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The best things to see and

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Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited

Shopping Spotlight: Kaubamaja

Eating Out in Kalamaja

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Skiing, Ice Skating, Indoor Sports, and more!Skiing, Ice Skating, Indoor Sports, and more!

Winter Funin Tallinn

WWW.VAPIANO.EEVAPIANO EESTI FREE WIFI

OPEN SUN-THU 11-23, FRI-SAT 11-24

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The TV Tower is located 10 min. from the city centre and 4 min. from the Pirita Marina. Kloostrimetsa tee 58A, Tallinn

How to get here: You can take buses 34A, 38, and 49 (stop "Teletorn"), or the City Tour bus. Our premises are handicap accessible.

Parking: The TV Tower parking lot has 5 places for tourist buses and 60 places for cars.

Reservations: +372 58150020. E-mail: [email protected], www.teletorn.eeOpen daily 11-23

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3 editorial 5-6 sightseeing

8-9 restaurants Dining in Kalamaja, Leib Resto ja Aed

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PORTS B-Terminal, D-Terminal HOTELS Barons Hotel,

Bern Hotel, Braavo Hotel, City Portus Hotel, My City Hotel,

Domina Ilmarine Hotel, Ecoland Hotel, Economi Hotel,

Euroopa Hotel, Go Hotel Schnelli, Imperial Hotel, Kalev Spa

Hotel, Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn, L'Ermitage Hotel, Meriton

Grand Conference & Spa Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Nordic

Forum Hotel, Old House Hostel, Old Town Maestro Hotel,

Oru Hotel, Palace Hotel, Park Inn Central Tallinn, Radisson

Blu Hotel Tallinn, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia, Reval Park

Hotel Tallinn, Savoy Hotel, Scandic St. Barbara Hotel, Sokos

Hotel Viru, St. Olav Hotel, Susi Hotel, Swissotel, Tähetorni

Hotel, Tallink Express Hotel, Tatari 53 Hotel, Telegraaf Hotel,

Ülemiste Hotel, Vana Wiru Hotel, Viimsi Spa Hotel, Von

Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn OTHER TV Tower, Hansabuss

Business Line, Swedish Embassy, Sadama Market,

Stockmann Info, Tallinn Airport, Tallinn Tourist Information,

Citytour Buses, Hansabuss Airport, Merekeskus

Lootsi keskus, Puumedi Group OÜ RESTAURANTS Pirita

Yacht Club, Arizona, Beerhouse, Clazz, Molly Malones, O

Pick up your free copy at: 'Malleys, Odessa Restaurant, Seven Seas Restaurant, Troika

Restaurant, Turg Restaurant, Waynes Coffee PÄRNU Astra Hotel, Legend Hotel, Pärnu Visitor's Centre, Strand

Hotel, Sanatorium Tervis, Tervise Paradiis, TRK Viiking,

Koidulapark Hotel, Pärnu Airport TARTU Dorpat Hotel,

London Hotel, Pallas Hotel, Tartu Visitor's Centre, Tartu

Airport, Turu Linna City Information Point WESTERN ESTONIA Pärnu Yacht Club, Arensburg Boutique Hotel,

Fra Mare Thalasso Spa, Haapsalu Tourist Information,

Hiiumaa Tourist Information, Johan Spa Hotel, Kuressaare

Airport, Kuressaare Tourist Information, Promenaadi Hotel

Haapsalu, Meri Spa Hotel, Rüütli Spa Hotel EASTERN ESTONIA Jõhvi Tourist Information, Meresuu Spa, Narva

Tourist Information, Rakvere Tourist Information, Saka Cliff

Hotel & Spa, Toila Sanatorium, Vihula Manor, Villa Theresa,

Sagadi Manor SWEDEN EAS Stockholm, Estonian House

Göteborg, Estonian Air Stockholm,Tallink Mariehamn,

Tallink Stockholm RIGA Cinnamon Sally Backpackers

Hostel, Friendly Fun Franks Backpackers Hostel, The Blue

Cow Backpackers Hostel, The Naughty Squirrel

Backpackers Hostel

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Editor-in-Chief: Kristina Lupp

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Photography: Andrei Chertkov

Steve Hackett

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Tobogganing at the Song

Festival Grounds

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January Highlights01 EVITAAndrew Lloyd Webber’s Argentinian themed musical Evita, comes to the stage in Tartu (31 January) and in Tallinn (7&8 March). Evelin Võigema will play the role of Eva Perón, and Vaiko Eplik will play Che Guevara. The musical will be performed in Estonian, with English and Finnish subtitles.

02 FROSTY DANCING ON TUHAMÄEThe Tuhamäe winter dance festival attracts hundreds of dancers, not bothered by the cold to Ida Virumaa. The dance festival can be enjoyed on 8 February at the Kiviõli Seikluskeskus.

03 TOP DOCUMENTARY FILMS DocPoint Tallinn brings films from Helsinki’s DocPoint Festival to the big screen. Films will be screened from the 23rd-26th January at KUMU and Sõpruse Cinema.

04 FESTIVAL OF ICE AND SNOWFor the 5th year in a row, Jääfestival (Ice Festival) will take place in Pärnu from the 15th-24th February. A snow village, ice sculptures, adventure park and ice cinema will be built along the banks of the Pärnu River. On the eve of Estonian Independence Day (23 February), the band Metsatöll will perform in the snow village. This year’s theme is ice music.

05 A BAROQUE PARTYMustonenFest is the violinist-conductor Andres Mustonen’s very own festival that features Baroque music. This time, the band La Serenissima from the UK will join Mustonen. The festival will take place from the 30th of January to February 8th, all across Estonia.

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Recovery Mode

January, a time to recover from the holidays, try not to

spend too much money, and get back into shape. Well, you have come to the right place!

Do not let the winter darkness that still looms fool you. It is time to get outside and enjoy wintery Estonia. And you don’t even need to go that far to do it. Tallinn has skating rinks, cross-country ski trails, tobogganing hills, and more!

If you are more of a relax and unwind kind of per-son, Estonia has spas and lots of them. In Tallinn you can enjoy day spas, or even check yourself in at the Kalev Spa Hotel, where you can not only be pampe-red, but can enjoy a gym and 50 metre swimming pool.

Do not forget to take a walk through the Old Town. The quiet snow-covered streets almost make you feel

like you have gone back in time. Be careful, snow and icicles have been known to fall from the rooftops. Do as the locals do and walk in the centre of street.

Tallinn has quickly become a gastronome’s paradi-se. Enjoy local and international cuisines, at prices that will not break the travel budget.

In this month’s issue, we take a look at the restau-rants, cafés, and bars in Kalamaja, Tallinn’s trendiest suburb. If you have not visited the Seaplane Harbour, here is another reason to visit this month: Titanic.

Happy New Year!

Kristina Lupp

Editor-in-chief

Contents

editorial

THE BEST STEAK YOU’VE EVER HAD

Restaurant/PubFörsta stället i Tallinn när man kommer sjövägen och sista när man beger sig till havs!

The first place to come when You arrive and the last place to visit before leaving!

Massor av härliga smakupplevelser!

Taste one of our delicious dishes!Öppet/Open: varje dag/every day 8-19.

Köket öppet från kl/The kitchen open from 8.

Levande musik varje dag/Live music every day 12-15

Sadamarket Shopping Centrum1a vån/1st floor, 100m från A och B-terminalerna/100m from A and B terminals.

Sadama 8/Kai 5 (opposite the Sadamaturg), Tallinn, tel. +372 661 4605, [email protected], www.seitsemerd.ee

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Open everyday 11-23Väike-Karja 6, Old Town, Tallinn

Phone +372 641 871 8 +372 505 561 [email protected]

The city's best pizza!Small pizza 3.90

Large pizza 5.90

Family size pizza 11.90

Salad 3.50

Pasta 4.90

Coffee 1.20

Soft drinks 1.30

Beer 2.50

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TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Viewing Platforms

Kohtu Platform - offers one of the best views of the Old Town. The impressive tower of the Niguliste Church seems at arms length. The red tiled roofs with white edges are cha-racteristic of Tallinn. Tallinn B1.

Patkul Platform - shows both a view of St Olaf’s Church, and part of the city wall. The church was even taller in medieval times and the tallest buil-ding in the world in its time. Nowhere else can you see the city wall from a better angle. Tallinn B1.

Kiriku Platform - the platform at the end of Kiriku Street faces west and offers a view of splendid and roman-

tic sunsets. Tallinn B1.

