Best Places to Visit in Tallinn Beyond the Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

It’s rare to find a city in Europe that’s one-dimensional. Sure, there may be a famous part of aspect to it, but typically there’s a whole lot more to a place if you take the time to look. That’s certainly the case with Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. The city’s Old Town is adored for its medieval character, but it’s important you understand that the Old Town is only one of the best places to visit in Tallinn. Because boy does Tallinn have some tricks up its sleeve.

Now, I said as much in my initial Tallinn tips with the recommendation that you “escape the Old Town”. That was after my first visit and having returned this year, I’d double down on that advice. With my return trip, not only did I investigate the different options for where to stay in Tallinn, I also ventured far and wide across the city to seek out different things to do in Tallinn.

Popular attractions like Town Hall Square and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are great, but they’re just the beginning with this enchanting Baltic city. Here are the other parts of the city to keep in mind on your next trip.

One of the most common suggestions for places that are a must see in Tallinn is the neighbourhood of Kalamaja. Covering a big chunk of the city to the northwest of the Old Town, Kalamaja reflects a different era of the Estonian capital’s history than the largely medieval centre. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).