TALLINN, ESTONIA

Just across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki, Tallinn is a very popular day-trip destination. Estonia’s capital has a very olde European feel; if you are into history and architecture, you will definitely want to make a stop here! As you weave and wind through the narrow cobblestone streets, you will find tall church spires and medieval stone walls dating back to the 13th century.

Attractions:

Old Town & Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats): Tallinn’s old town is the best-preserved in all of Europe! It is the cultural hub of the city and a nice spot to walk through. Be sure to stop by Freedom Square and Viru Gates! Afterwards, pop into a pub for a Saku or drop by Labor Baar for a cocktail.
Free Walking Tour: This 2-hour tour is loaded with historical information and takes you to all of the city’s main spots. It picks up twice daily at 11:00am and 2:00pm from the Tallinn Tourist Information Center. Be sure not to miss the famous Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform!
Other attractions to see include: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Kadriorg Art Museum, Tallinn TV Tower, Danish King’s Garden, and St. Olaf's Church.

Accommodation:

Fat Margaret’s: Fit with a sauna, hot tub, and ping pong table, this hostel is perfect for backpackers. It is located near the main gate leading into Tallinn’s old town and 15 minutes walking from Tallink Ferry Terminal.

Transportation:

Tallinn’s main bus station is Tallinn Bus Station; all buses below leave from here. The main train station is Tallinn Baltic Station; all trains below leave from here. The main ferry terminal is Tallink Ferry Terminal; all ferries below leave from here.

Helsinki, Finland is 2 hours by ferry from Tallinn and costs €40. The flight is 30 minutes and costs €125-€140.
Riga, Latvia is 4 hours by bus from Tallinn and costs €20. The train ride is 7.5 hours (indirect) and costs €46. The flight is 1 hour and costs €60-€100.
Saint Petersburg, Russia is 8.5 hours by bus from Tallinn (indirect) and costs €36. The train ride is 7.5 hours (indirect) and costs €41. The ferry ride is 14 hours and costs €100. No airlines fly this route direct.
Stockholm, Sweden is 16 hours by ferry from Tallinn and costs €105. The flight is 1 hour and costs €40-€80.

Tallinn Airport (TLL) is 5km (3 miles) southeast of the city center and accessible via tram, bus, and taxi.

Tram: The ride via Tram #4 is 20-25 minutes and costs €1.50; trams run daily from 5:30am-12:45am.
Bus: The ride via Bus #2 is 20-25 minutes and costs €1.50; buses run daily from 6:00am-12:00am.
Taxi: The ride is 10 minutes and costs €10-€15 depending on the time of day.