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ENGLISH EDITION

The best things to see and

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Summer Summer Travel Travel SpecialSpecial

The Best Summer Terraces

Shopping in the Old Town

What’s OnThis Season

Day Trip: Aegna Island

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Nightlife: Where the Locals GoNightlife: Where the Locals Go

Life is beautiful!

The most fashionable life-style and shopping centre

in the very heart of Tallinn!

Estonia pst 9, Tallinna

Just a few steps from the Old Town you will find Solaris Center – the newest and most unique center of entertainment, shopping and culture.

IN SOLARIS YOU WILL FIND:

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3 editorial 24-25 sightseeing

4-5 restaurants: Sevan

C'est La VieSummer Terraces in Tallinn

Restaurant News

6 nightlife 7-8 shopping10-11 Summer Event Guide23 beauty26 Day trip: Aegna Island27 getting around 28 transport 29-30 maps and information31 outside of Tallinn

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PORTS B-Terminal, D-Terminal, M/L Liverpool Seaways

Paldiski-Kapellskär-Paldiski HOTELS Barons Hotel, Bern

Hotel, Braavo Hotel, City Portus Hotel, My City Hotel,

Domina Ilmarine Hotel, Ecoland Hotel, Economi Hotel,

Euroopa Hotel, Go Hotel Schnelli, Imperial Hotel, Kalev

Spa Hotel, Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn, L'Ermitage Hotel,

Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel, Metropol Hotel,

Nordic Forum Hotel, Old House Hostel, Old Town Maestro

Hotel, Oru Hotel, Palace Hotel, Park Inn Central Tallinn,

Radisson Blu Hotel Tallinn, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia,

Reval Park Hotel Tallinn, Savoy Hotel, Scandic St. Barbara

Hotel, Sokos Hotel Viru, St. Olav Hotel, Susi Hotel, Swissotel,

Tähetorni Hotel, Tallink Express Hotel, Tatari 53 Hotel,

Telegraaf Hotel, Ülemiste Hotel, Vana Wiru Hotel, Viimsi

Spa Hotel, Von Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn OTHER TV Tower,

Hansabuss Business Line, Swedish Embassy, Sadama

Market, Stockmann Info, Tallinn Airport, Estonian Air

Europe-Tallinn routes, Tallinn Tourist Information, Citytour

Buses, Hansabuss Airport, Merekeskus, Lootsi keskus,

Puumedi Group OÜ RESTAURANTS Pirita Yacht Club,

Pick up your free copy at: Arizona, Beerhouse, Clazz, Molly Malones, O 'Malleys,

Odessa Restaurant, Seitse Merd Restaurant, Troika

Restaurant, Turg Restaurant, Waynes Coffee PÄRNU

Astra Hotel, Legend Hotel, Pärnu Visitor's Centre, Strand

Hotel, Sanatorium Tervis, Tervise Paradiis, TRK Viiking,

Koidulapark Hotel, Pärnu Airport TARTU Dorpat Hotel,

London Hotel, Pallas Hotel, Tartu Visitor's Centre, Tartu

Airport, Turu Linna City Information Point WESTERN

ESTONIA Pärnu Yacht Club, Arensburg Boutique Hotel,

Fra Mare Thalasso Spa, Haapsalu Tourist Information,

Hiiumaa Tourist Information, Johan Spa Hotel, Kuressaare

Airport, Kuressaare Tourist Information, Promenaadi Hotel

Haapsalu, Meri Spa Hotel, Rüütli Spa Hotel EASTERN

ESTONIA Jõhvi Tourist Information, Meresuu Spa, Narva

Tourist Information, Rakvere Tourist Information, Saka Cliff

Hotel & Spa, Toila Sanatorium, Vihula Manor, Villa Theresa,

Sagadi Manor SWEDEN EAS Stockholm, Estonian House

Göteborg, Estonian Air Stockholm,Tallink Mariehamn,

Tallink Stockholm RIGA Cinnamon Sally Backpackers

Hostel, Friendly Fun Franks Backpackers Hostel, The Blue

Cow Backpackers Hostel, The Naughty Squirrel

Backpackers Hostel

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Going Local

Probably the best thing about vis-iting Estonia at

this time of year is the increasing availability of local produce. Previously, Estonians would have finished the food they had preserved for winter, and planted last year’s potatoes for a new crop. While we can buy most of these things at the grocery store now, and in fact my neighbour says “why bother growing your own potatoes, it’s cheaper to buy them”, there is still nothing like the taste of fresh local produce.

Here is a quick guide to Tallinn’s markets, where you can go and taste locally grown produce and of course try some pickles, sauerkraut, and honey.

Visit the Central Market to see Tallinn’s largest mar-ket. It’s between the bus station and Stockmann, just off of Tartu mnt. In addition to the fresh vegetables and fruit, be sure to visit the Georgian bakery and try a hachapuri (it’s a cheese-stuffed pastry).

Nõmme Market is the city’s more fancy market. It was rebuilt after a fire a few years ago. Outside you will find small stalls selling everything from flowers to berries to veggies. There are also little houses selling meat and fish and dairy products as well.

The Balti Jaam market at the train station is perhaps Tallinn’s most “colourful” market. It has both outdoor and indoor parts, and sells everything from clothing, shoes, clocks, and gravestones. But for the food por-tion be sure to pick up some honey and pickles.

Apart from food shopping there is lots to see and do this month in Estonia. Turn to the middle of the paper for our summer travel special and check out our events listing for a look at what’s on this summer.

Happy travels!

Kristina Lupp

Editor-in-chief

Contents

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June Highlights01 MIDSUMMER CELEBRATIONS

Midsummer is the most popular festival in Estonia. Midsummer celebrations are spent eating good food, enjoying good drinks and good company, often in the countryside. The high point of the celebration is bonfires and the making of midsummer incantations. St. John's Day is June 24th. 02 CHILLING OUT AMONG THE TREES

The Schilling Festival fills the small town of Kilingi-Nõmme on July 4th with trendy party people. Peaking Lights (US), Polly (RUS), and Siinai (FIN) will perform in the Estonian forest capital. 03 STREET FOOD DELICACIES

For the second time in a row, the Street Food Festival will take place at Telliskivi from June 13-14. More that 40 cafés, restaurants and food stands will take part in the festival, along with a dozen or so restaurants from abroad. 04 HARMONICA MUSIC IN PÄRNU

The classical harmonica festival will take place in Pärnu from June 26-28. The programme includes competi-tions, concerts, jam sessions and a parade through the city. Harmonica players will be coming from all over the world. 05 A HANSEATIC ATMOSPHERE

The annual International Hanseatic Days will be held in Viljandi from June 4-7. Eighty representatives from various hanseatic towns will arrive in the small Southern Estonian town. Over the four days, Viljandi’s court-yards, playgrounds, and beaches will hold a varied cultural programme. You can feel a party atmosphere in Pärnu as well for their annual Hanseatic Days from June 26-28.

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■ Gastropubi Haven There’s a new informal gourmet dining experience in town, and it’s off the tourist trail, close to the home of Estonia’s greatest export, Skype, in Mustamäe. If you take a taxi out of the city centre you’ll find an ever-so-charming pub making food with genuine love that will satisfy you. Proof that if you build it, they will come.Mustamäe tee 116.

■ TroféIkea, Volvo, spotlessly clean cities, thought-ful crime drama... all things you think about when you think of Scandinavia. Trofé is out there to prove to visitors to Tallinn that food is just as great as any of those other things. The new restaurant has proved a hit with locals, its light woods and stone walls, along with interesting twists on well-known recipes, merging traditional and modern.Pikk 29 / Lai 24, Tallinn Old Town G2.

■ Tio Leno There’s a new Mexican restaurant in town, and it’s gathering rave reviews from people who are bowled over by the spicy (but not too spicy, unless you ask for it) food, the chance to sit at the chef’s table, and the introduction to the Telliskivi area of a cuisine catching on in historically spice-averse Estonia.Telliskivi 60, Tallinn A1.

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When you go to Tallinn in the sum-mer, you don’t want to be cooped up inside a restaurant. You want to be able to enjoy your coffee or beer or wine outside, on a terrace. We look at the places where you can find great al fresco dining in Estonia’s capital.

Terrace dining is an integral part of Tallinn culture, and it’s some-thing tourists can enjoy just like the locals do. If you’re in Estonia on a budget, there are many places to recommend, all around Tallinn’s historic Old Town and beyond.

Starting, as many people do, out on Freedom Square, Wabadus

Cafe (Tallinn Old Town 1J) is still pretty similar to the old Cafe Moscow that used to sit comfort-ably opposite St. John’s Church. Though the food selection isn’t anything to write home about, it’s a prime spot for people-watch-ing, and if you have something, or someone, to keep you occupied, you can sit happily for hours as people go by on one of Tallinn’s main thoroughfares.

On the other side of the Old Town, if you like water pipes with your food, we recommend walking past the uber-flash Deja Vu bar, for

Popular bar (Vana-Viru 6, Tallinn Old Town 3H), where the atmos-phere is low-key, the music is up-tempo and bright, and you can sit next to Vana-Viru street, one of the nicest, most historic streets in the Old Town. If you decide to have a bit of boiling water with your tobacco, we recommend banana and mint.

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Old Town 3H) is near to Popular, up on the fourth floor of a shop-ping centre across the street from the Viru Gates. It’s hidden away, but follow the signs and you’ll find it easily enough. The cafe, refur-bished in 2014, is deceptively pricey, but is an enduring favour-ite. Take a seat outside on the bal-cony for one of the best overhead views of the Old Town, preferably with a Long Island Ice Tea in hand.

For the more financially-flush, there is a wealth of choice. As inter-esting alternatives to the same-old Old-Town places, give Viimsi a try. There are two incredible restaurants, Paat (which translates as "boat", Rohuneeme Tee 53, Viimsi) and the world-beating NOA (Ranna Tee 3, Viimsi), which was designed from scratch with instructions from the owners to create a dream restau-rant. The architects, together with knowledgeable, attentive staff and some of the finest cooks you will find, have managed this. Our tip is to enjoy their extraordinarily flavour-some cucumber soft drink on the purpose-built patio, as the sea laps at the edges of the restaurant, and boats and windsurfers make shapes on the water in the distance.

The best hotels in town, such as the Telegraph Hotel, have terraces where you can enjoy award-winning food while catching up on your rays. The charms of the Telegraph, whose Tchaikovsky Restaurant has Bocuse d’Or competitor Vladislav Djat-suk as head chef, are well-known, though you really haven’t lived until you’ve eaten there. Across Mere Puiestee in the Rotermann quarter, you’ll find Platz (Roseni 7, Tallinn 2A), located on a courtyard

where peace and tranquillity, as well as surprisingly fine dining for such a modest price, can be found.

The Viimsi area also plays host every summer to the popu-lar RootSu Rannabaar (Kesk Tee 20, Viimsi), where the ambiance is always set to ”chill”. Reggae music permeates the air, and you’d better bring your best swimming shorts or bikini, because you’ll want a dip in the Baltic before enjoying the fine barbeque food on offer. When there’s a live band on, there is nowhere better to be on a sum-mer weekend.

If you want to stay close to the port, give Sadama Suveterrass (Sadama 6/8, Tallinn 2A) a try. It’s not in a location that is going to win awards for style, but the joyful way you are greeted when you join the party makes it feel like an outdoor bar where everybody knows your name, and the people are always beautiful.

