Madis’s guidebook
Food, shopping, events
Home to many creative individuals, groups and businesses. Loads of places to eat, drink and enjoy entertainment ranging from stand-up comedians to bona fide artists, musicians, actors.
Craft shops, farmers market and more.
257 locals recommend
Telliskivi Kirbukas
57 TelliskiviHome to many creative individuals, groups and businesses. Loads of places to eat, drink and enjoy entertainment ranging from stand-up comedians to bona fide artists, musicians, actors.
Craft shops, farmers market and more.
Sightseeing
Named after Swedish king Charles XI it houses fascinating fresco by Johann Köhler above the altar. It has been painted to the inner side of spherical apse is such way that depicted Christ looks directly at you regardless of where you stand inside the building.
10 locals recommend
Charles Church
10 ToompeaNamed after Swedish king Charles XI it houses fascinating fresco by Johann Köhler above the altar. It has been painted to the inner side of spherical apse is such way that depicted Christ looks directly at you regardless of where you stand inside the building.
This museum houses stories and artefacts from the Soviet era. A must for everyone even remotely interested in the Eastern bloc.
22 locals recommend
Vabamu Museum Of Occupations & Freedom
8b ToompeaThis museum houses stories and artefacts from the Soviet era. A must for everyone even remotely interested in the Eastern bloc.
Neighborhoods
Old Town
Food scene
Kuldmokk
3 Falgi teeGourmet restaurant at the foot of Toompea. Highly recommended.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transport is mostly adequate when getting to the places of interest inside the city limits.
Get your green card of travel card so you don't need to buy single tickets from the driver at twice the price.
Plan your route ahead. Bus stops may be quite a bit away from the destination they are commonly "attached" to. Also, the bus stop names are occasionally badly chosen.
Some places are pretty hard to get to though. As said above the some bus stops are only kind of there as the actual location is quite a bit away.
What to pack
Always carry a piece of warm clothing such as pullover
Weather is moody, you never know whether it will be raining in the afternoon or if there will be snow in the morning.
If it's not summer bring strong water-resistant footwear. When it rains there are always puddles on the streets and you only know how deep they are when step into them. In winter beware snow and ice as most of the time the removal service is inadequate.