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Tallinn CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Grau: C0M0Y0K33 Tallinn “For every traveller who has any taste of his own, the only useful guidebook will be the one which he himself has written.” Aldous Huxley CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Table of Contents Tallinn . . . . . . . . . . Sightseeing . . . . . . . Hotels & Accommodation Food & Drink . . . . . . . Shopping . . . . . . . . Entertainment . . . . . . Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 10 14 18 22 24 . . . . . . . . . 26 Personal travel details . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 29 Practical information (Estonia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Tallinn is by far the most popular destination in Estonia. Indeed since being named a Unesco World... my notes Adamson-Eric-Museum (Adamson-Ericu muuseum) Adamson-Eric (1902-1968) was one of the most famous and most productive Estonian artists of the... Sightseeing Tallinn Tallinn Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Aleksander Nevskin Katedraali) & Cathedral Church Tallinn Tallinn The Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral occupies such a prominent position on Cathedral... Observation decks on Cathedral Hill (Toompea) Anyone who wants to see Tallinn from above may climb the stairs in the tower of the town hall or... Birgittenkloster (Pirita kloostri varemed) Pirita is a suburb of Tallinn located some kilometers northeast of the city center. In 1980, the... Fat Margaret’s (Paks Margareeta) and the Maritime Museum (Meremuuseum) If you follow "Long Street" (Pikk) from Cathedral Hill to the very end, you reach the medieval city... 4 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 5 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Since the Middle Ages, Tallinn’s old town has been divided in two parts: the lower town and... St Catherine’s Valley, or Kadriorg in Estonian, is a green district of Tallinn, 3 kilometres (2... Dominican Monastery (Dominiiklaste Klooster) Kiek in de Kök Tallinn The Dominican monks were the first order after the Crusaders to be permitted to set up a monastery... Estnisches Architekturmuseum (Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum) Since 1996, the former Rotermann salt deposit, near the Tallinn port, houses the Museum of Estonian... Sightseeing Kadriorg (St Catherine’s Valley) The name of the 15th-century turret "Kiek in de Kök" derives from the Low German expression "peep... Kadriorg Art Museum (Kadrioru Kunstimuuseum) Czar Peter the great began building himself a castle in Kadriorg in the year 1718. The architect... Tallinn Sightseeing Cathedral Hill (Toompea) Nõmme Kumu Art Museum Founded in 1919, the Estonian Art Museum, which has grown into several museums, never really had... Although Nomme is now a part of Tallinn, it was still a separate town when it was founded at the... Occupation Museum Guildhalls Long Street (Pikk) runs from Cathedral Hill down to the port. During the time of the Hanseatic... Church of the Holy Ghost (Pühavaimu Kirik) Estonia’s recent history has been shaped by two soviet occupations: a shorter one from 1940... Pirita The district of Pirita lies about 6 kilometres (4 miles) from the town centre around the mouth of... The Church of the Holy Ghost is remarkable for a number of reasons: it is the only church in... 6 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 7 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 The only fully-preserved medieval town hall in the entire Baltic region is one of the trademarks of... Tallinn’s city walls were first mentioned in documents in the year 1265, when Queen Margaret... Raekoja Plats (Town Hall Square) Synagoge (Tallinna Sünagoog) Town Hall Square has formed the centre of Tallinn’s old town since the Middle Ages. Encircled by... During an attack of the Soviet air force in 1944, the old Tallinn synagogue was destroyed entirely.... Sightseeing City wall (Linnamüür) my notes Rocca al Mare (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum) The merchant Girard de Soucanton adored Italy. So he named the summer residence he had constructed... Tallinn Sightseeing Tallinn Raekoda (Town Hall) Tallinn Castle (Toompea loss) The history of Tallinn Castle began in the year 1219, when the Danish king Valdemar II captured the... St Nicholas’ Church (Niguliste Kirik) The construction of stately St Nicholas’ was financed by German merchants in the 13th century, and... St Olav’s Church (Oleviste Kirik) In the Middle Ages, St Olav’s Church was famous for its 159-metet (525-ft) spire, which in all... 8 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 9 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 This late 19th-century building at the foot of Cathedral Hill was built right next to the old city... Two buildings from the 14th and 16th century provide the framework for this unusual hotel. The... PK Ilmarine Hotel Old House Hostel What was once a machine room has been converted into an airy, green atrium around which the rooms... The Old House Hostel is one of the few places where you can live cheaply in the old town. The term... Hotel Barons Olevi Residents This representative early 20th-century house in the old town has retained much of its charm both... A small, cosy hotel in a modernised house dating back to the 14th century. Many of its rooms... Hotel Schlössle Pirita Klooster With its 29 rooms and suites, the Schlössle is a miniature grand hotel in the heart of the old... Next to the ruins of the former Pirita convent, the nuns of the Order of St Brigitta run a... Hotel Telegraaf Pirita Spa Hotell This wonderfully renovated 19th-century building was once the headquarters of the Estonian... The Pirita Spa Hotell is ideal for all those who want to combine a trip to Tallinn with a wellness... Kalev Spa Hotel Poska Villa You no longer have to do without a revitalising visit to a spa hotel when you come to Tallinn. The... This historical wooden house by Kadriorg Park has only eight rooms. The rooms may be small, but... 10 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Hotels & Accommodation Merchant’s House Hotel Tallinn Hotels & Accommodation Tallinn Baltic Hotel Imperial 11 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 This hotel, which opened in 2006, is situated in the old town, in other words within walking... These two spacious apartments in an excellent location in the old town offer luxury at an... Tatari 53 Ülemiste Hotell The Tatari has 36 light, friendly and modernlyfurnished room and is not too far from the old town.... This brand-new and modern hotel is situated near the airport. But don’t worry: you can hardly hear... Tallinn The Three Sisters A Tallinn merchant in the Middle Ages built each of his three daughters a house. Today these houses... Hotels & Accommodation Wilde Apartment my notes Tallinn Hotels & Accommodation Savoy Boutique Hotel Valge Villa The "white villa" lies in a green suburb 3 kilometres (2 miles) from the city centre. Guests can... Hotel Cru Each of the 16 rooms at the former Viru Inn boutique hotel is unique. Lovers of tasteful interiors... Uniquestay Tallinn Hotel This hotel near Cathedral Hill places great emphasis on creating a relaxed atmosphere. Its 11 rooms... 12 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 13 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Young Tallinners love this African oasis in the far north. Authentic dishes at low prices and... The Express Café is part of the Tallink Express Hotel. Its buffet includes among other things six... Anneli Viik Grillhaus Daube This small café in the old town is famous for its chocolate specialities, which are made on the... As the name suggests, grilled specialties are served here. Relatively large dishes, a dignified... Balthasar Kehrwieder Balthasar is Tallinn’s one and only garlic restaurant. Fans of this infamous bulb will certainly... The Kehrwieder, located in a narrow alleyway near the town hall square, offers ultimate coziness.... Beer House Kompressor The Beer House makes you feel like you’re in Germany, complete with singalong music, solid home... Popular student destination in the Old Town. Typical Estonian pancakes with sweet or savoury... Le Bonaparte Kuldse Notsu Kõrts The Bonaparte has set itself the task of serving uncompromising French haute cuisine. The ambience... This is how you would imagine a typical Estonian country guesthouse to be. And yet the "Little... Eesti Maja Maiasmokk Eesti Maja is the right place for anyone looking for traditional Estonian plain fare. The cozy... The "Sweet Tooth" first opened in 1864, and is therefore Tallinn’s oldest café. The interior is... 14 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Food & Drink ExpressCafé Tallinn Food & Drink Tallinn African Kitchen 15 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 The Olde Hansa is a theme restaurant dedicated to the Middle Ages. From the historically authentic... Grandmother’s kitchen is in the basement, not particularly easy to find, but well worth searching... Peppersack Vertigo Peppersack serves lovingly and skilfully prepared international dishes in pleasant medieval-style... Celebrity chef Imre Kose invites gourmets to fine dining on the 9th floor of a high-rise. The... Sisalik Zebra Cafe The "Lizard" (Sisalik) has been open for business in Tallinn’s old town since 2004. This pleasant,... The frugal-elegant furnishings with African accessories provide the framework for a very unusual... St Michael Juusturestoran Monastic life and cheese manufacture have long been associated with one another. So it’s hardly... Food & Drink Vanaema Juures Tallinn Food & Drink Tallinn Olde Hansa my notes Tristan ja Isolde (Town Hall) This tiny café is so well hidden under the arcades of the Town Hall that it is easy to overlook.... Turg "Turg" is Estonian for "market". The owners of this basement restaurant couldn’t have found a... 16 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 17 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 It is not easy finding English-language books in Tallinn. So if you need a little more reading... Here you feel how close Estonia is to Scandinavia. The home furnishings and accessories on sale at... Antiik Ivo Nikkolo This antique shop specialises in selling genuine - and therefore not particularly cheap - icons.... Ivo Nikkolo is a young Estonian designer brand that is already making waves in Lithuania and... Apollo Raamatumaja Katariina Käik (St Catherine’s Passage) If you have forgotten your holiday reading at home, you can find some English-language fiction... Bogapott In Bogapott you can watch the extremely creative potters Airike and Georg at work. And it goes... Eesti Käsistöö Maja Here you’re guaranteed to get typical Estonian souvenirs like pottery, jewellery and textiles. The... Foorum This impressive building houses a host of high-grade shops offering well-known brands such as... 18 St Catherine’s Passage was once home to Tallinn’s guilds. Today passers-by can watch about a dozen... Lühikese Jala Galerii This gallery along the footpath leading up Cathedral Hill (the "Short Leg") is a showcase of modern... Meistrite Hoov (Masters’ Yard) This small medieval courtyard contains a few unusual handicraft shops selling relatively... Nu Nordik Nu Nordik offers something of a cross-section of the modern Estonian design world. If you are... Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Shopping Home Art Tallinn Shopping Tallinn Allecto 19 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Lovers of hand-crafted accessories will adore this small shop in the Nordre Centrum. Here you will... Keskturg means "central market". This is where the locals buy their food, and the hubbub and... Sangla Juveelisalong Ülemiste Center This long-established jeweller’s shop lies directly on Town Hall Square. Sangla has a large range... Estonia’s largest shopping centre is situated slightly out of town near the airport. But it can... Tallinn Shifara Kunst & Antiik One of the best antique shops in Tallinn. The shop, situated in the heart of the old town, is... Shopping Central market (Tallinna Keskturg) my notes Tallinn Shopping Saaremaa Sepad Stockmann Since 1996, this Finnish chain of department stores has also had a branch in Tallinn. The store has... Viru Keskus If you exit the old town through Viru Gate, you can already see the modern Viru Center. The mall’s... Wool Market The stalls of Tallinn’s wool market stretch along the city wall. Here you can buy all sorts of warm... 20 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 21 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Bally’s is worth a visit simply to sample the casino ambience. The old, luxurious wooden house in... Tallinn’s highest bar is 90 metres (300 ft) above ground level on the 24th floor of the Radisson... Eesti Nukuteater Sõprus In the Nukuteater you do not need to speak Estonian to get your money’s worth. The stars of the... This cinema was built in 1955 and is a classic example of Stalinist architecture. It rarely screens... Rahvusooper Estonia (Estonian National Opera) Linnateater (Tallinn Municipal Theatre) The Estonians are proud of the more than 100-year tradition of their national opera, which enjoys a... Tallinn’s municipal theatre has occupied a seven-hall medieval building since 1965. The season runs... Forum Cinemas Three Sisters Wine Bar Here you can watch nearly all the new Hollywood blockbusters. The Forum Cinemas is a comfortable... The wine cellar of the noble Three Sisters Hotel is naturally one of the best in town. The wine... Karja Kelder Von Krahli Bar Karja Kelder is always lively. And you are more likely to meet Tallinners than tourists in this... The Von Krahli Bar is adjacent to an old-town theatre founded in 1992. The locals simply call this... Entertainment Lounge 24 Tallinn Entertainment Tallinn Bally’s Casino La Casa Del Habano La Casa Del Habano sells exclusive real Cuban cigars. And of course these are stored in a humidor... 