{"id":1848,"date":"2020-12-08T05:23:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T05:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=1848"},"modified":"2023-03-24T23:34:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T04:34:25","slug":"tallinn-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"CHRISTMAS IN TALLINN 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1864 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0929.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0929.jpg?resize=1440%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0929.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0929.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0929.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0929.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estonia\u2019s capital Tallinn is one of the best places to visit in Europe for the holidays. The Tallinn, Estonia Christmas Market during December can only be described in one word\u2026enchanting. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Europe\u2019s best-preserved medieval city is a must-see at any time of year, but in December the Christmas lights add a touch of magic. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Read on to find out why Tallinn, Estonia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> draws more than half a million visitors for their Christmas Market every year!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>** This guide has been updated with 2023 dates! **<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#What_to_do_in_Tallinn_during_December\" >What to do in Tallinn during December\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Visit_the_Tallinn_Christmas_Market\" >Visit the Tallinn Christmas Market<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#See_an_Enormous_Christmas_Tree\" >See an Enormous Christmas Tree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#What_to_Drink_at_the_Christmas_Market\" >What to Drink at the Christmas Market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#What_to_Eat_at_the_Christmas_Market\" >What to Eat at the Christmas Market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#What_to_Do_at_the_Christmas_Market\" >What to Do at the Christmas Market?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Ice_Skate_in_the_Old_Town\" >Ice Skate in the Old Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#What_to_do_in_Tallinn_Year_Round\" >What to do in Tallinn Year Round<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Take_a_Walking_Tour_of_the_Old_Town\" >Take a Walking Tour of the Old Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Visit_the_Oldest_Pharmacy_in_Europe\" >Visit the Oldest Pharmacy in Europe\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#See_the_Birthplace_of_the_Danish_Flag\" >See the Birthplace of the Danish Flag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Have_a_Drink_in_the_Coolest_Medieval_Tavern\" >Have a Drink in the Coolest Medieval Tavern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Book_a_Photography_Tour_with_Tallinn_Photo\" >Book a Photography Tour with Tallinn Photo\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Where_to_Eat_in_Tallinn\" >Where to Eat in Tallinn<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Vaike_Rataskaevu_16\" >V\u00e4ike Rataskaevu 16<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Cafe_Maiasmokk\" >Caf\u00e9 Maiasmokk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Estonian_Burger_Factory\" >Estonian Burger Factory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Kompressor\" >Kompressor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Tallinn\" >Where to Stay in Tallinn<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Airbnb\" >Airbnb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Fat_Margarets_Hostel\" >Fat Margaret&#8217;s Hostel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Must_Visit_Spots_in_Tallinn\" >Must Visit Spots in Tallinn<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Telliskivi_Creative_City\" >Telliskivi Creative City<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#How_to_Get_to_Telliskivi_Creative_City\" >How to Get to Telliskivi Creative City?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#What_to_do_at_Telliskivi_Creative_City\" >What to do at Telliskivi Creative City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Where_to_Eat_at_Telliskivi_Creative_City\" >Where to Eat at Telliskivi Creative City?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Kohtuotsa_Viewing_Platform\" >Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Alexander_Nevsky_Cathedral\" >Alexander Nevsky Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Which_Museums_to_Visit_in_Tallinn\" >Which Museums to Visit in Tallinn<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#KGB_Museum_in_Viru_Hotel\" >KGB Museum in Viru Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#The_Seaplane_Harbour_Museum\" >The Seaplane Harbour Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Tallinn_Travel_Tips\" >Tallinn Travel Tips\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#When_to_Visit\" >When to Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#How_Long_to_Stay\" >How Long to Stay\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#How_to_Get_to_Tallinn\" >How to Get to Tallinn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Fly\" >Fly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Ferry\" >Ferry\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Winter_Packing_List\" >Winter Packing List\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/#Final_Thoughts_on_Tallinn\" >Final Thoughts on Tallinn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Tallinn_during_December\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What to do in Tallinn during December\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Tallinn_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Visit the Tallinn Christmas Market<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1866 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0931.jpg?resize=1291%2C860&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tallinn Christmas Market drinking hot wine\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0931.jpg?resize=1440%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0931.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0931.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0931.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0931.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to see why the Tallinn Christmas Market has been recognized as one of the <\/span><b>best Christmas markets in Europe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They have delicious food, beautiful decorations, and a stunning location in the heart of their historic medieval Old Town. The Christmas traditions in Tallinn even date as far back as 1441!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Tallinn Christmas Market is open from December 3rd, 2023 to January 7th, 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0958.jpg?resize=1291%2C1940&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0958.jpg?w=1363&amp;ssl=1 1363w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0958.jpg?resize=300%2C451&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0958.jpg?resize=1022%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1022w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0958.jpg?resize=800%2C1202&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_an_Enormous_Christmas_Tree\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>See an Enormous Christmas Tree <\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know the first Christmas tree in Europe was in Tallinn? Legend says that in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1441 the <\/span><b>first known public Christmas tree in Europe was in Tallinn&#8217;s Town Hall Square<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where it stands today. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Christmas tree that&#8217;s used every year is now locally grown in Estonia too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1848 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0933.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0933.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0933.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0933.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0933.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0933.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0932.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0932.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0932.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0932.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0932.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0932.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Drink_at_the_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>What to Drink at the Christmas Market? <\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hot glass of <\/span><b>gl\u00f6gi (spiced mulled wine)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a must-have at any Christmas market. At the Tallinn Christmas market<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can have your gl\u00f6gi with Estonian style with a\u00a0 shot of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rum-based Vana Tallinn liqueur<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_at_the_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>What to Eat at the Christmas Market? <\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sausages and sauerkraut (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verivorstid ja hapukapsad<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Estonian) is the national dish. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sausage is a mixture of barley, onions, allspice, marjoram, and blood. It\u2019s typically a popular winter dish. The sausage is traditionally served with sides of butter, sour cream, and sauerkraut. You can also buy <\/span><b>homemade black rye bread, another Estonian staple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at the Christmas market!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If blood sausage isn\u2019t your thing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can always turn to a warm gingerbread (piparkoogid).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1873 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0934.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tallinn Christmas Market \" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0934.jpg?resize=1440%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0934.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0934.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0934.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0934.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_at_the_Christmas_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em>What to Do at the Christmas Market? <\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Christmas concerts and events change every year, but you can learn more about the festive activities for Christmas time in Tallinn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visittallinn.ee\/eng\/visitor\/ideas-tips\/tips-and-guides\/christmas-in-the-old-town\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For children, they have a carousel and a small train that drives around the market.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Popover Tip:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some Christmas market stalls in Tallinn accepted credit cards, but I was still glad I had Euros on me for smaller purchases.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ice_Skate_in_the_Old_Town\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Ice Skate in the Old Town<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classical outdoor ice skating rink is right in the Old Town on Harju Hill. The rink is typically open at the beginning of December and closes at the end of March. You can rent skates too for \u20ac3! More information on opening times can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uisupark.ee\/en\/vanalinna-uisupark\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Tallinn_Year_Round\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What to do in Tallinn Year Round<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Walking_Tour_of_the_Old_Town\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Take a Walking Tour of the Old Town<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1861 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0938.jpg?resize=1291%2C860&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TAKE A WALKING TOUR OF THE OLD TOWN in TAllINN\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0938.jpg?resize=1440%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0938.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0938.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0938.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0938.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tallinn is one of the best well-preserved medieval cities in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all of Europe<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Tallinn Old Town is a UNESCO Heritage Site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with buildings dating back as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">far<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as 500 years. With so much history all around<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s nice to have a guide to point out unique facts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you wouldn\u2019t have otherwise known.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I loved our local guide, Heli, from Tallinn Traveler Tours! <span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The walking tour usually lasts around two hours. If you\u2019re going in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">winter, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wear warm and sturdy boots. Chances are likely that it could be snowing, or icy. You can book a walking tour with Tallinn Traveler Tours <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveller.ee\/tour\/old-town-walking-tour-tallinn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0947-1.jpg?resize=1291%2C1940&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0947-1.jpg?w=1363&amp;ssl=1 1363w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0947-1.jpg?resize=300%2C451&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0947-1.jpg?resize=1022%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1022w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0947-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1202&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was surprised to learn Estonia just became Independent in 1991 after they declared separation from the Soveit Union. Estonia has a culture that is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shaped by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nordic- and Russian-influence. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estonians have a great sense of pride and nationalism since becoming independent, and they\u2019re booming in the tech industry too! Have you heard of Skype?! The <\/span><b>Skype software was actually created by four Estonians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Popover Tip:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always book a walking tour at the beginning of your trip because it helps you get better acquainted with the city. Not to mention, you can ask your guide for any local recommendations.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Oldest_Pharmacy_in_Europe\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Visit the Oldest Pharmacy in Europe\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Town Hall Pharmacy opened in 1422. This unique little shop in the Town Hall Square is, in fact, the oldest continuously running pharmacy in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The family who owned the pharmacy, the Burcharts, operated it from 1581 to 1911. It was so famous in its day that the Russian czar even ordered medicines from the pharmacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-1848 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0956.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Town Hall Pharmacy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0956.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0956.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0956.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0956.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0956.