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PATIO HOPPINGWhere to enjoy a drink outside

ESTONIAN BEAUTYLocally-made summer skin care

DON’T WALKAlternative ways to seeing the sights

GIG GUIDEFrom folk to rock – the season’s hottest tickets

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Nightlife: Dancing, drinking, and fun in the city

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Wok to WalkRestaurant news

6 shopping8 summer event calendar9 outside of Tallinn10 nightlife12 beauty13-19 summer travel special22 sightseeing23 transport24-25 visitor information and maps

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Secrets of Midsummer

I f you happen to

be in Tallinn for

Midsummer, you’ll

probably be wondering why it’s so quiet. Midsummer

or St John’s Eve and St John’s Day are celebrated on

June 23 and 24 in connection with the summer solstice,

a day where the sun almost doesn’t set. Many locals

leave for the countryside, to their cottages in the forest,

by a lake, or at the beach.

According to legend it is the night when the young

girl Eha meets the young boy Koit. Eha means evening

twilight and Koit morning twilight. On Midsummer’s

night the two youngsters only meet for a short kiss,

then they part and have for a whole year to meet again!

Midsummer’s Eve is celebrated outdoors and

nobody goes to sleep. People gather, sing and dance.

Activities are centred around a big bonfire and food is

prepared on a BBQ. There is also the tradition of jump-

ing over the bonfire, which according to the legend is a

guarantee for prosperity and to avoid bad luck. Others

claim that it is a symbol for a connection with the past.

But if you see one of these bonfires, you’d wonder how

anyone could jump over something so big. The good

fortune must come from not falling in!

Another tradition is a try on the big wooden village

swings. You stand up and increase your speed until you

make a 360-degree turn around the bar.

Midsummer’s Eve coincides with Victory Day, which

goes back to the defeat of German Landeswehr on

June 23, 1919. Victory Day celebrations start with a joy-

ous military parade, which has become a popular family

event. The President lights a torch and fires are then lit

all over the country as a symbol of independence and

of free spirit.

Happy travels!

Kristina Lupp, Editor-in-chief

editorial

June Highlights

01 STREET FOOD TAKES OVER TALLINN

Tallinn Street Food Festival brings thousands of foodies to the Telliskivi area 11-12 June. Tens of street food vendors, restaurants, and food trucks will be taking part from Estonia and abroad.

02 SUMMER IN THE CULTURE GARDEN

Pada Creative Hub Garden will offer all kinds of interesting programmes this summer, with everything from outdoor yoga to dance parties that last until morning. A café is also open in the garden and the entrance is from the Kalasadam side.

03 MIDSUMMER FAIR

The annual Midsummer Fair (Avinurme tünnilaat) takes place in Avinurme in Ida-Virumaa 23 June. It’s an event for the whole family offering handicrafts, music, dance, food and drink.

04 MIDSUMMER BONFIRE AT THE OPEN AIR MUSEUM

Familiarise yourself with Estonia’s bonfire tradition on 23 June at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Rocca al Mare. The programme will include folk music, dance, a children’s programme, and of course the massive Midsummer bonfire.

05 A COLOURFUL FLOWER FESTIVAL

This year’s theme at the Tallinn Flower Festival is terrace flowers and passion for the garden. In addition to Estonians, there will be participants from Finland, Germany, Hungary, and Latvia. The festival takes place in the Tower’s Square Park until 26 August, so it’s worth a few visits to see the garden in different stages of bloom.

restaurants

Photo: John Newman promo

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, 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

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The newly renovated Kul-tuurikatel just got its own res-taurant. There is no shortage of quality here, because the brains behind the operation is the well-known Carmen Group (CRU and City Mar-ina are their projects, among others). The new restaurant is called Korsten, Armastus &Hea

Toit. It’s located on the smoke-stack side of the building.

You may have noticed the large hole alongside Tallinn central train station. The mar-ket has moved towards Tel-liskivi and is now called Depoo

Turg. Those that remember the old market can already say that the new one is cleaner and lar-ger than before. And it’s not just a food and antique mar-ket, four new restaurants have opened up beside it.

Peatus is built into two rail-way cars that are united by a terrace. The menu is made up of old train menu favourites like potato salad. Päästke Willy or Free Willy is named after the popular film. It serves fish caught in Peipsi Lake, offering Estonian-style fish and chips made from pike perch.

Opposite the fish and chip takeaway is Konteiner, which is built into a shipping container. It’s a Vietnamese restaurant, where we recommend trying the fried bananas. A red curry with prawns costs 5.90.

TSUH-TSUH takes it’s name from a children’s song about trains. It serves up kebabs and falafel. Try the special beetroot falafel. ■

Location

Korsten, Armastus & Hea Toit, Põhja pst 27, Talllinn a2.

Peatus, Telliskivi 62, Tallinn a1.

Päästke Willy, Telliskivi 62, Tallinn a1.

Konteiner, Telliskivi 62, Tallinn a1.

TSUH-TSUH, Telliskivi 62, Tallinn a1.

RESTAURANT NEWS

restaurants

Vietnamese food at Konteiner.

TEXT TIMO HUTTUNEN, PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV

The international chain Wok to Walk has over 70 restaurant worldwide. Your meal is prepared in three stages. First, choose either noo-dles, rice, or vegetables. There are many different kinds of noo-dles and rice. After, choose your protein: chicken, beef, pork, sea-food, tofu or vegetables. You can also add things like garlic, nuts, or sesame seeds. And for the final step you choose your sauce. If you’re looking for something spicy try the Hot Asia sauce.

Food is prepared right before your eyes, over an open flame in

a wok. Raw ingredients are always fresh and local. Food is prepared within 15 minutes and you can enjoy it in the restaurant or as takeaway. It’s also great value for money, portions are big and usu-ally total to about 5-6.50. You can add chilli and soy sauce for no added cost. Soda, beer, and wine are available.

Wok to Walk is open Sunday to Thursday from 10.00 to 23.00; Friday and Saturday until 06.00. ■

Location

Wok to Walk, Vana-Viru 14, Tallinn a2

All dishes are prepa-red in the wok, over an open flame, right in front of your eyes.

Freshly ‘Woked’Asian fast food freshly made before your eyes at Wok to Walk in Tallinn’s city centre.

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Every year we ask Tallinn locals what their favourite places to eat and drink al fresco are. While we can’t list everything, here are some places you should definitely check out while in Tallinn. Viru Street will be under construction, so unfortunately there won’t be any terraces open there for the time being, but restaurant will still be open.

KehrwiederSaiakang 1, Tallinn Old Town h2

Tallinn’s Town Hall Square is spot-ted with terraces in the warm months. Kehrwieder dispels the myth that all of these places are tourists traps. Reasonably priced drinks, freshly roasted coffee, pas-tries, and meals can be enjoyed on their terrace, which is also an excel-lent place for people watching.

LeibUus 31, Tallinn Old Town f3

If you’re looking for a quiet garden oasis, you’ve come to the right place. Leib Resto & Aed focuses on Estonian cuisine using only local ingredients. Their menu is invent-ive and their drinks list is carefully chosen. In summer the garden of the old Scottish Club turns into an outdoor restaurant with plenty of seating, as well as a grill.

