Tallinn is where fairy tales meet the future. Behind medieval walls and red-roofed towers, you’ll find hidden courtyards, candlelit cafés, and cobblestone alleys that feel frozen in time. But just a few steps away, converted factories hum with design studios, street art, and coffee roasters. It’s a city that has mastered the balance between history and reinvention.

Set on the edge of the Baltic Sea, Tallinn is small enough to feel cozy, yet full of surprises for curious travelers. Come for the charm of the Old Town, stay for the creativity pulsing through its neighborhoods, seaside escapes, and slow rhythms that feel a world away from bigger capitals.

Highlights of Tallinn

Tallinn Old Town – A UNESCO gem where every street looks like a postcard. Climb Toompea Hill for sweeping views, slip into hidden courtyards, and imagine knights and merchants still trading under the Gothic spires.

Toompea & Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – The city’s crown: Estonia’s parliament in a castle and a Russian Orthodox cathedral with onion domes that glint in the northern light.

Telliskivi Creative City – A former industrial zone now buzzing with street art, indie shops, and cafés where baristas know your name after two visits. Perfect for when you need a break from cobblestones.

Kalamaja – Once a fisherman’s district, now a neighborhood of colorful wooden houses, microbreweries, and a laid-back vibe that feels a little like Brooklyn on the Baltic.

Kadriorg Palace & Park – Baroque elegance built by Peter the Great, wrapped in a leafy park that invites long afternoon strolls and quiet moments.

Seaplane Harbour – A maritime museum that surprises everyone: giant seaplane hangars, submarines to climb inside, and interactive exhibits that make it a family favorite.

Pirita Beach – Just 15 minutes from the city center, this Baltic escape mixes sandy beaches, pine forests, and sailing boats drifting past the skyline.