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Family fun
Energy Discovery Centre A-3, Pőhja pst. 29, tel.
(+372) 715 26 50, info@energiakeskus.ee, www.
energiakeskus.ee. Science made fun, or at the very least,
a nerd's paradise. Modelled after the famous Exploratorium
in San Francisco, this hands-on museum is designed to
demonstrate things like physics, optics and acoustics to the
younger generation. There are also exhibits related to space
exploration. Don't miss the see-and-do displays downstairs.
The museum building is a former power station, in operation
from 1913 to 1979. Ring the bell to enter. QOpen 10:00 -
17:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. Admission €3, family
ticket €8. J
Kalev Spa Water Park B-3, Aia 18, tel. (+372) 649 33
70, waterpark@kalevspa.ee, www.kalevspa.ee. Located
right downtown, this fully-equipped indoor water park provides
a whole host of wet entertainment. Besides its three water
slides, it has a 50m lap pool, an upstream swimming pool,
kids' pool and play area, saunas, hot tubs and a café. For a
2.5hr visit, the price for children up to 5 years of age is €1,
adults €10.90 and a family ticket (2 adults plus up to 3 children)
is €33. Daily and 1.5hr admission also available. QOpen
06:45 - 21:30, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 21:30. TJFLC
Nõmme Adventure Park Külmallika 15a (Nõmme
Sports Centre), tel. (+372) 608 80 29/(+372) 56 15
91 60, info@nommeseikluspark.ee, www.nommeseikluspark.ee.
Adventure park with climbing trails for both
grown-ups and kids also features water-ball rental - you know,
where you climb inside the big, clear plastic ball and pretend
to be Jesus? Good fun for the whole family. QOpen 12:00 -
19:00. Adult single ticket from €14 - 16.5, children depending
from age €4 - 12.50.
Puppet Museum (NUKU Muuseum) C-2, Nunne 8,
tel. (+372) 667 95 55, muuseum@nuku.ee, www.nuku.
ee. Who ever thought puppets could be so interesting. This
museum, which showcases pretty much everything there is to
about puppets and puppetry is an interactive experience the
whole family can enjoy. From touch-screens, to a personalised
experience via your very own code - the old caveat "look but
don't touch" certainly does not apply here. If you're lucky
you'll even get a chance to see puppets being made in the
workshop upstairs and you'll also be able to make your very
own souvenir of the whole experience. This is the museum of
the future. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Puppet-making workshops
open Tue - Sun from 12:00 - 18:00. For group bookings call
(+372) 667 95 09. Admission €5. J
Aah-haa!
AHHAA - Science Centre D-2, Vabaduse väljak
9, tel. (+372) 666 00 66, tallinn@ahhaa.ee, www.
ahhaa.ee. At the bottom of the newly redesigned Freedom
Square, this interactive science experience is truly
amusing for the whole family. The concept started years
ago in the university town of Tartu and now that we have a
branch in Tallinn - we’re richer for it. The hands-on exhibits
will allow the user to become familiar with a fascinating
array of scientific concepts, but perhaps the most exciting
part of the science centre is the 4D cinema. The 9-seat,
multi-sensory set-up allows the viewer to truly experience
the films like never before. Who said science wasn’t fun.
Through October “Ahhaa, the Sound of Physics”. This
interactive exhibit created by the Finnish science centre
Heureka, is designed to open visitors’ ears and minds to
a multidisciplinary take on music. From November “Ahhaa,
Sparkling & Sizzling!” Catch lightning in a jar, solar
cells race to create impossible light figures and admire a
fascinating laser show. Includes more than 20 exhibits.
QOpen 12:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 20:00. Admission
€5, family ticket €12, students and seniors €4.50. Prearranged
group ticket,
€4 per person. Ticket
sales end one hour prior
to closing. 4D cinema
only, Mon-Fri 10:00 -
16:00 €3.20 and all
other times €4.50. For
visitors of the centre,
cinema ticket is half
price. TJUL
Swimming pools
Swimming is considered a great, low-impact exercise.
Here are some indoor places to get wet.
Club 26 H-3, Liivalaia 33, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia,
tel. (+372) 631 55 85, olympia.club26@radissonblu.
com, www.club26.ee. Swimming pool with a spectacular
view, on the 26th floor of the hotel. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00.
Single adult ticket €8 - 10.
Kalev Spa Water Park B-3, Aia 18, tel. (+372) 649
33 71, waterpark@kalevspa.ee, www.kalevspa.ee.
Single adult ticket €6.90 - 8.90. QOpen 06:45 - 21:30,
Sat, Sun 08:00 - 21:30. J
Nőmme Ujula Vabaduse pst. 156, tel. (+372) 677
76 00, nommeujula@tsh.ee, www.tsh.ee/est/787/.
Single adult ticket (90 min) €2.80 - 6. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00,
Sat, Sun 09:00 - 22:00.
Pirita Top SPA Regati pst. 1, tel. (+372) 639 88 36,
sport@topspa.ee, hotels.tallink.com/en/mainMenu/
piritaTopSpa/sports/. In the Pirita Hotel. 25-metre lane
pool with sauna. Single adult ticket €5.99 - 8.70. QOpen
07:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 22:00.
