Town Hall Square
The heart of the Old Town, a medieval square lined with colourful houses and dominated by the Gothic Town Hall.
Tickets →Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, on the Baltic Sea, with a medieval Old Town on the World Heritage list, city walls and towers, and a lively café and digital scene.
Tallinn airports
From the airport to central Tallinn
Tallinn Lennart Meri airport is about 6 km from central Tallinn.
Tallinn tram, line 4
Tram line 4 links the airport with the city centre, with the stop right by the terminal. About 15 min to the centre.
Tallinn city buses
City bus lines linking the airport with different districts of Tallinn.
Taxi
Taxi rank in front of the terminal. The ride to central Tallinn is short, about 10 min.
Tallinn
Things to do in Tallinn
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
An Orthodox cathedral with black domes on Toompea hill, built in the late 19th century.
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Kadriorg Palace
An 18th-century Baroque palace built by order of Peter the Great, now an art museum surrounded by gardens.
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Seaplane Harbour
A maritime museum in former seaplane hangars by the sea, with submarines and ships on display.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Tallinn?
Tallinn is served by Tallinn Lennart Meri (TLL).
How far is the airport from central Tallinn?
Tallinn Lennart Meri airport is about 6 km from central Tallinn.
How do I get from the airport to central Tallinn?
From Tallinn Lennart Meri airport you can take Tallinn tram, line 4 (tram), Tallinn city buses (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tallinn?
Highlights of Tallinn include Town Hall Square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Kadriorg Palace, and Seaplane Harbour.
Photo credits
- Town Hall Square: Julie Anne Workman, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kadriorg Palace: A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
- Seaplane Harbour: Hiiumaa mudeliklubi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons