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City guide · Estonia

Tallinn

A fairy-tale medieval old town on the Baltic.

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Medieval old town · Baltic · Tech city · Day trips

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeSt. Olaf's ChurchExplore →
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St. Olaf's Church

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02What to seeSt. Nicholas' ChurchExplore →
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St. Nicholas' Church

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03What to seeFreedom SquareExplore →
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Freedom Square

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Freedom Square is a plaza on the southern end of the Old Town in Tallinn, Estonia, where state functions and various concerts take place.

04What to seeSt. Mary's CathedralExplore →
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St. Mary's Cathedral

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05What to seeToompea CastleExplore →
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Toompea Castle

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Toompea castle is a medieval castle on Toompea hill in the central part of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

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Tallinn: snow on the red-roofed towers and spires of the old town
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Tallinn: the Cross of Liberty with a church spire and modern towers
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Tallinn

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snow on the red-roofed towers and spires of the old town

the Cross of Liberty with a church spire and modern towers

Month by month

Tallinn, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

June in Tallinn

Tallinn in June. One of the best months to visit Tallinn. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).

July in Tallinn

Tallinn in July. One of the best months to visit Tallinn. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).

August in Tallinn

Tallinn in August. One of the best months to visit Tallinn. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Tallinn Airport (TLL).

Know before you go

  • Wander the old town early before the cruise crowds land.
  • Climb Toompea Hill for the classic red-roof view.
  • The ferry to Helsinki is a quick two-hour hop.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tallinn?

The best time to visit Tallinn is Jun–Aug, in Estonia.

Where is Tallinn?

Tallinn is in Estonia. The nearest major airport is Tallinn Airport (TLL).

What is Tallinn known for?

A fairy-tale medieval old town on the Baltic.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

Tallinn: the seaplane harbour and marina from the air
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Tallinn

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the seaplane harbour and marina from the air