On the way from the Tallin seaplane harbor back to the old town, a huge building complex in a rather desolate condition catches our eye. It is Patarei. We decide to take a closer look. Patarei In 1828, Nikolai I. ordered to build the fortress Patarei. As a rule, it housed 2000 soldiers. With the […]
Tallinn – Visiting Telliskivi, Kalamaja and Lennusadam
On the way to Telliskivi, we see the seat of the prime minister of Estonia high above our heads. The building lies on the slope of the Domberges and is visible from afar. Below the former bastion is the Hirvepark. It is not only known for its plant diversity, but also as a symbol of […]
First Impressions of Tallinn
After a quick check-in at the hotel in the center, we make our way to gain first Impressions of Tallinn. Cathedral Hill – Toompea First, we climb the Cathedral Hill, in Estonian: Toompea. Here is the upper town of Tallinn. The Toompea is a landmark of Tallinn and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, […]
By ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
Unfortunately, our short visit in Helsinki is over. We have reached the farthest point from home and now move back in the direction of our home again. Next destination is the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. We take the ferry M/S Star of the ferry ship shipping company Tallink. The ferry needs about 2.5 hours for […]
Hotel Rivoli Jardin in Helsinki
The Hotel Rivoli Jardin is in the Kasamikatu, a side street of Esplanadi. The central location allows you to reach all important destinations in the city on foot, be it the port, the market halls, the Senate Square or the main station. Its location in a courtyard protects from the noise of the streets. The […]
The Fortress of Suomenlinna
A visit to Helsinki should also include a visit to The Fortress of Suomenlinna. The fortress lies on a group of partly connected islands, at the entrance of Helsinki’s harbor. Suomenlinna is the biggest sea fortress in the world. We set sail with a small ferry boat and go ashore in a bay. Slightly uphill, we […]