One more for the Old Town – Schössle (Pühavaimu 13/15, Tal-linn Old Town G2) will once again open their beautiful summer gar-den terrace. Enjoy live music and the favourite weekly POP UP Grill. What’s best is that it’s an “all-you-can-eat” style event every Thurs-day. Choose from an assortment of grilled meats and fresh salads. And if you haven’t had a chance to visit Leib Resto & Aed (Uus 31, Tal-linn Old Town 3F) or their other restaurant Umami (Kadaka tee 141, Tallinn), located slightly out-side of the city centre in Õismäe, both of their summer gardens are the perfect place to sit and enjoy a great meal with a fabulous wine selection. ■

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If you’re not familiar with Armen-ian cuisine, here’s a quick lesson. Armenian cuisine consists of fresh salads and cheeses, lavash and grilled meat – especially lamb and pork.

Lunchtime is bustling at Sevan,

where locals come to enjoy the daily special. The daily special is excellent value for money, because for 5 you can get a soup and a main dish.

When we visited Sevan though,

we opted for some dishes off the regular menu. For a starter, try a selection of appetisers, especial-ly the cured meats and cheeses. This way you can try a little bit

of everything, an important tip when trying a new cuisine. For the main course, if you want to con-tinue sharing, why not try one of the šašlõkk platters for two. Our favourites: the lamb chops, quail šašlõkk, and ljulja kebab served in lavash. Meat is grilled and remains tender and juicy. For sides, choose between oven potatoes, couscous with fried onions, rice, or grilled veggies.

Sevan just recently moved to Tallinn at the beginning of this year. Previously located outside of the city in Jõelähtme, Sevan has been serving Armeenian specialities for seven years. They also offer catering services. Ser-vice is friendly and professional, and portions are generous. You certainly won’t leave here hun-gry! ■

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Sevan Restoran Ahtri 6a, Tallinn A2-3.

■ Cheese & PepperA pizzeria on the central main road of Pärnu Mnt, Cheese & Pepper has a sign that looks like it’s straight out of a Wild West theme park. Look past that and you’ll find a lively atmosphere, every topping under the sun, and flavour-some pasta dishes if you prefer. Comfort food from the gods.Pärnu Mnt 17, Tallinn B2.

Armenian Hospitality in the Heart of TallinnYou don’t have to wait for grilling season to enjoy some great meat!

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The goal has been to stand out from the rest and this has been made possible with the vision of young Finnish chef Juuso Penttinen, who brings with him cooking experience from both Finland and Australia. Juuso’s interesting flavour combi-nations are well executed.

The customer receives an amuse-bouche upon sitting down at the table. As an appetiser, the cold and fresh gazpacho is just what is anticipated. The sweet acidity of the tomato along with the watermelon and sorrel pro-

vides something light yet tasty at the same time. The warm broc-coli soup, named ”green poison”, is topped with blue cheese ice cream. Soft elements will melt in your mouth, while the chive oil garnish ties it all together.

The entercôte is comes with braised beef cheeks, served on a bed of cabbage. The Charon sauce completes the dish. The chef often changes the fish dish. This time it was a delicious sea bass.

For dessert, the crème Catalan is paired with blood orange sorbet, Penttinen’s own invention. You can also taste a hint of basil, an unlikely combination. The yoghurt panna cotta is served with rhubarb soup and liquorice.

Just like the name of the restau-rant, such is life, such is the menu too. Exciting flavour combinations that come together well. ■

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Restaurant & Cafe C’est La Vie, Suur-Karja 5, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Such is LifeNew life for C’est La Vie

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■ What’s on at Vihula Manor this SummeIf you haven’t visited Vihula Manor, here are a few reasons to hire a car for a great weekend away. This marks the 205th anniversary of when Alxander von Schubert bought Vihula Manor. In honour of this occasion, a statue will be completed on June 10. The summer programme at Vihula has something for everyone. 23 June – Midsummer26 June – Koit Toome, Jaak Joala 60th anniversary concert 28 June - Tõnis Mägi and Jarek Kasari concert „Aias“28 June – Classic Cars Day30 June – Trio RomanceVihula, Lääne-Virumaa.

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Shvips Telliskivi 51i, Tallinn A1

This bar opened in January, with a retro feel reminiscent of the 1970s, and perfectly in keeping with the hipster vibe of the rejuvenated Kalamaja district in which it lies. The first thing that catches your eye is the classic sign, making Shvips feel like the kind of place David Bailey would enjoy, if he had taken one of the rare flights from the UK to Tallinn during his heyday.

The feel inside is cosy, if a bit dark, with wood panelling the design language and long dark leather benches on which to recline as the night draws on. Service is bright and perky - the bar’s owners work inside there day-to-day, and you can tell that they invest a lot of thought into how customers perceive the place at first. They’ll advise you on wine from a point of view of real know-ledge, and they’ll provide you with tasty snacks if wished.

If you want to compare Shvips to somewhere, its closest analogue is probably Frank, the equally wel-coming, cosy and period-fixated Parisien hideout on Sauna street in the Old Town. Both of these places are worth visiting and comparing.

Foody AllenVaba Lava, Telliskivi 60a, Tallinn A1

Vaba Lava is talked-up as the crowning achievement of a new, thrusting Tallinn, a theatre for the 21st Century with versatility to boot. Although the seating can be moved around impressively within the auditorium, the new perform-ance venue suffers the same fate as the Nordea Concert Hall: given the typical Estonian tendency not to be overly-enthusiastic, the venue needs to assist in generating that atmosphere through its layout. It is debatable how well Vaba Lava does this.

So, Vaba Lava is an ”it’ll-do” theatre, with architecture befitting a provincial playhouse in Leicester or Milton Keynes, not a mod-ern European capital’s landmark. However this well-appointed facility has a saving grace, and it’s named after one of the most original and inventive minds in cinema.

Foody Allen is that place. It’s so good, you wonder how the linear and unimaginative minds behind Vaba Lave thought about putting this purveyor of tasty street food and fine Ger-man white beer inside the foyer. But they have - and they have, as a result, created the world’s first theatre-foyer bar and cafe that one

would visit in spite of the theatre, not because of it.

Open until late and serving food that generally doesn’t hit you hard in the pocket, including salads for the

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A few more suggestions for evening (or early morning) entertainment:

Bars & Pubs

ClayhillsPikk 13, Tallinn Old Town H1.

Drink Baar Väike-Karja 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Hell HuntPikk 39, Tallinn Old Town G2.

Mad Murphy’sMündi 2, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Nimeta BaarSuur-Karja 4, Tallinn Old Town I2.

ProtestMere pst 6a, Tallinn A2.

PõrguRüütli 4, Tallinn Old Town I1.

The HighlanderKuninga 1, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Cigar Lounges

Chicago 1933Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3.

La Casa del HabanoDunkri 2, Tallinn Old Town H1.

Sigari MajaRaekoja plats 16, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Estonian

Karja KelderVäike-Karja 1, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Kochi Ait TavernLootsi 10, Tallinn A3.

Kolmas DraakonRaekoja plats 1, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Seiklusjutte Maalt ja MereltTartu mnt 44, Tallinn B3.

Valli BaarMüürivahe 14, Tallinn Old Town H3.

Live Music

Café AmigoViru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.

Chicago 1933Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3.

ClazzVana turg 2, Tallinn Old Town H2.

NYC Piano BarVana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Rock CaféTartu mnt 80D, Tallinn C4.

TapperPärnu mnt 158g, Tallinn

Gay

G-punktPärnu mnt 23, Tallinn

X-baarTatari 1, Tallinn B2.

Karaoke

Gelsomino KaraokeLai 2, Tallinn Old Town G1.

Koskenkorva Karaoke BarRoseni 13, Tallinn A2.

Laif Restoran & Karaoke ClubLai 5, Tallinn Old Town G1

Nightclubs

Butterfly LoungeVana-Viru 13 / Aia 4, Tallinn Old Town H3.

Café AmigoViru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.

Club BailaSauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Club HollywoodVana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Club PrivéHarju 6, Tallinn Old Town I1.

Club StudioSauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Loung Club VioletRoseni 9, Tallinn A2.

TeaterVabaduse väljak 5, Tallinn Old Town J1.

VabankHarju 13, Tallinn Old Town J1.

VenusVana-Viru 14, Tallinn Old Town H3.

Late Night Dining

Istanbul KebabEstonia pst 7, Tallinn B2.

LocaTatari 1, Tallinn B2.

SöögiplatsTatari 1, Tallinn B2.

Taco ExpressSuur-Karja 18, Tallinn Old Town I2.

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his month, we take a look at three places you should visit if you like chilling with a glass of wine, and then one final place that you must see if you want to cut some rug, and get a true idea of the real Estonia.

health-conscious and meat dishes for the rest of us, Foody Allen is a joy, and well worth making part of your evening out, whether you go to a performance or not.

Radisson Blu Sky BarRävala Puiestee 3, Tallinn B2

You might already have been told about the bar up on the top floor in Riga, Latvia’s capital. You might have gone up there, marvelled at the panoramic views, but been dis-appointed that you were hemmed-in by glass, with no possibility of going outside and feeling the sun and the sky against your face.

Tallinn, as in so many other ways, is different and better than Riga. When you go up to floor 24 of the Radisson, you’ll be greeted by a typical, low-lit, piano bar, but

also a fine selection of gourmet food for all palates (provided you have a few euros to spend), and, out of the door, a truly uninhibited view of Tallinn, as it is, the Baltic wind wreaking havoc on your deli-cate coiffure. Though the Radis-son Blu Sky Bar is not for every pocket, if you only want to stand and admire the view, order a glass of wine from the wide selection on offer, and watch the world go by from up on the roof. There’s surely no finer way to spend the white nights. ■

Stuart Garlick is a jour-nalist and English language teacher based in Tallinn. Since 2012, his blog, Charm Offensive, has covered food, music and fashion in Estonia.

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Tallinn doesn’t have a main

shopping street like other cap-itals, but its many shopping malls, located throughout the city are convenient and easy to get to. Rocca al Mare, for example, located in the suburb with the same name has a free bus that leaves regularly from the A and D terminals at the port, stopping at Kristiine Shopping Centre as well.

The newly renovated Üle-miste Shopping Centre, near Tal-linn’s airport has just undergone a massive addition to include many more shops.

Tallinn’s two department stores, the Estonian company Kaubamaja and the Finnish com-pany Stockmann are both located in Tallinn’s city centre. Kaubamaja connects to Tallinn’s most cen-tral shopping centre, Viru Keskus. This year, Viru Keskus has added many new stores, and some stores have moved into larger locations to serve you better. ABC King, for

example, moved upstairs to the second floor to open an impres-sive flagship store.

Solaris is one of Tallinn’s new-est shopping centres and is locat-ed across from the Estonia The-atre. The Nordea Concert Hall (formerly Nokia) is attached to the back of Solaris. This is where some of the biggest acts come to play, when in Tallinn. The large bookstore Apollo is located on the second floor of Solaris, and offers a modest selection of Eng-lish language books. The book-store shares part of the second floor with a modern cinema.

Rotermann Quarter is a group-ing of old industrial buildings that have been renovated, with a few new buildings mixed in, and now stand in one of the most stylish areas of Tallinn. The area is filled with hip restaurants, trendy fash-ion shops, and more!

When in Tallinn be sure to visit the Telliskivi Loomelinnak (Telliskivi 60A) and the Baltika Quarter (Veer-enni 24). The Telliskivi Loomelinnak is located in the bohemian area of

Kalamaja. This creative space has grown so much over the last two years, and it just keeps getting better. The Baltika Quarter houses a new pop-up fashion shop called Zero. Fashion designers that are just start-ing out can sell their clothes and accessories here.

Also located in the Baltika Quarter is Moetänav, or Fashion Street. Moetänav brings together Estonia’s leading fashion brands into a very unique space. Run by the Baltika Group, this retailer has five lables under its brand that you will not only find in this store, but throughout Estonia. Look for Monton, Mosaic, Ivo Nikkolo, Baltman, Bastion.

Don’t forget about Tallinn’s Old Town. It’s not all souven-ir shops and restaurants. Top name designer brands, including Estonian designers can be found throughout.