NoaRanna tee 3, Tallinn

Owned by the same group behind Oko and Tuljak, Noa offers one of the best views of the Tallinn skyline from across the bay. Sit

inside or outside on their beauti-fully designed terrace and enjoy a great cocktail or a wonderful meal. Located a bit outside of Tallinn on the way to Viimsi, it’s certainly worth the trip to 2015’s Best Estonian Restaurant.

TelegraafVene 9, Tallinn Old Town h2

You know summer has arrived when Hotel Telegraaf opens its terrace. Located a stone’s throw from the Town Hall Square, you wouldn’t know that you were in the centre of it all with the quiet refuge this terrace offers. Telegraaf is one the city’s top restaurants, so you can expect great food, fine wines, and top class service.

Café Noble Tööstuse 48, Tallinn

The revamped old port district of Noblessner has become a top destination in summer for not only dining, but other activities like sailing. Watch the boats go by from Café Noble’s terrace. The menu offers a great selection of dishes to share, as well as

meat and fish from the grill. A perfect place to spend a warm summer’s evening.

Umami Kadaka tee 141, Tallinn

Also located a bit outside of Tallinn’s city centre, Umami offers another unexpected hidden ter-race. The garden of this old house is spotted with tables among an old apple orchard. Umami’s menu plays with local ingredients and international flavours. The drinks list offers a great selection of local beers and great wines.

KomeetEstonia pst 9, Tallinn b2

Another sign that summer is here is the opening of Komeet cafe’s rooftop terrace above Solaris shopping centre. During the day and evening, food is served and then on Wednesday nights from June until September, the party is on. Known as Legendary Wednesdays, this is one of the hottest parties in town in summer.

KlausKalasadama 8, Tallinn a2

Located at the Kalasadam, or fish port, enjoy a good cup of coffee and a wonderful meal by the sea. Klaus offers a great Sunday brunch too. You can find out more about their changing menu on their Facebook page.

Telliskivi Creative CityTelliskivi 60a, Tallinn

There is no shortage of cafés and restaurants to choose in this area. An afternoon or evening can eas-ily be spent visiting a few places and enjoying the many terraces in this area. Some of our favourites: Frenchy and Pudel. ■

Tallinn’s Best TerracesTake in some sun while enjoying some great food and drinks.

There is no shortage of terraces to choose

from in Telliskivi.

Leib's beautiful terrace is a garden oasis in the Old Town.

P R E S E N T S

THIS IS ONE OF

THE BESTRESTAURANTS

OF ESTONIA 2016

VIRU CAFÉ LYON IS LOCATED ON THE PARK SIDE OF VIRU CENTER. www.cafelyon.ee

Live music every Friday and Saturday.

Enjoy the best French specialities, milkshakes and smoothies at

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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 promenade 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 cloth-ing 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 res-taurants, 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 com-pleted 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 locat-ed near the airport that houses fashion outlets, a few electron-ics 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.

Magistrali Keskus,Sõpruse puiestee 201/203, 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, gro-cery 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. a1Closed for renovations. Open in the interim at Telliskivi 62.

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

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS BAGGYS

For 10 years, Baggys has been bringing new styles and the latest trends in clothing, shoes & accessories to the Estonian market .

With the change of sea-son, why not treat your-self to a new purse or bag. “Our clients are both men and women, but they have one thing in common and that’s to maintain their indi-viduality”, explains Marina from Baggys. “We offer differ-ent styles and products to ensure that every client can find some-thing that suits them, something unique”.

While individuality is the key, the latest trends are not forgotten either. Baggys looks to upcoming trends so all main “must-haves” are available there too. Fancy and

formal, or easy and comfortable, they’ve got it all.

Baggys spring-summer col-lection 2016 is already in stores. The collection “Lady Eveline” is geared towards self-confident women that want luxury and style. It is presented in the newly opened Baggys Old Town located on Viru 4 street.

The “Young Heart” collection complements casual, yet stylish ensembles, which can be worn both everyday or more formally. There is also a formal collection suitable for more upscale events. Elegant crocodile skin purses and sea eel skin shoes offer wonder-

ful charm and elegance. Stylish fur products are also for sale in the Old Town location of Bag-gys all year round. “We look after each client individually”, explains

Marina. Sign up for a client card and you’ll receive 5 off every purchase, as well as other offer on seasonal products. ■

Location

Baggys Old TownViru tn 4, Tallinn Old Town h3

Get the Look!

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Shoeshop recently opened in Sol-

aris Shopping Centre to bring stylish and quality footwear for both men and women to Tallinn. Their assortment follows all the latest trends, keeping a youthful vibe, both in their collection and in the atmosphere of the store. “Youthful doesn’t mean only for the young”, explains purchasing manager Liina Oidekivi, “youth-ful trends are for anyone, no mat-ter what the age”.

Shoeshop sells brands that you mostly won’t find anywhere else in Estonia. “Our goal is to expand the assortment of different shoe brands, to provide quality, comfort, and all the latest trends”, says Liina.

I ask Liina, what are this sea-son's trends? For women, and for men, comfort is key, but without compromising style. She points to white platform sandals. Sil-ver and sparkle dominate the col-our trend. But the classic pointy-toed stiletto heel pump will never go out of style either. Even with stiletto-heeled strappy sandals, the multiple straps hold the shoe comfortably in place.

For men, the sneaker-shoe combo is very much in style. Here you have the elegance of a quality leather shoe, with the comfort of a rubber sole. These come in all colour

combinations. There are also slip on shoes for men, great for summer, as Liina says that men tend to avoid buying sandals.

Most of the shoes in Shoeshop are made from 100 fine Italian leather, but the price certainly

doesn’t reflect that. Most of the prices fall under 100. ■

Location

Shoeshop, Solaris Shopping Centre, 1st floor, Estonia pst 9, Tallinn b2

Comfort & StyleShoeshop offers youthful and trendy shoes for all ages.

There is a youthful vibe, both in the shop and the collection.

Shoeshop follows all the latest trends.

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JUNE

1-5 Tallinn Old Town Days, Tallinn

2-5 Tallinn Treff Theatre Festi-val, Tallinn

2-9 Beautiful Concerts in Käsmu (Kaunid kontserdid Käsmus), Käsmu

3-4 Italian Wine Festival, Haapsalu

4-5 Line Dancing Festival, Pärnu

4-5 Viljandi Hanseatic Days, Viljandi

17-23 Suure-Jaani Music Festival, Suure-Jaani

16-19 Sõru Jazz, Sõru Port, Hiiumaa23 Avinurme Barrel Fair,

Avinurme28-3 July July Juu jääb, Muhu

JULY

1-3 Hanseatic Days, Pärnu1-2 Hard Rock Laager, Vana-Vigala6-9 Õllesummer, Tallinn6-10 Haapsalu Early Music Festi-

val, Haapsalu6-9 Baltoscandal Theatre

Festival, Rakvere6-10 Võru Folk, Võru7-10 Medieval Days, Tallinn7-12 Glass Bead Days, Tartu8-10 Ceramics Days, Narva9-10 Hanseatic Days, Tartu9-10 Friendship Fair (Sõbralaat),

