Winter tours from Tallinn take you to frozen waterfalls, snowy bogs, husky parks, frozen lakes and traditional saunas. Most of them are a 30- to 60-minute drive from the city and fit into half a day, which matters in a season when there are only about six hours of daylight. Snow and ice change from winter to winter, so we adjust each tour to the conditions on the day. If you’d like to combine two activities in one day, have a look at our winter activities and combinations. Tour Duration Good for Frozen Jägala Waterfall and Picnic 2 h A short nature trip Learn to Ski in Tallinn 3 h Trying the national sport Bog-Shoe Hiking Tour 4-5 h Walking in snowy nature Husky Park and Dog-Sled Ride 3-5 h Families and animal lovers Estonia’s Bogs and Sauna Tour 5-6 h Nature and sauna culture Ice Fishing Experience 3.5-4 h A slow, quiet day on the ice Overnight Winter Experience 2 days Countryside stay Ice-Skating Experience on Natural Ice 4-5 h Active travellers Tallinn Old Town tours 2 h to half a day Combining city and nature Hiking and Sauna Tour on Prangli Island 10 h Island life and sauna Hiking Lovers Tour in Lahemaa 5-6 h Active hikers Visiting Estonia in winter is exciting as it offers many winter activities that are hard to find in most other countries. Here are some of our most popular winter tours that let you enrich your stay in Tallinn and make the most of the few hours of light we are given each day. 1. (Frozen) Jägala Waterfall and cosy picnic Jägala Waterfall, about 8 metres high and more than 50 metres wide, changes every day during the winter. It might be frozen or partly frozen. If the winter has not been
Winter tours from Tallinn take you to frozen waterfalls, snowy bogs, husky parks, frozen lakes and traditional saunas. Most of them are a 30- to 60-minute drive from the city and fit into half a day, which matters in a season when there are only about six hours of daylight. Snow and ice change from
Tallinn is a coastal capital with over 46 kilometres (29 miles) of coastline, offering plenty of opportunities to explore the sea, beaches, and nearby islands. If you are visiting the city for a short time — especially on a cruise stop — these shore excursions help you make the most of Tallinn’s unique seaside setting. 1. Pirita promenade and the classic "fish can view" One of the most iconic seaside views in Tallinn can be enjoyed along the Pirita promenade, which connects the city centre with the Pirita and Viimsi districts. It is a great place for a walk, jog, or relaxed drive by the sea. From here, you can see the famous Tallinn skyline, often referred to as the “fish can view”. The name comes from historic Estonian canned fish packaging, which featured this exact silhouette to indicate the product's origin. Pirita is also home to one of Tallinn’s most popular beaches and the yacht harbour built for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Nearby, you will find Kadriorg Park, the Song Festival Grounds, and the Tallinn TV Tower. To cover all the main sights in the area, check out the Tallinn Top Attractions and Viimsi Open Air Museum tour. 2. Island getaway – Prangli Island If you are looking for something more off the beaten path, Prangli Island offers a completely different experience from the city. A one-hour ferry ride takes you across Tallinn Bay to a small island known for its peaceful atmosphere, coastal views, and local traditions. You can walk along quiet beaches, explore pine forests, and visit the island’s wooden church. For a deeper experience, you can join a guided Prangli Island Day Trip, to tour around the island by jeep or a Soviet-style truck or jeep, hear local stories, and enjoy a traditional fish-based lunch prepared
Tallinn is a coastal capital with over 46 kilometres (29 miles) of coastline, offering plenty of opportunities to explore the sea, beaches, and nearby islands. If you are visiting the city for a short time — especially on a cruise stop — these shore excursions help you make the most of Tallinn’s unique seaside setting.
Even before you see a waterfall, you usually sense it. The air becomes fresher, cooler, and slightly damp. Soon, you hear the distant sound of rushing water. Then, suddenly, the view opens up — powerful, continuous, and impossible to ignore. It’s no surprise that waterfalls are among the most popular natural sights travellers look for around the world. Although Estonia is a relatively flat country, northern Estonia is shaped by a massive limestone escarpment known as the Baltic Klint. Stretching from Russia along the northern coast of Estonia and reaching parts of Sweden, this limestone cliff creates natural drops where rivers flow into the Baltic Sea. These drops form waterfalls — many of them surprisingly impressive for such a flat landscape. Here are seven wonderful waterfalls near Tallinn that are worth visiting. Some are easy to reach, while others reward those who take a little more time. Estonian waterfalls are beautiful in every season, but winter is especially magical, when flowing water freezes into dramatic ice walls and long icicles. They are definitely worth passing by when you are on your way to do other winter activities. 1. Jägala Waterfall Jägala waterfall is often considered a must-see natural sight near Tallinn. Located just 30 minutes from the city, it is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia and a popular stop on the way to Lahemaa National Park. The waterfall is easily accessible, with viewpoints from above the limestone cliff and paths leading right in front of the falling water. In winter, Jägala becomes especially striking as it partially or fully freezes, forming a massive ice curtain. We have several tours you can join to visit the waterfall. If you want to see Jägala in the wintertime in its full glory, check out the Frozen Jägala Waterfall Picnic Tour for a
Even before you see a waterfall, you usually sense it. The air becomes fresher, cooler, and slightly damp. Soon, you hear the distant sound of rushing water. Then, suddenly, the view opens up — powerful, continuous, and impossible to ignore. It’s no surprise that waterfalls are among the most popular natural sights travellers look for