Viimsi SPA Randvere tee 11, tel. (+372) 606 11 00/
(+372) 56 95 09 00, viimsispa@viimsispa.ee, www.
viimsispa.ee. Part of a modern health complex in Viimsi,
just north of Tallinn. 25m lane pool, kids' pool, bubble bath
and different saunas. Single adult ticket €9 - 17. QOpen
07:00 - 23:00.
Tallinn In Your Pocket tallinn.inyourpocket.com
If you've visited Tallinn before or have more than a couple
for days to spend in this beautiful medieval city - why not
head out into the countryside or visit one of the nearby
islands to experience a little more of what Estonia has to
offer. From manor houses to pristine nature and soviet
relics to some gorgeous coastlines and fantastic beaches
- Estonia might be a small country, but certainly one worth
getting to know.
Please note that many of the tours, activities or
places listed in this section are easy to get to and
quite close to Tallinn - many of the organised outfitters
will even start the excursions from the city. To
reach most destinations on your own, you’ll probably
need to hire a car. See our Getting around section for
details.
Adventure tourism
360 Degrees (adventure company) tel. (+372)
56 22 29 96, info@360.ee, www.360.ee. At 360
degrees if adventure is the name then they've got the
game. All sorts of adventures can be had from canoeing,
sea kayaking, snow shoeing, bog shoeing and skating. The
type of adventure is only limited to the weather conditions.
Also offering a number of scheduled tours. See website
for complete details.
Blue Sky Balloons tel. (+372) 501 12 68, kalev@
airventures.ee, www.airventures.ee. If you've never
flown in a hot air balloon now's your chance. The experience
will stay with you for a lifetime. Operated by the
experienced people at Blue Sky Balloons, flights last 45-
60min depending on the package, of which there are four
available. You'll probably be able to arrange something a
little different though if the price is right. Trips commence
just outside Tallinn in Harjumaa or Raplamaa depending
on prearrangment. The website is quite lacking in any
English info, just call or e-mail them for details. Q €190/
person, up to six people per flight, inlcudes complimentary
Champagne and a certificate that proves you went up in a
balloon. It will probably cost you considerably more to join
the half-mile club though.
Estonian Experience tel. (+372) 53 46 40 60, sales@
estonianexperience.com, www.estonianexperience.
com. This experienced tour-operator makes day-trips to
Lahemaa National Park, Paldiski and loads of other interesting
places. See their main listing under Sightseeing for more info
on the adventures you can experience with them.
Männiku Safari Centre Trapi Road, Saku parish, tel.
(+372) 55 51 11 11 (travel guide)/(+372) 504 67 22,
info@safarikeskus.ee, www.safarikeskus.ee. ATV safari,
shooting sports, archery, hover-crafting and sailing. Q 2 hr
ATV safari €70, 3 hr €90.
Reimann Travels (Reimann Retked) Mikumärdi village,
Saunja (Kuusalu parish), tel. (+372) 511 40 99,
info@retked.ee, www.retked.ee. If it's adventure you're
after, the Reimann brothers will help you find it. Whether it
be sea kayaking, diving, hiking, bog-walking, snow-shoeing,
river rafting or kick-sledding, the experienced guides and
instructors will ensure an interaction with breathtaking nature
sites you have only dreamed about. Tours leave from various
locations throughout Northern Estonia and costs range
depending on type of trip and duration. Thorough guidance
and instruction will be provided for all, so don't worry if you
don't know what a 'bog' is or how to 'walk' one for instance.
See website for full list of activities and prices.
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Hunting & fishing
Hüüru Mill Trout Fishing and Grill Paldiski mnt.
351, Hüüru, tel. (+372) 607 14 30/(+372) 56 91 12
78, info@hyyruveski.ee, www.hyyruveski.ee. Open allyear-round
and located just 7km from Tallinn, the Hüüru mill
offers its guests the chance to catch a trout and have it grilled
right before their very eyes. The authentic atmosphere and
centuries-old watermill is hard to beat in terms of ambience.
QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. IS
Kopli Madise Farm Maeru village, Keila district, tel.
(+372) 671 33 94/(+372) 56 21 67 92, 56 48 69 94,
taluturism@koplimadise.ee, www.koplimadise.ee.
Trout fishing.
Männiku Shooting Range (Männiku jahilasketiir)
Trapi tee 1, Männiku, Saku parish, tel. (+372) 502 89
51/(+372) 604 21 42, info@sporting.ee, www.jahilasketiir.ee.
Coincidence or not, this clay-shooting outfit
is located not too far from the Männiku Quarry, which just
so happens to be a favourite body dumping site for local
mobsters.... hmmm. Regardless of that potential coincidence,
these folks offer up several shooting courses including one for
beginners. €40/person, includes equipment and instruction.
QOpen 14:00 - 19:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Sun.
Oxforell Holiday Centre Toominga 1, Kose-Uuemõisa,
tel. (+372) 675 12 14/(+ 372) 56 48 40 00, info@
oxforell.ee, www.oxforell.ee. Trout fishing. QOpen 11:00
- 20:00, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 21:00. IDSW
Archery
Robin Hood Management (Kuldnool) Adra farm,
Kajamaa village, Saku parish, tel. (+372) 508 70
79/(+372) 527 28 22, info@kuldnool.ee, www.
kuldnool.ee. If you are looking for blood this is not the
place to find it - what you can find here though are some
pretty great archery lessons, including basic training,
field practice and shooting on a forest trail. makes for a
pretty interesting time out and 4hrs with an instructor
will only set you back €27.
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