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THE BALTIC GUIDE DECEMBER 2012 editorial 

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The holidays 

are truly a 

magical time 

in Estonia. This season gives you a glimpse into the 

old peasant traditions associated with this time of 

year. According to the Estonian folk calendar, the 

Christmas season begins on December 21, with St. 

Thomas Day, and ends on January 6, The Epiphany. 

The Christmas season was traditionally celebrated 

from December 25-27, and the most important 

celebration was Christmas Eve, December 24. This 

still continues today. 

The word Jõulud, meaning Christmas in Estonian, 

comes from the old Scandinavian word Jul. The 

association of Christmas with Jesus Christ is relatively 

recent. Christmas marked the Winter Solstice, the 

shortest day and the longest night. It reflected 

the customs and traditions of the peasants, where 

certain tasks had to be performed during this 

period, and other tasks were banned. For example, 

milling, spinning, and quilling were banned, as it was 

thought that they were too noisy and would disturb 

the “good spirits.” 

Pigs were slaughtered and homemade ale and 

mead were brewed. The pork was served as a roast 

with sauerkraut. Blood sausages and sült (headchee- 

DECEMBER 2012 

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Editor-in-Chief: Kristina Lupp 

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Design: Kristi Möls 

Photography: Andrei Chertkov 

Old and new traditions 

se) were prepared, and bread was made. These culinary 

traditions still continue today. Christmas straw 

would be brought into the house, and Christmas 

crowns made. 

The Christmas tree is also a recent tradition, 

introduced by the Baltic German nobility in the 

middle of the 19th century. The manor house lords 

would throw Christmas parties for the servants and 

their families. The tree would be decorated with toys, 

candies, and candles. 

During the Soviet Period, Christmas was banned. 

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day were the only official 

holidays during this period. However, Christmas 

continued to be celebrated unofficially with family 

meals in the home on Christmas Eve, and the lighting 

of candles on the graves of family members. At 

the end of the Soviet period, Christmas trees began 

to appear in homes once again. 

On December 24, the President of Estonia declares 

peace, a 350-year-old tradition that still continues 

today. 

Happy Holidays! 

Kristina Lupp 

Editor-in chief 

01 GLAMOUR, CABARET STYLE 

See pop stars Gerli Padar and Tanja Mihhailovat starring in the Tartu Vanemuise Theatre’s 

Cabaret musical. This glamorous musical premiered at the end of October. In Tallinn you 

can see the Cabaret on December 15, and January 4, at the Nokia Concert Hall. 

02 VIENNESE WALTZES IN TALLINN 

The famous Johan Strauss Orchestra from Vienna will be performing at the Russian 

Cultural Centre in Tallinn on December 12. Peter Guth will conduct the orchestra. The program 

will include classical favourites, and of course, waltzes. Monika Mosser will perform 

a solo. 

03 CHINESE CIRCUS PRINCESSES 

The Chinese circus will visit Tallinn in December. You can see these skilled performers show off their traditions in one of 

their four performances: December 9 at the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, December 10 at the Vanemuise Concert Hall in Tartu, 

December 11 at the Rugadiv Cultural House in Narva, and December 12 at the Pärnu Concert Hall. 

04 ENCHANTING BALLET 

December 25 brings the Moscow City Ballet to the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn to perform Pjotr Tšaikovski’s classic ballet, Swan 

Lake. Tickets to this world renowned performance are available from Piletilevi ticket kiosks. 

05 BYGONE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS 

From December 14-16, the Tallinn Open Air Museum will have a traditional Christmas village. At the village, visitors can 

see traditional Estonian Christmas customs. At the Open Air Museum’s post office, taste Christmas treats, and find items to 

fill Santa’s bag with, at the Christmas market. 

Pick up your free copy at: 

PORTS B-Terminal, D-Terminal HOTELS Barons Hotel, 

Bern Hotel, Braavo Hotel, City Portus Hotel, My City Hotel, 

Domina Ilmarine Hotel, Ecoland Hotel, Economi Hotel, 

Euroopa Hotel, Go Hotel Schnelli, Imperial Hotel, Kalev Spa 

Hotel, Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn, L'Ermitage Hotel, Meriton 

Grand Conference & Spa Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Nordic 

Forum Hotel, Old House Hostel, Old Town Maestro Hotel, 

Oru Hotel, Palace Hotel, Park Inn Central Tallinn, Radisson 

Blu Hotel Tallinn, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia, Reval Park 

Hotel Tallinn, Savoy Hotel, Scandic St. Barbara Hotel, Sokos 

Hotel Viru, St. Olav Hotel, Susi Hotel, Swissotel, Tähetorni 

Hotel, Tallink Express Hotel, Tatari 53 Hotel, Telegraaf Hotel, 

Ülemiste Hotel, Vana Wiru Hotel, Viimsi Spa Hotel, Von 

Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn OTHER TV Tower, Hansabuss 

Business Line, Swedish Embassy, Sadama Market, 

Stockmann Info, Tallinn Airport, Tallinn Tourist Information, 

Citytour Buses, Hansabuss Airport, Merekeskus 

Lootsi keskus, Puumedi Group OÜ RESTAURANTS Pirita 

Yacht Club, Arizona, Beerhouse, Clazz, Molly Malones, O 

'Malleys, Odessa Restaurant, Seven Seas Restaurant, Troika 

Restaurant, Turg Restaurant, Waynes Coffee PÄRNU 

Astra Hotel, Legend Hotel, Pärnu Visitor's Centre, Strand 

Hotel, Sanatorium Tervis, Tervise Paradiis, TRK Viiking, 

Koidulapark Hotel, Pärnu Airport TARTU Dorpat Hotel, 

London Hotel, Pallas Hotel, Tartu Visitor's Centre, Tartu 

Airport, Turu Linna City Information Point WESTERN 

ESTONIA Pärnu Yacht Club, Arensburg Boutique Hotel, 

Fra Mare Thalasso Spa, Haapsalu Tourist Information, 

Hiiumaa Tourist Information, Johan Spa Hotel, Kuressaare 

Airport, Kuressaare Tourist Information, Promenaadi Hotel 

Haapsalu, Meri Spa Hotel, Rüütli Spa Hotel EASTERN 

ESTONIA Jõhvi Tourist Information, Meresuu Spa, Narva 

Tourist Information, Rakvere Tourist Information, Saka Cliff 

Hotel & Spa, Toila Sanatorium, Vihula Manor, Villa Theresa, 

Sagadi Manor SWEDEN EAS Stockholm, Estonian House 

Göteborg, Estonian Air Stockholm,Tallink Mariehamn, 

Tallink Stockholm RIGA Cinnamon Sally Backpackers 

Hostel, Friendly Fun Franks Backpackers Hostel, The Blue 

Cow Backpackers Hostel, The Naughty Squirrel 

Backpackers Hostel 

Contents 

5 editorial 6-7 transport 8 Christmas events 10 -11 restaurants 

12-13 shopping 14 children's activities 16-17outside of Tallinn 18 beauty 

19 museums 20 -21 nightlife g 22 history y 

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ABOUT ESTONIA 

Area: 45,227 km2. 

Population: about 1,350,000. 

Capital: Tallinn, population about 400,000. 

Independence: 24 February, 1918, 

Re-independence: 20 August, 1991. 

Weather: Average temperature July 16°C, 

February -9°C. 

Time zone: GMT +2 

Language: Official language Estonian. Russian is the 

mother tongue of more than 300,000 inhabitants. 

Religion: Approximately 20 % of Estonians are nonreligious, 

30 % Lutheran, 

28 % Orthodox and 3 % Catholic. 

Currency: Euro. Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diner’s Club 

and American Express are widely accepted. 

Electricity: 220 V / 50 Hz, 

European (Type C) plug. 

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TICKETS AND ROUTES MERIMETSA 

Tallinn city transportation tickets can 

be purchased in advance from kiosks 

or directly from the driver. One hour, 

three-day and five-day tickets are 

available. Tickets must be validated at 

the beginning of the journey. Persons 

travelling without a ticket are subject 

to a 40€ fine. 

Further information on routes and 

timetables: 

http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#plan/ 

TALLINN CITY TOUR 

Take a tour of Tallinn on the red doubledecker 

bus. Simultaneous translation in 10 

different languages. 

Hop On Hop Off - bus tickets valid for 24h 

on three different lines. 

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■ Transport 

KALAMAJA 

PELGU- 

LINN 

MERIMETSA 

PELGULINN 

RAILWAY 

STATION 

OLD TOWN 

■ Customs Regulations 

Visitors from EU countries may carry unlimited 

amounts of tobacco products into Estonia. 

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PORT 

VEERENNI 

ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS MUST DISPLAY HEALTH 

WARNINGS. 

IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLIES: 

200 CIGARETTES OR 200G 

OF LOOSE TOBACCO 

Cars or motorcycles entering Estonia may carry 

up to 10L of petrol in regulation containers. 

■ Airport and Port Transfers 

Getting to the port: 

The distance between the Viru 

Shopping Centre and the port 

is about 1 km. Bus no. 2 will get 

you there, and pass by the airport 

as well. The Mõigu Bus Line 

also passes through the port. 

For more information and timetables 

visit: http://soiduplaan. 

tallinn.ee/#bus/2/ab. 

