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Running Tallinn? The Tallinn Marathon brings a special city atmosphere. Here’s how to plan a trip around it: where to stay, what to do before/after the race, and how to keep it fun.
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Events change a city’s energy. During marathon weekends, Tallinn feels more communal and lively — without losing its calm corners.
Choose a central base so you can walk most places.
Start with Best Areas to Stay in Tallinn and book earlier than usual if you can.
After the race, Tallinn is perfect for recovery:
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PÖFF (Black Nights Film Festival) is Tallinn’s headline film festival — a November cultural season highlight with screenings, premieres, and a city-wide cinema vibe.
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Tallinn Design Festival is a strong reason to visit for design lovers — exhibitions, talks, and a city-wide creative mood that pairs perfectly with Telliskivi and Rotermann.
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TAB (Tallinn Architecture Biennale) is a top-tier cultural event for architecture fans — exhibitions, talks, and city-wide ideas that make Tallinn’s built environment feel even more interesting.
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