Kunda11-17 Pärnu Music Days, Pärnu11-24 Pärnu Film Festival, Pärnu15-17 American Beauty Car Show,

Haapsalu15-17 Tallinn Maritime Days,

Tallinn15-17 auto24 Rally Estonia, Ote-

pää23-24 Yoga Festival, Haapsalu25-31 Saaremaa Opera Days,

Kuressaare

28-31 Viljandi Folk Music Festival, Viljandi

28-31 Jõgevatreff, Jõgeva

AUGUST

1-6 Love Film Festival, Tartu4-7 Weekend Festival Baltic,

Pärnu5-6 Augustibluus Blues Festi-

val, Haapsalu5-7 Leigo Moto Festival, Kiviõli5-7 War History Festival, Valga6 Seto Kingdom Day, Valga11-13 Kuressaare Maritime Days,

Kuressaare12-14 Viru Folk Festival, Käsmu13-21 Birgitta Festival, Pirita Con-

vent Ruins, Tallinn13-14 Narva History Festival

“Battle of Narva”, Narva13-14 Hauka Fair, Antsla13 August Insomnia – Night of

Pärnu Arts, Pärnu19-21 White Lady Days, Haapsalu21 Tartu In-line Skating Marat-

hon, Tartu27 Night of the Ancient Bonfi-

res, all over Estonia

FOOD EVENTS & FESTIVALS

10-11 June Grillfest – Good Food Festival, Pärnu

11-12 June Telliskivi Street Food Festival, Tallinn

26 July Coastal Folk Festival and Fish Market, Viimsi

4-7 August Café Days, Kärdla20 August Tahkuranna Pickle

Festival, Tahkuranna20 August Garlic Festival, Üle-

nurme

27 August Lüübnitsa Onion and Fish Fair, Lüübnitsa

27-28 August “Summer in a jar” Preserves Festival, Narva Castle

summer event calendar

■ Estonian Aviation Days4–5 Junewww.lennundusmuuseum.ee

■ International Night of Churches

in Tartu10 Junewww.kirikuteoo.ee

■ Wow Run

18 Junewww.wowrun.ee

■ Tartu City Day29 Junewww.tartu.ee/linnapaev

■ Pop Choir Party2 Julywww.popkooripidu.ee

■ Festival “Glasperlenspiel”7–12 Julywww.erpmusic.com

■ Tartu Mill Triathlon8–10 Julywww.tartutriatlon.ee

■ Hanseatic Days9–10 Julywww.hansapaevad.ee

■ Auto24 Rally Estonia 201615–17 Julywww.rallyestonia.ee

■ Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra

Summer Concert31 Julywww.vanemuine.ee

■ 10th Tartu Love Film Festival

“tARTuFF”1–6 Augustwww.tartuff.ee

■ Emajõgi River Festival5–6 Augustwww.tartu.ee/emajoefestival

■ The Food Festival13 Augustwww.ettevotlus.tartu.ee

■ Urban Festival UIT17–20 Augustwww.uit.ee

■ Garlic Festival20 Augustwww.küüslaugufestival.ee

■ Street Art Festival “Stencibility”5–11 Septemberwww.stencibility.eu

■ Estonian Theatre Festival Draama5–11 Septemberwww.draama.ee

■ Japanese Pop-Culture Festival

AniMatsuri23–25 Septemberwww.animatsuri.eu

■ Festival of Archaic Arts “RegiÖÖ”23–25 Septemberwww.tartu.ee/regioo

■ Tartu Rally23–24 Septemberwww.tarturally.eu

■ Researchers’ Night Festival25–30 Septemberwww.teadlasteöö.ee

TARTU SUMMER EVENTS 2016

From 6-9 July at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, one of the big-gest summer music festivals, Õllesummer, will take place.

Õllesummer highlights the start of summer. Each year prom-ises top name international acts and this year is no different. This year’s headliners are the legends of electronic music, The Prod-igy (performing 6 July) and Brit-ish pop-soul star John Newman (performing 8 July). In addition to these, close to 100 artists will perform.

Õllesummer is more than just music. The main organi-

ser of the Festival, Marje Hansar says: “there is planned a Street Food area, offering handmade burgers and drinks produced by small breweries, along with other high-quality treats. “ But that’s not all: the already popu-lar wine and jazz area, a retro area, Saku Läte Summer Stage with more alternative artists, a B-stage, with performances by Estonian rock bands, a Martini Terrazza pub in the interiors, as well as a large Olybet sports bar will be opened.

Estonian performers to look forward to include Jüri Poots-

mann, who represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and Genka’s hip hop project fea-turing Beebilõust, Reket, Suur Papa, Metsakutsu & Paul Oja and many others.

Õllesummer is in its 23rd year and brings in 50,000 to 60,000 visitors annually. Presale day tickets cost 15 and full festival passes cost 35. During the fes-tival week, the day tickets cost 20 and passes 45 . Tickets are available from from Piletilevi and Ticketmaster. For more informa-tion see: www.ollesummer.ee ■

John Newman – Live at the Õllesummer Festival!

SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR 2016

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV

About an hour’s drive from Tallinn, the little seaside town of Käsmu awaits your at the beginning of June with nothing but great music. It’s not only the music, but the atmosphere that make this concert truly special, with the sound of waves lapping against the shore and sea birds singing.

The concert opens 2 June with the Vello Orumets 75th birthday gala. The next day, the popular Estonian rock band Tanel Padar & the Sun take the stage. Vis-iting artists include Eeva and Villu Talsi, Jaan Pehk, and Kadri Voorand, which promises a great evening of music.

Other favourite artists are also coming to Käsmu 4 July, like Ott

Lepand and Norkuu. Jäääär cele-brate their 25th anniversary on the Estonian music scene on 7 June. And Liis Lemsalu and Karl-Erik Taukar offer pop sounds on 8 June.

The event concludes with a concert by two music legends on 9 June. Tõnis Mägi and Ivo Linna perform together after a year’s break for the concert “Let all be that is good”.

Tickets are available from Piletilevi and programme information can be found at: www.kaunidkontserdid.ee ■

Location

Kaunid konserdid Käsmus, 2-9 June., Käsmu Village, Vihula.

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T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 6 9nature tourism

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTOS MIKKO VIRTA,

SVEN ZACEK, MAP EVE JAANSOO

The sturdy fishing boat shudders to life in the old boat shed on Suitsu-jõe River. Tiit, our oarsman is from Lihula and steers the boat steadi-ly towards Matsalu Bay. In front of us lies a three-hour boat trip through reedbeds and marshes.

The passengers on our boat come from four different count-ries. The English wilderness guide, James Lidster has come to Estonia to learn about nature in Haapsalu and Matsalu before he leads his own group for a week. He tells us this is his fourth visit to Estonia. Debby Doodeman from Holland has come to Estonia for the first time. Both of them are avid birdwatchers. Our group has been brought together by the pio-neer of nature tourism and Esto-nian Nature Tours owner Marika

Mann, who suggests trying a boat tour before the busy season begins.

The trip begins with the first Marsh Harriers already gliding above the meadows, and the Barnacle Geese speeding over one another. The thatched roof sheds disap-pear behind as the river joins the larger Kasari River.

