Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but Tallinn is truly delightful… Visiting Estonia in winter is exciting because it offers so many unique activities you simply won’t find in most other countries. Yes, it can be cold — and by the time you’ve gathered the courage to head outdoors, pulled on your warm mittens, silly winter hat, and heavy boots, you want to make sure the effort is worth it. That’s exactly why we’ve created a collection of unique, custom-made winter tours, designed only for private groups and not listed anywhere else. These experiences combine several winter activities in one day, allowing you to make the most of your stay in Tallinn — and the few precious hours of daylight we get during the Nordic winter. Cover photo by Carl-Martin Nisu 1. Ice skating on forest lakes followed by a picnic by the frozen waterfall Christmas-market ice rinks are nice, but nothing beats skating on a real frozen forest lake hidden deep among snow-covered pines. The lake feels endless, the only sounds are the crunch of ice and the laughter of your group — it’s Estonia’s winter magic at its best. After skating, we head to the frozen Jägala Waterfall, where huge icicles and icy blue colours create a spectacular winter scene. Enjoy hot tea, a light snack, and a little Estonian schnapps to warm up while admiring the frozen waterfall up close. This nature tour combines ice skating with our picnic tour by the Frozen Jägala Waterfall. 2. Cross-country skiing lesson & a relaxing sauna Before you picture skiing in Estonia, here’s something you should know: our highest peak is lower than the highest peak in the Netherlands — yes, the famously flat country. So downhill skiing isn’t really our thing. Instead, we’re passionate about cross-country skiing, also
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but Tallinn is truly delightful… Visiting Estonia in winter is exciting because it offers so many unique activities you simply won’t find in most other countries. Yes, it can be cold — and by the time you’ve gathered the courage to head outdoors, pulled on your warm mittens,
Visiting Estonia in winter is exciting, as it offers so many winter activities and things to do, which are hard to find in most other countries. It can be cold in the winter, so when you finally get yourself together to head outside, put on your warm mittens, silly winter hat, and heavy boots (read more about winter clothing from the blog post here). Then, you want to make sure that your effort of enduring the cold is worth it. Here are some of our most popular winter tours that allow you to enrich your stay in Tallinn and make the most of the few hours of daylight we have each day. 1. (Frozen) Jägala Waterfall and Picnic Estonia’s largest natural waterfall is changing every day during the winter. It might be frozen or partly frozen. If the winter has not been too cold, the waterfall does not freeze, but it has a lot of water and is a fantastic site to visit. Our Jägala Waterfall and Picnic Tour brings you up close to this frozen spectacle before treating you to a delicious outdoor picnic with homemade Estonian snacks and warm drinks—a treat for the senses in a picture-perfect winter setting. 2. Cross-Country Skiing – Learn a New Skill in Tallinn Want to try a winter sport loved by locals? Our Learn to Ski in Tallinn tour is a fantastic way to learn cross-country skiing, Estonia’s national winter sport. Our expert instructors will guide you through the basics in some of the best skiing tracks in Tallinn, ensuring that even complete beginners have a great time gliding through the snow. One thing to note before considering skiing in Estonia: the country's highest peak is lower than the highest peak in the Netherlands, which is often considered a very flat country. Therefore,
Visiting Estonia in winter is exciting, as it offers so many winter activities and things to do, which are hard to find in most other countries. It can be cold in the winter, so when you finally get yourself together to head outside, put on your warm mittens, silly winter hat, and heavy boots (read
From global car brands and famous DJs to Christopher Nolan himself - some famous places in Estonia have inspired people around the world. Thanks to the mixture of Soviet industrial buildings not far from modern skyscrapers and endless untouched nature - Estonia is perfect for movie makers and visitors alike. Although seen by millions, the actual location of filming is never revealed to the viewer. Therefore, we decided to bring the secrets out to the daylight. We are not going to tell you about Tallinn Old Town or beautiful palace gardens that most tourists visit. This blog is about 5 unique and strange places that have reached a wide global audience. These are the must-see sights in Tallinn for the thrill-seekees that are away from the typical tourist path. Following a good tradition of blog writing, the cherry on the cake is left to the end. No skipping! Cover photo by: Siiri Kumari 1. Linnahall in Tallinn One of the most famous places in Tallinn that has reached millions is Linnahall. It is a concert hall in central city which was built for the 1980 Soviet Olympic Games. As the building is easy to access and offers plenty of bizarre Soviet architecture, it has inspired several producers. Linnahall has its three-minutes of fame thanks to Norwegian DJ, Alan Walker's music video for his song Faded. With smashing 2.6 billion views on YouTube, this music video has introduced places that are famous in Estonia but most of the world has no idea about. If you want to step into the Faded music video yourself, visit Linnahall during the Secrets of Soviet Tour in Tallinn. You can also explore the submerged houses shown in the last part of the video on the half-day tour to Rummu Submerged Quarry and Coastal Cliffs which we