For shopping centre locations and details, please see the listing of shopping centres and markets beside this article.

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Shop, dine, and go to the cinema at Solaris.

Kaubamaja is Estonia's department store.

Viru Keskus has added many new shops this year. Rotermann Quarter is one of the most stylish areas of Tallinn.

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■ Department StoresStockmann, Liivalaia 53. B3.

The Tallinn branch of Finland’s favourite department store.

Tallinna Kaubamaja, Gonsiori 2. B2.

This Estonian department store has been in business since 1960 and is now attached to the Viru Shopping Centre.

■ Central Shopping Centres

Foorum, Narva mnt 5. B2.

Almost opposite the Viru Shopping Centre, Foorum houses a promen-ade of stylish boutiques.

Postimaja Shopping Centre, Narva mnt 1. B2.

The newest shopping centre in Tallinn houses an H&M.

Rotermanni keskus, Rotermanni 8. B2.

This modern shopping centre in the Rotermanni district houses gourmet food shops, a Scandinavian furniture store, and many international clothing brands.

Solaris, Estonia pst 9. B2.

One of Tallinn’s newer shopping centres that houses a cinema, numerous restaurants, as well as a top-end supermarket.

Viru Keskus, Viru Väljak 4. B2.

This modern shopping centre houses top name designer stores, great cafés and restaurants, as well as a large bookstore.

■ A bit further outJärve Keskus, Pärnu mnt 238. Buses 5, 18, 32, 36, 57.This shopping centre has quite a few furniture shops, as well as a store for everything you might need for your sauna.

Kristiine Keskus, Endla 45. Free bus from the port.A modern mall just outside of the city centre.

Mustikas keskus, A.H.Tammsaare tee 116. Trolleys 1, 2 and 3.A shopping centre in the west end of the city.

Rocca al Mare, Paldiski mnt 102. Free bus from the port.This massive centre was completed in 1998 and resembles a large mall in North America. It is over 54,000 square metres in size and houses 170 shops – everything from food to fashion, Marks & Spencer to a children’s play world.

Sikupilli Keskus, Tartu mnt 87. Busses 2, 15 and 54 (Sossimägi), Trams 2 and 4 (Lubja).A small shopping centre located near the airport that houses fashion outlets, a few electronics shops, and restaurants.

Ülemiste, Suur-Sõjamäe 4. Buses 2, 7, 15, 65.Located close to the airport, this two-level shopping centre is one of the biggest in Tallinn.

■ Near the port:Lootsi Keskus, Lootsi 8. A3

This shopping centre houses a food store, large liquor store, and top brand clothing and shoe stores.

Merekeskus, Mere pst 10. A3.

The Merekeskus is the oldest shopping centre in the area. The two-level complex houses many clothing stores and souvenir shops.

Norde Centrum, Lootsi 7. A3.

A medium sized shopping centre with a sports apparel shop, grocery store, and more.

SadaMarket, Kai 5. A2

This has the appearance of a market, with many small stalls and shops.

■ Food MarketsBaltijaam (Train Station) – Kopli 1. A1.

Keskturg (Central Market) – Keldrimäe 9. B3.

Kalaturg (Fish Market) – Kalaranna 1. A2.

Lasnamäe Market – Punane 48a.

Mustamäe Market – E. Vilde tee 75a.

Nõmme Market – Turu plats 8.

Sadama Turg – Sadama 25. A2.

shopping

TEXT JEVGNIA GORSKI, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Let’s start at the Viru Gates

- Valli Street. At the Villeroy &

Boch Boutique (Valli 4) you can find dishes and luxury textiles. Gerry Weber sells women’s cloth-ing, as does Taifun.

Now let’s go to Pärnu mantee. Estonia’s jewellery store Juveel

(Pärnu mnt. 8), sells jewellery and silverware. Next - women’s cloth-ing at MaxMara and Emporio Armani women’s and men’s cloth-ing collections, shoes and acces-sories. Gant (Pärnu mnt. 10) sells men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, accessories, and home tex-ti les . FREY-WILLE has both women’s and men’s jewel-lery: tie

clips, belts, silk scarves and hand-kerchiefs. A little further on there is women’s clothing at Max & Co.

Just a few steps and we are at Suur-Karja Street. There, Bur-

berry (Suur-Karja 20) has men’s and women’s clothing, footwear and accessories, as well as a large variety of bags. In the same build-ing you’ll find D’Boiss, an exclu-sive shoe brand created in Tallinn. The shoes are handmade by Ital-ian craftsmen. Opposite is Nude (Suur-Karja 23), which sells every-thing from Gucci to Ralph Lauren.

There are many interesting streets in between. For example, Jacadi (Väike-Karja 12) is the only children’s store in the Old Town. It’s a French brand with high qual-ity, elegant and bright clothes, shoes, and toys. Or Alexander

Boutique Donna (Müürivahe 24), which also sells many differ-ent brands, mainly Italian.

Near the Town Hall - Süda

Boutique (Suur-Karja 2) sells Mulberry bags and acces-sories. On the third floor of the same house you will find

Estonian designer Kristina Viirpa-lu’s showroom: here you can buy a gorgeous dress or have one sewn. Shiny shoes for women (sizes 34-45) can be found at Vivian

Vau (Rataskaevu 2). Owner Viv-ian Unt imports beautiful Italian leather shoes.

Near Freedom Square - Hugo

Boss (Harju 6) sells men’s and women’s collections, as does MaxMara Weekend. On the same street is a Marina Rinaldi store with elegant Italian women’s clothing in sizes (40-62). Persona – Marina Rinaldi’s youth collec-tion for women ages 20-35 in sizes 34-60.

On Rüütli Street you will find the well-known Estonian designer Ülle Pohjanheimo’s fashion house (Rüütli 28/30). In the same house - men’s clothes by Gowri, including suits and shoes, and all the acces-sories on could possibly need. You can buy them ready-made or order a tailored suit. ■

Fashion in the Old TownShopping in Tallinn’s Old Town let’s you see many of the main sights. You’ll also be pleased to know that many shops offer Tax Free shopping and others often offer special discounts.

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CULTURAL EVENTS

■ 30 May – 6 June - Tallinn Old Town Days, Tallinn

■ 4-7 June – Tallinn Treff Festival, Tallinn

■ 4-7 June – XXXV International Hanseatic Days in Viljandi

■ 4-7 June – Narva Days, Narva

■ 6 June – Northern Livonia Festival, Häädemeeste

■ 22 June – 8th Estonian Wife-Carrying Championships and Rapla County Tug-of-War Open, Reonda Village, Kassi-Võllimägi

■ 23 June – Avinurme Fair, Avinurme

■ 9-12 July – XVI Medieval Days, Tallinn

■ 10-12 July – Tallinn Maritime Days 2015

■ 10-12 July – Kihnu Sea Party, Kihnu Island

■ 22 July – Saaremaa Opera Days, Kuressaare

■ 27 July – 21 August – Pärnu Bluusipäevad (Blues Festival), Pärnu

■ 31 July – 1 August – Bluesfest ”Augustibluus”, Haapsalu

■ 31 July – 1 August – Leigo Lake Music Festival, Lutike Village, Leigo Farm

■ 1 August – Seto Kingdom Day, Obinitsa Village, Meremäe County

■ 3-8 August – Tartu Love Film Festival TARTUFF, Tartu

■ 7-9 August – Historical Festival ”Narva Battle”, Narva

■ 7-8 August – Kuressaare Maritime Festival, Saaremaa

■ 28-30 August – White Lady Festival, Haapsalu

CONCERTS

■ 8-12 June – Tallinn Guitar Festival, Tallinn

■ 13-14 June – Nargen Festival, Haapsalu

■ 1-4 July – Õllesummer, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

■ 1-5 July – 19th Haapsalu Early Music Festival, Haapsalu

■ 2-7 July – Juu Jääb Festival, Muhu Island

■ 3-4 July – Hard Rock Laager 2015, Vana Vigala

■ 4 July – Schilling Festival of Beautiful Music, Kilingi-Nõmme

■ 16-19 July – Festival Hiiu Folk, Kassari Village, Hiiumaa

■ 17-23 June – Suure-Jaani Music Festival, Suure-Jaani

■ 16-18 July – Mustjala Festival, Mustjala

■ 23-26 July – XXIII Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Viljandi

■ 6-16 August – Birgitta Festival, Pirita

FOOD EVENTS

■ 12-13 June – Grillfest – Good Food Festival, Pärnu

■ 13-14 June – Tallinn Street Food Festival, Telliskivi

■ 31-2 August – Kärdla Café Days, Kärdla, Hiiumaa

■ 8 August – 9th Kalevipoeg Fish & Water Festival, Tiheda Village, Kasepää

■ 15 August – Seto Food Day, Setomaa

■ 20 August – Pickle festival, Tahkuranna Village

■ 22-23 August – Lüübnitsa Onion & Fish Fair, Lüübnitsa Village

■ 29-30 August – Summer Into the Jar Harvest Festival, Narva

SPORTS EVENTS

■ 1 May – 85th Grand Race Around Lake Viljandi, Viljandi

■ 13 June – Narva Energy Run (Narva Energiajooks), Narva

■ 18-19 July – Yoga Festival, Haapsalu

■ 31 July – 2 August – TriSmile Otepää Triathlon 2015, Pühajärve, Otepää

■ 15 August – Night Run Estonia, Rakvere

■ 23 August – SEB Tartu Inline skating, 42/21 km, Tartu

CARS & BIKES

■ 10-12 July – American Beauty Car Show, Haapsalu

■ 17-19 July – International Bike Fest “NARVA BIKE“, Narva

■ 17-19 July – auto24 Rally Estonia, Otepää

■ 1-2 August – Kiviõli Motocross Festival, Kiviõli

What’s On This Summer in Estonia

The white nights of summer mean that

there is no shortage of things to do all

over Estonia. Check out our summer event

calendar to see what’s on this summer from

June to August.

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

The helicopter rises slowly, like a butterfly. The rabbits in the grass-lands flee as the helicopter flies over them. The yellow Robinson R44 helicopter is flown towards the Old Town. Tamur Bakhoff has three years of flying experience after finishing at the Estonian Aviation Academy.

The first helicopter flight is always an experience. Soon one can see below familiar buildings: Olev-iste Church and the row of towers of the Old Town, Pikk Hermann on Toompea and the government buildings. The summer greenery and evening sun create a fairytale land-scape, and the medieval city looks even more beautiful from above.

We turn towards Kadriorg. In the middle of the forest, the Song Festival Grounds appear and

Kadriorg Palace on the other side. At the port the Eckerö Line ship the Finlandia heads off towards Helsinki. Turning back towards the centre of town, one can see thirsty people on a skyscraper rooftop ter-race.

The helicopter lands gently next to Balloon Tallinn. A five-

minute flight will leave you with a very memorable image of the city. ■

Location

Balloon Tallinn is close to the A-terminal. It is open every day from 8-20. Additional Information: www.balloontallinn.ee

■ Event and Concert TicketsTickets to just about any event or concert in Estonia can be purchased on-

line at Piletilevi, Piletimaailm, and Ticketpro. Or, visit one of their central

locations at:

■ Piletilevi: Viru Shopping Centre, Viru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2.■ Ticketpro: Solaris Shopping Centre, Estonia pst 9, Tallinn B2.■ Piletimaailm (Eesti konsert): Estonia pst 4, Tallinn B2.

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A helicopter ride over the fairytale city of Tallinn.


■ Helicopter flights began operations in Tallinn in May. A helicopter ride can be accessed at the A-Terminal beside Balloon Tallinn. The cost of the flight is €45 per person. The helicopter can carry three passengers.

