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Harju County, Estonia
Tallinn
Medieval spires and a buzzing tech scene above the Baltic Sea.
ArchitectureCultureHistory & Heritage
Tallinn pairs the best-preserved medieval old town in northern Europe with the easy rhythm of a modern Baltic capital. Spend a morning on its cobbled lanes, then ride out to the seafront parks at Kadriorg.
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Best time to visit
May to September
Region
Harju County
Main airport
Tallinn (TLL)
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Top Things to Do in Tallinn
UNESCO World HeritageHistory
Tallinn Old Town
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Tallinn's Old Town is the best-preserved medieval quarter in northern Europe. Its merchant houses, guild halls, and Town Hall Square date largely from the Hanseatic boom of the 14th and 15th centuries.
Culture
Kadriorg Palace and Park
Commissioned by Tsar Peter the Great in 1718 as a summer retreat, this baroque palace now houses a foreign art museum. The surrounding park spreads over 70 hectares of formal gardens, ponds, and woodland paths.
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Beyond the City
Day Trips from Tallinn
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Getting Around Tallinn
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Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Estonia
Entry requirements depend on your passport nationality, as Estonia is part of the Schengen Area. Check your specific requirements on the Estonia destination page at Yoogo before you book.
Estonia uses the euro (EUR). Card payments are accepted almost everywhere, including on public transport and in small shops, so you rarely need much cash.
Estonia is one of the safer countries in Europe, with low rates of violent crime. Take the usual precautions against pickpocketing in the busier tourist areas of Tallinn's Old Town.
Tallinn has an efficient network of trams, buses, and trolleybuses, and intercity coaches connect the main towns. Public transport is free for registered Tallinn residents, while visitors pay a modest fare.
Summer, from June to August, brings long daylight hours, festivals, and the warmest weather. Winter is cold and dark but atmospheric, especially around the Christmas markets in December.
The official language is Estonian, a Finno-Ugric language. English is widely spoken, particularly among younger people and in the tourism sector, so visitors rarely struggle.
No special vaccinations are required for Estonia, though routine jabs should be up to date. Tap water is safe to drink, and pharmacies are well stocked in towns and cities.
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. In restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving around 10 percent for good service is common practice.
Estonia is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, with fast and widespread mobile coverage. A travel eSIM from Airalo lets you get online the moment you arrive without swapping your physical SIM.
Estonians tend to value calm, personal space, and punctuality. A reserved manner is normal and is not a sign of unfriendliness, so do not expect loud small talk with strangers.