From global car brands and famous DJs to Christopher Nolan himself – some famous places in Estonia have inspired people around the world. Thanks to the mixture of Soviet industrial buildings not far from modern skyscrapers and endless untouched nature – Estonia is perfect for movie makers and visitors alike. Although seen by millions, the
Even before you can see it, something tells you that you are getting close. You feel fresh but slightly damp and cold air touching your face. As you walk closer, you notice the mist and hear the gushing of water in the distance. Once you see it at last, the unstoppable flow and the heights take you aback for a moment. No wonder visiting waterfalls is one of the most popular destinations we look for when we travel. Although Estonia is a flat country, we have a massive limestone cliff that stretches from Russia through the entire Northern Estonian coast and even reaches some islands in Sweden. This massive structure is called the Baltic Klint. All the rivers that flow into the Baltic Sea from Northern Estonia make up to 8-meter drop over the cliff, creating beautiful waterfalls that charm the viewer. Here are seven waterfalls near Tallinn that are worth visiting - some well-known and others that require more patience and time to find. The waterfalls in Estonia are beautiful all year round! Especially in winter time, when they freeze and create gorgeous icicles. They are definitely worth passing by when you are on your way to do other winter activities. 1. Jägala Waterfall Jägala waterfall has become a 'must-do in Tallinn' sight. Only half an hour drive from Tallinn, the highest waterfall in Estonia, Jägala waterfall, is easily accessible and many pass by on their way to Lahemaa National Park. The waterfall is very near the parking lot and you can see it when standing on top of the limestone cliff, but it is also possible to get right in front of the waterfall. Jägala waterfall, as the other waterfalls near Tallinn, becomes especially beautiful in the winter when it either partially or completely freezes. There are several
Even before you can see it, something tells you that you are getting close. You feel fresh but slightly damp and cold air touching your face. As you walk closer, you notice the mist and hear the gushing of water in the distance. Once you see it at last, the unstoppable flow and the heights
Tallinn is a coastal capital that is stretched out on 46 kilometres (29 miles) of coastline. That means plenty of opportunities for a beautiful shore excursion to see Tallinn coast, beaches and views. Here is a selection of 8 tours and experiences to choose from for taking the most out of the seaside when visiting the city. 1. Pirita promenade and the classic "fish can view" The most classic seaside views in Tallinn could be enjoyed from the promenade connecting the central town with Pirita suburb. It is perfect for a walk, jog or a drive by the sea to enjoy the typical Tallinn's "fish can view". This name refers to the classical design of canned fish sold in Estonia. Historically, Estonia was one of the first places to start exporting fish in cans, typically to Russia, and to make sure everyone knew that the fish came from Tallinn, the cans were decorated with a silhouette of Tallinn - exactly like the one you can see from the promenade in Pirita. Hence the name. Pirita also has one of the most popular beaches in Tallinn and a yacht club built for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Nearby are Kadriorg district with its beautiful Baroque palace and gardens, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds and Tallinn TV Tower. To cover all the main sights in Tallinn, check out the Tallinn Classic Tour or go a bit further along the coast to Viimsi suburb on this Tallinn Top Attractions Tour. 2. Island getaway - Prangli Island If you are looking for a bit more off-the-beaten-path shore excursion, take a ferry from one of the suburbs of Tallinn, enjoy the one hour cruise across Tallinn Bay and find yourself in the idyll of a small island life in Prangli. Find the old
Tallinn is a coastal capital that is stretched out on 46 kilometres (29 miles) of coastline. That means plenty of opportunities for a beautiful shore excursion to see Tallinn coast, beaches and views. Here is a selection of 8 tours and experiences to choose from for taking the most out of the seaside when