The large boat offers a beautiful view. The first White-tailed Eagle already looms at the mouth of the river. On the right, another White-tailed Eagle takes flight, after which, another set of giant wings can be seen as well.

The mouth of the river opens onto Matsalu Bay. It’s said that the sky in Matsalu seems somehow bigger and more open than in other places.

There are more than enough birds in the bay. James points out a Caspian Tern.

After the coffee break we con-tinue against the current along the Kasari River. Debby notices a raptor. It’s a Peregrine Falcon! The old majestic bird moves with strong wings towards Keemu.

We travel deeper into the reed beds. At least half a dozen Bittern can be heard as well. We can aĺso hear the sounds of other birds in the reed beds like the Savi's Warblers, the Common

Reed Bunting, and the Black-tailed Godwit.

Large flocks of the Eurasian Teals take flight all around us, and other ducks join them too. How many water birds are hid-

ing in the 2000 hectares of reed bed?

The scenery is exquisite. The straight river is bordered with tall trees, old tree stumps and fallen

branches. But in among all this are beaver dams.

Marika says that the Kasari River was dredged in the 20th century, so that the grasslands would dry faster after a flood. Just before the monastery we turn the bow of the boat back towards the stream. Tiit stops the motor and lets the boat glide gently through the reeds.

And then, out of nowhere something splashes right beside the boat. Debby spots a beaver. “It was huge!”

Soon, another beaver is swimming in front and then a third as well. Then we notice about a dozen. They don’t seem to notice us and because of that we get to enjoy watching them eat. You can even smell the bea-vers because they mark their ter-ritory.

The setting sun paints the reeds red. A young elk peers over his shoulder to look at us. Everything around us is so beautiful.

As we approach the shore, we can agree that it was a beauti-ful excursion. “So many differ-ent ducks, White-tailed Eagles, Bittern, and of course beavers”, remarks James.

He praises Estonian nature. “Beautifully preserved areas of land and many old forests. And silence – wow!”

James puts Estonia at the top of natural landscapes in Europe. “Everything works so well here and foreigners can feel very wel-come.” ■

■ There is a large beaver population in Matsalu, where there are tens of dams. About 20,000 European beavers live in Estonia. The biggest rodent in Europe weighs up to 30kg.

■ The best way to see beavers in Matsalu is with a boat trip, which are organised on Suitsujõe. The trip lasts three to four hours, which includes a light meal and a guide. The trips are organised by Estonian Nature Tours in Lihula, who also offer bear watching, bird and plant tours throughout Estonia. For more information see: www.naturetours.ee

Matsalu Beavers

Tallinn

Matsalu National Park

MATSALU

Deep into the marshy wildernessVisit the birds and beavers in the heart of Matsalu National Park.


TEXT STUART GARLICK

I f you’re coming to Tallinn in June, the chances are you’re coming to enjoy the Esto-nian summer. What ways

are there of getting out there and taking in the warm sea breeze, while sipping an evening gin and tonic or dancing the night away? I’ve picked out several options that take you from the most luxu-rious of surroundings, to the most unassuming but beautiful of curiosities. Let’s journey into the summer, however long it lasts.

You can go to any of these places in any order, but we begin with the Radisson Blu Sky Bar, or Lounge 24 as it is officially known (Rävala Pst. 3, Tallinn b2). Yes, you’ve probably been to the similar one in Riga, but what differenti-ates this one from the other is that you can actually stand outside, tak-ing in the air of the city and look-ing up and down the coastline for landmarks like the TV Tower, the war monument, and Lasnamäe’s new Orthodox Church, or look-ing to the Old Town and the pro-truding spire of St. Olav’s Church for inspiration for your evening. The service is as excellent as you’d expect from a Radisson Blu hotel, and if you get cold, there are great views inside the lounge too. The bar offers a considerable selec-tion of wines, and while all of the choices are pricey, there really is nowhere better to impress some-one new to the capital.

But what about if you’re only spending one night in Tal-linn, and you want to remain close to the port area? Some-where, there’s a place for you. Sadama Suveterrass, or Harbour Summer Lounge (Sadama 6/8, above the market, Tallinn

a2), has been running for many

years, and although it is situated on top of one of the least love-ly buildings of the workmanlike port district, the cafe has great views all around the city. In sum-mer, burgers and other barbeque food are grilled well, there is a selection of drinks, and some of Tallinn’s coolest people come to this terrace as a hipper alterna-tive to the long-running society parties on top of Kohvik Komeet. If you’re willing to compromise the appearance of your surround-ings for a great night out, Sadama Suveterrass might just be what you need.

Head to the town of Viimsi, attached to Tallinn by the local bus service, and you’ll reach RootSu Rannabaar or Roots Beach Bar (Kesk Tee 20, Haabneeme). This seaside paradise, attached to RootS Restaurant, is open every summer and has proved a mas-sive hit, offering a series of themed parties throughout the season. Although it brings in a lot of enthusiastic young locals, Roots isn’t just for them - in fact, the bar, with its grill, cocktails, good times and spectacular sea view, is one of the best places at which to party the night away. The atmosphere

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

The Oak LoungeRaekoja 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

Cubanita Live CafeNarva mnt. 5, Tallinn a2

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

TacoSuur-Karja 18, Tallinn Old Town i2

Tallinn NightlifeTallinn Nightlife

Põrgu

is always convivial and social, and the frequent themed musical par-ties, which have included a reggae band, make you feel like you’re in paradise.

For the kind of beach party you’ll never want to forget, you can go to a clean-cut, commercial and very fun enterprise like Roots, or you can head to the other side of the coast, and to Kala-maja, where the hulking Patarei Prison (Kalaranna 2) is situated. A party in a prison? Well, yes. Each year, resourceful young people hold parties on the small strip of beach behind the former max-imum-security jail. You can enjoy a game of football or rugby with a picnic, while watching the white nights continue. At the many and frequent parties held there (for

information on which we sug-gest you check Facebook public events for the Tallinn area, as well as asking the local Couchsurfing group), the people are fun and down-to-earth, the music might be mostly that of an acoustic guitar, but it’s a lot better than being assaulted by ”Wonderwall” all night, and you might even be able to sit down and talk in a big tepee. For certain, this isn’t a con-ventional night out – but it’s all the more enjoyable for it. ■

✏ STUART GARLICK is a journalist and English langu-age teacher based in Tallinn. Since 2012, his blog, Charm Offensive, has covered food, music and fashion in Estonia.

SUMMER in the City

Lounge 24 offers one of the best views of the city.

Head to Patarei Prison for an unforgettable beach party.

nightlife

Some of Tallinn's coolest people come to Sadama Suveterrass.

Eating together brings people closer!

On our summer brunch table there are exquisitely delicious and healthy dishes that are perfect as the

focal point of a summer day.

For the sweet tooth, in addition to other goodies, is a locally made ice cream in a wa le cone.

Price does not include drinks. The hotel reserves the right to make changes.

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Mexican Restaurant and Bar ANCHOANCHO Real Mexican foodMexican food and drink

Open Su-Th 12-23, Fri, Sat 12-02Address:

Müürivahe 17, Tallinn Old Town

Telephone: 6600498www.ancho.ee

Offering tasty thick crust American-style pizza since 1995.

