tourists.
In the city center you can see signs warning of bags being snatched. It is not known how often such incidents occur, but you should be careful.
Cross the road green light, otherwise you may be fined.
Smoking in public places It is prohibited in Estonia, otherwise you will also have to pay a fine.
What to buy in Tallinn
Tallinn has many small souvenir shops with magnets, postcards, calendars and other little things.
In the Old Town there is several shops and markets (for example, the famous market on Müürivahe, near the Viru Gate) with traditional knitted items, carpets and other handicrafts. The wool is usually pretty good.
For clothes and shoes you can go to Stockman (Liivalaia, 53), Viru Keskus, Tallinna Kaubamaja (Gonsiori, 2), Rotermanni Keskus, etc.
In Viru Keskus there is a downstairsa supermarket where you can buy chocolate, the famous Vana Tallinn liqueur, marzipan figurines and much more, the choice is very large, but the prices here are slightly higher than in non-tourist places.
Souvenirs are cheaper buy in hypermarkets like Prisma. The closest one from the bus station is in the Sikupilli shopping center, up Tartu Highway.
Observation platforms
At least two or three The viewpoints are worth a visit. Among the most interesting:
1) Viewpoints (Vaaterplatvorm) in the Old Town.
Patkuli - you can get here from Rahukohtu street, and to the Kohtuotsa site - from Kohtu. All traditional views of old Tallinn are taken from here.
2) You can also look at the city from the observation deck at St. Olaf's Church or Oleviste on Lai 50. To climb to the narrow observation deck you will have to climb 258 steps. You can get here every day from 10 am to 6 pm. A ticket costs 2 euros. You will have to climb a steep staircase; from above you will have a magnificent view of the city and surrounding area. The height of Oleviste is 124 m; it used to be higher and was even considered the tallest building in medieval Europe.
Other options:
3) Beautiful view Also from the upper floors of the Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia. At the entrance you can say that you are going to Club26.
4) In summer from 11.00 to 18.00 you can climb the City Hall tower (height observation deck- 34 m). The entrance is at the Tristan and Isolde cafe.
What to see in Tallinn
WITHwhat time is it What you need for a walk around the Old Town depends on your style of walking and seeing the city. I can wander around Tallinn and take photographs for hours, looking at roofs, doors and hatches on the streets; for others, a quick inspection in 2-3 hours is enough.
Old Tallinn consists from Toompea (Vyshgorod) and Lower City. You can walk from one end of the old city to the other in 15-20 minutes.
The main attractions that can be seen in the Lower Town:
Town Hall in Tallinn , which is 600 years old. It is the best preserved medieval town hall in Northern Europe. You won't pass by. There are many cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops nearby. Be sure to visit the old pharmacy, which is located opposite the town hall.
Oleviste Church on Lai 50 – the tallest in old Tallinn, the white one is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Tallinn. The church is active and open to everyone. For 2 euros you can go up to the observation deck (see above).
Maritime Museum in the Fat Margaret Tower on Pikk 70. Everything related to the Baltic Sea is collected here: lots and compasses, models of sailing ships, ancient maps and much more. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10-00 to 18-00.
Market with knitted products and souvenirs near the Virus Gate
From the new museums you can see Puppet Museum Nunne 8. This small museum in the city center houses about 1,700 dolls, most of them theatrical. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00. Ticket costs 5 euros
Main attractions in Toompea (Vyshgorod)
Two observation decks (see above)
Toompea Castle with a 48-meter tower “Long Hermann”. Nowadays the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) is located here.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - the largest Orthodox cathedral in Tallinn
The Dome Cathedral – the oldest church in Tallinn. Here, in particular, Ivan Krusenstern is buried.
Church of Niguliste kirik . Now there is a branch of the Estonian Art Museum. If you're lucky, you can get to an organ concert.
In the tower of Kiek in de Kek there is a museum military history Tallinn and its defensive structures. The museum is open from 10.30 to 18.00 or until 17.30 depending on the time of year. The price for the museum is 4.5 euros, for the dungeons (by appointment at the box office or via the Internet) – 5.75 euros.
Close to the Old Town
The Occupation Museum is located within walking distance of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It is dedicated to the Soviet and German occupation. You can watch a 30-minute film in Russian, English, Estonian, and many interesting exhibits - from dishes and radios to soda machines and cars. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. The ticket costs 2 euros.
Outside the Old Town
If you have arrived more than for one day, it’s worth a trip outside the Old Town. Transport connection quite good, so you can safely go to the outskirts.