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0939-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Town Hall Pharmacy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0939-1.jpg?w=1537&amp;ssl=1 1537w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0939-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0939-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C1919&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0939-1.jpg?resize=1153%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1153w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0939-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1066&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Remedies that were sold during medieval days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> included <\/span><b>snakeskin potion, mummy juice,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>powdered unicorn horn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Today, you can see some of these remedies on display for yourself in the mini-museum that\u2019s inside the pharmacy!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s free for you to enter the pharmacy and walk around. They\u2019re open Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00. You can find out more information on their website <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/raeapteek.ee\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Birthplace_of_the_Danish_Flag\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>See the Birthplace of the Danish Flag<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My boyfriend is Danish, and seeing the birthplace of his beloved Danish flag was his favorite part of Tallinn! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Danish King&#8217;s Garden is at the top of Toompea Hill in the Old Town. Halfway down the steps towards R\u00fc\u00fctli street you can see an iron sword and shield with a Danish cross.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-1848 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0955.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"The Danish King&#039;s Garden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0955.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0955.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0955.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0955.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0955.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0954.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"The Danish King&#039;s Garden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0954.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0954.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0954.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0954.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0954.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Why did the Danish flag come from Estonia?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to the story, King Valdemar II of Denmark\u2019s troops were losing their battle with the Estonians when suddenly the skies opened and a red flag with a white cross floated down from the heavens. Taking this as a spiritual sign from above, the Danes pushed forward to victory. Whether <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the story is true<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s a must-visit stop for any Dane!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_Drink_in_the_Coolest_Medieval_Tavern\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Have a Drink in the Coolest Medieval Tavern<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was recommended <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g274958-d3471536-Reviews-III_Draakon-Tallinn_Harju_County.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">III Draakon<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by our tour guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and I\u2019m so glad we listened! The <\/span><b>decor is inspired by the medieval era<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with candles everywhere\u2026.and no electric lights! It was so dark in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wasn\u2019t able to take pictures, but it will make it all the more of a surprise when you go!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Your waiters are a group of \u201chousekeepers\u201d whose job it is to entertain guests with their rude service manner. Their behavior is all purely theatrical \u2013 a style that is more like the behavior we would have seen in the medieval ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>wine and homemade beer here is incredibly cheap <\/b><b>\u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is only<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">between 1 and 3 euros. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g274958-d3471536-Reviews-III_Draakon-Tallinn_Harju_County.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>III Draakon<\/b><\/a> has free pickles, but only if you can fish them out out of a giant oak barrel with a spear. If you are famished, the specialties are savory pastries, elk soup, grilled game sausages, and a rack of ribs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_a_Photography_Tour_with_Tallinn_Photo\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Book a Photography Tour with Tallinn Photo\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1878\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1878 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0802.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0802.jpg?resize=1440%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0802.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0802.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0802.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0802.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Photography Credit | Ernest at <a href=\"http:\/\/tallinnphoto.com\/\">Tallinn Photo<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I always say the perfect souvenirs from any trip are pictures. Photos capture a memory in a way that a refrigerator magnet could never<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> achieve<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re traveling with just one other person<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you\u2019ve probably felt the same challenge of getting pictures together. The easiest solution to that problem is booking a professional photographer!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>best photographer to book with for a Tallinn photoshoot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Ernest from Tallinn Photo! I really appreciated how he combined his photoshoot tour with historical facts about Tallinn. His Romantic Tallinn tour was perfect for two people.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I promise even if you\u2019re not a travel blogger<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou need to book this photoshoot! <a href=\"http:\/\/tallinnphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on how to book and prices can be found <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_in_Tallinn\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Where to Eat in Tallinn<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tallinn is a great destination for foodies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young chefs are flocking to Tallinn and creating innovative and affordable menus for all budgets.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re a beer drinker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estonia is well-known for its expanding craft beer scene too. You\u2019ll find different craft beer all throughout the city.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaike_Rataskaevu_16\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>V\u00e4ike Rataskaevu 16<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you only have time for one restaurant in Tallinn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/rataskaevu16.ee\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>V\u00e4ike Rataskaevu 16<\/b><\/a> is where you need to go<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! It\u2019s more of a <strong>contemporary take on Estonian classic dishes<\/strong>, but everything was absolutely delicious.