If you are trying to find a compromise between discovering new exciting sites and taking time to relax on your visit to Tallinn, then accept the challenge and find these off the beaten path beaches. Bask in the sun and take a (most likely cool) dip into the water, while enjoying the scenery and the surrounding nature. Locals love these spots as they are normally not that crowded. Each has its own advantages over the mainstream beaches in Tallinn - be it warm water or that it gets deep faster unlike on the seaside where you often have to walk for miles until you are able to swim because of the flat landscape here. So, see what we have to offer, pack your sunscreen and flip-flops and make sure to use Google maps for finding your way there. Rummu quarry During the Soviet time, Rummu quarry was used for mining limestone. However, since the mining activity ended, the deepening has infilled with groundwater, creating a lake with clear water and sandy shores. The history of the quarry is long and not the brightest. During the Soviet era, prisoners from two of the nearby prisons were forced to work in the quarry. From that time, some of the buildings that were previously used as mining facilities are still standing in the middle of the lake, giving the area deserted and apocalyptic feel. Despite that, the sandy shores and clear water bring many locals here on sunny days to take the most out of the summer. Furthermore, there are many activities organised such as diving experiences and trips to explore the quarry on canoes, SUP boards or rafts. Visit this beach on the 5-hour Tour to Coastal Cliffs and Rummu Quarry. If you pack your swimsuit you can have a quick dip
If you are trying to find a compromise between discovering new exciting sites and taking time to relax on your visit to Tallinn, then accept the challenge and find these off the beaten path beaches. Bask in the sun and take a (most likely cool) dip into the water, while enjoying the scenery and the
Lahemaa - a sensation among visitors coming to Tallinn and realising that in a country of only 1.3 million people, untouched nature is just a few steps away from the busy capital. Since the first companies started to take people to Lahemaa National Park and tourists started to share their experiences on TripAdvisor, there were suddenly lines of people in front of Tallinn Tourist Information Centre, demanding a day trip to Lahemaa which during the peaks season is most often sold out. To be absolutely clear - Lahemaa is gorgeous. It is a perfect opportunity to see the nature, beautiful coasts and lush bogs and obtain a glimpse of Estonian history by visiting the romantic manors in the area. If you are looking for a day packed with an abundance of sights, then read no further and book a day trip before it is sold out. Warning! Watch out for what you expect from a "national park" - it is not a fenced area where bears and wolves are kept so that tourists could go on safari and take selfies with them. A national park in Estonia simply means an area that is protected for its ecological value and spectacular nature. Wolves, bears, beavers, foxes and what-not do live in this wilderness, but are very good at minding their own business and typically stay away from the tourist crowd. So where to go if you want to explore the nature but also stay away from tourists that already leave a large footprint on Lahemaa's ecology? Here are some ideas for you... Escape to tiny Prangli island just off the coast of Tallinn Prangli - although only 30 km from Tallinn, with a population of only about 100 people, it is an island undiscovered even by most Estonians. In case the
Lahemaa – a sensation among visitors coming to Tallinn and realising that in a country of only 1.3 million people, untouched nature is just a few steps away from the busy capital. Since the first companies started to take people to Lahemaa National Park and tourists started to share their experiences on TripAdvisor, there were