■ Balloon Tallinn was awarded the 2014 tourism prize. Europe’s northernmost helium balloon rises 120 meters completely silently. With the balloon tethered to the ground, one can get magnificent views of Kalamaja and the Old Town.

■ Flights are affected by weather. If the balloon or helicopter are seen in the sky, then the weather is suitable for flying. Daily flight information is available on Facebook and Balloon Tallinn’s home page.

Helicopter and Helium Balloon flights.

ofsTEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Laitse Rally Park has been open

for a good twelve years now and in recent years they have started offering new services. The multi-faceted children’s park was finished a couple of years ago. There is go-karting, seminar rooms, a small car track, an exhibition of old cars, and an auto repair shop, as well as a few log cabins with saunas.

”We want to focus on tourism, not so much on competition. The goal is to create a diversified auto-motive theme park”, says rally park director Üllar Suvemaa.

The first car for testing is the BMW 318 rally car. Even for the inexperienced driver the Beemer behaves impeccably, though you do have to take the curves gent-ly. On straight roads it’s nice to speed up and really feel the race-car engine’s performance.

The tracks have gravel, curves, and hills. The 2.3 km long track is wide enough to drive with other cars so you can hold competitions with your friends.

The brothers acknowledge that safety is the most important thing. Larger outings happen a few times a year and smaller outings more often.

”You can’t drink and drive. We are always performing breath tests, ”says Üllar.

Especially fast is the E-ser-ies BMW M3, so much so that Üllar compares it to parachut-ing.

Laitse has Estonia’s newest go-kart track. Sharp bends and high-speed straights reach 600 metres. Ten cars can fit on the track at one time.

In a go-kart one can feel the real magic of speed. I have to admit our photographer was eight minutes faster than I was. You can see your lap times after your finish the course.

We visited the old car exhibit. The 1953 MG Midget PB is cer-tainly the star of the show. The gorgeous collection includes

40-50 cars. There is also a sig-nificant collection of BMWs outside.

Old cars can also be rented for weddings, and they are also bor-rowed for film productions.

The children’s area is the best in the country. Traffic lights, road signs and small houses create a true sense of power between pedal cars and pedal cars. The kids can also play in the giant sandbox in the middle of the town.

Test your driving skills in the rally simulator. There are also other tracks and play areas. There is even a room for the family prin-cesses.

Laitse is 35km from the port. ■

Sharp Turns and Fast StraightsThe Baltic Guide went to test the tracks and cars at Laitse Rally Park.

■ Laitse Rally Park covers 28 hectares including a children’s area, go-kart track, racetrack, car show and car repair shop.

■ Go-karting costs €13 (8 mins). Drive two laps with a BMW or Lada rally car for €60. For groups, the cost is €45.

■ Laitse is located along the Ääsmäe-Tallinn-Haapsalu highway, about 35 kilometers from Tallinn.

For more information: www.laitserallypark.ee

A Rally Centre for the Whole Family

Brothers Üllar and Siimo Suvemaa, owners of the Laitse Rally Park. Siimo is well known on the rally tracks.

attractions

Första stället i Tallinn när man kommer sjövägen och sista när man beger sig till havs!

The first place to come when You arrive and the last place to visit before leaving!

Massor av härliga smakupplevelser!

Taste one of our delicious dishes!Öppet/Open: varje dag/every day 8-19.

Köket öppet från kl/The kitchen open from 8.

Levande musik varje dag/Live music every day 12-15

Sadamarket Shopping Centrum1a vån/1st floor, 100m från A och B-terminalerna/100m from A and B terminals.Sadama 8/Kai 5 (opposite the Sadamaturg), Tallinn, tel. +372 661 4605, [email protected], www.seitsemerd.ee

THE BEST STEAK YOU’VE EVER HADViru 22, Tallinn, ph. +372 661 5518, www.steak.ee

Eteläranta 14, Helsinki, ph. + 358 (0)504198000, www.steak.fi

Pork Schnitzels,Chicken Schnitzels…

Always up to 500g

All dishes prepared by our German chef.

Children’s Menu Available

New German Schnitzel Restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town.

Free shot of liqueur

when you order a schnitzel.

New location:Rüütli 28/30, Old Town

Travel tips and the summer’s top cultural events

Estonian Summer 2015

14 Northern Estonia 15 Transport 16 Western

Estonia 19 Western Islands 20 Tartu 22 Southern

Estonia

14 Northern Estonia T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 5

Northern EstoniaThe northern part of Estonia, stretching from Paldiski on the north-western tip of the country to the capital, Tallinn, out to Narva on Estonia’s eastern border, is full of surprises and wonder. Because your journey into Estonia begins in Tallinn, it is easy to explore the north of the country, and travel distances are short.

In Narva, walk along the Narva River promenade. Visit the Hermann Fortress, which houses a museum and hosts many outdoor events in summer. Avinurme hosts the most famous summer event in Estonia on Midsummer’s Eve, 23 June, which includes a big bonfire and barrel market. And finally, don’t forget to try a lamprey, a delicacy of the Narva River. The annual Lamprey Festival takes place on 26 Septem-ber in Narva-Jõesuu. ■

How to get there?

Trains leave twice daily to Jõhvi and Narva. Travel time is about 2.5 hours to Narva and a ticket costs €10.90. Buses leave almost half-hourly to Narva, stopping in Rakvere and Jõhvi. For a full timetable visit: www.tpilet.ee

■ Tallinn - Jõhvi 165 km■ Tallinn-Narva 211 km■ Tallinn-Mustvee 173 km■ Narva-Mustvee 119 km

Largest cities (population):

■ Tallinn: 429,829■ Narva: 62,068■ Kohtla-Järve: 38,197■ Sillamäe: 14,586■ Rakvere: 16,338

Additional information: www.northestonia.eu

01 NARVA-JÕESUU

Narva-Jõesuu Spa, is located in one of the oldest resort-towns, Narva-Jõesuu. The town is situated on the far eastern coast of Estonia, a short drive from the historic border town of Narva. With a beach under the pine trees, and 39 different rehabilitation procedures, plus very affordable prices, it’s well worth taking a break in this secluded corner of Estonia.

02 PALDISKI

A Trip into the hv vvistory of the City of Paldiski, a guided tour of the former military port, will show you the fascinating history of Paldiski and the Pakri Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll get to see Peter the Great’s fortress, a lighthouse, Paldiski Naval School, some truly enormous windmills, and the famous (and very scary) cliffs.

03 LAHEMAA NATIONAL PARK

Take a day-trip to Lahemaa National Park. Legendary peaceful fishing villages, huge for-ests, bogs and swamps. Stare in wonderment at Nõmmeveski waterfall, explore the quiet life in Võsu, and then head to Sagadi manor. The best thing? The trip will leave right from your hotel!

04 SILLAMÄE

Sillamäe Town and Maritime Days. The former Soviet industrial town, featuring some beautiful examples of post-WW2 urban architecture, between 28 and 30 June show-cases live performances from artists hailing from all over Estonia.

05 NAISSAAR

Book early and take a fast speedboat to the deserted island of Naissaar. A military truck will take you on a round-trip of the island. For army buffs, there is an imperial-Russian artillery battery, there are stores sea mines and a factory for them and pretty little Maarja Church. The lighthouse on the northern side of the island offers breathtaking views of the wide-open Baltic.

TOP 5 Northern Estonia

TALLINN

RAKVERE

KOHTLA-JÄRVE

NARVA

JÕHVi

MUSTVEE

PALDISKI

Travel Distances:

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Useful wordsEnglish Estonian

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arriving to sihtpeatus

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departure väljumine

arrival saabumine

transfer ümberistu-mine

duration sõidu kestvus

TEXT MIKKO SAVIKKO, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

The majority of tourists travel to Tallinn, but Estonia is so small that you can drive across it in a matter of hours.

Drivers in Estonia need to remember two things: there is zero tolerance for drunk driving, mea-ning that your blood alcohol level must be at zero and speeding and parking tickets must be paid.

The biggest change in Tallinn this year, as far as traffic goes, is that busses from the city centre to the end stops will replace the

trams. New trams will replace the old trams throughout the year

There will also be changes to the tram lines in the future. A direct connection from the port to the airport should be completed by the end of next year.

The orange “carrot trains” have now replaced Estonia’s trains. These new trains are comfortable, tickets are relatively cheap, but unfortuna-tely there is no restaurant car. For example, a trip between Estonia’s largest cities, Tallinn and Tartu, lasts about two hours and a ticket costs about 10. You can even take your

bike on the train. For more infor-mation about trains and schedules visit: www.elron.ee

A direct trip by bus costs about the same. Bus travel in Estonia is very convenient, with direct lines running regularly between Estonia’s major cities and towns. If you want to travel in style, look for tickets aboard Lux Express. On some of their busses, if you pay for a business class ticket, you can get your own single seat. For more information and schedules visit: www.tpilet.ee ■

By road or by train

Before you get in a taxi:

1. Look for the fare on the back window.

2. A taxi must take the most direct route to the destination.

3. If you are unsure, travel only with well-known taxi companies.

4. If you did not receive a printed receipt, you don’t need to pay

for the ride.

Important

Estonia's new orange trains

We have been getting a lot of feedback from our readers say-ing that they are paying more than normal for their taxis.

Tourists don’t always remem-ber, or they don’t know that in Estonia the taxi companies have the right to set their own fares. This means that some companies

can charge five times more than their competitors.

One of the easiest ways to get a taxi is to download the Taxify app on your smartphone. It searches for all nearby taxis, meaning that you can compare fares right on your phone.■

Taxis

Download the Taxify app for a convenient way to find the right taxi.

Tallinn’s new bus station

16 Western Estonia T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 5

Western Estonia

How to get there

A bus leaves for Pärnu almost every hour from Tallinn. If you decide to go by car, driving time is approximately two hours. The train journey from Tallinn to Pärnu takes about 2.5 hours.

Haapsalu is located about 100 km west of Tallinn. Unfortunately you can’t take the train to Haapsalu, but a bus leaves almost hourly from Tallinn.

Bus: www.tpilet.eeTrain: www.elron.ee

More information:www.visitparnu.comwww.visithaapsalu.com

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, STUART GARLICK, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV, EAS

Estonia’s west has everything a holi-

daymaker could want, from the chilled,

hurry-free atmosphere of historic Haaps-

alu down to the summer capital and party

central, Pärnu. If you want a stress-free

lifestyle, and a chance to unplug and for-

get all your troubles, this is the region for

you. See the Estonia that Estonians escape

to in the summer, and experience the real

way to enjoy the Baltic heat.

Love the outdoors?■ Marvel at the flight of white-tailed

eagles, grey herons, geese, swans, ducks, black terns, and marsh harriers in Estonia’s birdwatching capital, Mat-salu National Park.

■ Take the Kilingi-Nõmme Hiking Trail, in one of the southernmost parts of the country, on a woodland path with 12 lookout towers.

■ Go hiking or biking or walking through lovely Soomaa National Park, near Pärnu. ■

01 THE BEACH

The warm and shallows waters and the stunning sandy beach make this a won-derful place for families with children. It’s no wonder Estonians keep coming back year after year.

02 THE IDYLLIC COUNTRYSIDE

Pärnu's surrounding countryside is well worth a visit. A beach road follows the coastline all the way to the Latvian bor-der, with many interesting stops along the way.

03 BICYCLE TOURS

There is no shortage of places to hire a bike in Pärnu. The city is covered with new bike paths, making getting around a breeze and a great way to see the summer capital's sights.

04 MUD BATHS

Estonians and visitors alike have been flocking to the healing mud baths in Pärnu for years. Visit the newly renovated Hedon Spa, located in the historic mud baths building for a day of relaxation.

05 THE NEED FOR SPEED

Love motorsport? Then look no further than Auto24Ring, a race track where you can try your hand at driving, or wait for one of the many events taking place this summer.