The name of the Viru Shopping 

Centre bus stop is A. Laikmaa. 

Tickets are available on the bus 

for 1.60€ or from R-kiosks for 1€. 

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AIRPORT - CITY CENTER BUS No. 90K 

This is the best way to travel between the airport and the 

city centre. These blue buses are easily recognised with 

the airplane ticket image on the outside. There is space 

for luggage. The bus stops at various hotels, main attractions 

and the Tallinn port. Tickets 2€. www.hansabuss.ee, 

http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee/#bus 

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Free Bus from the Port 

The Viking Line offers a free 

shuttle service to and from the 

city. The name of the bus stop 

is Mere puiestee, opposite the 

Viru Shopping Centre. The bus 

departs at 14.15, 14.30 and 14.45. 

The Rocca al Mare Prisma supermarket 

has a free bus that also 

passes through the port terminals 

everyday between 10–17. Please 

consult the website for departure 

times: www.prismamarket.ee/ 

prismabuss.php?lang=fin 

tram routes 

A, B 

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AIRPORT 

Red Line - City Centre 

Green Line - Pirita 

Blue Line - Rocca al Mare 

Tour routes last approximately 

one hour. All services begin at 

Viru Square. Tickets start at 13€. 

www.citytour.ee 

■ BY BUS: 

Tallink - www.tallinksilja.com ■ BY TRAIN: 

Tallinn Central Bus Station 

(Tallinna Autobussijaam) 

Lastekodu 46, Tallinn 

www.tpilet.ee, www.peatus.ee 

From the bus station to the city: 

Viking Line - www.vikingline.ee 

Linda Line Express - 

www.lindaline.ee 

TO/FROM STOCKHOLM 

Train Station (Balti jaam) 

Toompuistee 37, Tallinn 

From the train station to the city: 

tram no. 1, no. 2, or ten minute 

walk to the Old Town 

tram no.2, bus no. 17, no. 23 Tallink - www.tallinksilja.com 

www.edel.ee 

Ecolines – www.ecolines.ee 

TO/FROM ST. PETERSBURG www.gorail.ee 

Hansabuss Business Line – 

www.businessline.ee 

St. Peter Line - www.stpeterline.com 

Lux Express – 

■ BY AIR: 

www.luxexpress.eu 

Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport 

Temptrans – 

www.temptrans.ee 

(Lennujaam) 

Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn 

■ BY SEA: 

From the airport to the city: bus 

no. 2, no. 90K 

From the Port of Tallinn to the 

www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng 

city/airport: bus no. 2 

FAST CLASS By Copterline – 

TO/FROM HELSINKI 

www.copterline.ee Travel 

between Tallinn and Helsinki City 

Eckerö Line - www.eckeroline.ee 

Centres, from the Port. 

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Drugs may not be brought into Estonia without 

permission. Live animals and plants, as well as 

rare animal and plant species and also require special 

permission. Firearms and other weapons are 

prohibited. 

Pirated materials are prohibited. 

Estonian Tax and Customs, information for the traveller: 

http://www.emta.ee/index.php?id=1089 

Getting to the Airport 

The distance between the Viru Shopping 

Centre and the Tallinn airport is 4 km. The 

no. 2 bus goes to the airport and the schedule 

can be found at http://soiduplaan. 

tallinn.ee/#bus/2/ab. The name of the Viru 

Shopping Centre bus stop is A. Laikmaa 

and the airport stop is called Lennujaam. 

Tickets are available on the bus for 1.60€ or 

from R-kiosks for 1€. The no 90K bus operates 

between Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport 

and centrally located Tallinn hotels. It runs 

from 7:20am until 6:40pm every 20 min 

daily. A one-way ticket costs 2€.

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��Hire a car 

You don’t need to hire a car to get around the city 

of Tallinn, but a car is a great way to see the countryside 

and explore small towns. If you are arriving by 

plane, your most convenient option is to use one of 

the many rental companies at the Tallinn Airport: 

Budget – www.budget.ee 

Europcar – www.europcar.ee 

Hertz – www.hertz.ee 

National – www.europcar.ee 

Sixt Rent A Car – www.sixt.com 

There are many other companies to use in Tallinn, 

some which have a car drop-off and pick-up option 

to your hotel or holiday apartment. For more information 

on driving in Estonia, turn to page 6-7 in this 

guide or visit www.mnt.ee. 

Easy Car Rent – www.easycarrent.ee 

Hansarent – www.hansarent.ee 

Sir Autorent – www.sirrent.ee 

Yes Rent – www.yesrent.ee 

Useful Information 

No international driver’s license required. 

It is important for drivers to follow the 

following regulations: 

� Blood alcohol level must be 0. 

� Estonia has no freeways. Please mind intersections 

and cyclists. 

� The speed limit in towns is usually 50 km / 

h, but can vary between 30- 70 km / h. Speeds 

will be marked. Outside built-up areas, the 

speed limit is 90 km / h, in some sections 110 

km / h, but only in summer. 

PUHELINNUMEROT: Important Phone Numbers: POLIISI POLICE 110, 110, PELASTUSTOIMI EMERGENCY 112, AUTOMOBILE AUTOABI 1888 (24 h) H). 

USEFUL VOCABULARY 

The car has broken down . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . Auto läks katki 

The car has run out of petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bensiin sai otsa 

Here is an accident. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . Siin on avarii 

There is a block in the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teel on ummik 

Where is the car repair?. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . Kus on autoremonditöökoda/kummiparandus? 

The first 15 minutes of parking are free when 

using a parking clock. This does not apply in 

parking lots. 

Parking tickets can be purchased from a 

kiosk or in select stores. Parking tickets must 

state the year, month, day, hour, and minute 

of purchase. 

Shopping centres are equipped with an 

automatic teller that accepts coins. In Tallinn, 

most parking lots are paid. 

Parking fines vary. Failure to pay for parking 

may result in a fine of 20€. If the parked 

car is obstructing traffic, the fine will be 64€, 

with the possibility of it being towed. In this 

case, please contact the city police 14410. 

��Tallinn Taxis 

��Day and evening (23.00–6.00) taxi fares can vary. Each taxi 

company has their own rates. Every taxi must display driver information 

and photo. 

��For example, a one-way ride starting at Viru Hotel 

and lasting approximately 1.5 km should cost 

about 6€. With traffic congestion, the amount 

may be higher. For a listing of taxi fares, 

please visit: www.taksod.net 

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a taxi, because some companies 

have much higher rates than others. 

Taxi prices are displayed on the right rear 

window and on the vehicle’s dashboard. The 

minimum fee must be displayed on the price 

list, as well as the rate per kilometer and standing 

rate. The cost of the trip is always the displayed taximeter 

rate, as an ‘agreed rate’ will not always be honoured. 

Parking in Tallinn 

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� All cars must carry a warning triangle, 

wheel chocks, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher. 

Drivers must wear a fluorescent vest 

when stopped at night. 

� In case of collision, and in the event of injury, 

it is advisable to call the police. Insurance 

documents and driver information should 

be exchanged. 

� Parking and speeding fines will still be 

charged if visiting from overseas. Please pay 

fines on time to avoid penalty. 

Unpaid fines do not go away, even if you 

are from overseas. Unpaid fines may triple 

in value. 

Please read the signs carefully. 

The first 15 minutes are free at: 

� Tallinn Parking 15 min / 0,26€ 

Payment required M–F 7–19, Sa 8–15. 

Free on Sundays. 

� City Centre 15 min / 0,58€ 

Payment required M–F 7–19, Sa 8–15. 

Free on Sundays. 

� Old Town 15 min / 1,15€ 

Payment required 24h, 7 days. 

Taxi drivers must print a receipt. If for some reason the taxi driver 

does not offer a receipt then the passenger is not obliged to pay. If 

you feel that the price was unreasonable, then make 

note of the car registration number, date of 

journey, and the name of the taxi company. 

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Or call the Tallinn Service Line 1345. 

�� From the airport to the city centre, 

a taxi will cost between 7-10€ 

with the following taxi companies: 

Tallinna Takso, Tulika Takso, and Tallink 

Takso. These three taxi companies have a 

contract with the Tallinn Airport, and will be 

waiting outside the main entrance in the taxi queue. 

INDIAN RESTAURANT 

Come and enjoy exotic Kerala, 

Thai and European dishes! 

The restaurant's owner is from Kerala in 

Southern India. 

Excellent prices 

Irish coffee 4��Vodka 2€ 

Vana-Tallinn 2��Beer 2.50€ 

House Wine 2.90��Appetisers 2€ 

Grilled Salmon 9.90��Grilled Duck Fillet 11€ 

Pepper Steak 11��South Indian chicken curry 7€ 

Rüütli 18, Tallinn 

Tel. 742 2828 

ahadeli.tallinn@gmail.com 

www.tbilisi.ee 

Restaurant/Pub 

Just 25 metres from Town Hall Square 

Open Everyday 11-23 

Mündi 4 / Pikk 14 (Old Town) 

Voorimehe 

Pikk 

Kinga 

Dunkri 

Kullassepa 

Mündi 

Saiakang 

Town Hall 

Square 

Raekoja 

Första stället i Tallinn när man kommer sjövägen och 

sista när man beger sig till havs! 

The first place to come when You arrive and the 

last place to visit before leaving! 