22 Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 23 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 This extraordinary pub is slightly out of town. As a result, you meet few tourists there. Inside... Each Saturday, the Starlight Cabaret performs in the restaurant of the Soko Hotel. The musical... Bar Bogart Parlament The Bogart Bar is situated on the second floor of the Sokos Hotel and dedicated to the famous... The large and crowded mainstream nightclub is especially popular among the youth. On three floors,... Chicago 1933 Seduction Discoteque Dark timber, heavy leather armchairs and the large copper vat above the bar in the center of the... Locals and tourists dance along to DJ music from hiphop to house on two floors in the popular... Club Hollywood Vana Wiru Club Hollywood is a disco par excellence. When up to a thousand mainly very young partygoers take... The pub is located centrally in the Baltic Hotel Vana Wiru. The cozy interior reminds of the old... Drink Bar & Grill Ölletorn Passionate beer drinkers will hardly find a greater variety of draft and bottled beer in Tallinn.... The beer tower, located slightly hidden near the Stockmann department store, is crowded by locals... Hellemani Korts The Helleman is located in an old refurbished defense tower of the city wall. Beer and snacks... 24 my notes Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Nightlife Merineitsi Cabaret Tallinn Nightlife Tallinn Seiklusjutte Maalt ja Merelt 25 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Estonia’s currency is the Estonian kroon (1 Kroon/EEK = 100 Senti), which is pegged to the euro... Medical care Nationwide medical care is guaranteed by a relatively dense network of doctors and pharmacies. The... Although homosexuality has been a taboo in Estonia for a long time, it is more and more accepted... Disability Until now, facilities and public transport are scarcely suitable for people with disabilities.... Emergency numbers Fire brigade and medical emergency: 112, police: 110 (landline and... Diplomatic representations Estonia Homosexuality Practical information Money & Currency Embassy of the United Kingdom Wismari 6 Tallinn 10136 Phone +372-667-4700 Fax... Opening hours Shops in the cities are usually open Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-8 pm. In rural areas, shops... Estonia Practical information Practical information Telephone Entry requirements There is no passport control for travellers from EU countries. A valid ID must be carried. Children... Phone booths operate with phone cards, which are sold in gas stations, large shops and kiosks.... Tips Electricity The supply voltage is 230 Volt, 50 Hz. Generally, European standard plugs fit the sockets. An... Time zone Public holidays New Year (January 1), Independence Day (February 24), Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Labor Day (May... Estonia is in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone, Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) +2 hours. The... Customs regulations Women traveling alone Women traveling alone in Estonia will not face any special problems. If the common precautions are... 26 Formerly, giving a tip was not customary in Estonia; by now, however, it is expected in the cities.... Travelers from the EU may im- and export goods for personal consumption. The following limits... Erwerben Sie hier die Vollversion als Buch, App oder PDF CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 27 CMYK Orange: C0M53Y100K0 Legal Notice inzumi travel guides fulfill high quality standards. All pieces of information are based on reliable sources, are up to date and have been checked thoroughly. However, errors cannot be completely avoided, and we cannot take any responsibility for incorrect information. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. Moreover, we depend on your feedback and suggestions and are therefore looking forward to receiving your comments on inzumi.com or via e-mail ([email protected]). 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