TOP 5 Pärnu

01 SUMMER FESTIVALS

Haapsalu is bustling in summer with some great festivals and events like Open Doors Day, Italian Wine Festival, the yoga festival, Early Music and String Instruments Festival, August Blues, and finally the White Lady Festival.

02 EPISCOPAL CASTLE

This castle dates back to the 1200s and is a symbol of Haapsalu. The Episcopal Castle is also home to Estonia’s most famous ghost, the White Lady.

03 RESORT HALL

The Resort Hall or Kuursaal, as it’s known in Estonian, is another important landmark in Haapsalu. The beautiful wooden structure dates back to the end of the 19th century and is the only one of its kind to have survived in its original form.

04 SANDY BEACHES

Relax in the sunshine on one of north-western Estonia’s most beautiful beaches.

05 A STEAMBOAT JOURNEY

Take a trip on the steamboat “Kallis Mari” (Sweet Mary). The boat seats up to ten people and leaves the port hourly. Bookings are required: [email protected]

TOP 5 Haapsalu

■ Tallinn- Pärnu 135 km■ Tallinn-Haapsalu 100 km

Largest cities

■ Haapsalu: 11,000■ Lihula: 2500■ Pärnu 43,000

Travel Distances:

Throughout the Centuries!

Ilon’s WonderlandIlon’s Wonderland

Kooli 5, HaapsaluTel. +372 5836 2806

www.ilon.ee

Haapsalu Episcopal CastleHaapsalu Episcopal Castle

Lossiplats 3, HaapsaluTel. +372 518 4664

[email protected]

Haapsalu Town HallHaapsalu Town Hall

Kooli 2, HaapsaluTel. +372 473 7065

[email protected]; www.salm.ee

Railway and Communications MuseumRailway and Communications Museum

Raudtee 2, HaapsaluTel. +372 4734574

[email protected]; ww.jaam.ee

Ants Laikmaa Home MuseumAnts Laikmaa Home Museum

Kadarpiku village, Lääne-Nigula ParishTel. +372 472 9756 • www.salm.ee

“Peetrike” Tourist Train“Peetrike” Tourist Train

Tel. +372 473 4574; [email protected]“Kallis Mari” Steam Ship“Kallis Mari” Steam Ship

Tel. +372 5396 1396

Haapsalu and Läänemaa Museums

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Suur-Jõe 44a, Pärnu. Tel +372 53 435 092, Fax +372 44 55 070, e-mail:[email protected]

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Located in Pärnu's city centre, on the banks of the Pärnu River

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■ Saaremaa: Area 2,670 km 2, approximate population 40,000

■ Hiiumaa: Area 1,000 km 2, approximate population 10,000

■ Muhu: Area 200 km 2, approximate population less than 2 000

■ Vormsi: Area 93 km 2, approximate population 400

■ Kihnu: Area 17 km 2, approximate population 500

■ Ruhnu: Area 11 km 2, approximate population less than 100

TOP 5 Western Estonia's Islands

01 HIIUMAA

Cycle around Hiiumaa, following in the bike tracks of American author Justin Petrone, who wrote the hugely-successful ”My Estonia” series of books, and described stopping by the side of a deserted road to pick berries in the middle of summer.

02 KÄRDLA

Visit Kärdla, the capital with character, Hiiumaa’s biggest town and a picturesque port that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Kärdla is also known for its Café Days, which takes place on the first week of August. Local residents open up their yards to serve homemade pastries, food, and drinks.

03 KURESSAARE CASTLE

Stroll around the vast Kuressaare Castle, which dominates the Saaremaa capital and provides a link to the tranquil island’s history of conflict.

04 KIHNU & RUHNU

Visit Kihnu and Ruhnu, two tiny islands off the western coast of Estonia. Kihnu is like a cultural time capsule, where the women of the island can be seen wearing the traditional colourful skirts. Ruhnu is smaller than Kihnu and its highlight is a wooden church that dates back to 1644.

05 VORMSI

Retrace the Top Gear team’s tracks and head for Vormsi. Ok, you can’t take the ice road in summer, but you can see enchanted nature – and yes, Jeremy, you CAN take your car, on the ferry.

Travel Distances:■ Tallinn- Virtsu 135 km■ Tallinn- Rohuküla 110 km■ Tallinn- Munalaiu 165 km

19 Western Estonia's Islands T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 5

Western Estonia’s Largest Islands

The Islands of EstoniaTEXT KRISTINA LUPP, STUART GARLICK, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV, EAS

The true otherworldly magic in Estonia

happens on the islands, and with more

than 1500 islands in this seafaring nati-

on, it’s likely that you’ll find a bit of that

fairy dust at some point in your travels.

The largest islands are Saaremaa (literally

”Islandland”), Hiiumaa, Muhu and Võrmsi.

But don’t forget about the tiny islands of

Kihnu and Ruhnu either. It’s not fair to say

that if you’ve seen one island, you’ve seen

them all. Each one is, in its own way uni-

que, with its own culture and traditions. ■

How to Get There

You can fly from Tallinn to Kuressaare or Kärdla, or for the more budget-conscious, bus services from Tallinn are remarkably cheap, and include ferry transfer.

Bus information and schedules: www.tpilet.eeFlight information: www.lendame.ee

Saaremaa & MuhuFerries depart from Virtsu to Kuivastu, or from the mainland to Muhu. Then from Muhu, a causeway connects the island to Saaremaa. The journey lasts about 30 minutes.

Hiiumaa A ferry service from the Rohuküla port to Heltermaa connects Hiiumaa to the mainland. The journey lasts about 90 minutes. You can also get to Hiiumaa via Saaremaa, between Triigi and Sõru. This trip last about 75 minutes.

Ticket information and schedules available at www.tuulelaevad.ee

The Vormsi ferry departs twice daily from the Rohuküla and Sviby ports.

The “Liisi” ferry from Pärnu to Kihnu takes about two and a half hours. The ferry from the Munalaiu port will get you to Kihnu in about an hour.

Ruhnu can be accessed from the Munalaiu port and the Roomasaare port on Saaremaa a few times a week.

Ticket information and schedules can be found at www.veeteed.com

Kaali Crater Lake on Saaremaa

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KÄRDLA

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KURESSAARE

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For more information on accommo-dation and tourism visit:

20 Tartu T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 5

One of Estonia’s

most beautiful summer destinations

TEXT LAURA KOISVISTO, PHOTOS EAS

Estonia’s Cultural Capital Tartu is trip worth taking with the whole family. Pic-turesque Tartu offers visitors a quick vacation, as well as a romantic weekend.

A trip to Tartu won’t break the bank either, and its relatively small size means that the best way to see it is by foot. Walk along the Emajõgi River to enjoy beauti-ful flowers, or escape the city centre with a walk through Toomemägi Park.

Do you feel like getting your groove on? Tartu has no shortage of nightclubs or bars. For example, Atlantis nightclub offers a great night out for those looking for a party. Or just walk through the city centre and you’ll no doubt find a great bar for a quieter night out.

Estonia is known for its excellent desserts and Tartu is no exception. The Town Hall Square is filled with café pat-ios in summertime, where you can taste some of the best cakes. In the centre of the square you will see one of Tartu’s

well-known sights: the kissing students statue in the fountain.

History buffs should mark the weekend of July 10-12 in their calendars, as it is the start of Tartu’s Hanseatic Days. Visitors can enjoy a Hanseatic Market, as well as see many different concerts and exhibits. The medieval market sells some great food, some of which you can even bring home as a souvenir. Be sure to book your hotel early for this weekend. ■

How to get there

Tartu is located about 185 km from Tallinn. It is accessible by bus or train. For full ticket informa-tion and schedules visit: www.tpilet.com (bus) or www.elron.ee (train).

■ Tallinna–Tartto 185 km

Population:

■ Approximately 104,000

01 SUPILINN

This neighbourhood, made up mainly of wooden houses almost makes you feel like you’re in the country. Wander through the streets of this quiet part of town for a nice walk.

02 TARTU’S OLD OBSERVATORY

This UNESCO protected observatory celeb-rated its 200th anniversary in 2011. Visit this fascinating museum for only €3.

03 TARTU CATHEDRAL

If you’re not scared of heights, then climb the old cathedral’s tower, located on Toomemägi hill. Bring your camera because the view is stunning.

04 TASKU SHOPPING CENTRE

Find brand name clothes and cosy cafés at Tasku Shopping Centre. It’s just a quick walk from the city centre and also houses a cinema.

05 TARTU UNIVERSITY TREASURY

Do you know what the original monument of Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus looks like? Visit the Tartu University Treasury for look at some real rarities. Guided visits are also available.

TOP 5 Tartu

Travel Distances:

AHHAA Science Centre

TALLINN

TARTU

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Read articles online:

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22 Southern Estonia T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 5

Southern EstoniaTEXT KRISTINA LUPP, STUART GARLICK, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV, EAS

It is often said that the nicest people in Estonia come from the south. To find out if this is true, set co-ordinates due south and head for the true soul of the country. From small, friendly and independent-minded towns through to the hilliest part of a flat country, there is everything you could need to loosen up.

Valgamaa, Põlvamaa, and Võrumaa are three counties in Southern Estonia, where Estonia borders Russia and Latvia. The population of these three counties is a little under 100,000. Distances are short and there is a great deal to see!

The country’s largest trees, tallest ‘mountains’ and deepest lakes, are just some of the reasons to visit this area and its people. Here you will also hear dif-ferent dialects of the Estonian language, including that of the Seto people.

The Seto people celebrate their king on the first Saturday in August, along with some of the best folk music and beer. This year, Kingdom Day will be celebrated at Obinitsa. In Võru, the folklore festival will take place from 8-12 July, which will include dancers, singers, and musicians from all over Estonia.

Many rivers flow through this area, and in some places, around high sand cliffs that the rivers have dug out natural-ly over time. One of the most impressive is Taevaskoja on Ahja River, where at its peak, the sandy cliff reaches 20 metres. Even taller is the Härma wall beside the Piusa River in Meremäe County. ■

How to get there?

The train from Tartu to Põlva and Taevaskoja leaves twice daily and takes about an hour to get to Valga. Take the bus from Tallinn to Võru in about four hours. The trip from Tallinn to Valga takes about the same amount of time. There are dozens of connections. For a full train schedule visit: www.elron.ee. For a full bus schedule visit: www.tpilet.ee

Travel Distances:■ Tallinn- Viljandi 159 km■ Tallinn- Võru 253 km■ Tallinn- Valga 267 km■ Viljandi- Valga 88 km■ Viljandi- Võru 124 km■ Tallinn- Põlva 231 km■ Võru- Põlva 25 km

For more information visit:

www.visitsetomaa.eewww.southestonia.ee

01 VILJANDI

Go to Viljandi Folk Festival (23-26 July), a weekend event that attracts traditional musicians from all over the world to a little town in south Estonia.

02 MUNAMÄGI

Go hillwalking up Suur Münamägi and Vaike Münamägi, Estonia’s highest hills, offering Instagram-worthy views of the countryside for miles around.

03 TAEVASKOJA

Go forest-trekking in Taevaskoja, a tiny and unspoilt village surrounded by a 150 year-old coniferous forest.

04 TRADITIONAL ESTONIAN MUSIC

Visit the Estonian Traditional Music Centre for a look at Estonia's greatest emerging musical talents, and to better understand the history of this musical form of which Estonians are so proud.

05 ADVENTURE PARKS

Zip-lining, climbing, and catapulting are all thrills to be experienced at some of Southern Estonia’s adventure parks, like the Otepää Adventure Park, the Tartu Adventure Park, or the Valma Adeventure Park on the shore of Lake Võrtsjärv.

