Tallinn City Breaks

Tallinn is the largest city and capital of Estonia. Tallinn is the most important cultural, industrialised and political city in the country and lies on the Northern Coast in the Gulf of Finland. It was in August 1991 that Estonia gained its independence and Tallinn was rightly reinstated as its countries capital. Since Estonia’s independence, improved infrastructure and air links have seen a huge increase in Tallinn city breaks, with the Airport becoming a hub for cheap flight low cost airlines. These airlines offer cheap Flights to Tallinn which have become very popular with groups of holiday makers going on stag and hen nights. To attract tourists Tallinn local tourist office sells “Tallinn Cards” which allows the visitor free use of local public transport and entry to most attractions.

The two old towns are the most popular attractions which are easily explored by foot, this includes the must see Raekoja Plats(town square) or visit the Art Museum of Estonia, part of which is housed in the former palace of Peter the Great. This area was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997.The largest lake in Tallinn is Lake Ulemiste which offers the chance to partake in some water sports. Tallinn Hotels range from Luxury five stars to hostels all giving good value for money. There are numerous bars and restaurants to choose from in Tallinn that offer local and international cuisine and the Tallinn nightlife is vibrant and exciting with plenty of nightclubs to suit all tastes. The city was the proud host of the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest and offers a warm friendly welcome to all visitors. Tallinn Flights are available from most UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!