Kadriorg
Kadriorg- one of the most prestigious areas of Tallinn. Here is the Baroque palace of Catherine I (now the Museum of Foreign Art) and beautiful park, which houses the house-museum of Peter I.
Kadriorg is located residence of the President of the Republic of Estonia, many embassies.
From the palace to famous monument to the battleship "Rusalka" - a 10-minute walk along a beautiful alley. Newlyweds often come here. From here you can take the bus back to the city center or go in the other direction to Pirita and the Botanical Garden.
How to get to Kadriorg
From the city center get to Kadriorg You can take trams No. 1 and 3, the ride takes about 10 minutes. By buses No. 1, 1a, 19, 29, 29a, 29b, 34a, 38, 44 (the bus terminal is located in Viru Keskus on the first floor), get off at the J. Poska stop. Walk for 20-30 minutes, from Tolstoy Margarita you go down, past shopping centers and further along the streets with private houses
Pirita
Pirita is nice in summer, this area is on the coast Gulf of Finland. Here it is big beach, several hotels, including spas, restaurants and cafes.
Monastery of Saint Birgitta(Estonian Pirita klooster, Pirita) on Merivälja tee 18. There is not much left of the monastery, but in the summer it is very pleasant to wander around here. Located 7 km from the city center. In summer it is open from 9.00 to 19.00, in other months it opens later and closes earlier. Entrance 2 euros.
Maarjamägi Castle(Maarjamäe loss) - the former summer residence of the family of Count Anatoly Vladimirovich Orlov-Davydov. The park contains sculptures and busts of figures of the communist movement, collected from all over Estonia.
You can get there from Pirita to the Botanical Garden. The garden is large, with large collections of tulips, peonies, roses, and many other plants; in winter it is worth visiting the greenhouses. In March there is an orchid exhibition here. The Botanical Garden can be reached by buses 34-a and 38 from the bus terminal in Viru keskus. Get off at the Kloostrimetsa stop.
How to get to Pirita
By buses 34 and 1A from the bus terminal in Viru Keskus. Drive 10-15 minutes.
What to see in the west of Tallinn
Estonian ethnographic museumin Rocca al Mare on Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12. From Balti Jaam (Baltic Station) by bus No. 21 and 21b, go straight to the museum gates. But they go 1-2 times an hour. It is better to take bus No. 22 or trolleybuses No. 6 and 7 to the Zoo stop, then walk 15 minutes along the sea.
Zoo located at Paldiski mnt., 145. Open daily, in May-August from 9.00 to 19.00, in other months it closes at 17.00. You can get there from the center by bus No. 22 or trolleybuses No. 6 and 7 to the Zoo stop.
Other museums in Tallinn
Dominican Monastery of St. Catherine, Vene 16/18
Jewish Museum of Estonia at Karu 16, open on weekdays from 9.00 to 17.00
Museum of Applied Arts on Lai 17 open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. A collection of leather, textiles, glass and metal products from the last 100 years. Ticket costs 3.50 euros.
Tallinn City Museum
Tallinn Science and Technology Center
Photo museum in the Town Hall Prison
Art Museum of Estonia
Mikkel Museum open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. A rich collection of works of art by Western European, Russian and Chinese masters of the 16th - 20th centuries.
Adamson-Eric Museum
Estonian Architecture Museum
Estonian History Museum
Museum of the Estonian People
Estonian Museum of Nature
Estonian Health Museum
Estonian Sports Museum
Do they speak Russian in Tallinn?
Many people speak well in Tallinn and understand Russian, so usually there are no problems in shops and hotels in the city center. Passers-by, as a rule, try to help, even if they speak Russian poorly.
In hotels or museums, not very visited Russian tourists, they don’t always understand Russian. When recruiting personnel, of course, preference is given to candidates with knowledge of several foreign languages, including Russian. And yet, be prepared for the fact that not everyone knows Russian - official language In Estonia there is only Estonian. Indexes, signs and labels on goods are not duplicated in Russian.
Dictionary
Avatud- open
Kauplus- shop, pood - small store, shop
Jaam- railway station
Bussijaam- bus station
Lennujaam- airport
Sadam– port
Meresadam- sea port
Keskus– center (for example, Viru keskus)
Kaubakeskus- shopping mall
Hotell– hotel
Restaurant- restaurant
Kohvik- cafe
Kohv- coffee
Hommikusöök- breakfast
Juuksur- salon
Tänav- Street
Kirik- church
Apteek - pharmacy
Palun- Please
Aitäh- Thank you
Palun vabandust- Sorry
Tere- Hello
Tere hommikust- Good morning
Terviseks- For health!