TOP 5 Southern Estonia

TALLINN

VILJANDI

VALGAVÕRU

PÕLVA

VÄRSKA

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 5 23beauty

TEXT: KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS: ANDREI CHERTKOV

Most of us don’t really think about sunglasses too much. We’re willing to pay a lot of money for a good coat or a good pair of shoes, because these are more than just accessories, they are practical. “It’s time we start thinking about our sunglasses in the same way”, says Kersti Tuulik. “A good pair of sun-glasses will last many years, and most importantly, protect your eyes”.

Kersti is not wrong. What many of us don’t realise is that if we buy a cheap pair of sunglasses, like the ones you find at the petrol station or chemist, 100 UV protection does not always mean 100. This is due to the quality of the plas-tic. “Glasses that block 100 of all UVA and UVB rays are measured between 380-400 nanometres. The cheap sunglasses you find at the petrol station don’t have this protection”.

Another common misconcep-tion is that sunglasses bought from the optical store can be expensive. You can of course spend a few hun-dred euros on designer frames, but there are cheaper alternatives that offer the same quality. At Norman-Optika, for example, last year’s frames are all heavily discounted. “Our sunglasses start at 45, and are affordable for most of our cus-tomers”, says Kersti.

Another benefit to high qual-ity sunglasses is that they can be repaired and adjusted, just like one would repair shoes. The high qual-ity material of the glasses allows for this.

Prescription lenses are available for sunglasses too, as not every-one can wear contact lenses. Pre-scription sun lenses start at around 50. TransitionsTM -lenses that darken according to UV-exposure – are also a very popular sunglass-es alternative. Different coloured sunglass lenses, which are particu-larly important for people involved in different sports. For example, grey lenses are recommended for sailing, copper, yellow, or brown

are recommended for driving, and yellow is good for skiing.

Going to a professional eye-glass store you will be guaranteed good service. The staff at Norman

Optika are optometrists, it’s their job to help you find the right pair of sunglasses; so don’t be afraid to ask for help.■

Style and ProtectionA good pair of sunglasses is just as important as a good pair of shoes.

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV

In March, near the D-terminal, a new sports shop “Sports Direct” was opened at the Norde Cent-rum. It is a British sporting goods and clothing store that has an onli-ne shop as well. It is well-known for the large selection of goods

at reasonable prices. Their other location is located in the Ülemiste shopping center. ■

Location

Sports DirectNorde Centrum, Lootsi 7, Tallinn A3.

British sports shops

in Norde Centrum

Where to buy sunglasses in Tallinn:

Norman-OptikaRävala pst 6, Tallinn B2

InstrumentaariumViru Keskus, Viru väljak 4, Tallinn A2

Stock OptikaTartu mnt 18, Tallinn B3

Eesti OptikTartu mnt 45, Tallinn B3

Säästu Optika

Postimaja Pereoptika, Narva mnt 1, Tallinn A2

Tallinn OptikaTallinn mnt 6, Tallinn B2

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 524 sightseeing

Paks Margareeta Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) is the most important fortification tower in Tallinn. She was built in the early 1500s. The diameter of the tower is 25 metres and the walls are up to 6.5 metres thick! She was constructed to protect Tallinn from intruders from the sea. Fat Margaret is often the main entrance gate and first encounter for visitors to the Old Town in Tallinn, if arriving by sea. Pikk 70,Tallinn A2.

Hop on, Hop off Bus Tour

■ Pick up the Tallinn Card

(available from Tourist

Information Kiosks and the

A & D terminals at the port)

for free entrance to many

museums, free use of Tallinn

city transportation, including

the hop-on, hop-off bus

(don’t forget to swipe the

card), and further discounts

all around town.

www.tallinncard.ee

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Sometimes you just don’t have enough time to see everything, but on the Tallinn City Tour you just might. Three lines run daily, and best of all, each one passes through the Port of Tallinn, making it even more convenient. The tour operates in ten different languages and is guided by a recorded audio track that follows the sequence of the sights. One ticket is valid for 24 hours. This means that you can travel on all three routes in one day. If you purchase a 24-hour Tallinn Card then your journey on the Tallinn City Tour is free.

Must-see sights of the Old TownTEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Viewing Platforms Kohtu Platform - offers one of the best views of the Old Town. The impressive tower of the Niguliste Church seems at arms length. The red tiled roofs with white edges are characteristic of Tallinn. Tallinn B1.

Patkul Platform - shows both a view of St Olaf’s Church, and part of the city wall. The church was even taller in medieval times and the tallest building in the world in its time. Nowhere else can you see the city wall from a better angle. Tallinn B1.

Kiriku Platform - the platform at the end of Kiriku Street faces west and offers a view of splendid and romantic sunsets. Tallinn B1.

Raekoja platsTallinn’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) is Northern Europe’s best-preserved medieval town hall square and was built at the beginning of the 1400s. Tallinn Old Town H 1-2.

St Olaf’s Church (Oleviste kirik)Climb the stairs of the St Olaf Church and you will discover not only the lower town bene-ath, but also the magnificent palaces facing the slopes of Toompea Hill, and the upper town. The old town of Tallinn is divided into a lower and upper part. The lower town was inha-bited by hanseatic traders and the upper town, or Toompea, was inhabited by nobility. Lai 50, Tallinn Old Town E2.

Katariina käikBlink and you might miss this narrow passageway off of Vene. Built in 1246, St. Catherine's Monastery (Püha Katariina kloos-ter) is the oldest building in Tallinn. This passageway is also known as the Latin Quarter of Tallinn, and where you can find one of Tallinn’s first Italian restaurants. Tallinn Old Town H 2-3.

RaeapteekThe Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) is one of Europe's oldest pharmacies, which still operates in its original location, on Town Hall Square. Tallinn Old Town H1.

Toompea CastleThe Tall Hermann Tower (15th century) on the southwest corner of the hill, and the blue, black, and white Estonian flag signify indepen-dence and freedom for Estonians. Today, Toompea is the centre of Estonian government and the Riigikogu (parliament). Look for the pink building behind the Russian Orthodox Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral. Tallinn B1.

Kiek in de Kök and the Bastion TunnelsThe Kiek in de Kök tower is the entrance to historical underground bastion tunnels. In Soviet times they were supposed to serve as bomb shelters and protect the communist elite in case of a war. Kiek in de Kök means “look into the kitchen” in Low German, as this was one of the main things soldiers spent their time doing while on the lookout for intruders. Kiek in de Kök dates back to the 15th century. The tower is 38 metres tall, and the walls are four metres thick.Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn B1.

KGB MuseumA fascinating museum about Soviet history in Estonia is located on the top floor of the Viru Hotel. The hotel rooms were under KGB sur-veillance. The rooms were equipped with microphones, and small holes were made in the walls, where cameras could be placed to take pictures of hotel guests.

The museum is only accessible by guided tour. Tours run daily and are held in English, Finnish, Russian, and Estonian. English tours fill up quickly so bookings are recommended. Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.

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1 January – New Year’s Day

24 February – Independence Day

Easter Good Friday1 May – Spring Holiday;

Pentecost;

23 June – Victory Day;

24 June – Midsummer’s Day;

20 August – Re-independence Day;

24 December – Christmas Eve;

25 December – Christmas Day;

26 December – Boxing Day

The work day preceding New Year’s Day,

Independence Day, Victory Day, and

Christmas Day is reduced by three hours.

2014/2015 School HolidaysChristmas break20 December 2014- 4 January 2015

Spring Break14-22 March 2015

Summer Break 4 June - 31 August 2015

Holidays

■ Medical Centres and Pharmacies

24H Pharmacy Tõnismägi 5, Tallinn

Tel. +372 644 2282

Mustamäe Medical CentreEhitajate tee 27, Tallinn

Tel.+372 659 8318

Keskhaigla Medical CentreRavi 18, Tallinn

Tel. 1900, +372 622 7070

■ Central Post OfficesPostimaja Post OfficeNarva mnt 1, Tallinn B2.

Kristiine Post Office Endla 45 (Kristiine Shopping Centre), Tallinn

Airport Post OfficeTartu mnt 101, Tallinn

Toompea Post OfficeLossi plats 4, Tallinn Old Town, B1.

Old Town Postal StoreViru 20, Tallinn Old Town, H3.

Tallinn: Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, Tallinn

Tartu: Raekoja plats 1A, Tartu

Pärnu: Uus 4, Pärnu

Narva: Peetri plats 3, Narva

Rakvere: Laada 14, Rakvere

Järvamaa: Keskväljak 8, Paide

Räpina: Kooli 1, Räpina

Jõgeva: Suur 3, Jõgeva

Saaremaa: Tallinna 2, Kuressaare

Hiiumaa: Hiiu 1, Kärdla

Haapsalu: Karja 15, Haapsalu

Jõhvi: Rakvere 13A, Jõhvi

Otepää: Tartu mnt 1, Otepää

Valga: Kesk 11, Valga

Viljandi: Vabaduse plats 6, Viljandi

Võru: Jüri 12, Võru

Rapla: Viljandi mnt 4, Rapla

TOURIST INFORMATION

■ Currency ExchangeDebit and credit cards are widely accepted

throughout Estonia, especially VISA and

Mastercard. American Express is not as

widely accepted.

Currency can be exchanged in banks

throughout the country. Major Estonian

banks include: LHV, Swedbank, SEB, and

Nordea. There is a wide network of ATMs

in major cities and smaller towns. Currency

can also be exchanged at Eurex, and Tavid.

The name Tallinn originates from the

Danish occupation (1219–).

1285 Tallinn joins the Hanseatic League.

1346 The Danish sell Tallinn to the

German Order. Toompea was divid-

ed among princes and bourgeoisie

in the upper-town and craftsmen in

the lower-town.

1561 Tallinn goes to the Swedish.

1721 The Russians conquer Estonia and

Tallinn.

1918 Estonia declares independence and

Tallinn becomes its capital.

1939–44 Russians and Germans occupy

Tallinn.

1944 The Soviet Army bombs Tallinn in

March and causes extensive dam-

age. 1400 people are killed.

1944–1991 Tallinn becomes a Soviet capi-

tal and hosts the sailing competi-

tions of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

1991 Tallinn becomes the capital of newly-

independent Estonia. In 1997, it is

declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2011 Tallinn is the European Capital of

Culture along with Turu. Its popula-

tion is estimated at 411,000: 53%

Estonians, 38% Russians, 9% Other.

A quick history of the city of Tallinn

Outside of the Old TownTEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

ESTONIA AT-A-GLANCEArea: 45,227 km2.

Population: approximately 1,350,000

Capital: Tallinn, population approximately 400,000.

Other cities: Tartu 98,522, Narva 64,057, Pärnu 42,433

Ethnicity: Estonians 68%, Russians 24.8%, Other 6.5%

Language: The official language is Estonian, which belongs

to the Finno-Ugric group of

languages (Finnish, Hungarian). Russian is the mother

tongue of more than 300,000 inhabitants. English is widely

spoken throughout the country.

Religion: Approximately 20% of Estonians are non-religious,

others Lutheran, Orthodox, Catholic.

Currency: Euro €

Independence: 24 February 1918

Re-independence: 20 August 1991

Weather: Average temperature July 16C, February -9C

Time Zone: GMT +2

Elevation: The highest point in Estonia is Suur Munamägi

(318m) located in Võru County.

Islands: 1,521. The largest are Saaremaa,

Hiiumaa, and Muhu.

Lakes: Lake Peipsi, located on the border

between Russia and Estonia, is Europe’s

fourth largest lake (3,555km2).

Kalamaja & KopliKalamaja (Fish house) is a historic

suburb filled with wooden houses

and old factories. Since the 14th cen-

tury, Kalamaja has served as Tallinn’s

main fishing port and was home to

fishermen and fishmongers. When

the railroad connected Tallinn with

St. Petersburg in 1870, many factories

opened. The colourful wooden hous-

es you still see today were built in the

1920s and 1930s to house the grow-

ing working population. Kalamaja

has seen a revival over the last few

years as artists and other bohemian

types moved in for the large spaces

and cheap rent. Restaurants and cafés

began to open, and the area con-

tinues to grow .

Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)Küti 17 / Vesilennuki 6, Tallinn

By tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city centre

to the Linnahall stop. From there, by

foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail.

Have you ever seen the hull of a real

submarine from below? Or better

still, crawled through the narrow liv-

ing and working quarters of a fully

refurbished sub from the 1930s? The

submarine Lembit was one of two

Estonian submarines built in the

UK in the mid 1930s. Another sight

is an authentic replica of the Short

Admiralty Type 184 seaplane, a British

two-seat reconnaissance, bombing,

and torpedo carrying folding-wing

seaplane used in the Estonian War of

Independence in the early 1920s and

later for mail service. The museum is

located in the former seaplane hang-

ars built during WWI by the Russian

tsar. The construction is architectur-

ally unique since it was the largest

armoured concrete ceiling in the

world at the time of construction.

KadriorgKadriorg Park is the area that

houses the Presidential Palace

(Presidendi kantselei) and the

Kadriorg Palace (Kadrioru loss),

and the KUMU Art Museum. (All

located on Weizenbergi). Kadriorg

means Catherine’s Valley in Estonian,

and dates back to the 18th century.

The park and the palace were built

by Peter the Great, who apparently

helped in its building. As was custom-

ary at the time, the main house was

named after his wife. There are plenty

of other things to see in this beauti-

ful and prestigious park. From the

Kadriorg Palace, head straight along

the park trail to the Russalka monu-

ment, located at the shore of the Gulf

of Finland. The famous Song Festival

Grounds (Lauluväljak) are only a

short walk from the park as well.

PiritaPirita is an area located a short distance to the east of the city centre and offers a variety of things to see and do. Start by visiting the ruins of St Birgitta’s Convent ruins (Pirita klooster) whose colourful history dates back to the 15th century. A stroll through the ruins and the surrounds, including the small cemetery, is a moving reminder of the past. Its proximity to the Pirita River and the beach makes it perfect as part of a day excursion. The 2km long beach can attract up to 30,000 visitors a day in

summer. Also located a short distance from the beach is the city’s Botanical Gardens (Botaanikaaed) and the famous Tallinn TV Tower (Teletorn), which is a must see as it not only pro-vides a number of interactive exhibits but also offers one of the best views of the city and the district. A starting point for information on these can be found at:

St Birgitta’s Convent ruins (Pirita klooster)-Kloostri tee 9, Tallinn

Tallinn TV Tower (Teletorn) - Kloostrimetsa tee 58A, Tallinn

Botanical Gardens (Botaanikaaed) - Kloostrimetsa tee 52, Tallinn.

Estonian Open Museum (Eesti Vabaõhu-muuseum)Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn.

Visitors can catch a glimpse of the

Estonian countryside and village life

from the past. The venue has a dis-

tinctive rural atmosphere that includes

various farm buildings as well as its own

church, tavern, and schoolhouse. Several

mills, a fire station, fishing net sheds, a

dancing area, and a village swing add to

the character of the place. Some of the

country’s iconic windmills can also be

seen. Various demonstrations, displays

and interactive activities help bring the

past to life and provide visitors with a fun

and educational experience.

Patarei Prison (Patarei Vangla)Kalaranna 2-2a

By tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city centre

to the Linnahall stop. From there, by

foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail,

just before the Seaplane Harbour.

Patarei Prison gives an eerie glimpse into gloomy Soviet era prison life. For a small entrance fee you can take a self-guided tour through the dark halls of this old sea fortress that has served as bar-racks, and then as a prison during Soviet times.

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■ Museums

Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum)Lai 17, Tallinn Old Town, 1G. www.etdm.ee. We-Su 11 - 18.

Estonian History Museum Great Guild Hall (Eesti Ajaloomuuseum) Pikk 17, Tallinn Old Town, G1. www.ajaloomuuseum.ee 01.09 - 30.04 Th-Tu 10–18.

Estonian History Museum Maarjamäe PalaceMaarjamäe Castle, Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, A5.www.ajaloomuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17.

Estonian Maritime Museum (Eesti Meremuuseum) Pikk 70, Tallinn Old Town, D3.www.meremuuseum.ee. 01.10-30.04 Tu-Su 10–18.

Estonian Museum of Natural History (Eesti Loodusmuuseum)Lai 29a, Tallinn Old Town, F2. www.loodusmuuseum.ee. We 10-17, Th 10-19, Fri-Su 10-17.

Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum)Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn. www.evm.ee.23.04-28.09 Mo-Su 10-20, 29.09-22.04 Mo-Su 10-17.

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum (Eesti Teatri- ja muusika-muuseum) Müürivahe 12, Tallinn Old Town, I2. www.tmm.ee. 1.09-31.05 May, Tu-Sa 10-18. 1.06-31.08, Mo-Sa 10-18.

Kiek in de Kök & Bastion PassagesKomandandi tee 2, Tallinn Old Town, J1.www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok/.1.03-31.10 Tu-Su 10.30-18. 1.11-29.02 Tu-Su 10-17.30.

Miia-Milla-Manda Museum (Muuseum Miia-Milla-Manda)L. Koidula 21C, Tallinn B4. www.linnamuuseum.ee/miiamillamanda. Tu-Su 12-18.

Dominican Monastery Museum (Dominikaanlaste Kloostri muuseum) Vene 16, Tallinn Old Town, G3. www.kloostri.ee. 1.06-30.09 Mon-Sun 11-17. Winter by appointment only.

Museum of Estonian Architecture (Eesti Arhitektuuri muuseum. Rotermanni soolaladu)Ahtri 2, Tallinn, A2. www.arhitektuurimuuseum.ee.We 12–18, Th 12-20, Fr-Su 11-18.

Museum of Puppet Arts NUKU (Nukumuuseum NUKU)Lai 1, Tallinn Old Town, G1. www.nuku.ee. Tu-Su 10-19.

Occupation Museum (Okupatsioonimuuseum)Toompea 8, Tallinn Old Town, B1.www.okupatsioon.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18.

Photo Museum (Raevangla fotomuuseum)Raekoja 4, Tallinn Old Town, H2. (Located behind Tallinn’s Old Town Square) www.linnamuuseum.ee/fotomuuseum.1.03-31.10 Th-Tu 10.30-18, 1.11-29.02 Th-Tu 10-17.30.

Tallinn City Museum (Tallinna Linnamuuseum)Vene 17, Tallinn Old Town, G3.www.linnamuuseum.ee We – Mo 10.30–17.30.

Viru Hotel and KGB Museum (Hotell Viru ja KGB muuseum)Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.http://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/tallinn/basic-information/hotel-viru-and-kgb-museum/Please contact the hotel to make a booking. Tours available in English, Finnish, and Russian.

■ Art Museums & Galleries

Adamson-Eric Museum (Adamson-Ericu muuseum)Lühike jalg 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1.www.adamson-eric.ee. We-Su 11–18

Kadrioru Art Museum (Kadrioru kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, A4. www.kadriorumuuseum.ee.Jan–Apr: We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17.May–June : Th 10–17, We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17.

Mikkeli Museum (Mikkeli muuseum)Weizenbergi 28, Tallinn, B4. www.mikkelimuuseum.ee.Jan–June: We 10–20, Th-Su 10–17.July–Dec: Tu, Th-Su 10–17, We 10–20.

Kumu Art Museum (Kumu kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, Tallinn, B5. www.kumu.ee.Oct–Apr: We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18.May–Sept: Tu 11–18, We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18.

Niguliste Museum (Niguliste muuseum)Niguliste 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1.www.nigulistemuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17. Ticket office closes 16.30.

CITY MUSEUM at 17, Vene Street. The Tallinn City Museum is housed in a medieval merchant’s dwelling in the centre of the Old Town. Tu-Su 10.30 am - 6 pmNew! CERAMICS COLLECTION open Tu-Su 10.30-17.30Remodelled MUSEUM KIEK IN DE KÖK and BASTION PASSAGES at 2, Komandandi RoadNew! THE MAIDEN TOWER MUSEUM-CAFÉ at hi e al DANISH KING’S GARDEN

hi i on open Tu-Sa 11 am - 6 pm, C Tu-Sa 12 am - pmPHOTO MUSEUM at 4/6 Raekoja StreetHOUSE OF PETER I at 2, Mäekalda Street CHILDREN’S MUSEUM MIIAMILLA in Kalamaja and KadriorgKalamaja, at 16, Kotzebue Street. Museum of childhood with a collec on of children’s toys and playthingsKadriorg, at 21, Koidula Street. Colorful theme museum for children

A. H. TAMMSAARE MUSEUM at 12 , Koidula StreetE. VILDE MUSEUM at 3, Roheline aswww.linnamuuseum.ee

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MUSEUM OF OCCUPATIONSToompea 8, Tallinn

Open Tue-Sun 11.00 - 18.00Phone: +372 668 0250

[email protected]

Insight into life in Estonia during three occupations (1940-1991)

TEXT LAURI LEIS, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV,

KATRIN RÄTTE

The island is located in the Bay of

Tallinn and can be reached in two ways: with the small ship Vesta, which leaves from the Fish Market (Kalaturg), or by kayak from Rohu-neeme. From there, the island is only one and a half kilometres. From Tallinn’s Linnahall, the 14 km trip with the Vesta lasts about one hour. The boat starts running from mid-May and finishes for the year at the end of October. Naissaar is to the left of Aegna, and Kräsuli Island falls between Aegna and the mainland. On Aegna you will find yourself in another world.

Aegna amazes the visitor with its diverse nature. It continues to change and the forested grows year after year. If you have two to

three hours, then why not walk around the island. Most just visit the island to admire the scenery.

The island’s coastline stretches for about ten kilometres, including two different sandy beaches. Alt-hough the island is largely unspoi-

led, its human presence is visible by marked walking trails, picnic areas and information boards.

Aegna has three marked hiking trails, the longest of which is 6.5 km. Lemmiku Cape stretches along the eastern part of the island. At the neck of the cape, close to the old cemetery there are several boulders. If you take a walk around the island you will see a pair of swans, and if you’re lucky, a white-tailed eagle. Because the island is also home to mosquitos and ticks, be sure to wear long-sleeved shirts and check carefully for ticks at the end of your hike. If you want to spend the night on the island, then keep in mind that camping is only allowed in designated areas.

Aegna has been home for many people. Many armies have also occu-pied it. You will find the ruins of the

artillery batteries and garrisons built in 1914. There are currently two people that live year round on the island, who take care of its pristine forests. In summer, there are more inhabitants on the island and some of them even offer reasonably priced accommodation.

The island does not have a store, and food and drinks must be brought from the mainland.

A well with potable water can be found close to the port. Aegna is just the right size to visit for a day. Since I am one of those who have been going to Aegna for years, I recommend staying there for a longer time. This way, you can truly experience the island. The schedule for the Vesta boat can be found at the Kihnu Veeteed web-site: www.veeteed.com. ■

AegnaThis nearby island fascinates the curious from the very first visit.

This year, Finnish language students at Tallinn University and The Baltic Guide have teamed up. We will be publishing a series of student written articles about their favourite places in Estonia.


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Tallinn’s public transport system consists of trams, buses, and trolleys. All three

use the same ticketing system. In 2013, a smartcard ticketing system was

introduced. If you plan on using public transport more than three times, this is

your best option. Smartcards can be purchased and topped up at R-Kiosks and

are transferrable. The Tallinn Card also allows you to use public transport for free.

Both cards must be validated by touching them to the orange card reader.

