"Tallinn, the city will never be the same" Tallinn County by Scandic

Tallinn County Travel Guide: 1,006 reviews and 1,871 photos

Old Town, Photo by Toomas Volmer - Tallinn County

Unique atmosphere

There's something about Tallinn, the city changes all the time. It comes more and more European stylish all the time, but still there is pieces of Russian atmosphere. And that is not bad thing att all, even some people want to forget the long history with Russia. Which is of course very understandable, but good things such an architecture should not be ruined.

Tallinn called himself as a pre-European Union Tallinn. That is true, the city has really felt a totally make-over since beginning of 90's. Nowadays there are lots of IT-technology firms and modern malls. City is cleaner and friendly than 10 years ago.
Maybe it's not as safe as Scandinavia and in some shops and cafes you are wondering why sales persons treat you like a rubbish, but anyway it is a town that has much to offer.

The Real Old Town, UNESCO’s World Heritage

I can't tell you too much about The Old Town of Tallinn, it is so pittoresque and fascinating place. It's so lucky that the wars haven't ruined it. And now since 1997 the Old Town of Tallinn has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Its powerful defensive structures have protected Tallinn from being destroyed in wars, and its lack of wooden buildings has protected it from burning down. But it is also crucial that Tallinn hasn’t been massively rebuilt in the interest of dispensing with the old and modernising the town.

Famous Pirita

You may have heard about Sound Grounds, The collective consciousness of the Estonian nation has two beliefs related to the general song festivals. One of the famous festival pales is located in Pirita.

Pirita, located 5-7 kilometers from Tallinn’s city centre, borrowed its name from the Order of St. Bridget’s Virgin Mary Cloisters.
In the early 20th century, the seaside town of Pirita began to develop into a destination for Sunday rides and a bathing area.

Today Pirita is one of the favourite places in Tallinn for spending free time, with its bathing beaches, coastline, pine-forested parks, and picturesque Pirita River valley. The whole area offers a spectrum of possibilities for active holidays.

Tallinn’s Botanical Garden has lands on either side of the Pirita River, near the Forest Cemetery and Tallinn’s TV Tower, where you can achieve a view from 170 meters high, over the city and its surroundings.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Old Town, absolutely...
Cons:There's still some bad influences from Soviet power, like customer service which is sometimes very bad,
In a nutshell:European city with Russian influence

Last visit to Tallinn County: Aug 2002
Intro Updated Oct 3, 2003
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Maurizioago Mar 25, 2007 at 10:47 AM

I have to go there. Ciao!
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Stephen-KarenConn Feb 17, 2005 at 11:38 AM

Excellent tips on a place I know little about, Although I do know something of poor customer service, having visited the old Soviet Union. Thanks!
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Paolo-Italy Oct 13, 2003 at 1:24 AM

I used to go at Hotel Pirita; next time i'll check your hotel. Great Tallinn page.
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ania70pl Oct 3, 2003 at 2:12 AM

You're right about pickpockets in Tallinn, they are everywhere. But they can't discourage anybody from visiting this beautiful city. Very nice page, thanks.
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lenoreva Apr 22, 2003 at 4:45 AM

great shopping tip!
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HORSCHECK Feb 23, 2003 at 2:31 PM

Nice Tallinn page. You are right that the customer service sometines is really bad (e.g. bus or taxi drivers). And nearly everyone has been to Olde Hansa ... :-)
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Gili_S Feb 15, 2003 at 1:25 PM

I see you like Tallinn too, and visited Olde Hansa as everybody doe's.
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ayers_rock_where Feb 8, 2003 at 1:11 PM

good tips a place im gonna see in early may