We are located at Müürivahe 2, TallinnOpening hours: Su-We 11:30-21:30, Th-Sa 11:30-22:30 Tel: +372 644 8837

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TEXT MARJU SEPP, PHOTOS PILLERKAAR

The summer sun feels nice on the skin, but it can also be harmful if you get too much. Skin needs different care in summer to look its best. Here are some tips and products I recommend for just that:

Love the SunSummer is coming and we’re all thinking how to look good in this unpredictable northern climate. The face gets the most sun and at the same time, it’s the most sensi-tive. If you spend little time in the sun (i.e. going to work and coming home) then your face cream does not need to contain SPF because sunblock con-tains chemicals that can be harmful for the skin. My tip is to use mineral powder, because it is nat-ural (non-chemical) SPF 15 and in addition, mineral powder

lets the skin breathe and does not

clog pores. In other words, it’s both use-ful and c o m -f o r t -

able to use. (Ontic

M i n e r a l s Powder Foun-

dation, 26.95).If you like to sunbathe a lit-

tle bit, then why not try nat-ural sunbathing oils. There is no chemical SPF added and they give a little bit of pro-tection, roughly SPF 6-8. Natural oils help form a balanced complexion. Try Nurme Sun Tan Oil, 11.99.

If you prefer to spend lots of time in the sun, the sun tan cream series from Solar have a good price-quality ratio. They have creams starting at SPF 6 through to 30, as well as creams and milks (4-9).

Instead of sunbath-ing, or in addition to sunbathing, you can fix your complexion with

tanning creams, and of the natural ones, ones that contain carrot seed oil are the best, as they don’t stain clothes, and are easy to use. They are great

for both a base tan, as well as prolonging the tan. Try: JOIK Grapefruit and Man-darin cream with carrot 7.80 and Tone and Shine body oil with car-rot oil 9.50. For some-thing for both the face and body try, Green Nature Browning car-rot dry oil 15.20; for the face only try Sohvy face cream with car-rot oil 8.70 and Sohvy Orange and carrot oil body cream 9.70.

The Baltic Guide tried the carrot oil body cream and you don’t have to worry about turning orange with this one. It gives a boost

to an existing tan or adds a hint of

colour to start a nice base.

If after tan-ning your skin feels dry or you’ve even got a bit of burn, then it’s import-ant to soothe and moisturise the skin. For example, LUMI-derm body oil soothes irri-tated skin and is light; it is recognised by

the Estonian

Allergies Association and is suit-able for the whole family, even children. 13.90.

Beauty TipsFreshen your face during the day with Turbliss bioactive peat tonic. This can be applied directly to the

face, as well as over make-up. Peat water is a great mois-turiser and

is also nat-urally anti-inflam-matory,

and will also not clog pores. It’s also a great ointment for pimples. 11.99

The Baltic Guide tried this excellent tonic. It’s truly light and refreshing on the face).

We must take extra care of our feet in sum-

mer, espe-cially when

wearing open-toed shoes. A special foot soap will help keep feet in shape, by removing light dirt (as well as grass stains) and the crushed apricot stone help soften the soles and heels of

your feet. The soap can be used daily. Try Jovely pedicure

soap for happy feet 5.25 or Signe Seep foot soap 4.70.

Pillerkaar specialises in Eston-ian-made cosmetics. Stop in to

their shop in Solaris shop-ping centre (Estonia pst 9, Tallinn). ■

beauty

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP PHOTOS VANALINNA SALONG

Hair, just like clothes, follow fashi-on trends. The Baltic Guide spoke with Anneli Paat from Vanalinna Salong in the Old Town about what these trends are.

“Today’s modern hairstyles play with all kinds of different colours. Every client chooses that colour which suits them, and they can choose between permanent colour, light col-our, and even shiny oil colours”, explains Anneli.

Colouring with innovative oil colours leaves hair excep-tionally shiny. The colours don’t contain any ammonia and cover greys nicely.

There will certainly be no burning or discomfort during the colouring process because the colours used contain nat-ural plant oils and thermal

water that soften and soothe the scalp. Colours from the Italian company Emsibeth Spa cover the hair nicely and give a strong shine. The colour will not fade for up a month and a half.

“These season’s hottest colours (spring-summer) are creamy pinks and smoky-grey tones. A creamy-rose colour on blonde hair makes the face tone more creamy and more fair. It’s ideal for many blonde haired women. For those with darker hair, deep, shiny hazel-nut and walnut tones dom-inate”, says Anneli. For more information and booking visit: www.vanalinnasalong.ee ■

Location

Vanalinna SalongSuur Karja 18, Tallinn Old Town j2

Summer Hair Fashion

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Estonian Summer 2016Travel tips and information for any type of holiday

Estonia is ready for summer. This year, Estonia has been named the year of maritime culture. The sea has brought people together and has shaped relations over the centuries. There is no shortage

of events taking place this summer. Visit fascinating his-torical and modern sites. Though Estonia is small in size, each region is different, boasting a unique cultural heritage. Everyone will certainly find something of interest here. ■

An Infinite Sea

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Untouched NatureTEXT MIKKO SAVIKKO, PHOTOS CARL SARAP, MIKKO SAVIKKO,

KRISTINA ERNITS, VLADIMIR SURMIN, EAS

You can familiarise yourself with the nort-hern part of Estonia in many different ways. Raplamaa has the Toosikannu Zoo and in Kohtla-Nõmme at Adrenaator visitors can go off-roading in this mining area or pad-dle the channels in old quarries.

In Ida-Virumaa, nature and the human environment are very different. The landscape has been influenced by industry and wars. The region still has genuine, pre-served forests, marshes, and lake regions, as well as renewed mining around the area.

Over the last few years travelling has grown, so one should take some time to visit the area and get to know it. If you have not been to the area before, you should start from Narva, which has a beautiful new beach boardwalk. Kuremäe monastery and Narva-Jõesuu’s waterfront are the main tra-vel destinations in Ida-Virumaa. ■

How to get there.

From Tallinn there are three trains to Jõhvi and Narva. Travel time to Narva is about 2.5 hours and the ticket costs €11.40. From Tapa there is also a connection to Tartu. Express buses travel from early morning until late at night, and the trip to Narva takes about three hours.

The Paldiski electric train goes to Keila 14 times

daily and to Rapla even more often. A ticket to Keila

costs €2.40 and €3 to other cities.

TALLINN

RAKVERE

KOHTLA-JÄRVE

NARVA

JÕHVi

MUSTVEE

PALDISKI

■ Tallinn – Jõhvi 173 km■ Tallinn – Narva 214 km■ Tallinn – Mustvee 174 km■ Narva – Mustvee 115 km■ Tallinn – Paldiski 46 km■ Tallinn – Keila 26 km■ Tallinn – Rapla 56 km

More information: www.northestonia.eu

Distances by road:

01 NARVA BOARDWALK The popular kilometer long walk runs along the border bridge. Access the promenade through the restored Victoria bastion casemates.

02 KOHTLA MINING MUSEUM In the renovated museum, one can see the start of mining in Estonia. Learn about the fascinating history of mining. It is hard to believe that in 2001, women still separated the rocks by hand and some 25 tons a day!