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-1848 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0942.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"V\u00c4IKE RATASKAEVU 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0942.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0942.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0942.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0942.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0942.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0943.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"V\u00c4IKE RATASKAEVU 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0943.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0943.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0943.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0943.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0943.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll start with their homemade black rye bread &#8211; an Estonian staple. I ordered the pumpkin soup and braised elk roast which I would highly recommend for adventurous eaters. Elk is another signature dish in Estonia.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-1848 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0944.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"V\u00c4IKE RATASKAEVU 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0944.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0944.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0944.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0944.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0944.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0945.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"V\u00c4IKE RATASKAEVU 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0945.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0945.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0945.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0945.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0945.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make reservations here in advance! This restaurant is tiny! During summer they can book up three months in advance. Check out their full menu and make reservations <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/rataskaevu16.ee\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Maiasmokk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Caf\u00e9 Maiasmokk<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Caf\u00e9 Maiasmokk is the oldest caf\u00e9 in Tallinn and has been in the same location since they opened in 1864. We loved taking a moment to escape the cold and pop inside here to recharge with hot soup and some of their famous cakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interior is gorgeous with circular wooden tables, chairs, and benches covered with lush royal red fabric. If you\u2019ve been to one of the traditional Viennese coffee houses in Vienna, Austria, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you will think it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a similar look and feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-1848 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0960.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 Maiasmokk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0960.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0960.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0960.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0960.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0960.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0962.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 Maiasmokk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0962.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0962.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0962.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0962.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0962.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real draw of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohvikmaiasmokk.ee\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caf\u00e9 Maiasmokk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is their <strong>m<\/strong><\/span><b>arzipan studio where you can actually want the artists to paint on marzipan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Marzipan is very popular in Europe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0I don\u2019t particularly care for the taste<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but the detail the artists put in their work here is amazing to watch.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Popover Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can book an hour long marzipan painting class here for only 10 \u20ac! You can find more information on how to book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kohvikmaiasmokk.ee\/en\/marzipan-room\/marzipan-painting-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estonian_Burger_Factory\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Estonian Burger Factory<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was shocked when I kept seeing the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ebf.ee\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estonian Burger Factory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come up on the best places to eat in Tallinn. We decided to try it on our last day, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">once I took that first<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bite<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I understood the hype!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their burgers were delicious<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I loved how the burger patties, steaks, and other beef and lamb products were all 100% organic. If you\u2019re looking for a break from an Estonian diet of hot soup and elk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ebf.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estonian Burger Factory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kompressor\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Kompressor<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/kompressorpub.ee\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kompressor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great spot if you\u2019re looking for a <\/span>quick lunch<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They have huge sweet and savory cr\u00eapes, great coffee, and strong gl\u00f6gi at very cheap prices.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Tallinn\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Where to Stay in Tallinn<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1884 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0959.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0959.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0959.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0959.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0959.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0959.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try staying anywhere near the Old Town! You <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will be<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within walking distance of the best restaurants, museums, and the Christmas market. Below are some of the places I recommend staying at in Tallinn.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airbnb\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Airbnb<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We stayed at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/16562999?source_impression_id=p3_1662379914_F%2FP02ElALCTyVei9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medieval Bishop`s House Apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and I couldn\u2019t recommend it enough! It was the perfect size for two in a cozy 7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">00 years old medieval apartment. The best part was its location<\/span><b> in the heart of the old town<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just steps away from the Christmas Market.