Why visit
Tallinn has a UNESCO medieval Old Town. 14th-century walls, Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. And a surprisingly hip Telliskivi Creative City.
Tallinn at a glance
City population
460k
Metro: 580k
Elevation
44 m
144 ft
Time zone
UTC+2 (UTC+3 DST)
Europe/Tallinn
Airport
TLL
Tallinn Lennart Meri
Founded
1219
Getting around
Trams (4 lines), trolleybuses, buses; free public transit for residents
Signature dish
Kiluvõileib, mulgipuder, verivorst, kama
Neighborhoods for travelers
Old Town (UNESCO)KalamajaTelliskiviKadriorgRotermann
Estonia at a glance
Country center
59.0°, 26.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
45,227 km²
17,462 mi²
Country population
1.4 million
30/km²
Subregion
Northern Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+372
Language
Estonian
Demonym
Estonian
Internet
.ee
UN
Member state
ISO code
EE / EST
Where in the world
59.0° · 26.0°
Estonia
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Did you know
- Tallinn's Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe: still 90% original.
- Estonia invented Skype, Bolt, and TransferWise (Wise): all founded by Estonians in or around Tallinn.
- Public transport has been free for city residents since 2013: the first European capital to make transit free.
- Estonia introduced the world's first e-residency program (2014): you can digitally establish a company from anywhere in the world.
- Skype was invented in Estonia before being acquired by eBay: Estonians also founded Wise (TransferWise) and Bolt.
Bordering Estonia
Traveler notes
- Old Town wall walk and Toompea viewpoints
- Telliskivi for food halls and indie design
- Helsinki ferry (2 hours) for a day-trip
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Tallinn
What currency is used in Tallinn?
Tallinn uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Estonia?
The primary language is Estonian.
What is the international calling code for Estonia?
The calling code is +372.
What airport serves Tallinn?
Tallinn Lennart Meri (IATA: TLL).
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