03 SILLAMAE CULTURAL CENTRE In Soviet times, it was closed, thus preserv-ing Sillamäe's renowned Stalinist archi-tecture. Dozens of well-preserved crystal chandeliers can be seen. A bunker houses a museum about the Soviet era.

04 HARJUMAA COASTAL AREASTo the east and west of Tallinn are beautiful coastal beach areas. Immediately close to the capital, for example, are steep vertical bluffs. Easily accessible are Harku county's Türisalu bluffs, which are also near the popular Vääna-Jõesuu beach.

05 SÕBRALAAT 2016Every second year, Finns and Estonians have organised a friendship fair based on shared mutual commerce. It will be held this year in Kunda, from 9-10 July.

Top 5 Northern Estonia

Northern Estonia is rich in history.

15 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 6

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Saaremaa

Hiiumaa

Muhu

Vormsi

PÄRNU

Ruhnu

01 LOCAL FLAVOURSHiiumaa is celebrating local flavours this year and on the other islands there are also delicious local products to be tasted. On Saaremaa, the Pöide brewery on the island’s east coast produ-ces beer in the traditional way. The brewery’s products are in such high demand that it will be expanding its operations to Kuressaare.

02 NATURE TRIPSEstonian islands are almost all untouched nature reserves. The nature reserves and national parks are magnificent. The Vilsandi National Park is located on the west coast of Saaremaa and includes dozens of islands, including the island of Vilsandi.

03 RELAXING VACATIONS One feels like you are in an old film on the Estonian Islands. A hurried lifestyle seems to disappear, which creates a calming oppor-tunity to relax. Relaxation can be enjoyed at spas, golf courses, cafés or under nature’s spell.

04 LIVING HISTORY The Estonian islands have a checkered history, and it is worth visiting many of the museums on several of the islands. Historical beacons, churches, fortresses, windmills and other buildings are found in several places. No less interesting is the local culture, which has survived on many tiny islands, even to the extent that Kihnu culture is recognised by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

05 OPERA IN THE CASTLE The Saaremaa Opera Days will be held out-doors by the stunning Kuressaare Episcopal Castle from 25 - 31 July. The Wrocław Opera House will perform at the festivities and is planning to include Verdi’s Othello. The var-ied programme has something for children and includes many fine concerts.

Top 5 Western Estonia's Islands

TEXT JUKKA ARPONEN PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

The islands are full of nooks and crannies and great sandy beaches to explore. There are also ports with a host of modern services. The islands are a great travel destination especially if you have your own boat. Port information can be found at www.sada-maregister.ee, which shows all the Estonian ports on maps (the page is in both Eston-ian and English).

It is worth driving around the islands by car, with a bike or even on horseback. The latter, for example, can be arranged in Muhu at the Tihuse stables or in Saaremaa at Ratsukievari.

The flavours of Hiiumaa are seen in the local food culture and during the many events organised during the summer sea-son. One of the specialities is Hiiumaa garfish, which has a festival named after it (Tuulekala Festival at the end of May).

The island's food culture can be found in many local cafes and restaurants, of which Pädaste Manor Alexander in Muhu has been chosen several times as the best restaurant on the island and in Estonia.

Kuressaare’s newest restaurant is Mais, that in addition to good food, also offers cultural experiences. The restau-rant is located at Tolli 7. ■

How to get there.

You can get to Muhu and Saaremaa by ferry from Virtsu port (journey time 30 min). There is an elevated road connecting Muhu to Saaremaa.

From the port of Rohuküla, ships depart for Hiiumaa with a journey time of 90 minutes to Heltermaa.

Between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa - ferries are run-ning on a regular basis between Triigi and Sõru (travel time 75 min).

From Pärnu to Kihnu the journey takes 2.5 hours, from the Munalaiu port one can get to Kihnu and Ruhnu, and to Ruhnu from Saaremaa Roomassaare harbour.

In and around the islands.The Western Estonian Islands are a

diverse travel destination.

■ Tallinn-Virtsu 135 km■ Tallinn-Rohuküla 110 km■ Tallinn-Munalaid 165 km

The largest cities (population):

■ 13,300 Kuressaare (Saaremaa)■ 3,100 Kärdla (Hiiumaa)

Distances by road:

■ Saaremaa: About 2670 km2, population approximately 40,000

■ Hiiumaa: Nearly 1,000 km2, population approximately 10,000.

■ Muhu: About 200 km2, population approximately 1,900.

■ Vormsi: About 93 km2, population of 400.

■ Kihnu: About 17 km2, population of 500.

■ Ruhnu: About 11 km2, population of 70.

Western Estonia’s largest islands:

Beautiful scenery and fascinating history awaits

you on the islands.

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Pärnu & Haapsalu – Essential summertime destinations

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, PHOTOS KAUPO KALDA, ANDRES PUTTING,

ANDREI CHERTKOV, TOOMAS TUUL, ILON'S WONDERLAND, EAS,

MIKKO VIRTA, MATI KOSE, PÄRNU

Haapsalu is also sometimes referred to as the town of cafés. On Karja street in the Old Town, tens of them line the street, some of which are only open in summer.

Haapsalu is a great family holiday destin-ation. The town is peaceful in summer, save for the times that there are larger events on.

Explore this small town on bicycle, which you can rent in town. The Peetri train drives through the streets and will take you past all the town’s top attractions.

The Bishop’s Castle and the African Beach game parks are fun for the young-est members of the family. The steamship Kallis Mari will also be sailing this year.

The south western beach town of Pärnu is a popular destination, even for locals. Rea-ders of the www.reisidiilid.ee website chose Pärnu as the best family holiday destina-tion, and only second as the best holiday spot after Barcelona.

There are many reasons to go to Pärnu. For some, it is a city of parks and greenery and being outdoors for leisurely activities, and for others, vibrant cultural

programs. Pärnu’s long sandy coastline is impressive even those who have visited many times.

Pärnu's old market will be undergoing reno-

vations for about 8 months but will be open

occasionally in summer. The plan is to re-open the market in autumn, larger than ever.

Good news for market goers, on Thurs-days from 16-18 in front of Pärnu Keskus local food producers in Pärnu county will be selling their goods. This includes eggs, honey, jams, preserves, dairy products and fresh fish.

For active holidaymakers, there is the Valgeranna Adventure Park, Audru Ring Auto24 race track, many very luxurious spas, surf beach and a central skatepark. ■

01 ESTONIA'S FAVOURITE BEACHGood things are free. The sun, the sea, and the beach sand don't cost any-thing. Estonia's most popular beach on a beautiful summer day may have as many as 30,000 sun worshipers. 02 FUNCTIONALISTIC BUILDINGSIt’s thanks to architect Olev Siinmaa that Pärnu looks the way it does. The mud baths, Rannahoone and the Rannahotell are excellent examples. 03 THE COUNTRYSIDE CALLSIf the noise in Pärnu bothers you, go to the countryside. Go towards the seaside village of Kabli, on the shore of historical Tori River or visit Varbla's sandy beaches. 04 SUMMER EVENTSPärnu's cultural scene is bustling throughout the summer. Events worthy of mention are the Hanseatic Days (1-3 July), the city festival Augustiunetus (13 August), the annual exhibition Man and Woman art exhibition (29 May - 4 September), and the major electronic music event Weekend Festival Baltic (4-7 August).