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve never used Airbnb<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use my special link <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/c\/linneaj207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for up to $65 off your first booking!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fat_Margarets_Hostel\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Fat Margaret&#8217;s Hostel<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on a budget<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ee\/fat-margaret-s-hostel.html#tab-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat Margaret&#8217;s Hostel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great option with private and shared rooms. You\u2019re just outside the city walls <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a short walk away to all the main sites. They also have a <\/span><b>complimentary sauna and pool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for guests!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Hestia Hotel Kentmanni<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love this option for luxury stays in Tallinn with all the amenities! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ee\/hestia-kentmanni.html?aid=357029;label=yho748jc-1DCAsoQkIMbWV0cm9wb2wtc3BhSDNYA2iwAogBAZgBMbgBB8gBDNgBA-gBAfgBAogCAagCA7gCqZGL_gXAAgHSAiQ2YjE0MDNmMy01NTlkLTQyMGUtYWY3NS1iNmI5NWNiYmUzMWLYAgTgAgE;sid=33fdc7b4aac48f4ca102324cc639abfd;all_sr_blocks=504117301_241019926_1_1_0;checkin=2020-12-10;checkout=2020-12-13;dest_id=-2625660;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=4;highlighted_blocks=504117301_241019926_1_1_0;hpos=4;no_rooms=1;req_adults=1;req_children=0;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=504117301_241019926_1_1_0__14135;srepoch=1606601035;srpvid=77b29b2537ac0044;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hestia Hotel Kentmanni<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has breakfast included with your stay and a beautiful hot tub and sauna.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must_Visit_Spots_in_Tallinn\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Must Visit Spots in Tallinn<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Telliskivi_Creative_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Telliskivi Creative City<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-1848 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0950.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Telliskivi Creative City\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-1893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0950.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0950.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0950.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0950.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0950.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-1893'>\n\t\t\t\tMurals in Telliskivi Creative City\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0951.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Telliskivi Creative City\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-1895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0951.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0951.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0951.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0951.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0951.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-1895'>\n\t\t\t\tStreet at in Telliskivi Creative City\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located just outside the city walls, Telliskivi Creative City is where you go to see the trendy\/hipster side of Tallinn. Telliskivi is a complex of former <\/span><b>factories turned into boutiques, restaurants, and caf\u00e9s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all decorated with street art.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_to_Telliskivi_Creative_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Get to Telliskivi Creative City?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily get to Telliskivi just by walking from the old city. It\u2019s around a 15-minute walk from the Old Town.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_at_Telliskivi_Creative_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do at Telliskivi Creative City?<\/span><\/i> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the perfect place to spend a night eating and shopping. Telliskivi is a popular hangout spot with local younger Estonias, and local artists. On Saturday\u2019s during the summer they have a Russian flea market too!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_at_Telliskivi_Creative_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Eat at Telliskivi Creative City?<\/span><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fhoone.ee\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F-hoone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has an <\/span><b>extensive cocktail list, great food, and a really fun vibe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The prices here are very budget-friendly. Try the mutton dumplings in a creamy mushroom sauce-perfect on a chilly night!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kohtuotsa_Viewing_Platform\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1865 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0928.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0928.jpg?resize=1440%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0928.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0928.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0928.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0928.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Do you know that iconic photo that everyone seems to have overlooking Tallinn? This is where you can take it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the <\/span><b>postcard-perfect view of Tallinn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can\u2019t miss the Kohtuotsa viewing platform. Located on Toompea Hill (near the Danish King\u2019s Garden). You\u2019ll see the best-unobstructed views of the harbor, church bell towers, and the terra-cotta colored roof tiles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1887 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0953.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0953.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0953.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0953.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0953.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0953.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another popular photo spot here is &#8220;The Times We Had&#8221; mural near the viewing platform. I don&#8217;t know the back story on why this is here, but I think we can thank Instagram.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alexander_Nevsky_Cathedral\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Alexander Nevsky Cathedral<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0949.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christmas in Tallinn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0949.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0949.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0949.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0949.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0949.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Russian Orthodox church on Toompea Hill has beautiful black onion-like domes that you can see from the Old Town. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the stairs from the old town and work your way up to see it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cathedral is open to visitors free of charge, but just be mindful to not enter and disrupt service.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Museums_to_Visit_in_Tallinn\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Which Museums to Visit in Tallinn<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KGB_Museum_in_Viru_Hotel\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">KGB Museum in Viru Hotel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1899 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0964.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"KGB Museum in Viru Hotel\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0964.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0964.