Tallinn of the many hues is full of lifeWander around the town and visit small boutiques, stop for a cup of coffee at one of the charming cafés or enjoy a pint in a beer cellar. This historic Hanseatic town offers thousands of opportunities for enjoyable moments.
A living Christmas land...
At the Town Hall Square of Tallinn, next to the majestic Town Hall, a Christmas market will be held from 26.11.2011 until 08.1.2012. Activity is centred around Estonia's most important Christmas tree. Santa, accompanied by his reindeer welcomes children into his house. The atmosphere is something out of a fairy tale!
Shopping, shopping...
Prices are quite low in Tallinn so you can find great bargains during a quick trip around the town. If you are looking for fashion, art, design objects or interior design elements, head for the old town and the special shops aligning its streets and alleys. Traditional handicraft is sold by the wall surrounding the old town and in markets close to cruise ship terminals.
Fine Estonian brands
For shopping enthusiasts there are crystal, shoes and high-quality Estonian fashion brands such as Klementin, Ivo Nikkolo, Bastioni and Baltman. You can also find International designer brands and products in many shopping malls around the town.
Culture
Tallinn is European Capital of Culture in year 2011. This is the biggest cultural event in the history of Estonia. Something will be happening in Tallinn every day in 2011, since the year of capital of culture will be bringing some of the world's biggest names to Estonia. You can find more detailed information from the official site. Please click the link on the right or check the event calendar.
The Estonian National Opera and the Estonian Drama Theatre situated in downtown Tallinn are the largest and the most popular of the city’s theatres. If you are looking for more experimental theatre, try the Von Krahl theatre. The adjacent Von Krahl Theater Bar is one of the coolest rock clubs in town. Classical music is played in high-quality concerts around the town. Baroque music is played at the Pirita Fortress and Viennese classics in the Niguliste Concert Hall.
More info:
» Tallinn City Tourist Office and Convention Bureu
» Theatres in Estonia
» Weather in Estonia
» Coach timetables in Estonia
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