05 NATURE TRAILSNature can be appreciated in the city as well. Pärnu boasts some of the best trails. Or if you want, escape to the beautiful Soomaa National Park, about an hour's drive from Pärnu.

Top 5 Pärnu

01 HAAPSALU SUMMER STREETHaapsalu’s romantic beachside prom-enade is filled with people in summer. The beautiful Kuursaal is certainly worth a stop for a coffee or a meal. If you’re lucky, you might even see a polar bear in the water.

02 THE HISTORICAL BISHOP’S CASTLEThe Bishop’s Castle makes up a large part of the skyline of Haapsalu. Located in the Old Town, visit the museum inside as well as the fascinating cathedral.

03 ILON’S WONDERLANDIn summer, the children’s centre has an outdoor theatre and workshops. This theme park was made in honour of Ilon Wikland who illustrated Astrid Lindgren’s children’s books.

04 WHITE SANDY BEACHESNõva, in Estonia’s most northwest corner, boasts beautiful white sandy beaches. It’s said that the beach sings because the sands are so fine. Nõva’s pine forests are a well-kept natural secret.

05 MATSALU NATIONAL PARKFrom Haapsalu it’s just a quick trip to Matsalu, one of Europe’s best birdwatching sites with views over the nests of sea beach and the sea. May is one of the best months for birdwatch-ing and in June, see interesting plant species, including wild orchids.

Top 5 Haapsalu

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

The largest cities (population):

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

Distances by road:

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TALLINN

VILJANDI

VALGAVÕRU

PÕLVA

VÄRSKA

TEXT MIKKO SAVIKKO, PHOTOS REIGO JÕE, TOOMAS TUUL,

HOTEL GEORGI, REMO SAVISAAR, MAREK METSLAID

Viljandimaa has large fields, but south of Tartu the landscape changes to be more hilly and spotted with lakes. Some of the world’s largest pines grow in Veriora county in Põlvamaa. One of the tallest of the giants is 46.6 m high and over 200 years old.

Põlvamaa’s neighbour is Võrumaa whose smoke sauna culture is recognised

on Unesco’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Human-ity. Near the town of Võru is the Mooska

farm which is known for its smoke sauna and smoked meats.

Although Otepää’s hilly areas are suit-able for winter sports, it also offers activ-ities for the whole family in the summer like adventure parks.

Estonia’s Valga and Latvia’s Valka are twin towns.The history of the region relates to the squad of Finnish volunteers Põhja

Pojad (Northern Sons) that fought in the 1919 Battle of Paju with Estonians. ■

How to get there?

A train from Tallinn to Viljandi takes about 2.5 hours and costs €8.90. The train travels four times a day. Rapid bus lines travel the route as quickly and the fare is a very favorable €5. Buses from Tallinn to Võru take about 4 hours and ticket prices start at €10.

Familiar LandscapeThe rolling hills of southern Estonia make up a different

landscape than that of the rest of the country.

■ Tallinn-Viljandi 154 km■ Tartu-Viljandi 78 km■ Pärnu-Viljandi 86 km■ Tallinn-Võru 257 km■ Tallinn-Valga 246 km■ Võru-Valga 68 km■ Võru-Viljandi 120 km■ Viljandi-Valga 80 km

Distances by road:

Experience the uni-que smoke sauna in

Southern Estonia.

01 VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Now in its 24th year, this is an event for the whole family. The programme includes children’s music, spiritual music, dance music and folk rock. This year’s theme is women’s voice.

02 OBINITSA Last year, the Finno-Ugric cultural capital city in Setomaa celebrated its culture. This summer from 30 June to 10 July enjoy the play Obinitsa, a Tartu Vanemuise production.

03 GEORG HOTEL In Võru a modern hotel has opened in the former post office building. The historical architecture blends beauti-fully with modern technology. Services include a mini spa and a beauty salon.

04 MIDSUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATIONSThe Pühajärve Midsummer solstice bonfire in 2016. In Otepää the event hosts international and local artists including Gigi D’Agostino. In Setoma the summer solstice is celebrated 22 June at Mikitamäe and 23 June at Värska. The Viljandi bonfire will be lit on the beach at 20.00 on 23 June

05 LÜÜBNITSA FISH AND ONION FAIR On the last weekend of August in Põlvamaa one can buy traditionally grown onions and garlic for winter use.

Top 5 Southern Estonia

01 TARTU’S OLD TOWNNew cafés in Tartu’s Old Town have sprouted like flowers after the rain. The city’s best cakes and coffee, as well as terraces can certainly be found here. The Old Town is an excursion for the whole family. Visit places like Toomemägi (Dome Hill), the Toy Museum, and of course the university’s main building. The statue of kissing students in the Town Hall Square is a symbol of the city.

02 ESTONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM AND TARTU’S MUSEUMSTartu is known for its many museums, includ-ing the Tartu University Museum, Tartu City Museum, and the biggest science centre in the Baltics, AHHAA. The Estonian National Museum will open in its new location in autumn as one of the most modern in the north. Its permanent exhibitions will discuss Estonians and Finno-Ugric cultures. The museum is built on the Raadi property and the former Soviet Raadi airport. The museum is approximately 40,000 square metres in size.www.ahhaa.eewww.erm.ee/et/Kylasta/Raadi

03 ST PAUL’S CHURCH OF TARTUThe stunning St Paul’s Church is Estonia’s only Art Nouveau church, which was designed by Finnish-American architect Eliel Saarinen. The beautiful building is a unique part of Tartu’s skyline. You can take a guided tour of the church.http://tartupauluse.ee/for-guests

04 THE WOODEN HOUSES OF SUPILINN AND KARLOVA

Walking among the wooden houses in Supilinn and Karlova, you get the feeling you’ve stepped back in time, with the smell of wood fire coming from the chimneys. The Bohemian area of Supilinn is closest to the city centre and is known by the funny names of the streets like Herne (pea), Kartuli (potato), and Oa (bean). It’s also worth a visit to Karlova where you can see the Aparaaditehas and many great cafés.

Top 5 Tartu

19 Tartu T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 6

05 EMAJÕGI RIVERThe summer has officially started when gardeners come to plant flowers on the banks of the Emajõgi River. Enjoy a picnic and watch the boats pass by. You can also ride along the river with the Jõmmu barge or hire a canoe.

Tartu Blooms in SummerTartu is a great stop for a weekend or longer holiday.

TEXT LAURA KOIVISTO, PHOTOS LIINA LAURIKAINEN,

ARE TRALLA, JAAK NILSON, KERLY ILVES

Tartu is known for its university and his-torical significance. Wander the streets of the Old Town in the sun and then stop for a coffee in a café.

Enjoy some of the many cultural events taking place and the exciting nightlife. Visit the Tartu Adventure Park and climb high among the trees.

Tartu is also known for its museums. There are close to 20 museums so you are sure to find something for every taste. The Tartu University Museum is completely new where you will see many interesting exhibits. Other points of interest include the Observatory,

Botanical Gardens and the historical Dome Church. ■

How to get there

A trip from Tallinn to Tartu lasts 2 hours by train and 2.5 hours by bus. We recommend buying your tickets in advance.