Massor av härliga 

smakupplevelser! 

Taste one of 

our delicious 

dishes! 

Öppet/Open: 

varje dag/every day 8-19. 

Köket öppet från kl/ 

The kitchen open from 8. 

Vanaturu 

kael 

Apteegi 

Open: Mon - Wed 12- 23, Thu - Sat 12 - 01, Sun 12 - 23 

Sadamarket Shopping Centrum 

1a vån/1st floor, 100m från A och B-terminalerna/100m from A and B terminals. 

Sadama 6/8, Tallinn, tel. +372 661 4605, info@seitsemerd.ee, 

www.seitsemerd.ee 

Vene 

Viru 

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Christmas in Tallinn 

The holidays are a magical time in Estonia, especially in the capital city. Enjoy festive concerts, traditional 

Christmas markets, delicious Estonian Christmas food, and of course a glass or two of mulled wine! 

TOP JAZZ 

performer in Tallinn 

In December, Grammy winner 

Kurt Elling, together with the 

Estonian Dream Big Band will 

perform in Tallinn. 

Kurt Elling has fascinated listeners 

worldwide, as one of the 

top male singers in jazz. It was 

only last year that Elling performed 

in Finland, for a show that 

sold quickly. 

Elling’s style is clean and unique. 

His trademark is his masterful 

use of his baritone voice over 

four octaves. In addition to the 

use of his voice, Ellington’s per- 

formances are very enjoyable. He 

certainly knows how to hold the 

attention of the crowd. His 2009 

album, Dedicated To You won a 

Grammy. 

In Tallinn, he will perform 

with the Estonian Dream Big 

Band, which is made up of some 

of Estonia’s best jazz musicians. 

Tickets start at 25€, and are 

available from Ticketpro and Piletilevi. 

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Kurt Elling and the Estonian 

Dream Big Band, December 12 

Nokia Concert Hall, Tallinn B2. 

Gingerbread! 

All the best gingerbread will 

be on display at the Gingerbread 

Mania exhibit. Since 2006, the 

gingerbread exhibit tempts all 

kinds of creative minds to take 

part, like designers and architects. 

Up to now, close to 360 Estonian 

artists have taken part. Some 

international artists have also 

taken part. 

This year’s theme is the Olympics. 

To find out what that means, 

Tallinn’s traditional 

Christmas market 

The Old Town’s Christmas market 

opened on November 24th. 

The square fills with little wooden 

houses, where you can buy anything 

from Estonian handicrafts to 

delicious hot food. Like every year, 

during the day Santa Claus and his 

reindeer will be at the market, as 

well as Estonia’s most beautiful 

tree, in the centre of it all. A tree 

has been placed in the middle of 

the square since 1441, and accor- 

you will have to visit the show! The 

show is open daily 11.00-18.00. On 

Christmas Eve, and December 31, 

the exhibit is open from 11.00- 

15.00. Christmas Day, and January 

1, the exhibit is closed. ■ 

PiparkoogiMaania (Gingerbread 

Mania), 18.12.2012- 

8.1.2012. Tallinn Design and 

Architecture Gallery. (Tallinna 

Disaini- ja Arhitektuurigalerii), 

Pärnu mnt. 6, Tallinn B2. 

ding to legend, it is Europes oldest 

Christmas tree. 

You can taste traditional Estonian 

Christmas food, like blood 

sausage and sauerkraut, or enjoy a 

cup of mulled wine. There is even 

a petting zoo for the children, and 

pony rides. 

On some of the warmer days 

there will dance performances, 

from Irish to Latin. An elf disco, 

for elves of any age, will take place 

Tallinn is famous for its Christmas 

market in the Town Hall 

Square, but did you know there 

is another market in town? 

Two different Christmas markets 

are open at the Lootsi Centre 

and at Kochi Aidad. At Kochi 

Aidad, the market is open until the 

end of December, and the Lootsi 

Centre market, until January 6. 

Browse through different kinds of 

handicrafts, foods, and other great 

Saturday, December 22. Don’t forget 

your elf hat! 

The first advent candle will be 

lit Sunday, December 2, at 14.00. 

Christmas peace will be declared 

at 12.00 on Christmas Eve. 

Events at the Christmas market 

take place Fridays to Sundays. ■ 

Jõuluturg (Christmas Market) 

Tallinn Town Hall Square 

24.11.2012- 8.1.2013, 10.00-19.00 

Other Christmas Markets 

presents to put under un u un u un u un u un u un u un uun u n de d de d de d de d de dde d de d de d dde d de d dde d e r 

under the tree. Both Bo B Bo BBo B BBo B o t th t th tth t th t th t th tth t th tth t h 

Both Kochi 

Aidad and the 

Lootsi Centre 

are located 

near Tallinn’s D 

Terminal at the Port. ■ 

Kochi Aidad Christmas Market, 

15.11- 31.12 

Lootsi Christmas Market, 

23.11- 6.1.2013

THE BALTIC GUIDE DECEMBER 2012 9 

A Christmas Village 

TEXT TOOMAS KÄBIN, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV 

The Estonian Open Air Museum 

gives a good insight into rural 

Estonian life, no matter what the 

season. It is a peaceful place; the 

old barns and residential buildings 

shake off their winter sleep for a 

while and come alive with stories 

from times gone by. This year’s 

theme is Christmas in the tumult 

of history. 

Walk around the huge area 

embedded in a natural setting. 

This year's theme 

is Christmas in the 

tumult of history 

Make short stops in the farmhouses 

from various regions in Estonia. 

There is also a village shop, a 

school, and chapel. 

In the farmhouses, the families 

will tell their stories, each with 

some significance to Estonian history. 

The Köstriaseme Farm brings 

you back to 1895. The owner has 

just paid the last taxes to the 

manor and is now a free man. 

At the Pulga Farm, the family 

gathers to read about relatives 

who moved to Russia in the 1880s, 

looking for a better life. 

Folks at the Härjapea Farm are 

veterans from the Estonian War of 

Independence in the early 1920s. 

At the Kuie School, according 

to tsarist regulations, Russian rep- 

The Estonian Open Air 

Museum is open all year. 

The Christmas Village is open 

December 14-16, 11.00-16.00. 

Concerts in the Sutlepa Chapel: 

December 15 

12.00 and 14:00 - Female Choir, 

National Library of Estonia 

13.00 and 15.00 - Mixed Choir, Tallinn 

German Gymnasium 

December 16 

12.00 and 14.00 - Chamber Choir of 

the Estonian Academy of Arts 

13.00 - Children’s Choir 

of Nõmme Youth Club 

15.00 - Christmas prayer 

Transportation 

Buses 21 & 21B from the main Baltic 

railway station. Bus 22, or trolley bus 

6 & 7. Get off at the Zoo stop, 15 

minute walk along the seaside road. 

City Tour – blue line buses. 

laces the teaching of the Estonian 

language, but good old Christmas 

songs are still sung in Estonian. 

No matter which farm or building 

you visit, you will enjoy the 

quiet and holy Christmas spirit, 

which has gathered families in 

troubled times. 

A visit to the museum can be 

rounded off by traditional Christmas 

meals at the Kolu Inn, and a 

visit to the village shop. ■ 

Free bus with the sign “Eesti 

Vabaõhumuuseum/ Open Air 

Museum” from Sokos Hotel Viru, Viru 

väljak 4) at 11.00, 12:30 and 14.00. 

Return at 13.15, 14.45 and 16:15. Stop 

at Kristiine Shopping Centre on the 

way back. 

Tallink, The Rocca al Mare Shopping 

Center and the Estonian Open Air 

Museum have prepared a tour offer, 

including a variety of discounts. 

Estonian Open Air Museum, 

Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn 

www.evm.ee 

Enjoy old fashioned Christmas 

traditions in the Christmas 

Village at the The Estonian 

Open Air Museum. 

SOLARIS 

Christmas Park 

Starting from 

December 2nd, a 

Christmas Park 

will open on the 

5th floor of the 

Solaris Centre. 

Bring the kids to 

see two Christmas 

goats, and of 

course Santa Clause! 

Have a treat at 

Komeet Café’s 

Christmas Café. 

Open Monday to 

Friday 12.00-21.00, 

Saturday – Sunday 

11.00 – 21.00. 

Jazzy Christmas 

The Christmas Jazz Festival 2012 

(Jõulujazz) brings top musicians 

from the United States, Korea, 

Chile, France, Germany, Sweden, 

and Finland to Tallinn from 

November 29th to December 

10th. Great concerts will be held 

at churches, clubs, and concert 

halls throughout the city. Tickets 

and information: www.jazzkaar.ee 

5 Dec 19:00 - Jacob Karlzon 3, Kumu 

Auditorium 

6 Dec 19:00 - Anders Jormin, Karin 

Nelson & Jonas Simonson, Tallinn 

Jaani Church 

7 Dec 19:00 - Rebecca Kontus 

Quintet, St Mary's Cathedral (Tallinna 

Toomkirik) 

8 Dec 20:00 - Argo Vals & band, Von 

Krahl Theater 

9 Dec 17:00 - Tõnis Mägi, Liidia 

Mägi, Mirt Mägi, radio singing 

studio children cond. Kadri Hunt & 

Siim Aimla Band, Tallinn Jaani Church 

9 Dec 19:00 - Tigran Hamasyan, 

Kumu Auditorium

10 restaurants 

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV 

Tallinn is quickly becoming a 

food destination, with restaurants 

offering international cuisines. 

But let’s not forget about Estonian 

food. Traditional Estonian food 

is based on seasonal availability. 

As far as Estonian Christmas 

food goes, there is nothing more 

seasonal than blood sausage. You 

know the holidays are just around 

the corner when you start seeing 

blood sausage at the grocery stores. 

Visit one of Tallinn’s many 

Estonian restaurants to try some 

seasonal dishes. 

Taste Test: 

BEER 

Name 

Producer 

Alcohol % 

Points 

Saku 

Pühadeporter 

Saku 

Õlletehas 

6,9 

94 

ESTONIAN CULINARY 

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS 

GB Wild Dark 

Viru Õlu 

5,4 

89 

Jõuluporter 

A. Le Coq 

6,5 

83 

Jõulusokk 

Viru Õlu 

6,0 

73 

Jõululegend 

Puls 

4.5 

71 

83 

Paras 

virolainen 

13 13 94 7 

Where to taste holiday foods in Tallinn 

MEKK offers a Christmas menu 

inspired by ESTONIAN TRADITIONS 

Chef Rene Uusmees can often be 

seen in the MEKK dining room 

talking to customers. He bases his 

menus on seasonal ingredients 

and dishes inspired by Estonian 

culinary traditions. This holiday 

season you can enjoy a fourcourse 

Estonian Christmas menu 

for 30€. 

To start, choose between a fish 

course or a meat course. Both 

dishes come with a selection of 

five types of fish or meat, prepared 

in different ways. “When 

Estonians sit down to eat their 

Christmas meal, everything is on 

the table. I wanted to express this 

in the appetiser by offering small 

portions and a little bit of everyt- 

The Estonian Christmas inspired fish appetiser at MEKK. 

hing,” explains Uusmees. These 

dishes have a modern look, but 

the familiar flavours remain the 

same. For example, the head cheese 

(a jellied meat, typically found 

on the Christmas dinner table) is 

served with pickled vegetables and 

sauerkraut. 

For the main course, the chef 

offers a choice between baked 

goose fillet, smoked beef fillet, or 

braised wild boar. He uses modern 

cooking techniques to ensure that 

the meat is cooked tenderly, a 

luxury that Estonians would not 

have had 100 years ago. Uusmees 

takes advantage of the wonderful 

seasonal produce of Estonia, using 

root vegetables like parsnips, bee- 

troot, and Jerusalem artichokes to 

add colour and different textures 

to the plate. 

Finish off the meal with dessert 

and petit fours. For dessert, choose 

between the white chocolate 

cheesecake or a Christmas pudding 

with dried fruits and caramel 

sauce. “At Christmas, Estonians 

don’t generally eat cakes. After 

a filling meal, dried fruits, citrus 

fruits like mandarin oranges, and 

small chocolates are scattered on 

the table. These two desserts reflect 

that tradition. ■ 

Location 

Suur-Karja 17/19, Tallinn Old Town I2 

www.mekk.ee 

Estonian Holiday 

Beers 2012 

TEXT MIKKO SAVIKKO, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV 

Every winter, beer producers in Estonia release darker, 

and stronger beers. At the recent Tallinn FoodFest, visitors 

were able to sample this year’s offerings, and GB 

Wild Dark was chosen as a favourite. The Baltic Guide 

decided to hold a tasting of their own to see how the 

beers stacked up. 

What the experts say 

The Baltic Guide asked Helsinki beer expert Heikki 

Kähkönen Estonia’s beers. This is what he had to say: 

Ed 


Kuldse Notsu Kõrts 

(Golden Piglet Inn) 

On a cold winter’s night, step into 

this cosy little inn in the heart of 

Tallinn’s Old Town. At Kuldse 

Notsu Kõrts, they offer a Christmas 

menu, so you can try the food 

without putting in all of the work 

that goes into its preparation. 

I visited the restaurant back in 

November, when the Christmas 

menu had not been quite finished, 

but the waitress assured me that 

they would offer blood sausage, 

and their very popular gingerbread 

cake. 

To satisfy my curiosity in 

the meantime, I opted for the 

sausage feast. And what a feast 

it was! There were five different 

kinds of sausages, including blood 

1. A. Le Coq Jõuluporter 

- A balanced and warming beer for winter. 

2. Saku Pühadeporter White Chocolate 

- A cocoa scented dessert beer. 

3. GB Wild Dark 

- Delicate and fruity winter beer. 

4. Puls Jõululegend 

- Pale and herby 

5. Joulusõkk 

- Pairs well with sausages. 

sausages that came served with 

sauerkraut, lingonberry sauce and 

mustard. The waitress warned us 

that the mustard was spicy, and 

she was not lying. 

The homemade cheese had 

also come very highly recommended, 

however the sausage feast 

shared between two people was 

plenty. The cheese was infused 

with whole cumin seeds and was 

served with lingonberry jam. To 

drink, try a pint of the house ale. ■ 

Location 

Dunkri 8, Tallinn Old Town H1 

hotelstpetersbourg.com/kuldse-notsukorts.html 

CONCLUSION 

All five beers had a relatively modest taste. It seemed that 

most of the holiday beers were very similar, with only subtle 

nuances.

THE BALTIC GUIDE DECEMBER 2012 restaurants 

11 

Liisu Juures 

It doesn’t get more central than 

a meal at Liisu's in the Town Hall 

Square. Located in a warm and 

inviting cellar in Tallinn’s Old 

Town, this is the place to come 

for good food, and good Estonian 

hospitality. 

To start, try the fried and 

marinated herring, served with 

rye bread and cucumber salad, or 

the mushroom salad, with potato 

and bacon. If you want to try 

Estonian Christmas food, look 

for blood sausage and roasted 

pork. As a main, the selection of 

sausages may seem daunting, but 

the sausages themselves are very 

small, allowing a proper sampling 

of three different kinds. Inclu- 

ded on the platter were blood 

sausages, pork sausages, and a larger 

German style wiener. They are 

served with a generous portion of 

sauerkraut and roasted potatoes, 

as well as lingonberry sauce to go 

with the blood sausage. For another 

traditional Estonian Christmas 

dish, try the roasted pork and 

boiled potatoes. Liisu Juures has a 

good selection of Estonian beers. 

The mead, which was not too 

sweet, was a good accompaniment 

to the selection of sausages. ■ 

Location 

Raekoja plats 13, Tallinn Old Town H1 

Facebook: liisujuures 

TALU KÕRTS 

(Farm Tavern) 

Hearty foods, generous portions, 

and a free shot of vodka, 

what more could you ask for in 

a pub? The menu boasts traditional 

Estonian foods, as well 

as Estonian favourites. Try the 

fried cheese, or hunter’s burning 

sausages as a snack with beer. To 

start, the sauerkraut soup with 

smoked pork, or the pea soup 

are Estonian staples. Follow that 

with roasted pork and sauerkraut, 

or the Heretic’s pork (pork chop 

with roasted onions). Reasonably 

priced food and beers, especially 

when you consider the pub’s 

location on the main street of the 

Old Town. You certainly won’t go 

home hungry, or thirsty! ■ 

Location 

Viru 18, Tallinn Old Town H3 

www.talukorts.ee 

Eesti Söögituba 

(Estonian Dining 

Room) 

This relatively new addition to 

the list of Estonian restaurants in 

Tallinn has all of the basic Estonian 

staples covered. What was truly 

great about the dishes at Eesti 

Söögituba, was that they came in 

manageable sized portions, meaning 

you will have room to try a 

few different dishes, or even have 

dessert. 

Try the Baltic herring and redonion 

tartar with crispy bread to 

start, or the Estonian black pud- 

NOP 

If you’ve headed out to Kadriorg, 

why not stop in at NOP for 

coffee and dessert, or even better, 

lunch. Starting in December, 

it’s Christmas at NOP, which 

means Christmas food! Enjoy a 

selection of Christmas inspired 

ding with lingonberry remoulade. 

As a main course, you can’t go 

wrong with the juniper-smoked 

pork with honey cabbage, potato 

groats porridge and mustard 

sauce. 

To drink, the naiste õlu, or 

ladies’ beer comes served with a 

bit of Vana Tallinn liqueur mixed 

in. ■ 

favourites during the holiday season. 

Or take something home to 

enjoy. You can order everything 

you need for your Christmas meal 

from NOP. If you’re only visiting 

Estonia, then why not take home 

one of their homemade jams, or 

Location 

Pikk 29, Tallinn Old Town G2 

www.meritonhotels.com/eesti_soogituba/ 

packets of gingerbread (also available 

as gluten-free). 

■ 

Location 

Köleri 1, Tallinn (Kadriorg) B3 

www.nop.ee

12 shopping 

■ The Baltic Gu Guide’s 

glögg taste ttest 

winner 

Loimu Glögi 

i 9.99€ The 

best mulled wine w was 

Hõõgvein Talvenauding 

Taalvenauding 

2.79€. 22.79€. 

Available 

at most 

major superm supermarkets. markets. 

■ Lotte, from the popupular children’s film Lotte otte 

from Gadgetville 

(2006) ( Lotte plush 

toy. 19.90€ Tallinna a 

Kaubamaja Kau Children’s n’s 

Department. Dep Gonsiori iori 

2, Ta Tallinn B2. 


The Baltic Guide’s 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING 

GUIDE 

■ At FreyWille, you can 

find a great selection 

of traditional and high 

quality gifts. For men: 

cufflinks 455€ and tie 

clip 310€. For women: a 

beautiful bracelet 770€. 

FreyWille, Pärnu mnt 12, 

Tallinn J2. 

TEXT MIKKO VIRTA, KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV 

■ Estonian chocolate 

always makes a gre great pre- 

sent. Kalev Kalevipoeg 

Kalevip 

Chocolate 2.95€. Available A 

at most major su supe supermar- pe p 

kets. 

■ Paper models, a great gift ft for 

both girls and boys. No glue lue 

required for assembly. Choose hoose 

between ships, planes, and nd 

cars. 7.95€ Tallinna Kaubamaja amaja 

Children’s Department. 

Gonsiori 2, Tallinn B2.

THE BALTIC GUIDE DECEMBER 2012 shopping 

13 

■ Homemade jam is 

a delicious stocking 

stuffer. Beetroot 

and apple jam 3.50€ 

NOP Köleri 1, Tallinn 

(Kadriorg) B3 

■ Angora wool socks make 

a wonderful erful gift for both 

men and d women. 24.86€. 

Tervisekaubad, kaubad, Lootsi 7, 

Norde Centrum. Tallinn A3. 

■ Make gingerbread at 

home with this mix. 

Rye flour, almond 

meal, and cranberry 

gingerbread mix. 

9.90€ NOP Köleri 1, 

Tallinn (Kadriorg) B3 

■ Hot H water bottles 

come c in different 

shapes and colours. 

28.70€ Tervisekaubad, 

Lootsi 7, Norde 

Centrum. Tallinn A3. 

■ With these leather 

gloves, you can still 

use the touch screen 

on your phone. 

Women’s gloves 

34.50€, Men’s gloves 

50.90€. Tunor, Aia 10, 

Tallinn Old Town G3.

14 children's activities 

DISCOVER TALLINN 

like a child 

December is the darkest month of the year, but with 

snow on the ground, kids just love spending time e outdoors. 

Should fingers get stiff and cheeks cold, there ere is 

just as much to do inside! 

Tobogganing 

and skiing 

� Estonia is a winter country. 

Kids love to rush down the slopes 

at the Song Festival Grounds – 

provided there is snow. You can 

use just about anything to sit on, 

and off you go, down the hill. On 

snowy winter days and evenings, 

the Song Festival Ground slopes 

are crowded. 

Tallinn Song Festival Grounds 

Narva mnt 95, Tallinn 

The ZOO 

� The Tallinn Zoo is always fascinating. 

In December, visitors 

can get to know the life of various 

insects, or visit the chimpanzees. 

They will celebrate Christmas 

on December 21 with gifts, 

i.e. food wrapped in various ways. 

Equal treatment is important, thus 

all other animals will celebrate 

Christmas on December 26 with 

extra goodies! 

Tallinn Zoo is located next 

to the largest shopping centre 

in Tallinn, Rocca-al-Mare and a 

pleasant 15-minute walk from the 

Estonian Open Air Museum. 

Paldiski mnt 145, Tallinn 

Transportation: 

Trolley bus no 6, busses. no 22 and 21 

www.tallinnzoo.ee 

PALDISKI MNT. 7 

4 

Train Station 

RANNAMÄE 

TEE 11 5 

6 

OLD 

TOWN 

3 

PÄRNU MNT. 

PORT/HABOUR 

9 

VIRU 

SQUARE 

24 

3 

ESTONIA 

PST. 

LIIVALAIA 

AHTRI 

5 NARVA MNT. 

2 

Viru hotell 

Stockmann GONSIORI 

TARTU MNT. 

JUHKENTALI 

PIRITA 

1 

Like to 

skate? 

� Rent skates at the Harju 

Street skating rink, then join the 

crowds and skate to the romantic 

and inspiring Strauss waltzes. The 

rink is just next to the St. Nicholas 

Church on Harju Street in 

Tallinn’s Old Town. You are surrounded 

by medieval buildings 

and the atmosphere is magic. 

If you get cold, then just sit down 

at the rink-side café & bar and 

enjoy a hot chocolate. 

Open daily 10.00 – 22.00. 

Harju tn, Tallinn, Old Town I1. 

1 

NUKU Estonian State 

Puppet & Youth Theatre 

� Grown ups often yawn at 

the thought to going to a puppet 

theatre and are inclined to believe 

that it’s only for kids. Once inside 

the theatre, they are carried 

away and fascinated. Actors at 

the Puppet Theatre are real professionals. 

You end up in a world 

between fantasy and reality, with 

many well-known fairy tale figures 

and childhood memories. 

The museum depicts the history 

of puppet theatre art in Estonia 

and elsewhere, through puppets, 

words, and pictures, and with different 

forms of technology. It also 

introduces the history of the top 

level Estonian State Puppet Theatre. 

There is a picture machine with 

a video screen and 160 coloured 

buttons. Press any one of these 

and you will hear voices of actors 

who have worked in the theatre. 

There are excerpts from roles, 

songs, and thoughts. 

Estonian State Puppet & Youth Theatre, Lai 

1, Tallinn Old Town G1 

www.nukuteater.ee 


AHHAA 

Science 

Centre 

� You don’t have to be interested 

in science to visit this centre. The 4D 

cinema carries you away into the 

mysteries of science fiction. Currently, 

at AHHAA you can see an 

exhibition on light, which is exposed 

in 20 different ways through lasers, 

cameras, plasma balls, and more. 

Most things are interactive, so don’t 

be shy, take part. 

Vabadus väljak, Tallinn, Old Town J1 

www.ahhaa.ee

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December 

News 

E-Activism in Estonia 

President Toomas Hendrik Ilves put forth 

a proposal for an e-solution, geared 

toward civic activism. Politicians, activists 

and commentators met to address grievances 

with the government. The discussion 

concluded with the president's 

proposal for an online initiative, which 

would allow citizens to suggest policy 

changes. The suggestions would be 

screened by the Estonian Cooperation 

Assembly, and presented to Parliament. 

Estonia Confirmed as 

Member of UN Human 

Rights Council 

The United Nations General Assembly 

confirmed Estonia as a member of the 

UN Human Rights Council. 184 of 193 

members of the General Assembly 

voted to approve Estonia for the 47-seat 

council. Estonia’s term will be from 2013- 

2015. The UN Human Rights Council 

was established in 2006, replacing the 

Human Rights Commission. 

Tartu Observatory Re-opens 

The Tartu Observatory in Tõravere, 

outside of Tartu, was completely renovated 

and is now open to the public. 

Established in 1964, the observatory 

made many things for Soviet space 

programs, but no major renovations 

have been done since then. The renovations 

to the main building are finished, 

but the laboratory is waiting for new 

technology to arrive. The first project 

to be tested in the laboratory will be 

Estonia’s first satellite, ESTCube-1. 

Tallinn University’s 

international appeal 

The University of Tartu may have the 

largest student body in the country, 

but Tallinn based universities are more 

popular among international students. 

193 foreigners attended classes at the 

University of Tartu and the Estonian 

University of Life Sciences, both based in 

Tartu. The total number of international 

students to study at the five universities 

in Tallinn was 625. The Tallinn University 

of Technology accepted applications 

from 296 foreign students, while the 

University of Tartu accepted 164. 

40 New Buses for Tallinn 

The capital's public transport operator, 

Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS, has announced 

that they will buy 40 new buses, 

to hopefully be running by December 

2013. 20 regular and 20 articulated 

buses will replace older vehicles. Tallinn 

has already made many changes to the 

bus and traffic system in preparation 

for the switch to free public transport 

for all registered residents of the city on 

January 1. Bus lanes have been added, 

as well as a new electronic ticketing 

system. There will also be some route 

changes. 

New Performing 

Arts Center in Tallinn 

A new multi-hall theatre will be built in 

the Kalamaja district in the north end of 

the city. The project is expected to take 

seven years. The Teatrikeskus (Theatre 

Centre) will be built in the Telliskivi 

Creative City. Nine acting troupes will 

take up residence. The complex will 

have two spaces that can be connected 

into one 450-seat hall. There will be 

another hall for dance performances, a 

rehearsal hall, as well as other areas. 

TEXT LISA AND KRISTEN DOBBIN, PHOTOS JAAK NILSON 

Christmas is a wonderful time 

to visit Tartu, a city with an abundance 

of holiday cheer! This year, 

get festive at a choral concert in 

St. John’s Church, partake in one 

of the many celebrations in the 

Town Hall Square, or ring in the 

New Year at the impressive Vanemuine 

Concert Hall. For more 

details on the holiday season in 

Tartu, see: http://kultuuriaken. 

tartu.ee 

2.12 19:00 The Estonian Philharmonic 

Chamber Choir & Tallinn Chamber 

Orchestra play “Golden Classics” at 

the Vanemuise Concert Hall. 

www.concert.ee/tartu 

4.12 19:00 Get into the spirit with 

the concert “Christmas Time,” in St. 

