Tallinn Travel Guide

City Facts

Location

Northern Estonia, directly across the Baltic Sea from the Finnish capital, Helsinki.

Time Zone

GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Electricity

220V AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.

Average January Temperatures

-1ºC (30ºF).

Average July Temperatures

17ºC (62ºF).

Average Annual Rainfall

565mm (22 inches).

Cost of Living

Special Events

Baroque Music Festival
Early February
Series of baroque music concerts.
Various venues
Website: www.concert.ee

Estonian Music Days
April
Series of classical music concerts.
Various venues
Website: www.helilooja.ee

Tallinn Choir Festival
April
International biennial choir festival.
Various venues
Website: www.kooriyhing.ee

TallinnJazzFestival
April
Lively jazz/blues and world music festival bringing life to the city as it emerges from winter hibernation.
Various venues
Website: www.jazzkaar.ee

AdmiraltySeaDays
May
Maritime-themed event down at the city’s passenger port.

OldTownDays
June
Medieval-themed festival, in the Old Town, popular with locals who dress up for the occasion.

Midsummer’sNight
June
Locals celebrate the longest day, when it doesn’t really get dark, with bonfires and all things pagan.

BeerFestival
July
Biggest beer festival in the Baltics with live music accompanying lashings of beer.
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Website: www.ollesummer.ee

Birgitta Festival
August
Wide-ranging music and cultural festival.
The ruins of the historical Pirita (St Bridget’s) convent
Website: www.birgitta.ee

International Festival of Sacred Music
September
Ecclesiastical music festival.
Various churches

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
November-December
Tallinn’s largest international film festival.
Various venues
Website: www.poff.ee

Christmas Market
December-early January
Charming Old Town Christmas market.

NewYear’sEve
December
Celebrations in the city to welcome in the New Year in style.