Detailed route plans are displayed at all the stops, or plan you journey ahead of

time on-line at: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee

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Red Line - City Centre

Green Line - Pirita

Blue Line - Rocca al Mare

Tour routes last approximately

one hour. All services begin at

Viru Square.

Tickets 19€

www.citytour.ee

TALLINN CITY TOUR

Take a tour of Tallinn on the red double-decker bus.

Simultaneous translation in 10 different languages.

Hop On Hop Off - bus tickets valid for 24h

on three different lines.

OLD TOWN

Due to construction,

tram lines 2 and 4 will be

out of service until autumn.

Bus #42 will run between

Vesse – A. Laikmaa in

the meantime.

■ Useful Phrasesplease ..................................................... palunthank you ............................................. aitäh, tänanexcuse me ............................................ vabandagehello........................................................ tere, tervistgood morning .................................... tere hommikustgood day............................................... tere päevastgood evening ..................................... tere õhtustgood night ........................................... head öödgoodbye ............................................... nägemist, head aegaall the best............................................ kõike head, kõike paremathave a good trip ................................. head reisibon appetite ....................................... jätku leiba, head isu cheers, to your health ...................... terviseks

How much does this cost? ............. kui palju see maksab?Do you have…? .................................. kas teil on? on teil?where is… ............................................ kus on…What is this?......................................... mis see on?What does this mean? ..................... mida see tähendab?How are you? (formal)...................... kuidas elate?How are you? (informal) .................. kuidas läheb?not bad .................................................. pole viga!nice to see you/to meet you .......... rõõm teid näha, meeldiv kohtudait was nice meeting you .................. oli meeldiv tutvudaWhat time is it? ................................... palju kell on?I do not speak Estonian, Russian .. mina ei oska eesti (vene) keeltDo you speak English? ..................... kas te räägite inglise keelt?/Swedish/Finnish/German? ........... /rootsi/soome/saksa keelt?

Accepted in nearly 100 locations, the

Tallinn Card gives you free entrance

and discounts.

Tallinn Card is available at: Tallinn

Tourist Information Kiosks, Kullassepa 4/

Niguliste 2, from A and D terminals at the

Port of Tallinn, as well as in many Tallinn

hotels. www.tallinncard.ee.

From the driver■ single ticket €1.60■ student ticket €0.80Try to have exact change for the driver. Cards are not accepted. The ticket is valid for one journey only on that specific vehicle. Discounts are only available to ISIC cardholders.

E-tickets■ 1 hour ticket €1.10■ 1 day (24h) €3■ 3 days (72h) €5■ 5 days (120h) €6■ 30 days €23

Where to buy ■ from the driver■ from kiosks■ from post offi ces■ online www.pilet.ee

(Top up your smartcard with MasterCard or Visa)

The Smartcard or Ühiskaart can be

topped up with money or e-tickets

and can be purchased from any of

the sales points listed at www.pilet.

ee. A €2 deposit is needed to pur-

chase the Smartcard.

If you are using pay-as-you-go

credit, your Smartcard automatically

calculates the cheapest fare for you

within a 24-hour time period. You

must validate your card at the begin-

ning of each journey.

Ticket Information

6-118-00011-800 (+€0.74 / min)

www.pilet.ee, [email protected]

Free ■ preschool children■ adult travelling with children

3 years and under ■ holders of a validated

Tallinn Card

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Tartu

TALLINN

www.visitestonia.com

Photo: Margus Johanson

No international driver’s licence is required to drive in Esto-

nia, but the following rules apply to all drivers:

■ Blood alcohol level must be zero.

■ Estonia has no motorways per say. Please mind intersec-

tions and cyclists.

■ The speed limit is most often 50km/h in towns, but can

vary between 30-70km/h depending on the area. Speed

limits will be posted. Outside of cities and towns the

speed limit is 90km/h and 110km/h on dual carriage-

ways.

■ All cars must carry a warning triangle, wheel chocks, a first

aid kit, and fire extinguisher. Drivers must wear fluorescent

vests when stopped at night.

■ In case of collision, please call the police. Insurance docu-

ments and driver information should be exchanged.

■ Please pay parking and speed fines to avoid penalty.

Driving in Estonia

■ Getting to and

from Tallinn

■ By bus:Tallinn Central Bus Station

(Tallinna Autobussijaam)

Lastekodu 46, Tallinn

www.tpilet.ee, www.peatus.ee

Ecolines – www.ecolines.ee

Hansabuss Business Line –

www.businessline.ee

Lux Express –

www.luxexpress.eu

Temptrans –

www.temptrans.ee

From the bus station to the city:

■ tram no. 2

■ bus no. 17, no. 23

■ By sea:TO/FROM HELSINKI Eckerö Line - www.eckeroline.ee

Tallink - www.tallinksilja.com

Viking Line - www.vikingline.ee

Linda Line Express -

www.lindaline.ee

TO/FROM STOCKHOLMTallink - www.tallinksilja.com

TO/FROM ST. PETERSBURGSt. Peter Line -

www.stpeterline.com

From the Port of Tallinn to the

city/airport: bus no. 2

■ By train:Train Station (Baltijaam)

Toompuistee 37, Tallinn

www.edel.ee

www.gorail.ee

From the train station to the city:

tram no. 1, no. 2, or ten minutes

on foot to the

Old Town

■ Bt air:Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport

(Lennujaam)

Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn

www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng

From the airport to the city: bus

no. 2, no. 90K

FAST CLASS By Copterline –

www.copterline.ee

Travel between Tallinn and

Helsinki city centres by heli-

copter.

■ Bt i

You don’t need to hire a car to get around the city of Tallinn,

but a car is a great way to see the countryside and explore

small towns. If you are arriving by plane, your most conven-

ient option is to use one of the many rental companies at the

Tallinn Airport:

■ Budget – www.budget.ee

■ Europcar – www.europcar.ee

■ Hertz – www.hertz.ee

■ National – www.europcar.ee

■ Sixt Rent A Car – www.sixt.com

There are many other companies to use in Tallinn, some which

have a car drop-off and pick-up option to your hotel or holi-

day apartment. For more information on driving in Estonia

visit www.mnt.ee.

■ Easy Car Rent – www.easycarrent.ee

■ Hansarent – www.hansarent.ee

■ Sir Autorent – www.sirrent.ee

■ Yes Rent – www.yesrent.ee

Car Hire

■ Taxis

Tallinn’s taxi rates can vary

drastically, so to avoid being

ripped off remember to

check the rates displayed on

the window before getting

in. For a full listing of taxi rates

visit: www.taksod.ee

The Tallinn Airport has an

agreement with the following

taxi companies: Tallinna Takso,

Tulika Takso, and Tallink Takso.

A journey from the airport to

the city centre should cost

between 7-10€, or slightly

more in heavy traffic.

■ Emergency

Phone

Numbers:

POLICE 110EMERGENCY 112

AUTOMOBILE 1888 (24 h)

■ Free WiFiY e s ,

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the rumours are true! Al-

most everywhere you go

in Estonia, you will fi nd

free WiFi access for your

mobile devices. Look for

the orange and black

WiFi sign, or visit www.

wifi .ee for a listing of all

Internet hotspots.

Parking in Tallinn can be confusing.

There are public paid areas as well

as private parking lots. The first 15

minutes of parking is free , if the

driver is using a parking clock or

written notice stating the start time

– placed visibly on the windscreen

of the vehicle. This does not apply to

privately owned off-street car parks.

CITY CENTRE / KESKLINN:0,30 / 15 minutes

Paid parking:

Mo - Fr 07:00 to 19:00; Sat 08:00 to 15:00

Parking is Free on Sundays and on public holidays

DOWNTOWN / SÜDALINN:0,75 / 15 minutes

Paid parking: Mo - Fi 07:00 to 19:00; Sat 08:00 to 15:00

Parking is Free on Sundays and on public holidays

OLD TOWN / VANALINN:1,20 / 15 minutes

Paid parking around the clock

Parking for motorcycles (two-wheeled vehicles) is free of

charge in the public paid-parking areas of Tallinn.

For more information: http://www.tallinn.ee/eng/Parking-

in-Tallinn

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■ Phone callsThere are no

city codes

in Estonia.

Local calls

can be made simply by

entering the number as

is. Mobile phone num-

bers start with 5. Estonia’s

country code is +372.

Dail 00, then the coun-

try code, and then the

phone number to make

a call overseas.

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Most of the Baltic German owned

manor houses are located in Esto-nia. Together, there are 1245. If you add church manors and manor dairy farms, then that number rises over two thousand. About one third of these manor houses have been preserved.

The history of Estonian manor houses dates back to the thir-teenth century, when the cru-saders reached the coast of the Baltic Sea. The first 500 manor houses were built while churches were being built at the end of the Middle Ages. Of these, about 100 were suitable as stone forts, but were later destroyed during the war in the 16th century.

Construction of the mighty estates began at the end of the 18th century and continued for about 150 years. The architectural style of the manor houses is comprised of baroque, classicism, and jugend.

The manors were assigned to noblemen, who ruled almost the entire land, and one of their best sources of income was the sale of vodka to the Russian army. The heyday of the manors lasted until the beginning

of the First World War. The first attack on the manors was in 1905 when sailors and workmen rebelled and destroyed about 150 manors. Estonian independence in 1918 and the land reform of 1919 saw the end of the manor rule, and their owners were left with more than a few hectares of land and the main houses. Some of the manors were turned into parish houses, schools, and kindergartens. Toget-her, 60 of the profit yielding land was

transferred throughout the country, including, for example, 225 vodka factories.

The link to the historical owners was broken in 1939, when Germany called the manor lords and their families closer to Poland.

During the Soviet period, many of the manors were divi-ded into apartments, while at the

beginning of the

1960s, renovation of the manor houses began again. When Esto-nia regained independence, the ownership of many of the manors changed hands once again. Toget-her, 414 manors have been res-tored to their original glory. Of those, about 100 are in peak con-dition and are being used as priva-te homes, schools, parish houses, museums, accommodation, and

restaurants. ■

Estonian Manor HousesHere is a short list of some of the restored manor houses in Estonia worth visiting, with some, only a short drive from Tallinn.

■ Purtse Castle Purtse Village, Lüganuse Parish,

Ida-Virumaa Distance from Tallinn: 140 km Est. 1533 - Seasonal café ■ Kau Manor Triigi Village, Kose Parish Distance from Tallinn: 50 km Est. 1241 - Kaheksa Jalg Restaurant

(among Estonia’s 50 Best Restaurants)

- Accommodation available■ Eivere Manor Paide Parish, Järvamaa Distance from Tallinn: 80 km Est. 1552 - Restaurant – pre-bookings only - Accommodation available■ Vihula Mõis Vihula, Lääne-Virumaa Distance from Tallinn: 94 km Est. 1501 - La Boheme Restaurant

(among Estonia’s 50 Best Restaurants)

- Accommodation available - Spa facilities■ Sagadi Manor Vihula, Lääne-Virumaa Distance from Tallinn: 88 km Est. 1753 - Restaurant - Accommodation available - Museum■ Saku mõis. Juubelitammede tee 4, Saku,

Harjumaa Distance from Tallinn: 18 km Est. 1820 - Pub - Accomodation available■ Kursi Jahiloss Kursi, Puurmanni Parish Distance from Tallinn: 152 km Est. 1888 - Restaurant - Accommodation available■ Sangaste Castle Lossiküla, Sangaste Parish,

Valgamaa Distance from Tallinn: 243 km Est. 1272 - Restaurant - Accommodation available■ Kohala Manor Kohala Village, Sõmeru Parish,

Lääne-Virumaa Distance from Tallinn: 110 km Est. 1489- Accommodation- Horseback riding

Road trip

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Vihula Manor Sagadi Manor

Illustration: Eve Jaansoo

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