Winter in Tallinn
Tallinn
If you're looking for a festive escape, Tallinn is the place to be. The medieval city is picturesquely lit up at Christmas, and there's plenty to do for families. Tallinn's Old Town is a main tourist attraction and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as one of Europe's best-preserved Medieval towns. Welcoming you to the town, you will see the Viru Gate, that was once part of the defence system – it’s a beautiful representation of the city’s culture and history. You can wander around the Christmas markets, browsing the wonderfully decorated stalls for handicrafts and traditional Estonian food.
Tallinn Christmas Market
Tallin has one Christmas market that lights up the entire city in magic and takes place in the town hall square. Having been voted Europe’s best Christmas Market a couple of years ago, walking around the fairy-tale like stalls all lit in beautiful decorations, it is easy to see why it gained this status. The middle of the market will feature the famous Christmas tree – a tradition that goes back to 1441! The stalls surrounding the tree will have lots of unique Christmas gifts to take home to loved ones and there will be many treats for you to try. The smell of gingerbread and glögg/ glögi (spiced wine) fills the air whilst you walk around, working up an appetite.
Things to do
Discover Tallinn's winter charm with these highlights. Skate at the pop-up ice rink in the Old Town, open from December to early April, right next to St. Nicholas Church. Take a ride on the Skywheel of Tallinn, elevating you 120 meters for sweeping views of the city’s winter wonderland. Head to the Kohtuotsa viewing platform on Toompea Hill for breath-taking panoramas of snow-dusted rooftops and the Gulf of Finland. Visit the Patkuli viewing platform to capture stunning vistas over the frosty towers and the port. Tallinn promises a magical winter experience filled with unforgettable sights and enchanting memories.
