Tallinn and the Internet Although our stay in Tallinn was short, we still got a small impression of the city. The medieval townscape is still characterized by the Teutonic Order and the Hanseatic League. One almost has the impression to be in a German town. Yet, you hear more Russian than German. We want to […]
St Olav Hotel in Tallinn
The St Olav Hotel in Tallinn is in the Lai. Thanks to the central location, all areas of the inner city are within easy walking distance. HD video The furniture in the room showed some wear and tear. But the rooms offers everything necessary to make your stay a pleasant one. Our bathroom even has […]
Old Town of Tallinn and Kadriorg Palace
Cathedral Hill and Old Town of Tallinn Once again we visit the Cathedral Hill. The weather is pleasant, so we have a nice view from above. First, we visit the cathedral. Behind it is a small park with a terrace, which shows the panorama in the west. We follow the mountain slope direction north. The […]
Patarei and Walls of Tallinn
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 […]
