When to visit Tallinn: June to August, when the Old Town terraces and Baltic beaches are in full swing
When is the best time to visit Tallinn?
Avg Temp
15–22°C
Rainfall
Low, ~65mm/month
Best Time
June to August, when the Old Town terraces and Baltic beaches are in full swing
Packing Tips (3)
- Light layers plus a windproof jacket for the sea breeze
- Comfortable shoes for cobblestones in the Old Town
- A swimsuit for Pirita beach and long midsummer days
What does Tallinn cost?
Typical prices
- Budget meal€10.00
- Mid-range meal€28.00
- Cappuccino€3.00
- Domestic beer€5.00
- Taxi (per km)€0.80
- Public transport ticket€2.00
- Museum entry€12.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)€90.00
Local currency: EUR
Food & Drink
Rataskaevu 16
A cozy Old Town restaurant serving refined Estonian dishes like elk and Baltic herring in a medieval stone building.
Leib Resto ja Aed
Set in a walled garden by the Tallinn city wall, known for modern takes on rye bread and seasonal Nordic-Estonian plates.
Kohvik Must Puudel
A relaxed bistro-cafe near Vabaduse väljak popular for weekend brunch and simple French-Estonian comfort food.
III Draakon
A medieval-themed tavern on Raekoja plats serving venison soup and meat pies by candlelight, staff in period costume.
NOA Chef's Hall
A glass-fronted seaside restaurant in Pikakari with sweeping Gulf of Finland views and a modern Nordic tasting menu.
Kalev Spa Restoran
Casual dining option near the Old Town offering hearty Baltic fish and potato dishes at accessible prices.
Levist Väljas
An alternative bar in the Old Town's Sauna street area known for cheap drinks and a studenty, unpretentious crowd.
Hell Hunt
Estonia's first pub after independence, still a go-to for local craft beer just off Pikk street.
Club Hollywood
One of Tallinn's largest nightclubs, hosting mainstream DJs and themed party nights in the city center.
Culture & History
Kadriorg Art Museum
Housed in Peter the Great's baroque Kadriorg Palace, displaying Dutch, German and Russian art from the 16th-20th centuries.
Kumu Art Museum
Estonia's national art museum in a striking copper-and-limestone building, covering Estonian art from the 18th century to today.
Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)
A maritime museum in a 1917 seaplane hangar featuring the submarine Lembit and a full-size replica seaplane.
Museum of Occupations and Freedom (Vabamu)
Documents Estonia's Soviet and Nazi occupations through personal artifacts, film and a suitcase-lined memorial wall.
Tallinn Town Hall
The only surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, dating to the 13th-15th centuries, with a museum inside.
Sõprus
An Art Deco cinema from 1955 on Vana-Posti street, restored and still showing arthouse and international films.
Coca-Cola Plaza
Tallinn's main multiplex near the Rotermann Quarter, showing first-run Hollywood and Estonian films.
Tallinn Old Town Days
A June festival of medieval markets, concerts and street theatre filling the Old Town's squares and alleys.
Õllesummer (Tallinn Beer Summer)
A large open-air beer and music festival held at the Song Festival Grounds.
Nature & Outdoors
Pirita Beach
Tallinn's main sandy city beach along the Gulf of Finland, backed by pine trees and the Pirita marina.
Stroomi Beach
A wide sandy beach on the western shore, popular with families and less crowded than Pirita.
Active & Fun
MyFitness Rocca al Mare
A large gym chain location inside the Rocca al Mare shopping centre with pool and group classes.
Kalev Spa Waterpark
An indoor waterpark and pool complex near the Old Town with slides, saunas and a swimming pool.
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