Guides
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Beaches in Tallinn
Tallinn is a seaside city — and in summer, the beach is part of the lifestyle. Here are the best beaches in Tallinn (plus easy beach day trips) and how to choose the right vibe.
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Best Beaches Near Tallinn (Easy Summer Escapes)
Pirita and sandy escapes near Tallinn: how to choose a beach day, what to bring, and the easiest routes for a relaxed summer afternoon.
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Parks and Gardens in Tallinn
Tallinn’s green side: Kadriorg Park, seaside promenades, and quiet garden corners — plus an easy half-day route for summer and shoulder season.
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Tallinn With Kids (A Calm Family Guide)
A family-friendly Tallinn guide: the best kid-approved museums, parks, and easy day plans — plus how to keep logistics simple and the trip actually relaxing.
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Tallinn With Kids in Summer
A summer-friendly Tallinn plan for families: beaches, parks, easy museums, and short walks — plus tips for late sunsets and flexible meal breaks.
Places
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Children’s Museum Miiamilla
Children’s Museum Miiamilla is a family-friendly museum stop in Kadriorg — a great option if you want a kid-centered activity that still fits a beautiful Tallinn day.
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Energy Discovery Centre
Energy Discovery Centre is an interactive science museum in a historic power station building — a fun Tallinn indoor pick for curious travelers, families, and rainy days.
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Estonian Health Museum
The Estonian Health Museum is an interactive, curiosity-friendly museum in Tallinn’s Old Town — a strong rainy-day choice with exhibits about the human body, health, and everyday life.
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Estonian Museum of Natural History
The Estonian Museum of Natural History is a compact, family-friendly museum in Tallinn’s Old Town — a great rainy-day choice if you want nature and science without leaving the city.
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Lake Harku (Harku järv)
Lake Harku is a freshwater Tallinn swim-and-walk option: a relaxed summer spot with a different vibe than the Baltic Sea beaches — great when you want nature without leaving the city.
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PROTO Invention Factory
PROTO is a hands-on ‘invention factory’ in Noblessner: interactive exhibits, playful tech, and a great rainy-day or family-friendly option beyond the Old Town.
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Rakvere Stronghold Day Trip (Rakvere Castle)
Rakvere Stronghold is one of Estonia’s most fun history day trips from Tallinn: a medieval castle experience with atmosphere, hands-on moments, and a small-town reset that feels completely different from Tallinn’s Old Town.
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Rocca al Mare (Rocca al Mare / Haabersti)
Rocca al Mare is Tallinn’s fresh-air west side: seaside promenades, family-friendly parks, the Open Air Museum, and easy escapes that feel ‘out of town’ while still in the city.
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Stroomi Beach (Pelgurand)
Stroomi is Tallinn’s easy, family-friendly city beach: a wide stretch of sand with a big park behind it, perfect for picnics, sea-air walks, and a low-effort summer afternoon.
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Tallinn Botanic Garden
Tallinn Botanic Garden is a peaceful, plant-forward escape in Pirita — ideal for a slow half-day with greenhouses, seasonal outdoor areas, and a calm contrast to Old Town sightseeing.
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Tallinn Zoo
Tallinn Zoo is a big, walk-heavy outing in a forested setting — one of the best choices in Tallinn for families, animal lovers, and travelers who want a spacious half-day beyond the Old Town.