Raekoja plats

Tallinn’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) is Northern Europe’s best-preserved medieval town hall square and was built at the beginning of the 1400s.

Tallinn Old Town H 1-2.

Blink and you might miss this narrow passageway off of Vene. Built in 1246, St. Catherine's Monastery (Püha Katariina klooster) is the oldest buil-ding in Tallinn. This passageway is also known as the Latin Quarter of Tallinn, and where you can find one of Tallinn’s first Italian restaurants. Tallinn Old Town H 2-3.

The Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) is one of Europe's oldest pharmacies, which still operates in its original loca-tion, in the Town Hall Square. Tallinn Old Town H 1.

The Tall Hermann Tower (15th century) on the southwest corner of the hill, and the blue, black, and white Estonian flag signify independence and freedom for Estonians. Today, Toompea is the centre of Estonian government and the Rii-gikogu (parliament). Look for the pink building behind the Russian Orthodox Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral. Tallinn B1.

The Kiek in de Kök tower is the entrance to historical underground bastion tunnels. In Soviet times they were supposed to serve as bomb shelters and protect the communist elite in case of a war. Kiek in de Kök means, “look into the kitchen”

in Low German, as this was one of the main things soldiers spent their time doing while on the lookout for intruders. Kiek in de Kök dates back to the 15th century. The tower is 38 metres tall, and the walls are four metres thick.Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn B1.

Climb the stairs of the St Olaf Church and you will discover not only the lower town beneath but also the magnificent palaces facing the slopes of Toompea Hill, and the upper town. The old town of Tallinn is divided into a lower and upper part. The lower town was inhabi-ted by hanseatic traders and the upper town, or Toompea was inhabited by nobility. Lai 50, Tallinn Old Town E2.

A fascinating museum about Soviet his-tory in Estonia is located on the top floor of the Viru Hotel. The hotel rooms were under KGB surveillance. The rooms were equipped with micropho-nes, and small holes were made in the walls, where cameras could be placed to take pictures of hotel guests.

The museum is only accessible by gui-ded tour. Tours run daily and are held in English, Finnish, Russian, and Estonian. English tours book up quickly so boo-kings are recommended. Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.

Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) is the most important fortification tower in Tallinn. She was built in the early 1500s. The diameter of the tower is 25 metres and the walls are up to 6.5 metres thick! She was constructed to protect Tallinn from intruders from the sea. Fat Margaret is often the main entrance gate and first encounter for visitors to the Old Town in Tallinn, if arriving by sea. Pikk 70,Tallinn A2.

Kiek in de kök

Town Hall Square

Photo: T. Tuul

Must-see sights of the Old Town

Photo: Anneli Tandorf

Katariina käik

Raeapteek

Toompea Castle

Kiek in de Kök and the Bastion Tunnels

Paks Margareeta

KGB Museum

St Olaf’s Church (Oleviste kirik)

Photo: Lembit Michelson

Hop on, Hop off Bus Tour

■ Pick up the Tallinn

Card (available from

Tourist Information

Kiosks and the A & D

terminals at the port)

for free entrance to

many museums, free

use to Tallinn city tran-

sportation, including

the Hop on, Hop off

bus (don’t forget the

swipe the card), and

further discounts all

around town. www.tallinncard.ee

Sometimes you just don’t have enough time to see everything, but on the Tallinn City Tour you just might. Three lines run daily, and best of all, each one passes through the Port of Tallinn, making it even more convenient. The tour operates in ten different languages and is guide by a recorded audio track that follows the sequence of the sights. One ticket is valid for 24 hours. This means that you can travel on all three routes in one day. If you purchase a 24-hour Tallinn Card then your journey on the Tallinn City Tour is free.

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Outside of the Old Town

The name Tallinn originates from the Danish occupation (1219–).

1285 Tallinn joins the Hanseatic League.

1346 The Danish sell Tallinn to the German Order. Toompea was divided among princes and bourgeoisie in the upper-town and craftsmen in the lower-town.

1561 Tallinn goes to the Swedish.

1721 The Russians conquer Estonia and Tallinn.

1918 Estonia declares independence and Tallinn becomes its capital.

1939–44 Russians and Germans occupy Tallinn.

1944 The Soviet Army bombs Tallinn in March and causes extensive damage. 1400 people are killed.

1944–1991 Tallinn becomes a Soviet capital

and hosts the sailing competitions of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

1991 Tallinn becomes Estonia's capital. In 1997, it is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2011 Tallinn is the European Capital of Culture along with Turu. Its popula-tion is estimated at 411,000: 53% Estonians, 38% Russians, 9% Other.

A quick history of the city of Tallinn

With the days getting shorter, and a little cooler, it’s safe to say you won’t be headed to the beach for sunbathing. If you’re look-ing for a bit of history and some beautiful natural scenery, then this is the day trip for you.

Prior to 1994, Paldiski was a Soviet military base and home to 16,000 military personnel. After 1994, and after the mil-itary base closed, the popula-tion reduced quickly to about 4,300, its population today. The town has been in a state of decay, but slowly seems to be turning around with new investments and development, in particular near the port.

Just outside of Paldiski is the Pakri peninsula. The peninsula itself is stunning, with tall lime-stone cliffs, and is home to the rare black guillemots, which look like small penguins. The Soviet ruins (abandoned bunkers and military debris) that are scattered along the peninsula are being torn down to clean up the area.

Other attractions include the red lighthouse, a tsarist era train station, and the Pakri wind farm. ■

Kalamaja (Fish house) is a historic suburb filled with wooden houses and old factories. From the 14th cen-tury, Kalamaja has served as Tallinn’s main fishing port and was home to fishermen and fishmongers. When the railroad connected Tallinn with St. Petersburg in 1870, many factories opened. The colourful wooden hous-es you still see today were built in the 1920s and 1930s to house the grow-ing working population. Kalamaja has seen a revival over the last few years as artists and other bohemian types moved in for the large spaces and cheap rent. Restaurants and cafés began to open, and the area con-tinues to grow .

Have you ever seen the hull of a real submarine from below? Or better still, crawled through the narrow liv-ing and working quarters of a fully refurbished sub from the 1930s? The submarine Lembit was one of two Estonian submarines built in the UK in the mid 1930s. Another sight is an authentic replica of the Short Admiralty Type 184 seaplane, a British two-seat reconnaissance, bombing, and torpedo carrying folding-wing seaplane used in the Estonian war of Independence in the early 1920s and later for mail service. The museum is located in the former seaplane hangars built during WWI

by the Russian tsar. The construc-tion is architecturally unique since it was the largest armoured concrete ceiling in the world at the time of construction.

Küti 17 / Vesilennuki 6, TallinnBy tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city cen-tre to the Linnahall stop. From there, by foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail.

Patarei Prison gives an eerie glimpse into gloomy Soviet era prison life. For a small entrance fee you can take a self-guided tour through the dark halls of this old sea fortress that has served as barracks, and then as a prison during Soviet times.

Kalaranna 2-2aBy tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city cen-tre to the Linnahall stop. From there, by foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail, just before the Seaplane Harbour.

Kadriorg Park is the area that houses the Presidential Palace (Presidendi kantselei) and the Kadriorg Palace (Kadrioru loss), and the KUMU Art Museum. (All located on Weizenbergi). Kadriorg means Catherine’s Valley in Estonian, and dates back to the 18th century. The park and the palace were built by Peter the Great, who apparently helped in its building. As was cus-tomary at the time, the main house was named after his wife. There are plenty of other things to see in this beautiful and prestigious park. From the Kadriorg Palace, head straight along the park trail to the Russalka monument, located at the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The famous Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak) are only a short walk from the park as well.

Pirita is an area located a short distance to the east of the city centre and offers a variety of things to see and do. Start by visiting the ruins of St Birgitta’s Convent ruins (Pirita klooster) whose colourful history dates back to the 15th century. A stroll through the ruins and the surrounds, including the small cemetery, is a moving reminder of the past. Its proximity to the Pirita River and the beach makes it perfect as part of a day excursion. The 2km long beach can attract up to 30,000 visitors a day in summer. Also located a short distance from the beach is the city’s Botanical Gardens (Botaanikaaed) and the famous Tallinn TV Tower (Teletorn), which is a must see as it not only pro-vides a number of interactive exhibits but also offers one of the best views of the city and the district. A starting point for information on these can be found at:

St Birgitta’s Convent ruins (Pirita klooster)-Kloostri tee 9, Tallinn

Tallinn TV Tower (Teletorn) - Kloostrimetsa tee 58A, Tallinn

Botanical Gardens (Botaanikaaed) - Kloostrimetsa tee 52, Tallinn.