Paul's Church. www.plmf.ee 

4.–19.12 Eat Estonian Christmas food 

& treats, see farm animals, visit with 

Santa Claus, and take a sleigh ride in 

the park at The Estonian Agricultural 

Museum, during their program 

“Waiting for Christmas.” 

www.epm.ee 

Christmas in Tartu 

08.12 Alatskivi Castle Christmas Fair 

www.alatskiviloss.ee 

8.12. 20.00 – 24.00 Lõunakeskus 

Shopping Centre “Imede öö” (The 

Night of Wonders) Deals and discounts, 

and the best prices of the year. 

Enjoy an ice show as well! 

www.lounakeskus.com 

8.12 12:00 - 17:00 The design market 

“Clockwork,” at the Tartu Centre for 

Creative Industries, is a great place to 

find unique gifts. www.lmk.ee/eng 

2.-06.01.2013 Tartu Christmas 

City: a series of events for all ages, 

held in and around the Town Hall 

Square. For more information and 

a schedule of events: http://joululinn.tartu.ee 

15.12 11.00-17.00 The Christmas 

Fair, located in Tartu’s Town Hall 

Square and along Küüni Street, 

is a great place to find gifts while 

enjoying folk dancing, games, traditional 

Christmas food and more. 

http://kultuuriaken.tartu.ee 

15.12 13:00 4th Tartu Winter Dance 

Festival, held in the Town Hall Square. 


15.12 17.00 An advent concert by the 

Estonian Mixed Choirs’ Association at 

St. John’s Church. 

www.segakoorideliit.ee 

The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit Tartu. 

16.12 17:00 A free performance 

of Christmas carols in Finnish and 

English at St John's Church. 


16.12 19:00 Ivo Linna, Ott Lepland, and 

Noorkuu perform spirited Christmas 

music at the Vanemuise Concert Hall. 

http://kultuuriaken.tartu.ee/ 

18.12 19:00 Estonian Philharmonic 

Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber 

Orchestra perform Haydn’s “Te 

Deum.” www.concert.ee/tartu 

19.12 19:00 “Christmas Bells” in St. 

John’s Church, by a vocalist from the 

Estonian National Opera, with oboe 

and percussion ensemble. " 


20.12 19:00 Young musicians from 

Tartu’s Arsise Kellade School offer a 

concert with Christmas flavour at St. 

Peter’s Church. 


22.12 18:00 The Vanemuise 

Symphony Orchestra advent concert 

at St. John’s Church. 

www.vanemuine.ee 

22.12 19:00 Annely Peebo, Dave 

Benton and the ETV children's 

Christmas show at the Vanemuise 

Concert Hall. 



31.12 17.00 Vanemuine Concert Hall hosts the Hennessy and 

Eesti Kontsert New Year’s Eve concert. www.concert.ee/tartu 

23.12 19:00 “Silent Night” performed 

by the Estonian National Male Choir at 

Vanemuise Concert Hall 


23.12 19:00 St Peter’s Church 

hosts a performance of “Jõuluöö 

Tähed” (Christmas Eve’s Stars) by 

opera singers Maria Listra and Jassi 

Zahharov, accompanied by piano. 

www.kontsert.ee 

26.12 19:00 Christmas music with 

the Arsise Kellade Ensemble and 

Estonian National Opera soloists, 

performed in St. John’s Church 


27.12 19:00 “Christmas in the Heart” 

concert at St. John’s Church 


27.12 20:00 Liisi Koikson’s Christmas 

Concert at the Athena Centre. 


29.12 15:00 Hortus Musicus perform 

at St. John’s Church. 


30.12 19.00 The Vanemuise End of 

Year Ball, an annual event featuring 

various artists and performers (tickets 

26€, after 1 Dec 40€). 

www.vanemuine.ee

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Upcoming Events: 

DECEMBER: 

Dec 6, 19.00 - Top Estonian Rock 

Musicians Sibul-Vaigla-Rull, Otepää 

Cultural Centre 

Dec 8, 15 and 22, 20.00 - Lake Leigo 

Christmas Concerts, great music in a 

fabulous setting 

Dec 16, 16.00 - Christmas Concert, 

Otepää Cultural Centre 

Dec 21, Inauguration of Otepää as 

the Winter Capital. Festivities around 

town. 

Dec 22, 16.00 - Folk Jazz, Otepää 

Cultural Centre 

Dec 28-29, Baltic Cup, cross-country 

skiing and rifle shooting biathlon 

Dec 31, New Years Celebration, 

Lipuväljak Square 

JANUARY: 

Jan 5-6, International Biathlon 

Union 

Jan 12-13, Ski jumping 

Jan 26-27 International Dog-sledge 

competition 

FEBRUARY: 

Feb 2-3, Cross-country and ski jump 

competition 

Feb 15-24 Ice music Festival 

Feb 24 Independence Day celebrations, 

family event 

Worldloppet Ski Federation Crosscountry 

Ski Marathon 

10.02.2013 Open Track 31 km 

10.02.2013 Open Track 63km 

17.02.2013 Tartu Marathon 31 km 

17.02.2013 Tartu Marathon 63 km 

The programs include races for children 

and elite athletes. All events have 

shorter distances for amateurs. 

www.tartumaraton.ee 

TEXT TOOMAS KÄBIN 

PHOTOS OTEPÄÄ TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE, 

KRISTINA LUPP 

A winter weekend away in Otepää 

is a great escape. The ski 

slopes and cross-country trails 

are full of people in the daytime. 

When darkness falls, the festivities 

move inside to the pubs, bars, 

and discos. 

Ski the downhill slopes at 

Kuutsemäe or Väike Munamägi, 

close to Estonia’s winter sport 

No equipment, no 

problem: 

everything is 

available for rent. 

Mecca, Otepää. On a day with 

limited visibility you won’t see 

that there aren’t any mountains 

around, just a few slopes, the longest 

run being some 500 meters. 

The race from the top to the bottom 

of the hill doesn’t take very 

long, but it’s great fun! Estonians 

take pride in the fact that Estonia 

has higher hills than Latvia and 

Lithuania! The highest point of 

elevation in Estonia is only 317 

meters. 

Downhill skiing is not the only 

reason to visit the area. Otepää is 

known foremost for its excellent 

cross-country skiing, with some 

80 kilometres of tracks, many of 

which are illuminated at night. 

And don’t forget about the over 

60 km of track used for the Worldloppet 

Tartu Marathon. 

In addition to downhill and 

cross-country skiing, Otepää 

sports 

offers winter activity fanatics 

ski-jumping, ice skating, snow 

tubing and much more! On a clear 

winter’s day, the silence and beauty 

of nature, and the snow covered 

trees is stunning. 

No equipment, no problem: 

everything is available for rent. 

Where to stay? 

Where to eat? 

Otepää and its surroundings offer 

over 70 hotels, hostels and cottages. 

Rooms are found easily 

midweek. Advance bookings are 

advised for weekends. 

■ The upscale Pühajärve Spa & 

Holiday Resort, located in an old 

manor house on the shores of romantic 

Lake Pühajärv (Holy Lake) is a place 

of natural tranquillity. This hotel offers 

fine dining, accommodation, spa 

Winter 

in Estonia 

facilities, and is popular among conference 

guests. www.pyhajarve.com 

■ Villa Müllerbeck boasts luxurious 

accommodation and an excellent 

restaurant. The hotel is located on the 

shores of a small lake on the outskirts 

of Otepää. www.villamullerbeck.eu 

■ SPA Hotel Bernhard offers a variety 

of rooms, an excellent restaurant 

and a large spa area. The hotel is located 

close to Lake Pühajärv and you can 

start your cross-country adventure 

just outside of the hotel. 

www.bernhard.ee 

■ GMP Club Hotel offers a stunning 

view of Lake Pühajärv and the rolling 

hills. Amenities include a great restaurant, 

live entertainment, and a gym. 

www.clubhotel.ee 

■ Piiri Sport and Recreation 

Centre is located 13 km from Otepää, 

and offers self-catering accommodation 

in huts. Simple lodging is for 

groups attending sporting events. 

www.piiri.org 

The Tartu Marathon will take place February 17 in Otepää. 

Enjoy winter sports in Otepää 

TALLINN 

How to get there? 

Otepää is located about 250 km 

southeast of Tallinn and 60 km south 

of Tartu. 

Daily flights, except on Saturday, operate 

from Helsinki to Tartu. 

www.flybe.com. 

Taxi from Tartu will cost approx. 35 

euro, 50 km. 

Frequent bus services to/from Tartu 

and Tallinn. www.tpilet.ee 

Otepää Tourism Information 

www.otepaa.ee 

For more information about winter 

sporting events visit: 

www.biathlon.ee 

http://otepaa.biathlon.ee 

www.suusliit.ee 

www.otepaasleddograce.eu 

Tartu

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STATIC blues 

How to fix static-ridden 

and dry winter hair. 

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV 

Living in a northern climate 

means long, chilly, snowy winters, 

and bundling up before going 

outside. You spend all morning 

blow-drying your hair and then 

covering it with spray to make sure 

it looks silky and smooth. You put 

your hat on to go outside, and as 

soon as you take it off, the static is 

back! Don’t worry, there is a solution. 

Liis Sooäär, a sales consultant 

at Hairmail in Tallinn, has a few 

suggestions. 

