Tallinn Christmas Markets
Tallinn, Estonia
While everyone descends on Vienna and Nuremberg for Christmas markets, Tallinn quietly puts on one of the best - in a medieval town square, with snow that actually shows up, and crowds you can move through. Pair it with hot wine and almonds and youre set.
Day by Day
Day 1
- Morning.
- Arrive, hot chocolate at Pierre, walk the Old Town.
- Afternoon.
- Town Hall Square market, climb a tower for the view.
- Evening.
- Dinner at Rataskaevu 16, last market stalls before close.
Day 2
- Morning.
- Telliskivi Creative City for a different vibe.
- Afternoon.
- Back to town for last market visit, gluhwein.
- Evening.
- Easy departure.
Where to Stay
- Budget. Tabinoya - tiny Japanese hostel in the Old Town.
- Mid-range. Hotel Telegraaf - elegant, central.
- Splurge. Schlossle Hotel - Old Town luxury.
Where to Eat
Rataskaevu 16
Cosy, warm, book ahead.
Olde Hansa
Yes its themed medieval but in December its perfect kitsch.
Pierre Chocolaterie
Hot chocolate in a courtyard, magical when snowing.
One local tip nobody tells you
Get the gluhwein in the Town Hall Square but go just before closing time - locals come then, the queues are gone.
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