Visitors can catch a glimpse of the Estonian countryside and village life from the past. The venue has a dis-tinctive rural atmosphere that includes various farm buildings as well as its own church, tavern, and schoolhouse. Several mills, a fire station, fishing net sheds, a dancing area, and a village swing add to the character of the place. Some of the country’s iconic windmills can also be seen. Various demonstrations, displays and interactive activities help bring the past to life and provide visitors with a fun and educational experience.

Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn.

Location

Paldiski is located about 50km west of Tallinn. It’s easy to get there by bus or train. Trains leave from Balti jaam train station and take just over an hour to get there. For train timetables visit: www.edel.ee

Tallinn – Paldiski

Day TripTALLINN

Paldiski

KeilaSaue

Maardu

Kalamaja & Kopli

Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)

Patarei Prison (Patarei Vangla)

Kadriorg

Pirita

Estonian Open Museum(Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum)


INDIAN RESTAURANT

Irish coffee 4€ Vodka 2€

Vana-Tallinn 2.50€ Beer 2.50€

House Wine 2.90€ Appetisers 2€

Grilled Salmon 9.90€ Grilled Duck Fillet 12.90€

Pepper Steak 13.90€ South Indian chicken curry 8€

Just 25 metres from Town Hall Square

WELCOME TO THE ESTONIAN OPEN

AIR MUSEUM!

An Estonian village in the capital of Estonia

Open daily at 10-17Buses: 21 and 21B from the Balti jaam train station. City Tour Blue Line from Viru Square.Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn.Ph. +372 654 9100, www.evm.ee.

over 70 historical buildings on a vast territory

numerous events throughout the year

horse and carriage rides, bicycle, scooter and sled rent

handicraft shop and village shop from the 1930s, Estonian national food at the inn

Pork Schnitzels,Chicken Schnitzels…

Always up to 500g

All dishes prepared by our German chef.

Children’s Menu Available

New German Schnitzel Restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town.

Free shot of liqueur

when you order a schnitzel.

New location:Rüütli 28/30, Old Town

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Kalamaja (Fish house) is a historic suburb filled with wooden houses and old factories. From the 14th was home to fishermen and fishmongers. When the railroad connected Tallinn with

Alternative Dining in KaTEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS: ANDREI CHERTKOV

Kalamaja has seen a revival over the last few years as artists and other bohemian types moved in for the large spaces and cheap rent. Restaurants and cafés began to open; Kalamaja is home to some of Tallinn’s most interest-ing cafes and restaurants. What better way to be come acquainted with the city than to do as the locals do.

■ FHOONEF-hoone was one of the first res-taurants to open in Kalamaja. Located in the Telliskivi complex, this large restaurant is built into an old factory and often hous-es events and special evenings. The menu offers simple dishes in large portions. Both vegetarians and meat eaters will be pleased. Prices are reasonable, almost half of those you find in the Old Town. Try one of the daily specials, which you can famil-iarise yourself with on Facebook.

Telliskivi 60A, Tallinn B1.

■ KUKEKEThe two-level restaurant is located in an old railway depot. The interior is simple, keeping with the

industrial look of the building. Daily specials and desserts are written in chalk behind the bar. We tried the Kukeke burger and we were not disappointed. Gener-ously topped with marinated beet-root and onion, and served with a side of fries, you certainly will not go hungry.

Telliskivi 57, Tallinn B1.

■ REVAL CAFÉAcross the street, Tallinn’s café chain Reval has opened their latest location. The menu offers full meals, and the display is filled with appetising cakes and pastries. Try the housemade dumplings or the chicken fillet with borscht salad and mint yogurt sauce.

Telliskivi 60A, Tallinn B1.

■ KOHVIK SESOON We just can’t stop hearing

enough great things about this addition to the Kala-

maja restaurant scene. Daily lunch specials (soup, main, dessert) going for under 10 fill you up without empty-

ing your wallet. Menu items are also fairly priced,

and portions are generous. The menu changes season-ally, hence the name. The win-ter menu features such hearty

favourites as mustard flavoured pork, served with sour cabbage and lingonberry-pumpkin salad, and oven-baked Brie. And vege-

tarians will certainly enjoy the sweet potato and feta gratin.

Niine 11, Tallinn A1. ■

You won't go hungry at Kukeke.

The new Reval Cafe in the Telliskivi complex.

Come for lunch, or enjoy a coffee at F-Hoone. F-Hoone

Sesoon

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century, Kalamaja served as Tallinn’s main fishing port and St. Petersburg in 1870, many factories opened.

TEXT JUKKA ARPONEN, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

The recently published 50 Best Restaurants In Estonia found Leib at 11th place. Among Tal-linn restaurants, Leib placed 7th. They deserved both places, if not higher even.

The restaurant’s service is praised, and rightly so. The staff aims to please their customers and ensure they have a great time. The atmosphere, and location along the Old Town wall is superb. Tour-ists and locals alike keep coming back to Leib.

We visited the restaurant during the Christmas per-iod and the menu was offering fish, vegetarian dishes, and a chocolaty des-sert. The salmon was delicately flavoured. It was served in a glass jar together with salad and warm bread.

The vegetable stew showed that vegetarian dish-es could indeed be tasty. The main component of the dish was aubergine, which was comple-mented by so many different tastes and elements.

The dessert was most appealing and

did not disappoint. The chocolate melted in your mouth along with toffee, yoghurt ice cream, the per-fect sauce and more.

All of the dishes were full of character and flavour, which are subtle and there for your own epicurean detection. Small and beautiful nuances are used to add a final finishing touch to each dish.

Thought its not needed, bonus points go to the restaurant’s som-melier who helped us choose the best wines and beers to go with our food. ■

Location

Leib Resto ja Aed,Uus 31, Tallinn F3.

Right on the Mark

Food and service are a good reason to visit Leib in Tallinn.

Leib is located in the old Scottish Club.

Kalamaja is not all hipsters and bistros; some of the original bars of the neighbourhood are still run-ning, where you can meet inter-esting characters and enjoy cheap vodka.

■ KOLM LÕVIWhen dodgy neighbourhoods undergo gentrification, some of the original businesses remain. Kolm Lõvi, or Three Lions is the perfect example of this. Their new Facebook page boasts “all sorts of alco-hol, beer on tap, food, kara-oke, and striptease.” Expect low prices, 80s and 90s music, and a great travel story to tell your friends back home.

Kopli 14, Tallinn A1.

■ LEILA BAARLeila Baar is certainly a man’s bar, not only because I was the only woman in the place, but also because this bar is all about meat and beer. Do not let the exterior fool you; if you would like some

really good and cheap sashlik (meat on a skewer), this is the place to come. Peer into the kitchen and watch the cook prepare everything while you wait. Their homemade dumplings were also delicious.

Kopli 4, Tallinn A1.

■ PIRAMIDAIf cheap beer is not enough, then what about cheap beer and sauna? Piramida advertises as being one of the cheapest bars in Estonia, with all kinds of drinks, great food, including homemade dumplings (arguably the best food with beer or vodka), and swimming pool with a sauna, TV, and as any good Eston-ian bar would have, free Wi-Fi.

Tööstuse 13, Tallinn A1. ■

Kalamaja Nightlife

■ POKAALPokaal is a wine bar located in the Telliskivi complex, serving snacks and appetisers, and wine, of course! DJs can be heard spin-ning on the weekends. A great place to spend an evening!

Telliskivi 60a, Tallinn B1

■ PUDELAlso located in the Telliskivi com-plex, Pudel concentrates solely on bringing us some of the finest drinks from around the world.

With a beer list that puts most bars to shame every customer should be able to find at least one beer that will appeal to their tastes. ■

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Dumplings at Leila Baar.

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When you've seen all the must-see sights, it's time to discover Tallinn's

colourful nightlife. Tallinn native Maarja-Liisa Mahla tells you about the

best gigs, pubs, clubs, and lounges in town!

Tallinn’s Hidden Secrets Revealed!

LENNAEstonian Music

Lenna is an Estonian solo singer, previously known as a former mem-ber of the popular pop band Vanilla Ninja. She has really proven herself over the last couple of years; people take her as an individual singer with an amazing voice. Her voice is somewhere between strong and feminine, with an interesting throaty tone that sounds unique and enthralling. Lenna’s concerts are usually very intimate and genuine. If you want to listen to beautiful Estonian music you should go to see her!