■ Tallinn-Tartu 185 km

Population:

■ Approximately 99,000

More information: www.visittartu.com

Distance:

TALLINN

TARTU

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 620 sightseeing

Paks MargareetaFat 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 5 metres thick! She was constructed to protect Tallinn from intruders from the sea. Fat Mar-garet is often the main entrance gate and first encounter for visitors

to the Old Town in Tallinn, if arriving by sea. The Estonian Maritime

Museum is located in the artillery tower (suurtükitorn).Pikk 70, Tallinn a2

Sometimes you just don’t have enough time to see everyt-hing, 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 opera-tes 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.

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 arm's 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 beneath, 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 inhabited 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

Hop on, Hop off Bus Tour

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 6 21sightseeing

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.

2015/2016 School HolidaysAutumn Break17 October 2015 – 25 October 2015

Winter Break23 December 2015 – 10 January 2016

Spring Break19 March 2016 – 27 March 2016

Summer Break4 June 2016 - 31 August 2016

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 Office Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn

Toompea Post Office Lossi 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, especial-

ly 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

divided among princes and bour-

geoisie 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

capital and hosts the sailing com-

petitions 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 popu-

lation 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 have moved in for the large

spaces and cheap rent. Restaurants

and cafés began to open, and the

area continues to grow.

Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)Küti 17 / Vesilennuki 6, TallinnBy tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city centre to the Linnahall stop.

Have you ever seen the hull of a real submarine from below? Or better still, crawled through the narrow living 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 rep-

lica 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 for-

mer seaplane hangars built during

WWI by the Russian tsar. The con-

struction is architecturally 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 cus-

tomary at the time, the main house

was named after his wife. There

are plenty of other things to see in

this beautiful and prestigious park.

From the Kadriorg Palace, head

straight along the park trail to the

Russalka monument, 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. Start by visiting

the ruins of St Birgitta’s Convent (Pirita

klooster) whose colourful history dates

back to the 15th century. 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 provides a number of interactive

exhibits but also offers one of the best views

of the city and the district.

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 Air 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.

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 a barracks, and then

as a prison during Soviet times.

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 622 museum

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP,

PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV, STINA KASE

Whether you’re in Tallinn for a shorter stay or a longer tour, you’ll probably want to fit in as much as you can. While public transport is relatively easy-to-use and pretty tourist friendly, a tour on one of the big red buses, like those operated by City Tour (www.citytour.ee) are a great way to get from one end of town to the other while seeing some of the most important sights. This is a great option if you’re only in town for a day.

If you’d prefer to stay a bit more

active, then why not hire a bike for the day and explore the city on your own. If you’re afraid of getting lost, then you can try a guided bicycle tour with City Bike. They offer bike rental, self-guided tours, and guided tours through Tallinn. Check out their website for a full listing of prices, events, and tour ideas: www.citybike.ee

Then let’s not forget the Seg-way...while this writer is a bit too shy to try it herself, Segways are great way to see the city sights. Blue Super Segway in Tallinn’s Old Town (Viru 7, Tallinn Old Town h3) rent Segways, but also organis-es guided tours. Find out more at: www.bluesupersegway.ee ■

Seeing the SightsWe look at alternative ways of getting around.

TALLINN

■ Museums Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum)

Lai 17, Tallinn Old Town, g1 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 Palace

Maarjamäe Castle, Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, a5www.ajaloomuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17.

Estonian Maritime Museum (Eesti Meremuuseum) Pikk 70, Tallinn Old Town, d3www.meremuuseum.ee. 01.10-30.04 Tu-Su 10–18.3

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 muusikamuuseum)

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 Passages

Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn Old Town, j1www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok/.1.03-31.10 Tu-Su 10.30-18. 1.11-29.02 Tu-Su 10-17.30.

MiiaMilla Museum (Muuseum MiiaMilla)

L. Koidula 21C, Tallinn b4 www.linnamuuseum.ee/miiamilla Tu-Su 12-18.

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, b1www.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, g3www.linnamuuseum.ee We – Mo 10.30–17.30.

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.

Viru Hotel and KGB Museum (Hotell Viru ja KGB muuseum)

Viru väljak 4, Tallinn b2http://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 & GalleriesAdamson-Eric Museum

(Adamson-Ericu muuseum)

Lühike jalg 3, Tallinn Old Town, i1www.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, i1www.nigulistemuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17. Ticket office closes 16.30.

Museums & Galleries

See the sights of Tallinn on a bike.

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L. Koidula

J. Poska

Tallinna Ülikool

HobujaamaMere pst

LinnahallPõhja pst

Balti jaam

Telliskivi

Volta

Angerja

Sitsi

Maleva

Sirbi

Sepa

KOPLI

Viru

Vabaduse väljak

Kosmos

Vineeri

Paberi

Keskturg

Majaka

Sikupilli Väike-PaalaPae

Autobussi-jaam

Estonia

Htl. Tallinn

A. Adam-soni

RistikuSõle

Lille

Ülase

Koskla

Koskla

Tihase

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Linnu tee

Siili

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Ehitajate tee

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Akadeemia tee

KajaSzolnok

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Sääse

Aiandi

Löwenruh

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Koidu

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Ehte

Lõime

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Maleva

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Kolde puiestee

Ädala

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Balti jaam

Htl. Tallinn

Männi

ÜLEMISTE

TONDI

MUSTAMÄEKESKUSE

KADRIORG

VEERENNI

OLD TOWN

UUS-MAAILM

KRISTIINE

MUSTAMÄE

HAABERSTI

Port

Bus Station

KALAMAJAPÕHJA-TALLINN

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Takso-park

KAUBA-MAJA

Kelmiküla

Lubja

Ülemiste

Kopli

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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

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Trolley-buses1345

Kaubamaja – MustamäeKaubamaja – MustamäeBalti jaam – KeskuseBalti jaam – Mustamäe

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Trams

Airport

ÕISMÄE

ROCCA AL MARE

port

KOPLI

KALAMAJA

PELGU-LINN

MERIMETSA

VEERENNI SIKUPILLI

KADRIORG

LASNAMÄE

PIRITA

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

Majaka põik

2 4

3

From June until September

2016 trams 1 and 2 will not

be running due to roadworks.

Bus 52 will offer an alternate

route between

Kopli-Hobujaama.

■ 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?

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

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ J U N E 2 0 1 6 23getting around


Tartu

TALLINN

www.visitestonia.com

Photo: Margus Johanson

No international driver’s licence is required to drive in

Estonia, but the following rules apply to all drivers:

■ Blood alcohol level must be zero.

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

sections 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 carriageways.

■ 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

documents and driver information should be exchanged.

■ Please pay parking and speed fines to avoid further

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, 4

■ 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

■ By 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

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 con-

venient option is to use one of the many rental companies

at 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 holiday 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 andEMERGENCY 112

AUTOMOBILE 1888 (24 h)

■ Free WiFiY e s ,

t h a t ’s

r i g h t ,

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 confus-

ing. 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 park-

ing 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:0,375 / 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:1,20 / 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:1,50 / 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

Parking

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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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