It’s not too late! No hair is 

beyond repair. These products 

help you fix dry dead ends, and 

bring back your hair’s natural 

shine. “Hair masks are a great way 

to put moisture back into your 

locks,” explains Liis. “If you are in 

a hurry, there are even some quick 

masks that take no more than one 

minute.” Liis explained that if you 

do have a bit more time, wearing a 

hair mask in the sauna, can really 

increase its results. 

Liis offers one final suggestion 

for winter hair care. “Blow dry 

and straighten your hair in moderation, 

as it can be particularly 

hard on your hair in winter. And 

be sure to always use a heat protection 

spray before blow drying.” 

■ 

PROBLEM � : STATIC FROM WEARING A HAT, 

OR LONG HAIR THAT CLINGS TO YOUR CLOTHES. S. 

Solution: 

PROBLEM �: DRY HAIR FROM INDOOR HEATING AND BLOW DRYING. 

Solution: 

TIGI Bed Head Urban 

Antidotes Resurrection 

Use these products in 

winter to prevent dry hair 

from breaking. 

Shampoo 250ml 15,90€ 

Conditioner 200ml 

17,90€ 

L`OREAL Mythic Oil 125ml 26,00€ 

The Mythic Oil line of products contains 

avocado and grape seed oil. The 

oil is best used to repair dry dead ends 

and adds a sleek shine, while not leaving 

your hair feeling greasy. 

Mere pst 

Viru 

Squere 

Location 

HAIRMAIL 

Ahtri 

Hairmail 

Rotermanni 6, Tallinn A2 

www.hairmail.ee 

Narva mnt 

Goldwell Winter Care Anti-static 

Shampoo and 60-second Mask 

Use this shampoo and mask regularly 

during the winter months to prevent 

static. Both the shampoo and mask 

have a refreshing orange scent. 


60 Second Mask 200ml 11,50€ 

Buy this as part of a gift set, including 

hand cream 23,00€ 

L`OREAL Intense Repair 

This series gives intense moisture to 

your hair without leaving it feeling 

greasy. It leaves your hair smooth, silky 

and strong. 


Mask 200ml 16,30€ 

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Goldwell Satin 

Guard 200ml 

17,30 € 

Spray onto hair 

when it’s dry for 

moisture protection 

up to 72 hours and 

to prevent static. 

TIGI Bed Head Spoil 

Me 300ml 21,90€ 

Use this spray before 

blow-drying to protect 

your hair from 

the heat. Use on dry 

hair to prevent frizz 

and static. 

Wella Enrich Series 

These products restore hair’s moisture, 

and give a little bit of volume as well. 

They contain cider extract to leave hair 

feeling smooth. Available for: thick, normal, 

and fine hair. 


Conditioner 200ml 12,95€ 

Mask 150ml 13,40€

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KUMU - 

The Art Museum 

of Estonia 

KUMU is not only a museum; it hosts concerts, 

shows and other events. It is the perfect place to 

find inspiration for both the mind, and soul. 

■ DECEMBER EVENTS: 

Dec 5, 19.00 Christmas Jazz, The Jacob 

Karlzon Trio. 

Dec 6, 19.00 Sofi and the Magic Bird, fairy-tale 

dance performance. 

Dec 9, 19.00 Christmas Jazz, Tigran 

Hamasyan. 

Dec 12, 19.00 and Dec 14, 20.00 Experimental 

Concert Performance: Diva 

Dec 18, 18.00 'Telling the American Story': 

Let's Talk About Music 

■ OTHER EXHIBITS: 

Archaeology and the Future of Estonian Art 

Scenes 

19.10.2012–30.12.2012 

5th floor, Gallery of Contemporary Art 

Geometrical Man 

14.9.12–20.1.13 Kumu Art Museum 

IRWIN. Construction of the Context 

24.10.12–10.2.13 Kumu Art Museum 

Avo Keerend and Evi Tihemets. Colour in 

Estonian Graphic Art 

10.11.12–17.3.13 Adamson-Eric Museum 

Mare Vint. Drawings Through Five Decades 

8.12.12–5.5.13 Mikkel Museum 

A Collector's Passion. Silver and Prints from 

the Reinans Collection 

08.12.2012–05.05.2013 

Fashion and the Cold War 

14.09.2012 – 20.01.2013 

In 2008, KUMU won the European Museum of the Year Award. 

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 

TALLINN 

■ Museums 

Estonian Museum of Applied Art 

and Design (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja 

Disainimuuseum) 

Lai 17, Tallinn Old Town, 1G 

www.etdm.ee. We-Su 11 - 18 

Estonian History Museum Great Guild Hall 

(Eesti Ajaloomuuseum) 

Pikk 17, Tallinn Old Town, G1 

www.ajaloomuuseum.ee 01.09 - 30.04 Th-Tu 10–18 

Estonian History Museum 

Maarjamäe Palace 

Maarjamäe Castle, Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, A5 

www.ajaloomuuseum.ee We-Su 10–17 

Estonian Maritime Museum 

(Eesti Meremuuseum) 

Pikk 70, Tallinn Old Town, D3 

www.meremuuseum.ee. 01.10-30.04 Tu-Su 10–18 

Estonian Museum of Natural History 

(Eesti Loodusmuuseum) 

Lai 29a, Tallinn Old Town, F2 

www.loodusmuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17 

Estonian Open Air Museum 

(Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum) 

Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn. www.evm.ee 

23.04-28.09 Mo-Su 10-20, 29.09-22.04 Mo-Su 10-17 

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum 

(Eesti Teatri- ja muusikamuuseum) 

Müürivahe 12, Tallinn Old Town, I2 

www.tmm.ee. We-Sa 10-18 

Kiek in de Kök & Bastion Passages 

Kommandandi tee 2, Tallinn Old Town, J1 

www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok/ 

1.03-31.10 Tu-Su 10.30-18 

1.11-29.02 Tu-Su 10-17.30 

Miia-Milla-Manda Museum 

(Muuseum Miia-Milla-Manda) 

L. Koidula 21C, Tallinn B4 

www.linnamuuseum.ee/miiamillamanda. Tu-Su 12-18 

Dominican Monastery Museum 

(Dominikaanlaste Kloostri museum) 

Vene 16, Tallinn Old Town, G3 

www.kloostri.ee. 1.06-30.09 Mon-Sun 11-17 

Winter by appointment only. 

Museum of Estonian Architecture 

(Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum. 

Rotermanni soolaladu) 

Ahtri 2, Tallinn, A2. www.arhitektuurimuuseum.ee 

We 12–18, Th 12-20, Fr-Su 11-18 

Museum of Puppet Arts NUKU 

(Nukumuuseum NUKU) 

Lai 1, Tallinn Old Town, G1 

www.nuku.ee. Tu-Su 10-19 

Occupation Museum 

(Okupatsioonimuuseum) 

Toompea 8, Tallinn Old Town, B1 

www.okupatsioon.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18 

Photo Museum (Raevangla fotomuuseum) 

Raekoja 4, Tallinn Old Town, H2. (Located behind Tallinn’s Old 

Town Square) 

www.linnamuuseum.ee/fotomuuseum 

1.03-31.10 Th-Tu 10.30-18, 1.11-29.02 Th-Tu 10-17.30 

Tallinn City Museum 

(Tallinna Linnamuuseum) 

Vene 17, Tallinn Old Town, G3 

www.linnamuuseum.ee We – Mo 10.30–17.30 

Viru Hotel and KGB Museum 

(Hotell Viru ja KGB muuseum) 

Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2 

http://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/tallinn/basic-information/hotel-viru-and-kgb-museum/ 

N.B. 01.11.12-31.03.2012 closed on Mondays 

Please contact the hotel to make a booking. Tours available 

in English, Finnish, and Russian. 

■ Art Museums & Galleries 

Adamson-Eric Museum 

(Adamson-Ericu muuseum) 

Lühike jalg 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1 

www.adamson-eric.ee We-Su 11–18 

Kadrioru Art Museum (Kadrioru kunstimuuseum) 

Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, A4. www.kadriorumuuseum.ee 

Jan–Apr: We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17 

May–June : Th 10–17, We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17 

July–Dec 2012 Closed for renovations. 