■ RED EMPEROR BARRed Emperor Bar is another bar that shares a house with a hostel. It is definitely a very popular place among foreig-ners and young people – espe-cially backpackers. From time to time theme parties will take place; you can play beer pong and giant Jenga. Also, there are karaoke nights, open-mic nights,

quiz nights and ladies nights, so there is always something going on. On the weekend it will be absolutely packed so if you dig some privacy then it’s not the best choice, but if you want to meet some interesting people from all around the world then it’s definitely the place to go!

Aia 10, Tallinn Old Town, G3.

If you are tired of the big and over-crowded clubs and don’t want to get robbed by overrated tourist traps, then it’s time to try something new. Here is a list of places that have a unique interior and a diffe-

rent crowd – interesting discussions and new friends are guaranteed!

■ TRAVELLER’S PUBThe Traveller’s Pub is located away from the Old Town, and could easily go unnoticed becau-se of its location. The pub is a favourite for adventurous travel-lers. Even the atmosphere has a global theme – globes on tables and maps on walls. There is a tele-vision upstairs where visitors can share their most memorable travel videos and pictures with all guests in the bar. The food is delicious and the menu changes often. The Traveller’s Pub is one of the most interesting pubs in Tallinn – come and share your most exciting tra-vel experiences or just listen to someone else’s stories!

Tartu mnt 44, Tallinn, B3.

■ THE KURESSAARE STANDARD LOUNGEThe Kuressaare Standard Loun-ge is a well-hidden little secret bar in Tallinn that is built in an old house and has his own unique The Kuressaare Standard Lounge

retro style atmosphere. The bar is open only at weekends and shares the same building with a hostel, so if you feel too tired to go home, you could easily rent a room. From time to time „Coyote Ugly“ theme parties take place where beautiful Estonian girls will show their best dance moves. It has a perfect loca-

tion next to all big clubs and pubs so it is an ideal place for warming up before heading to clubs or sum-ming up the night’s adventures. The drink menu is not very long but it’s a cool place without trying too hard.

Sauna 1, Tallinn Old Town, I2.

Red Emperor Bar Kuressaare Standard Lounge

Photo: Harry Tits Photo: The Kuressaare Standard Lounge

Photo: The Kuressaare Standard Lounge


A few more suggestions for evening (or early morning) entertainment:

SportsClayhillsPikk 13, Tallinn Old Town H1.

Drink Baar Väike-Karja 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Hell HuntPikk 39, Tallinn Old Town G2.

Mad Murphy’sMündi 2, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Nimeta BaarSuur-Karja 4, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Cigar LoungesChicago 1933Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3.

La Casa del HabanoDunkri 2, Tallinn Old Town H1.

Sigari MajaRaekoja plats 16, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Estonian Karja KelderVäike-Karja 1, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Kochi Ait TavernLootsi 10, Tallinn A3.

Kolmas DraakonRaekoja plats 1, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Valli BaarMüürivahe 14, Tallinn Old Town H3.

Live MusicCafé AmigoViru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.

Chicago 1933Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3.

ClazzVana turg 2, Tallinn Old Town H2.

NYC Piano BarVana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Rock CaféTartu mnt 80D, Tallinn.

Von KrahlRataskaevu 10/12, Tallinn Old Town H1.

GayClub 69Sakala 24, Tallinn B2.

G-punktPärnu mnt 23, Tallinn.

X-baarTatari 1, Tallinn.

KaraokeGelsomino KaraokeLai 2, Tallinn Old Town G1.

Koskenkorva Karaoke BarRoseni 13, Tallinn A2.

NightclubsThe Bank Club 777Tartu mnt 17, Tallinn B3.

BibaboVabaduse väljak 10, Tallinn Old Town J1.

CatHouseViru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2.

Club HollywoodVana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Club MüntMürivahe 22, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Club PrivéHarju 6, Tallinn Old Town I1.

Club StudioSauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2.

PanoraamAhtri 10, Tallinn A2.

ParlamentAhtri 10, Tallinn A2.

TapperPärnu mnt 158G, Tallinn.

TeaterVabaduse väljak 5, Tallinn Old Town J1.

VabankHarju 13, Tallinn Old Town J1.

VenusVana-Viru 14, Tallinn Old Town H3.

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■ SHIMO LOUNGEShimo Lounge is built in an old cellar and is a classical looking pub. You can eat delicious food and choose between a large selection of beers. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is cosy with a firepla-ce in the corner. DJs will be playing various music for every taste and the staff is really friendly and nice. Shimo Lounge will always surprise you as the crowd and atmosphere changes with every night. It is definitely a place worth checking out, as you will never know what to expect. The bar is changing its location in January so be sure to keep an eye on that!

Kuninga 1, Tallinn Old Town, I2.

■ TOPSTops is an underground place away from the Old Town. The food menu isn’t as long as the drink menu but it’s quite cheap and won’t leave you hungry. There are many different events like movie nights, theme nights and live music. On the wee-kends, it can get busy. The inte-rior is decorated in soviet style and will leave a good impression about old times in Estonia. If you want to experience the nostalgia that is so familiar to most Esto-nians, you should check Tops out!

Soo 15, Tallinn, A1.

■ KODU BAARKodu Baar is an interesting bar with mismatching furniture and a popular place among young artsy people. The bar’s prices are low so it is perfect for saving a little money after Christmas. “Kodu“ means “home“ in English– sea-ting is comfortable and music is kept at a reasonable volume. It’s good for chilling and making plans for the rest of the night. Take your friends and gather around in a big living room for a nice little get together.

Vaimu 1, Tallinn, F2.■

Red Emperor Bar

Tops Kodu Baar

Photo: Harry Tits

Photo: Kodu Baar

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TEX: KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Kaubamaja is one of the only two department store chains in Estonia. Here you will find just about any-thing. Over the last few years, the store has undergone some reno-vations, including improvements to its children’s department and women’s sections, and most recent-ly, menswear section. Kaubamaja is connected to Viru Keskus through an overpass that leads to addition-al departments like the cosmetics department on the ground floor; ladies wear on the second floor, and a gourmet grocery store in the basement level. This department store sells brand name design-er fashions, and stocks top name appliances and cosmetics.

Kaubamaja was founded in 1960 as a government enterprise. Once Estonia regained its independence, it was transformed into a public limited company. Kaubamaja has a location in Tallinn and in Tartu..

Just this year, Kaubamaja in Tal-linn renovated their men’s depart-ment. The department, which stretches over two floors, brought in some new brands to add to their already extensive line of men’s wear. New brands include: JOOP!, Karl Lagerfeld, and Baldessarini. On the second floor, you will find men’s wear, including outerwear. Move one floor up, and there you will find shoes, accessories, and formalwear. ■

Location

Gonsiori 2, Tallinn, B2.

■ Keep an eye out for the sign Eesti Toode, if you are looking for locally designed clothing. This label can be found on clothing, accessories, and cosmetics.

■ The kitchen and home wares department is changing constantly with new products coming in all the time. While there are many small items to choose from, kitchen gadgets, small appliances, and other accessories for the home, if you do find something larger that you just must have, Kaubamaja offers home delivery service too.

■ The children’s department was also renovated earlier this year to include a more interactive shopping experience. The children’s department, which stretches over the fourth and fifth floors, has of course clothing and toys, as well as a children’s hairdresser, a supervised playroom, diaper-changing room, and an ice cream café.

■ The women’s wear department and ladies’ shoe department are massive. Local and international brands can be found. After the holidays, sales will begin, and you can enjoy great discounts on items throughout the store.

■ Across the street in the Viru Keskus portion of Kaubamaja is the cosmetics department. Along with top name cosmetics and fragrances, this department houses one of the largest selections of hair care and other beauty products. Look for Joik’s extensive line of skincare products, if you are looking for something local.

Made in Estonia■ Personal Shopping

■ Tailor

■ Sewing Services – curtains, bed linens, and more

■ Hairdressing and beauty salon

■ Gift Cards

■ Home Delivery Service

Services Available:

Shopping Spotlight:

KaubamajaKaubamaja – Estonia’s department store.

Find top name kitchen accessories in the home wares department.Shopping in the children's department is fun for everyone.

Kaubama

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Shopping in Tallinn■ Department StoresStockmann, Liivalaia 53. B3.The Tallinn branch of Finland’s favourite department store.

Tallinna Kaubamaja, Gonsiori 2. B2.This Estonian department store has been in business since 1960 and is now attached to the Viru Shopping Centre.