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0964.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0964.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/img_0964.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If you\u2019re curious about learning what life was like during Soviet occupation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need to visit the KGB Museum. The KGB was the secret spy agency for the Soviet Union.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The KGB museum is on the 23rd floor of the Viru Hotel which was once the <\/span><b>secret floor used by the KGB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to spy on the political guests staying at the hotel in the floors below. The stories are fascinating<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd the rooms have been left in the same way they were left when the KGB agents left in a hurry in 1991. The <\/span><b>museum has spy equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other objects from the Soviet times, including a phone without a dial that was a direct hotline to Moscow.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend booking your ticket in advance because this is a guided tour. The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday. You can book tickets on the museum\u2019s website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viru.ee\/et\/kgb_muuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Seaplane_Harbour_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>The Seaplane Harbour Museum<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meremuuseum.ee\/lennusadam\/en\/the-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Lennusadam (the Seaplane Harbour)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is part of the Estonian Maritime Museum house in an old seaplane hangar.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great museum if you\u2019re looking for something interactive. With over 200 exhibits, you can learn about Estonia\u2019s maritime and military history. You can <\/span><b>fly your own seaplane in a simulator, or have a boat race with remote controls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.We didn\u2019t have a chance to visit this museum, but if you have extra time it always comes highly recommended by other travelers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Popover Tip<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you\u2019re more interested in learning about the history of Estonia I would recommend visiting the Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom and the Estonia History Museum.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tallinn_Travel_Tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Tallinn Travel Tips\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>When to Visit<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit for Christmas is very late November, or all of December. You can find when the Christmas Market opens each year <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/christmasmarket.ee\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you prefer warmer months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best weather with the longest days is from May through early September.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_to_Stay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>How Long to Stay\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tallinn is a small city and it\u2019s the perfect weekend trip. I would recommend <\/span><b>two full days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tallinn. It\u2019s also a popular day trip on the ferry from Helsinki, but if you\u2019re looking to see more of the culture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I would recommend one more full day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_to_Tallinn\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>How to Get to Tallinn<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fly<\/span><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tallinn has a small airport that&#8217;s actually conveniently located less than 5k from the city. We flew nonstop from Copenhagen to Tallinn on Lot Polish Airlines. The other <\/span><b>two major airlines that fly into Tallinn are Finnair and airBaltic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll find the most nonstops from other Baltic and Scandinavian capital cities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferry\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ferry\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s popular to combine your trip to Tallinn with Helsinki, Finland. Ferries <\/span><b>sail regularly from Helsinki to Estonia&#8217;s port<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are connected by 3 ferry companies. Tallink Silja offers 6 times per day, Viking Line 3 times per day, and the Ecker\u00f6 is 3 times as well. It takes about 2 hours to cross and prices range from \u00a330 \u2013 \u00a3100 euros round trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you visit Finland in December prior to Tallinn you can&#8217;t miss seeing Rovaniemi in nothern Finland. Rovanimei is <span class=\"s1\">the ultimate destination for any Christmas lover.<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can read more about the Ultimate Winter Wonderland in Rovaniemi here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Packing_List\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Winter Packing List\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tallinn is very chilly in the winter! In December, you\u2019ll see temperatures fro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">m 28\u00b0F &#8211; 34\u00b0F (-2\u00b0C &#8211; 1\u00b0C) with only six hours of daylight. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the temperatures here get so cold in the winter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your packing list is very important.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hand warmers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Long heavy jacket.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Gloves and a warm hat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Snow boots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wool socks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_on_Tallinn\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Final Thoughts on Tallinn<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tallinn is a city rich in history, medieval architecture, delicious food, and the friendliest people. There are so many things to do and see here I guarantee your trip to Tallinn will be memorable. Christmas in Tallinn is the perfect place to visit if you\u2019re eager to get into the holiday spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><i>Read More About Christmas Markets in Europe\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/christmas-copenhagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">Christmas in Copenhagen 2o23<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Heidelberg Christmas Market 2023 (Map + Dates)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Salzburg Christmas Markets 2023<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Pin this post to your travel board to save for your future Christmas Market trip!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/516863ec-9867-412e-9ff9-15739f1358a2.png?resize=1002%2C1500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"12 Reasons to Love Tallinn Estonia Pin\" width=\"1002\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/516863ec-9867-412e-9ff9-15739f1358a2.png?w=1002&amp;ssl=1 1002w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/516863ec-9867-412e-9ff9-15739f1358a2.png?resize=300%2C449&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/516863ec-9867-412e-9ff9-15739f1358a2.png?resize=800%2C1198&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estonia\u2019s capital Tallinn is one of the best places to visit in Europe for the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false},"categories":[93,111,171,6,1,53],"tags":[170,96,168,83,169,71],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CHRISTMAS IN TALLINN 2023 - Popovers and Passports<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Estonia\u2019s capital Tallinn is one of the best places to visit in Europe for Christmas. 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