Guides
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Food Markets in Tallinn
Tallinn markets are a fast way to understand the city. Here’s how to visit food markets, what to eat, and how to combine a market stop with Kalamaja and Telliskivi.
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Hidden Gems in Tallinn
Beyond the postcard: quieter lanes, creative corners, underground stories, and local neighborhoods that show Tallinn’s texture — without trying too hard.
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Local Favorites in Tallinn
Local-style Tallinn: markets, seaside walks, creative neighborhoods, and the kind of easy spots you’d return to — even after the sightseeing list is done.
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Nightlife in Tallinn
Tallinn nightlife is cozy, creative, and surprisingly varied: craft beer in converted industrial spaces, stylish cocktail bars, and easy nights that still feel special. Here’s how to plan a great Tallinn evening.
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Tallinn for Foodies
A foodie guide to Tallinn: market lunches, modern Estonian cooking, cozy Old Town cafes, and the best way to eat your way through the city without turning your trip into reservations logistics.
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Vegetarian & Vegan Food in Tallinn
Plant-based Tallinn: how to find vegetarian and vegan food in the Old Town, Telliskivi, and beyond — plus easy tips for eating well without overplanning.
Places
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Balti Jaam Market
Balti Jaam Market is a local favorite near Tallinn’s main station: food stalls, small shops, and everyday city energy. Here’s how to visit and what to pair it with nearby.
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Estonian Open Air Museum (Rocca al Mare)
The Estonian Open Air Museum is a wide, peaceful museum landscape of historic farm buildings, village life, and coastal forest — a perfect half-day when you want fresh air and culture in one.
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F-Hoone (Telliskivi)
F-Hoone is a Telliskivi classic: a relaxed restaurant/bar/cafe anchor in Tallinn’s creative district, great for an easy meal before galleries, street art, and a night out.
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Kakumäe Beach
Kakumäe is one of Tallinn’s best modern sandy beaches: wide, open, and easy to love on a warm day — ideal for swimming, long shoreline walks, and sunset light.
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Kalamaja
Kalamaja is Tallinn’s cozy, creative neighborhood: wooden houses, local cafes, and a calm pace — perfect for slow mornings and design-minded wandering.
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Kalamaja Museum
Kalamaja Museum is a small neighborhood museum focused on everyday local life — a great add-on to a Kalamaja/Telliskivi day when you want context, not a marathon museum visit.
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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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Nõmme
Nõmme is Tallinn’s pine-forest neighborhood: local market mornings, quiet wooden-house streets, and a ‘small town inside the city’ feeling that’s perfect for slow travel days.
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Nõmme Market
Nõmme Market is a classic local Tallinn stop: a neighborhood market vibe, fresh goods, and an easy way to see everyday life outside the Old Town.
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Paljassaare Conservation Area
Paljassaare is one of Tallinn’s best “wait, this is still the city?” escapes: coastal paths, birdlife, and a calm, wild feeling right on the edge of the Baltic Sea.
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Pancake Pub Kompressor
Kompressor is a casual Old Town pancake spot — a simple, satisfying stop between Town Hall Square and Toompea walks, especially if you want a budget-friendly meal.
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Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room
Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room is one of Tallinn’s best modern food-and-drink stops in Noblessner — a great place for craft beer, an easy meal, and a waterfront evening.
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Prangli Island Day Trip
Prangli is a lived-in island community near Tallinn with year-round access — a great day trip if you want an island atmosphere, local rhythm, and sea views without a long journey.
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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.