■ Central Shopping Centres

Foorum, Narva mnt 5. B2Almost opposite the Viru Shopping Centre, Foorum houses a promen-ade of stylish boutiques.

Postimaja Shopping Centre, Narva mnt 1. B2The newest shopping centre in Tallinn houses an H&M.

Rotermanni keskus, Rotermanni 8. B2This modern shopping centre in the newly renovated Rotermanni district houses gourmet food shops, a Scandinavian furniture store, and many international clothing brands.

Solaris, Estonia pst 9. B2.One of Tallinn’s newest shopping centres that houses a cinema, numerous restaurants, as well as a top-end supermarket.

Viru Keskus, Viru Väljak 4. B2Twenty years ago the site of this shopping centre was nothing but a parking lot, right beside the Hotell Viru. In 2004, it turned into a modern shopping complex with over 100 stores.

■ A bit further outJärve Keskus, Pärnu mnt 238. Buses 5, 18, 32, 36, 57.

This shopping centre has quite a few furniture shops, as well as a store for everything you might need for your sauna.

Kristiine Keskus, Endla 45. Free bus from the port.

A modern mall just outside of the city centre.

Mustikas keskus, A.H.Tammsaare tee 116. Trolleys 1, 2 and 3.

A shopping centre in the west end of the city.

Rocca al Mare, Paldiski mnt 102. Free bus from the port.

This massive centre was completed

in 1998 and resembles a large mall in North America. It is over 54,000 square metres in size and houses 170 shops – everything from food to fashion, Marks & Spencer to a children’s play world.

Sikupilli Keskus, Tartu mnt 87. Busses 2, 15 and 54 (Sossimägi), Trams 2 and 4 (Lubja).

A small shopping centre located near the airport that houses fashion outlets, a few electronics shops, and restaurants.

Ülemiste, Suur-Sõjamäe 4. Buses 2, 7, 15, 65.

Located close to the airport, this two-level shopping centre is one of the biggest in Tallinn.

■ Near the port:Lootsi Keskus, Lootsi 8. A3This shopping centre houses a food store, large liquor store, and top brand clothing and shoes can be found as well.

Merekeskus, Mere pst 10. A3.The Merekeskus is the oldest shopping centre in the area. The two-level complex houses many clothing stores and souvenir shops.

Norde Centrum, Lootsi 7. A3.A medium sized shopping centre with a sports apparel shop, grocery store, and more.

SadaMarket, Kai 5. A2This has the appearance of a market, with many small stalls and shops.

■ Food MarketsBaltijaam (Train Station) – Kopli 1. A1.

Keskturg (Central Market) – Keldrimäe 9. C3.

Kalaturg (Fish Market) – Kalaranna 1. A2.

Lasnamäe Market – Punane 48a.

Mustamäe Market – E. Vilde tee 75a.

Nõmme Market – Turu plats 8. A2.

Sadama Turg – Sadama 25.The shoe department.The linen and bedding department.

aja stocks women's and men's clothing by local designers.

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Pirita NõmmeTEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS EAS

Have you ever skated in the centre of a medieval town? Enjoy skat-ing right in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town on Harju Street. Skates are available for rent, and you can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa beside the rink.

Harju tn, Tallinn, Old Town I1.

In winter, the slopes of the Song Festival Grounds are packed with skiers, snowboarders and tobog-gans. The Winter Park has a snow park with ten obstacles including flat boxes, a rainbow, A-frame, wave box, different rails, pipes and more! Skaters can enjoy a skat-ing rink; cross-country skiers can enjoy 1.8 kilometres of tracks, suit-able for both classic and skating styles; and snow tubes are pro-vided for snow tubing.

Narva mnt 95, Tallinn Buses 1A , 5, 8, 34A, 38 - stop “Lauluväljak”

The trails at Pirita are used for walking in summer and skiing in winter. In winter, the trails are lit until 22.00. There are 7.2 kilo-metres of trails all together. Ski equipment rental is available from the Pirita Velodrome, as well as locker and shower rental.

Pirita VelodroomRummu tee 3, Tallinn

If you have never been to this sub-urb of Tallinn then you’ve been missing out. This forest suburb is beautiful both in summer and in winter. It’s easily accessible by train, and you can take part in both cross-country and downhill skiing. Enjoy 1, 2, 3, 5, 15 kilometre cross-country ski trails from the Nõmme Spordikeskus. Ski equip-ment rental is also available.

Nõmme SpordikeskusKülmallika 15a, Tallinn Train schedules: www.elek-triraudtee.ee

The Nõmme Snow Park offers downhill skiing and snowboard-ing. Equipment can be rented and individual and group lessons can be organised for beginners and skiers that are more advanced and snowboarders alike. ■

Nõmme Snowpark (Nõmme Lumepark)Vana-Mustamäe tee 16, Tallinn

Winter Fun in Tallinn

Did you know that there are beautiful forests, and serene landscapes, all within a quick bus or train ride from Tallinn? Or that you can skate right in the centre of the Old Town? Whether you like skiing, skating,

tobogganing, snow tubing, or simply hiking, there is plenty to keep you busy this winter!

Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

Skating in the Old Town

Norde Centrum, the shopping centre located in Tallinn’s port district has opened their very own skating rink this winter. Skates are available for rent and discounts are available for groups of six or more people.Lootsi 7, Tallinn A3

New! Skating at Norde Centrum


TEXT MARGE UIBU, SKIN DISEASE SPECIALIST,

IHOAKATEMIA HELSINKI/DERMAMED TALLINN,

PHOTOS DERMAMED

Many of us look at ourselves in the mirror every morning and notice wrinkles that were not there before. The truth is this: wrinkles start to appear as early as 25 years of age.

Where can you find help? Cos-metics are useful, at least in the beginning. It is important to use creams that moisturise and have a protective effect on the skin, as well as anti-wrinkle creams and skin firming creams. Nowadays

one can get a head start with skin care at home, which can include, for example, a mild fruit acid-based exfoliator, retinol day creams, and other wrinkle-redu-cing agents.

In addition to home skincare, at the first sign of wrinkles make an appointment with a cosmetolo-gist. Regular skincare procedures and massages will improve blood circulation and metabolism.

It is often believed that a surgi-cal scalpel will remove wrinkles, but the truth is this, that no surge-ry will tighten wrinkles or remo-ve them completely. Often, skin

firming and renewing treatments are needed even after surgery. Over the last ten years, notice-able technological advances have been made in the field of aesthetic medicine.

The first wrinkles are easily taken care of with botulin and hya-luronic acid injections. The effects of botulin will last between six months to one year. Both injections have now been used for decades.

Modern procedures tighten the skin and smooth wrinkles without breaking the skin’s surface. Diffe-rent methods are used depending on the desired outcome: pulsed light therapy and LED procedu-res, non-peeling lasers, radio fre-quency skin treatments and their components. One of the newest technologies is photodynamic therapy (PDT), which can be used as the first step to treating skin cancer, certain superficial skin cancers, and acne, as well as for anti-aging treatments. When planning one of these procedures, it is important to know that there can be side effects.

Before a skincare procedure, it is important to go for a consultati-on, where an individual treatment plan will be set, desired effects will be discussed, as well as recovery time, and possible side effects. ■

beauty

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Kalev Spa is a hotel, gym, spa, and aquatics centre all in one, located in the heart of Tallinn’s City Centre, on the outskirts of the Old Town. Hotel guests can enjoy an active, yet relaxing spa holiday, without ever leaving the comfort of the hotel, or their bathrobes. And children won’t be bored for a moment, the aquatics centre has waterslides, wading pools, and 50 metre pool too!

Above the aquatics centre is a gym, with all of the gym equip-ment and machines, you could ask for, including a spinning room. Classes fill up quickly, so it is a good idea to book in advance.

Class schedules can be found on the Kalev Spa website.

Also surrounding the pool are VIP sauna rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 15

people. The rooms have a sauna and Jacuzzi, as well as private sho-wers, a lounge area, to which cate-ring can be ordered, and of course access to the aquatics centre. Rent

a VIP sauna room for birthday parties or for a relaxing time with friends.

Looking for some downtime? Why not visit the spa. We deci-ded to try Kalev Spa’s new Kala-hari treatment line. The 35-minute back massage is both relaxing and invigorating. It involves a deep tissue back massage, as well as hot stones and towels. Kalev Spa also offers hairdressing and other beauty services. Visit their websi-te for a full list of available treat-ments and procedures. ■

Location

Kalev SpaAia 18, Tallinn Old Town F3.