Ma ei oska eesti keelt– I don’t speak Estonian
All roads in old Tallinn lead to the town hall.
The Town Hall in Tallinn is more than 600 years old.
There are always a lot of tourists on Town Hall Square.
During the warm season, there are several outdoor cafes on Town Hall Square.
Olde Hansa is one of the most popular restaurants among tourists.
A 50-gram bag of almonds with cinnamon costs from 2 euros.
In the center of Tallinn there are many shops with all kinds of souvenirs.
While walking around Tallinn, pay attention to the doors.
These are the photos you get from the observation deck on Toompea.
Weather vanes are one of the attractions of Tallinn.
You can go up to the observation deck on Olevista for 2 euros.
From the Lower Town you need to go to Toompea - Upper town.
The Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, meets in Toompea Castle.
The Long Hermann Tower is one of the symbols of Estonia.
And in a noticeable pink building on Toompea is the residence of the president.
There are always a lot of people in the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
In Nigulist, if you're lucky, you can catch an organ concert.
There are many modern hotels near the Old Town.
From Vyshgorod you can go down to Kalamaja - a part of Tallinn with wooden houses.
In Kadriorg, in the palace of Catherine I. there is a Museum of Foreign Art.
You can spend a pleasant couple of hours in the parks of Kadriorg.
From the palace to the famous monument to the battleship “Rusalka” it is a 10-minute walk.
When going to Tallinn, you should take an umbrella or raincoat.
From Kadriorg to Pirita - 7-10 minutes by bus.
In Pirita you can see the monastery of St. Birgitta.
There is little left of the monastery, but in the summer it is very pleasant to wander around here.
New buildings in Pirita, one of the most expensive areas of Tallinn.
Tallinn is especially romantic in the evening.
30 € – minimum budget for a day in Tallinn 🇪🇪. This is enough for a good budget hostel, two trips to public transport and food (the amount is equal to two lunches in inexpensive cafes).
The budget does not include the cost of flights and insurance. A round-trip ticket from Moscow can be found for 10-12 thousand rubles. A little cheaper during sales (subscribe to the telegram channel @samokatus so as not to miss them).
Insurance can be selected on the services or, prices start from 1 € per day.
In summer, prices rise by 25-50%. For 35-45€ without early booking you can only find options in guest houses further from the center (for example, Oti Guesthouse, Kelluka Guesthouse or Kaunis Guesthouse).
Hostels: A place in a common room can be found for prices starting from 11€ in summer and from 10€ at other times. Old Town Alur Hostel has the optimal ratio of price, reviews and location.
AirBnb: An apartment near the Old Town can be rented for 25-30 €. In the Old Town you can rent a room for 20€; if you book in advance, you can rent a room nearby for 15€.
If you don't have an AirBnb account, you can get €36 off your first booking by signing up using this link.
So good budget housing in Tallinn will cost you 10-15 € per night per person.
How much does the connection cost?
Mobile Internet is more profitable from Telia: 2 GB for 7.99 €.
A way to save on communications is to order a SIM card for travelers DrimSim in Russia. Why we like Drimsim:
- cup of cappuccino 2.3 €. For example, Epic Coffee
- glass of beer 3 €. For example, Hell Hunt
How much do groceries cost in the supermarket?
Prices in Tallinn for food in a supermarket are 11.6% higher than in Moscow. At the same time, vegetables, fruits and dairy products will cost less.
How much does entertainment cost?
There are several free tours in Tallinn. If you are willing to pay for an excursion, then interesting options can be found on the websites and.
When to come to Tallinn?
From the point of view weather conditions, it’s optimal to come in May – it’s already warm, but there’s still little rainfall. Although July and August are the warmest times, they are also the rainiest. But at this time, the main city events take place - the Days of the Middle Ages and the Days of the Sea, as well as the music and beer festival Õllesummer.
In the fall there is a marathon and a film festival. It is worth coming to Tallinn at Christmas because of the fairs and concerts. Overall, Tallinn is worth visiting for two days.
Total. So how much will I spend?
So, minimum:
- 10-15 € for accommodation
- 4-5 € for transport
- 16 € for food
useful links
- Prices in Tallinn on Numbeo
- Tallinn ranks 71 out of 138 on the Backpacker Index (the higher the rank, the cheaper)
- Wikitravel about Tallinn (in English, in Russian)
- Guides about Tallinn:
