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Previously part of the Soviet Union, the city of Tallinn has come far from being strict and dull due to the unified government institution. Tallinn has flourished well over the years and has embraced freedom and independence like no Estonian town has ever done before.
With a smart fusion of the old and the new, Tallinn thrived to be an exciting new place for travelers to spend their vacations, too.
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The city is now dotted with numerous watering holes and shopping malls, ever-imposing churches and towering skyscrapers, palaces with a Baroque style, appealing restaurants and olden-style streets.
Truly, they found development by retaining their old ways while slowly adapting to the new.
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The fairy tales of the castles rooted to their land and the influence brought about by the 21st century have been the perfect potion for Tallinn to be considered as one of the rising travel destinations in Estonia.
Location
Specifically, Tallinn is located in Estonia’s northwestern area, and is found in the Gulf of Finland’s southern tip. Currently, Tallinn is home to nearly 440,000 inhabitants and covers a whopping land area of 61.5-square miles.
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This majestic city is also tagged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, elevated 30 feet above sea level and houses a limestone cliff that runs throughout the city.
Climate
If ever you’ll find yourself in Tallinn, you’d definitely experience a very diverse climate all year long as the city has cold, snowy winters and mild, yet ultimately warm summers.
According to the Koppen Climate Classification, the city of Tallinn is under the humid continental climate which is very suitable for day trips and relaxing evenings for your vacation. The hottest months are June, July and August when the average temperature is at 33.1-degrees Celsius.
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Temperatures are observed to drop once December kicks in and registers at 10.6-degrees Celsius which continues until February. During these months, snow is also said to fall, contributing to the 87 snowy days recorded per year in Tallinn.
Rain showers are oddly within the duration of the hottest months, and the highest accumulated precipitation is recorded at 2.91 inches. The sunniest month is said to be in May, with 279.5 sunshine hours at best.
Transportation
If traveling via air transport, the entryway that you’d first set your foot on is at Tallinn Airport, which is roughly 4 kilometers away from the Old Town district. The carrier airlines that serve here can give you domestic flights within the Estonian region.
You don’t need to fret though, because aside from the limited aviation capability of Tallinn, you’d be delighted to know that land transport would give you more options.
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If you wanted to do a bus trip, the Central Bus Station is just 2 kilometers away from the Old Town too, serving regional and even international trips to anywhere within the Baltic realm. Some of the bus lines you can patronize are that of Ecolines, Hansabuss Business Lines and Lux Express.
For train trips, the one responsible for that would be the Baltic Train Station which has connecting train trips to Narva, Parnu, Rakvere, Tartu and Viljandi.
What to See
Toomkirik
Erected by the Danish conquerors that have set foot in the country of Estonia in the early 13th century, Toomkirik is one of the most famous landmarks that Tallinn is boastful about.
Dubbed as the country’s oldest church, this signifies how well the people of Tallinn preserved their historical roots due to the fact that it is still mightily standing despite numerous advancements observed within the city.
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Aside from being a place of worship, the church is also home to numerous tombs attributed to the affluent and the noble, which are all fine and intrinsically carved to perfection. Be mesmerized by how detailed the stone accents are, and how organized and beautifully the church’s altar has been for all these years.
Kumu
Originally named as Kunstimuuseum, Kumu is actually one of the finest feats of architecture to be found within Tallinn and the glorious purpose that it served made it more relevant to the city’s string of modern edifices.
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Now a huge repository of Estonian artifacts and vintage handicrafts, this mighty seven-storey building made intelligently of limestone, copper and glass is such a sight to behold. Within the walls of Kumu are exhibits upon exhibits of Estonian talent, WWII souvenirs, shops and even cafeterias for you to enjoy.
Raekoja Plats
Known to be the heart of Tallinn’s commerce and trade, the Raekoja Plats have been around since its construction in the 11th century. Here, you’d basically see the lives of hundreds of Tallinn citizens unfold while you’re lounging at that cafeteria al fresco and seeing some vendors making a living on street corners.
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This plaza is meant for interaction, so if ever you’ll be here, better get some conversations going to enrich your stay in Tallinn.
TV Tower
If you want to have a panoramic view of the rest of Tallinn without spending much, then head straight to the city’s TV Tower which has delighted people since its opening for the 1980 Olympics.
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Towering at about 314 meters, this observation deck is now known to be one of the most futuristic feats in the whole of Estonia with all the advancements made to keep it tourist-friendly.
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