PDT can be used for treating acne and wrinkles. LED procedures help treat acne and rosacea.

Not a fan of the cold? Don’t worry, at Kalev Spa you can stay warm and active!

Indoor Activities

Kalahari 35-minute massage. The 50 metre swimming pool at Kalev Spa.

Can anything be done about those unwanted wrinkles?


■ 43rd Tartu MarathonIf last year is any indication, the 43rd Tartu Marathon will be a truly huge event.

The 63 kilometre long trail takes you through the forests of Otepää and over the hills of Elva. If you don’t think you can make it that far, then there is also a 31-kilometre race. The ski style is classic.

On February 15, a race for children will take place at the Tartu Tähtvere Sport Park. Every participant gets a prize.

You can register for the marathon at: www.tartumaraton.ee. Register sooner, rather than later, because as of December, there were only 4000 spaces left!Tartu Marathon, start: Otepää Tehvandi Stadium February 16

■ Sauna MarathonThere is nothing that Estonians love more than sauna! And here is their chance to prove it. Sauna teams may have up to four people, and the object of the competition is to stay in the sauna for at least three minutes. The first prize goes to the team that entered the sauna the most amounts of times within the shortest amount of time.2 February, Otepää

december events

TEXT MIKKO SAVIKKO, PHOTOS EAS

Every five years the Song and Dance Celebration is organised. This year’s theme is “Touched by Time. The Time to Touch.” 187,800 spectators attended the last Song and Dance Celebration and 35,320 performers took part.

The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Song Festival will take place for the 26th time. The tra-dition began in Tartu in 1869, and has grown throughout the nation into a unifying event. In 2009, 913 choirs and 28,166 performers took part.

The Dance Festival tradition goes back to 1934. This year’s fes-tival (19th) will bring about 8000 dancers together. Most of the Dance Festivals have taken place at

the same time as the Song Festival. The Dance Festival takes place at the Kalev Stadium, located about 750 metres from the Hotel Olümpia.

One of the top moments of the Song and Dance Celebration is the procession through the city. Parti-cipants dressed in traditional folk costume walk, dance, play, and sing. Tens of thousands of spec-tators line the streets.

Long PreparationsSince 2013, choirs and dance groups have been training for the event. The selection process has begun and by the beginning of 2014, the final list of performing groups will be announced. Alt-hough there are places for over 35,000 performers, some will not make the cut. Only the top per-formers will make it.

The programme begins on June 15th in Tartu when the torch begins to move. This year’s programme is called TuleTulemine 2014 and the torch is brought from town to town on bicycle. Visitors can touch the torch at its various stops.

There are three main dance numbers in the Dance Festival Programme, which all end with the Tuljak dance. The field will be full of dancers of all ages.

The first concert of the Song Festival will take place after the procession on Saturday night, and will begin with the lighting of the flame at the top of the tower of the Song Festival Grounds. This year’s theme is that of the previous Song Festivals, 1869-2009. Sunday’s seven-hour concert is a mix of old and new material that has been written for this year’s Festival.■

The Song Festival is not a matter of fashion; the Song Festival is a matter of the heart. – Lennart Meri

The Top Estonian Cultural Event

■ Accommodation is always booked early, it is wise to start looking now.

■ Comfortable shoes are essential. Traffic is a mess after the Song Festival and you may be forced to walk back to the city.

■ Come prepared for every type of weather. Do not leave your umbrellas and raincoats at home.

■ There are ATMs at the Song Festival Grounds, but will no doubt have an endless queue behind them. Bring extra cash.

Song and Dance Festival Celebration Tips

Friday 4 July

■ 18.00 First performance of the Dance Festival at Kalev Stadium

Saturday 5 July

■ 11.00 Second performance of the Dance Festival at Kalev Stadium

■ 14.00 Procession from Freedom Square to the Song Festival Grounds

■ 21.00 First concert of the Song Festival, Song Festival Grounds

Sunday 6 July

■ 11.00 Third performance of the Dance Festival at Kalev Stadium

■ 11.00 Second concert of the Song Festival, Song Festival Grounds

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In 2009, 187,800 spectators attended the Song and Dance Celebration.

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TALLINN

■ Museums

Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum)Lai 17, Tallinn Old Town, 1G. www.etdm.ee. We-Su 11 - 18

Estonian History Museum Great Guild Hall (Eesti Ajaloomuuseum) Pikk 17, Tallinn Old Town, G1www.ajaloomuuseum.ee 01.09 - 30.04 Th-Tu 10–18

Estonian History Museum Maarjamäe PalaceMaarjamäe Castle, Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, A5www.ajaloomuuseum.ee We-Su 10–17

Estonian Maritime Museum

(Eesti Meremuuseum) Pikk 70, Tallinn Old Town, D3www.meremuuseum.ee. 01.10-30.04 Tu-Su 10–18

Estonian Museum of Natural History (Eesti Loodusmuuseum)Lai 29a, Tallinn Old Town, F2www.loodusmuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17

Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum)Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn. www.evm.ee23.04-28.09 Mo-Su 10-20, 29.09-22.04 Mo-Su 10-17

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum (Eesti Teatri- ja muusikamuuseum) Müürivahe 12, Tallinn Old Town, I2www.tmm.ee. We-Sa 10-18

Kiek in de Kök & Bastion PassagesKomandandi tee 2, Tallinn Old Town, J1www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok/1.03-31.10 Tu-Su 10.30-181.11-29.02 Tu-Su 10-17.30

Miia-Milla-Manda Museum (Muuseum Miia-Milla-Manda)L. Koidula 21C, Tallinn B4www.linnamuuseum.ee/miiamillamanda. Tu-Su 12-18

Dominican Monastery Museum (Dominikaanlaste Kloostri museum) Vene 16, Tallinn Old Town, G3www.kloostri.ee. 1.06-30.09 Mon-Sun 11-17 Winter by appointment only.

Museum of Estonian Architecture (Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum.

Rotermanni soolaladu)Ahtri 2, Tallinn, A2. www.arhitektuurimuuseum.eeWe 12–18, Th 12-20, Fr-Su 11-18

Museum of Puppet Arts NUKU (Nukumuuseum NUKU)Lai 1, Tallinn Old Town, G1. www.nuku.ee. Tu-Su 10-19

Occupation Museum (Okupatsioonimuuseum)Toompea 8, Tallinn Old Town, B1www.okupatsioon.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18

Photo Museum (Raevangla fotomuuse-um)Raekoja 4, Tallinn Old Town, H2. (Located behind Tallinn’s Old Town Square)www.linnamuuseum.ee/fotomuuseum1.03-31.10 Th-Tu 10.30-18, 1.11-29.02 Th-Tu 10-17.30

Tallinn City Museum (Tallinna Linnamuuseum)Vene 17, Tallinn Old Town, G3www.linnamuuseum.ee We – Mo 10.30–17.30

Viru Hotel and KGB Museum (Hotell Viru ja KGB muuseum)Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2http://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/tallinn/basic-informati-on/hotel-viru-and-kgb-museum/Please contact the hotel to make a booking. Tours available in English, Finnish, and Russian.

■ Art Museums & Galleries

Adamson-Eric Museum (Adamson-Ericu muuseum)Lühike jalg 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1www.adamson-eric.ee We-Su 11–18

Kadrioru Art Museum (Kadrioru kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, A4. www.kadriorumuuseum.eeJan–Apr: We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17May–June : Th 10–17, We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17

Mikkeli Museum (Mikkeli muuseum)Weizenbergi 28, Tallinn, B4. www.mikkelimuuseum.eeJan–June: We 10–20, Th-Su 10–17July–Dec: Tu, Th-Su 10–17, We 10–20

Kumu Art Museum (Kumu kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, Tallinn, B5www.kumu.eeOct–Apr: We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18May–Sept: Tu 11–18, We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18

Niguliste Museum (Niguliste muuseum)Niguliste 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1www.nigulistemuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17 Ticket office closes 16.30

TARTU

■ Museums

Estonian Literary Museum (Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum)Vanemuise 42, Tartuwww.kirmus.ee. Mo-Th 9 - 17, Fr 9 - 16.30

Estonian National Museum (Eesti Rahva Muuseum)Kuperjanovi 9, Tartu. www.erm.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18

Estonian Sports Museum (Eesti Spordimuuseum)Rüütli 15, Tartu. www.spordimuuseum.ee. We-Su 11 - 18

KGB Cells Museum (KGB Kongide Muuseum)Riia 15b, Tartu. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. Tu-Sa 11- 16

Museum of the 19th Century Citizen of Tartu (19. Saj. Tartu Linnakodaniku Muuseum)Jaani 16, Tartu. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. We-Su 10-15

Postal Museum (Postimuuseum)Rüütli 15, Tartuwww.erm.ee/en/visit/postal-museum. We-Su 11- 18

Tartu City Museum (Tartu Linnamuuseum)Narva 23, Tartu. Tu-Sa 11- 18. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee

Old Observatory (Tähetorn)Lossi 40, TartuTu-Su 10 - 18. http://www.ajaloomuuseum.ut.ee/tahetorn

Tartu Song Festival Museum (Tartu Laulupeomuuseum)Jaama 14, TartuTu-Sa 12 - 18. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee

Tartu Toy Museum (Tartu Mänguasjamuuseum)Lutsu 8, Tartu www.mm.ee. We – Su 11 – 18

City Hall Museum (Raemuuseum)Raekoda, Tartu (Town Hall Square)http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee/?m=415.09-14.05 Mo 9-18, Tu-Fr 9-17, Sa-Su 10-1415.05 -14-09 Mo-Fr 9-18, Sa-Su 10-17

■ Art Museums & Galleries

Tartu Art Museum (Tartu Kunstimuuseum)Raekoja plats 18, Tartu, http://www.tartmus.eeWe-Sa 12:00 - 18:00, Su 11:00 - 18:00

Tartu Art House (Tartu Kunstimaja)Vanemuise 26, Tartu, www.kunstimaja.eeWe-Mo 12-18

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Tallinn City Museumwww.linnamuuseum.eeincludes the following branch museums:

Remodelled MUSEUM KIEK IN DE KÖK and BASTION PASSAGES at 2, Komandandi RoadNew! THE MAIDEN TOWER MUSEUM-CAFÉ at Lühike jalg 9a

Exhibition open Mon-Sun 11.30-19.00Café open Mon-Sun 11.30-22.00PHOTO MUSEUM at 4/6 Raekoja Street,CHILDREN’S MUSEUM at 16, Kotzebue StreetHOUSE OF PETER I at 2, Mäekalda StreetMUSEUM MIIA-MILLA-MANDA at 21c, Koidula StreetColourful theme museum for childrenWriters’ museums with authentic interiors:A. H. TAMMSAARE MUSEUM at 12a, Koidula StreetE. VILDE MUSEUM at 3, Roheline Aas

CITY MUSEUM at 17, Vene StreetThe Tallinn City Museum is housed in a medieval merchant’s dwelling in the centre of the Old Town. It got the European Museum Forum’s nomination in 2003.The museum and its café are open: Wed-Mon 10.30 am-6 pm

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TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition – includes original artefacts from the ocean floor, as well as life size models of actual rooms of the ship including the grand staircase. And if that’s not enough, there is detailed infor-mation about the passengers on board too.

Together there were 1316 passengers on board, along with 885 crewmembers and 8 orchestra members. Only 706 individuals survived.

There have been books written about the sinking of the Titanic, along with films, and the tale has been spoken about more than any other similar event. The exhibit is made up of facts, which are in and of them interesting and need no embellishing. This tragedy still leaves people speechless, even after one hundred years.

The exhibit begins with a glimpse of the era, and the technological developments that inspired the ship’s creation. During this time, the biggest and fastest machines were being built. The Titanic was talked about around the globe. The luxury liner symbolised limitless possibilities.

From there, you move inside the ship to the first class suites, and the less comfortable third class rooms. The biographies of passengers are also discussed. The journey ended when the ship collided with an iceberg, and after three hours sank to the bottom of the Atlan-tic Ocean. It was not found again until 1985.

The exhibit also talks about the search and discovery of the wreck. Each entry pass to the exhibit has a brief description of a per-son on board, which you can research further to discover your fate, had you been aboard.

After the exhibit, you can taste parts of the first class menu of the Titanic. On offer are potato salad, chicken or lamb, as well as a Wal-dorf pudding for dessert. These dishes were offered on board the Titanic on its last night.

Entry to the Seaplane Harbour and the TITANIC Exhibit (15.11.2013–31.03.2014) 14/7. ■

Location

Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam) Vesilennuki 6, Tallinn. Open: T-Su 11–19.

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Emergency Phone Numbers: POLICE 110, EMERGENCY 112, AUTOMOBILE 1888 (24 h)

Parking in Tallinn can be difficult, especially

during working hours. Public parking on city

streets will cost between 1.40-4.60 per hour,

depending on the area. Blue parking signs will

tell you the rate and the paid periods. Some

areas, including the Old Town require you

to be for parking at night. Parking passes

can by purchased from machines or kiosks.

Remember to leave your parking clock (or a

written note) indicating the time when you

first parked.

You don’t need to hire a car to get around the city of

Tallinn, but a car is a great way to see the countryside and

explore small towns. If you are arriving by plane, your

most convenient option is to use one of the many rental

companies at the Tallinn Airport:

Budget – www.budget.ee

Europcar – www.europcar.ee

Hertz – www.hertz.ee

National – www.europcar.ee

Sixt Rent A Car – www.sixt.com

There are many other companies to use in Tallinn, some

which have a car drop-off and pick-up option to your

hotel or holiday apartment. For more information on

driving in Estonia visit www.mnt.ee.

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Hansarent – www.hansarent.ee

Sir Autorent – www.sirrent.ee

Yes Rent – www.yesrent.ee

Car Hire

■ Taxis

Tallinn’s taxi rates can vary drastically, so to avoid

being ripped off remember to check the rates dis-

played on the window before getting in. For a full

listing of taxi rates visit: www.taksod.ee

The Tallinn Airport has an agreement with the fol-

lowing taxi companies: Tallinna Takso, Tulika Takso,

and Tallink Takso. A journey from the airport to the

city centre should cost between 7-10€, or slightly

more in heavy traffic.

No international driver’s licence is required

to drive in Estonia, but the following rules

apply to all drivers:

■ Blood alcohol level must be zero.

■ Estonia has no motorways per say. Please

mind intersections and cyclists.

■ The speed limit is most often 50km/h in

towns, but can vary between 30-70km/h

depending on the area. Speed limits will be

posted. Outside of cities and towns the speed

limit is 90km/h and 110km/h on dual car-

riageways.

■ All cars must carry a warning triangle,

wheel chocks, a first aid kit, and fire extin-

guisher. Drivers must wear fluorescent vests

when stopped at night.

■ In case of collision, please call the police.

Insurance documents and driver information

should be exchanged.

■ Please pay parking and speed fines to avoid

penalty.

Driving in Estonia

■ Getting to and from Tallinn

■ BY BUS:Tallinn Central Bus Station (Tallinna Autobussijaam)

Lastekodu 46, Tallinn

www.tpilet.ee, www.peatus.ee

Ecolines – www.ecolines.ee

Hansabuss Business Line – www.businessline.ee

Lux Express – www.luxexpress.eu

Temptrans – www.temptrans.ee

From the bus station to the city: tram no. 2,

bus no. 17, no. 23

■ BY SEA:TO/FROM HELSINKI Eckerö Line - www.eckeroline.ee

Tallink - www.tallinksilja.com

Viking Line - www.vikingline.ee

Linda Line Express - www.lindaline.ee

TO/FROM STOCKHOLMTallink - www.tallinksilja.com

TO/FROM ST. PETERSBURGSt. Peter Line - www.stpeterline.com

From the Port of Tallinn to the city/airport: bus no. 2

■ BY TRAIN:Train Station (Baltijaam)

Toompuistee 37, Tallinn

www.edel.ee

www.gorail.ee

From the train station to the city: tram no. 1, no. 2,

or ten minutes on foot to the Old Town

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Airport (Lennujaam)

Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn

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FAST CLASS By Copterline – www.copterline.ee

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TALLINN CITY TOUR

Take a tour of Tallinn on the red double-decker bus.

Simultaneous translation in 10 different languages.

Hop On Hop Off - bus tickets valid for 24h

on three different lines.

Red Line - City Centre

Green Line - Pirita

Blue Line - Rocca al Mare

Tour routes last approximately

one hour. All services begin at

Viru Square. Tickets start at 13€.

www.citytour.ee

Tallinn’s public transport system consists of trams, buses, and trolleys. All three

use the same ticketing system. Tourists can purchase a ticket from the driver for

1.60€. Please have exact change ready. In 2013 a smartcard ticketing system was

introduced. If you plan on using public transport more than three times, this is

your best option. Smartcards can be purchased and topped up at R-Kiosks and

are transferrable. The Tallinn Card also allows you to use public transport for free.

Both cards must be validated by touching them to the orange card reader.

Detailed route plans are displayed at all the stops, or plan you journey ahead of

time on-line at: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee

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■ Useful Phrases

please ...........................................palunthank you ...................................aitäh, tänanexcuse me ..................................vabandagehello..............................................tere, tervistgood morning .......................... tere hommikustgood day.....................................tere päevastgood evening............................tere õhtustgood night .................................head öödgoodbye .....................................nägemist, head aegaall the best..................................kõike head, kõike paremathave a good trip .......................head reisibon appetite ............................. jätku leiba, head isu cheers, to your health ............terviseks

How much does this cost? ............. kui palju see maksab?Do you have…? .................................. kas teil on? on teil?where is… ............................................ kus on…What is this?......................................... mis see on?What does this mean? ..................... mida see tähendab?How are you? (formal)...................... kuidas elate?How are you? (informal) .................. kuidas läheb?not bad .................................................. pole viga!nice to see you/to meet you .......... rõõm teid näha, meeldiv kohtudait was nice meeting you .................. oli meeldiv tutvudaWhat time is it? ................................... palju kell on?I do not speak Estonian, Russian .. mina ei oska eesti (vene) keeltDo you speak English? ..................... kas te räägite inglise keelt?/Swedish/Finnish/German? ........... /rootsi/soome/saksa keelt?

1 January –New Year’s Day

24 February –Independence Day

Easter Good Friday

1 May – Spring Holiday;

Pentecost;

23 June – Victory Day;

24 June – Midsummer’s Day;

20 August – Re-independence Day;

24 December – Christmas Eve;

25 December – Christmas Day;

26 December –

Boxing Day

The work day preceding

New Year’s Day,

Independence Day, Victory

Day, and Christmas Day is

reduced by three hours.

2013/2014 School HolidaysChristmas break 21 December, 2013 -

5 January, 2014

Spring break 15-23 March, 2014

Summer break 6 June - 31 August, 2014

Holidays

Phone calls

■ There are no city codes in Estonia. Local calls can be made

simply by entering the number as is. Mobile phone numbers

start with 5. Estonia’s country code is +372. Dail 00, then the

country code, and then the phone number to make a call

overseas.

Free Wifi

■ Yes, that’s right, the rumours are true! Almost

everywhere you go in Estonia, you will find free

WiFi access for your mobile devices. Look for

the orange and black WiFi sign, or visit www.

wifi.ee for a listing of all Internet hotspots.

Accepted in nearly 100

locations, the Tallinn Card gives

you free entrance and discounts.

Tallinn Card is available at: Tallinn Tourist Information Kiosks,

Kullassepa 4/Niguliste 2, from

A and D terminals at the Port of

Tallinn, as well as in many Tallinn

hotels. www.tallinncard.ee.

AUSTRIA

Vambola 6, 10114 Tallinn

+372 627 8740

BELGIUM

Rataskaevu 2-9, 10123

Tallinn, +372 627 4100

BULGARIA

A. Lauteri 5E, 10114 Tallinn

+372 648 0388

CANADA

Toom-Kooli 13, 10130

Tallinn, +372 627 3311

CZECH REPUBLIC

Lahe 4, 10150 Tallinn

+372 627 4400

DENMARK

Wismari 5, 10136 Tallinn

+372 630 6400

FINLAND

Kohtu 4, 10130

Tallinn, +372 610 3200

FRANCE

Toom-Kuninga 20, 10122

Tallinn, +372 616 1600

GEORGIA

Viru väljak 2, 10111 Tallinn

+372 698 8590

GERMANY

Toom-Kuninga 11, 15048

Tallinn, +372 627 5303

GREECE

Pärnu mnt 12, 10148

Tallinn, +372 640 3560

HUNGARY

Narva mnt 122, 13628

Tallinn, +372 605 1880

ICELAND

Tõnismägi 3A, 10119

Tallinn, +372 640 8711

IRELAND

Vene 2/4, 10140 Tallinn

+372 681 1888

ITALY

Vene 2/4, 10140 Tallinn

+372 627 6160

LATVIA

Tõnismägi 10, 10119

Tallinn, +372 627 7850

LITHUANIA

Uus 15, 10111 Tallinn

+372 631 4030

NETHERLAND

Rahukohtu 4, 10130 Tallinn

Tel. +372 680 5500

NORWAY

Harju 6, 10130 Tallinn

+372 627 1000

POLAND

Suur-Karja 1, 10146 Tallinn

+372 627 8206

PORTUGAL

Kohtu 10, 10130 Tallinn

+372 611 7468

RUSSIA

Pikk 19, 10123 Tallinn

+372 646 4175

SWEDEN

Pikk 28, 10133 Tallinn

+372 640 5600

TURKEY

Narva mnt. 30, 10152

Tallinn, +372 627 2880

UKRAINE

Lahe 6, 10150 Tallinn

+372 601 5815

UNITED KINGDOM

Wismari 6, 10136 Tallinn

+372 667 4700

UNITED STATES

OF AMERICA

Kentmanni 20, 10116 Tallinn

+372 668 8100

EMBASSIES

useful information

■ Medical Centres and Pharmacies24H Pharmacy Tõnismägi 5, TallinnTel. +372 644 2282

Mustamäe Medical CentreEhitajate tee 27, TallinnTel.+372 659 8318

Keskhaigla Medical CentreRavi 18, TallinnTel. 1900, +372 622 7070

■ Central Post OfficesKristiine Post Office Endla 45 (Kristiine Shopping Centre), Tallinn

Airport Post OfficeTartu mnt 101, Tallinn

Toompea Post OfficeLossi plats 4, Tallinn Old Town

Old Town Postal StoreViru 20, Tallinn Old Town


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■ Currency Exchange

Debit and credit cards are widely accepted throughout Estonia, especially VISA and Mastercard. American Express is not as widely accepted.

Currency can be exchanged in banks throughout the country. Major Estonian banks include: LHV, Swedbank, SEB, and Nordea. There is a wide network of ATMs in major cities and smaller towns. Currency can also be exchanged at Eurex, and Tavid.

ESTONIA AT-A-GLANCE

Area: 45,227 km2.

Population: approximately 1,350,000

Capital: Tallinn, population approximately 400,000.

Other cities: Tartu 98,522, Narva 64,057, Pärnu 42,433

Ethnicity: Estonians 68%, Russians 24.8%, Other 6.5%

Language: The official language is Estonian, which belongs to the Finno-Ugric group of languages (Finnish, Hungarian). Russian is the mother tongue of more than 300,000 inhabitants. English is widely spoken throughout the country.

Religion: Approximately 20% of Estonians are non-religious, others Lutheran, Orthodox, Catholic.

Currency: Euro €

Independence: 24 February 1918

Re-independence: 20 August 1991

Weather: Average temperature July 16C, February -9C

Time Zone: GMT +2

Elevation: The highest point in Estonia is Suur Munamägi (318m) located in Võru County.

Islands: 1,521. The largest are Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, and Muhu.

Lakes: Lake Peipsi, located on the border between Russia and Estonia, is Europe’s fourth largest lake (3,555km2).

TOURIST INFORMATION

Tallinn: Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, Tallinn

Tartu: Raekoda plats 1A, Tartu

Pärnu: Uus 4, Pärnu

Narva: Peetri plats 3, Narva

Rakvere: Laada 14, Rakvere

Järvamaa: Keskväljak 8, Paide

Räpina: Kooli 1, Räpina

Jõgeva: Suur 3, Jõgeva

Saaremaa: Tallinna 2, Kuressaare

Hiiumaa: Hiiu 1, Kärdla

Haapsalu: Karja 15, Haapsalu

Jõhvi: Rakvere 13A, Jõhvi

Otepää: Tartu mnt 1, Otepää

Valga: Kesk 11, Valga

Viljandi: Vabaduse plats 6, Viljandi

Võru: Jüri 12, Võru

Rapla: Viljandi mnt 4, Rapla

Event and Concert Tickets

■ Tickets to just about any event or concert in Estonia can be

purchased on-line at Piletilevi, Piletimaailm, and Ticketpro.

Or, visit their most central locations at:

Piletilevi: Viru Shopping Centre, Viru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2

Ticketpro: Solaris Shopping Centre, Estonia pst 9, Tallinn B2

Piletimaailm (Eesti konsert): Estonia pst 4, Tallinn B2

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