Travel Reference
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Tallinn's Old Town is a fascinating package of pleasing towers, ramparts,
facades,
striptiis
bars, churches, shops, and people-watching. It's a rewarding
detour for those who want to spice their Scandinavian travels with a Baltic
twist.
On a three-week tour of Scandinavia, Tallinn is certainly worth a day. Get
oriented with either the official walking tour or my self-guided walk. Check
concert schedules if you'll be around for the evening.
Day-Trippers:
Whether arriving from Helsinki or Stockholm, hit the
ground running by following my self-guided walk right from the ferry termin-
al. Enjoy a nice restaurant in the Old Town for lunch. Then spend the after-
noon shopping and browsing (or out at the Estonian Open-Air Museum if you
enjoy folk history, or at the Kumu Art Museum if you like art).
Note that Tallinn can be inundated with cruise passengers and other day-
trippers; if the Old Town is simply too jammed, consider getting out of town
(Kadriorg Park is pleasant) and coming back when it's less crowded.
