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Tallinn Day (May 15)

Tallinn Day celebrates the city’s birthday with guided tours, cultural events, and a lively local mood. It’s a great time to visit if you like city history with a festive, not-touristy feel.

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What Tallinn Day Is

Tallinn Day is the city’s birthday celebration — usually centered around May 15 — with programming that can include guided tours, concerts, exhibitions, and public events across the city.

It’s a great “local culture” trip anchor because the focus is Tallinn itself: history, neighborhoods, and the city’s modern identity.

How to Enjoy It

A low-stress Tallinn Day plan:

Morning: Old Town loop + viewpoints
Afternoon: Kadriorg museums/park or a waterfront walk
Evening: pick one Tallinn Day event and keep the rest open

Official Info

City of Tallinn info: https://www.tallinn.ee/en/tallinnday

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