Mikkeli Museum (Mikkeli muuseum) 

Weizenbergi 28, Tallinn, B4. www.mikkelimuuseum.ee 

Jan–June: We 10–20, Th-Su 10–17 

July–Dec: Tu, Th-Su 10–17, We 10–20 

Kumu Art Museum 

(Kumu kunstimuuseum) 

Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, Tallinn, B5 

www.kumu.ee 

Oct–Apr: We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18 

May–Sept: Tu 11–18, We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18 

Niguliste Museum (Niguliste muuseum) 

Niguliste 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1 

www.nigulistemuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17 

Ticket office closes 16.30 

■ Smaller Galleries 

Draakoni Galerii 


www.eaa.ee/draakon/dindex.htm 

Mo-Fr 11-18, Sa 11-17 

Hobusepea Galerii 

Hobusepea 2, Tallinn Old Town, G2 

www.eaa.ee/hobusepea/hindex.htm 

We-Mo 11-18 

Kunstisalong Allee 


www.allee.ee 

Mo-Fr 10-18, Sa 11-15 

Tallinna Kunstihoone 

Vabaduse väljak 8, Tallinn Old Town, J1 

www.kunstihoone.ee 

We-Su 12-18 

Vaal Galerii 

Tartu mnt 80d, Tallinn 

www.vaal.ee. Tu-Fr 12-18, Sa 12-16 

Vabaduse Galerii 

Vabaduse väljak 6, Tallinn Old Town, J1 

Mo-Fr 10-18 

TARTU 

■ Museums 

Estonian Literary Museum 

(Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum) 

Vanemuise 42, Tartu 

www.kirmus.ee. Mo-Th 9 - 17, Fr 9 - 16.30 

Estonian National Museum 

(Eesti Rahva Muuseum) 

Kuperjanovi 9, Tartu 

www.erm.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18 

Estonian Sports Museum 

(Eesti Spordimuuseum) 

Rüütli 15, Tartu 

www.spordimuuseum.ee. We-Su 11 - 18 

KGB Cells Museum 

(KGB Kongide Muuseum) 

Riia 15b, Tartu 

http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. Tu-Sa 11- 16 

Museum of the 19th Century Citizen 

of Tartu (19. Saj. Tartu Linnakodaniku 

Muuseum) 

Jaani 16, Tartu 

http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. We-Su 10-15 

Postal Museum (Postimuuseum) 

Rüütli 15, Tartu 

www.erm.ee/en/visit/postal-museum. We-Su 11- 18 

Tartu City Museum (Tartu Linnamuuseum) 

Narva 23, Tartu. Tu-Sa 11- 18 

http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee 

Old Observatory (Tähetorn) 

Lossi 40, Tartu 

Tu-Su 10 - 18. http://www.ajaloomuuseum.ut.ee/tahetorn 

Tartu Song Festival Museum 

(Tartu Laulupeomuuseum) 

Jaama 14, Tartu 

Tu-Sa 12 - 18. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee 

Tartu Toy Museum (Tartu 

Mänguasjamuuseum) 

Lutsu 8, Tartu 

www.mm.ee. We – Su 11 – 18 

City Hall Museum (Raemuuseum) 

Raekoda, Tartu (Town Hall Square) 

http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee/?m=4 

15.09-14.05 Mo 9-18, Tu-Fr 9-17, Sa-Su 10-14 

15.05 -14-09 Mo-Fr 9-18, Sa-Su 10-17 

■ Art Museums & Galleries 

Tartu Art Museum (Tartu Kunstimuuseum) 

Raekoja plats 18, Tartu 

http://www.tartmus.ee 

We-Sa 12:00 - 18:00, Su 11:00 - 18:00 

Tartu Art House (Tartu Kunstimaja) 

Vanemuise 26, Tartu 

www.kunstimaja.ee 

We-Mo 12-18

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Go see: 

A 1930s Cabaret 

Roman Hovenbitzer’s Cabaret premiered 

October 20 in Tartu. 

This season’s Cabaret is a little bit different 

than Georg Malviuse’s production 

ten years ago in Tallinn. 

Gerli Padar plays the female lead. She 

plays the character Sally Bowles, a role 

she will share with Tanja Mihhailova. 

Mihhailova told Eesti Päevaleht that the 

role is very dramatic, and one can find 

musical similarities with ones own life. 

Go drinking at: 

Photo: Andrei Ozdoba 

Kohvik Noorus 

Shots have sounded the death toll to 

many a great night. Their appearance 

marks the point at which a pleasant evening 

turns into something much more 

sinister and frightening. At Kohvik Noorus, 

however, the simple shot is the staple 

drink for one of Tallinn's more cosy and 

fun venues. 

Situated away in the Old Town's back 

streets at Lai 10, the daytime passer-by 

wouldn't even know that there was a bar 

there. It's only at night; with a bustling 

throng of smokers and the old skool tunes 

blaring out the window that you get any 

idea that something may be happening 

there. 

Upon entering what at first seems like 

the side-entrance to someone's house, 

Like Bowles says: “Everyone has the right to 

live however they choose.” 

Cabaret will come to Tallinn too. Performances 

take place at the Nokia Concert Hall 

December 15, and January 2. Tanja Mihhailova 

will play the lead on the 15th and Gerli 

Padar, the lead on the 2nd. 

The musical will have English and Finnish 

subtitles. Tickets available at Piletilevi. 

you find yourself thrown into a darkened 

room of comfy chairs, blackened walls and 

painted giant mushrooms. It's the acid trip 

gone wrong. At the bar, you'll find a full list 

of all the affordable shots with names such 

as 'Bleeding Wet Pussy;' and as you head 

to the back, you come across a dance floor 

sizeable enough for even the worst drunk's 

party moves. 

Kohvik Noorus isn't going to be the taste 

of the leery stag do crowd but it's certainly 

one of the more fun, alternative bars in 

the city, and I haven't even spoken about 

the Tapas. ■ 

Location 

Kohvik Noorus 

Lai 10, Tallinn Old Town G1. Open 6pm – late 

nightlife THE 

One of the joys of Tallinn is that being a 

European capital city allows it to host far 

more worthy options for the New Year's 

Eve partygoer than its size suggests. The 

vast numbers of clubs that can be found 

in the town mean that there should be 

something for everybody. 

Venus Club's Viva Las Venus offers an 

American themed start to the New Year. 

With cocktails galore and the promise of 

glamorous people and 2001 Eurovision 

winner Dave Benson, what isn't there to 

like. 

80's and 90's nostalgia seems to be the 

order of the day with 777 - The Bank Club, 

hosting early 90's Brit-soul act London 

Beat, along with the disco divas in cages. 

Café Amigo at the Sokos Hotel Viru goes 

for a less raucous, but no less fun affair of 

Estonian artist Rolf Roosalu's tribute to 

George Michael. 

Club Prive offers the opportunity to 

see in the New Year, slightly richer than 

before. Their lucky cash cannon will blow 

BALTIC GUIDE DECEMBER 2012 

Welcome in the 

New Year, Tallinn style 

While Christmas is a time for watching your Aunt 

Doris get drunk on sherry, New Year's Eve offers the 

opportunity to forget about the dysfunctional family 

and indulge in an evening of partying pleasure. 

777 - The Bank Club 

out €2000 at 3.00, allowing you to enjoy a 

night popping champagne with glamorous 

people, safe in the knowledge that you'll be 

able to afford a taxi at the end of the night. 

For a whole night's entertainment, visit 

Wabadus restaurant, Club Vabank and 

Club Bibabo for the price of one. The evening 

starts at 20.00 with an á la carte dinner, 

accompanied by operettas in Wabadus, 

followed by a New Year's Eve party 

over three floors, adding Vabank and Bibabo 

from 23:00. The entertainment program 

includes DJ's, live music, prima ballerinas, 

and air acrobats! Situated next to the Liberty 

Square, the three neighbouring restaurant 

and clubs offer a night to remember. 

Venus Club 

Vana-Viru 14 

Dress Code: Formal 

Tickets: €10 advance, €15 on door 

For ticket info call +3725519999 or email 

venus@venusclub.ee. 

777 The Bank Club 

Tickets: € 25 advance, €35 on door 

Cafe Amigo 

Viru väljak 4, Tallinn Old Town 

Tickets: €13 on door, €8 for VIP card holders 

Club Privé 

Harju 6, Tallinn Old Town 

Tickets: €20, €15 with flyer 

info: +372 56 256 000 

Wabadus, Vabank, Bibabo 

Vabank, Bibabo, Wabadus 

Vabaduse väljak 10, Tallinn Old Town J1 

Dress Code: formal 

Tickets: 20:00 entry: €65 for dinner party 

and club, €35 for snacks and drinks and 

later entry; entry at 23:00: €25 on door, €15 

advance from Piletilevi www.piletilevi.ee 

www.vabank.ee, www.bibabo.ee, www. 

wabadus.ee

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Thank you 

Rock Gods, thank you 

Muse's appearance in Estonia goes to show that this is no 

longer the place where 80's acts come to die. 

Kim Wilde, Smokie, Right Said 

Fred: All these bands have played 

in Tallinn over the last year. This 

does not inspire the music lover in 

Tallinn's ability to provide quality 

entertainment. However, bigger, 

less past it, acts that are still 

downloaded on iTunes are starting 

to appear here. In the recent 

past we have seen concerts by the 

Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Mika, 

and the Manic Street Preachers. 

Things seem to be moving in the 

Photo: Anja Fonseka 

nightlife 

Every month, English ex-pat, Mark Benn, shares 

his thoughts on where to spend your evenings, 

be it drinking, dancing, or going to a gig. 

Baltic Guide 

recommends: 

right direction as shown by the 

fact that on 11th December at Saku 

Suurhall, Muse will be performing 

in Tallinn. 

Today, Muse are one of the top 

rock acts in Europe, playing sold 

out shows across the globe and 

gaining so much air time on radio 

and TV, that to describe the band's 

brand of symphonic rock seems 

pointless to anybody with the gift 

of hearing. 

It's been a long journey from 

INGRID LUKAS 

their beginnings twenty years ago 

as a Radiohead covers band. The 

last year has seen the band build 

on the Grammy award winning 

success of their 4th album, Resistance, 

with the release of a new 

album, The 2nd Law, and their 

single Survival being chosen as 

the official Olympic song. 

Tickets are still available from 

ticketpro.ee and start at €59. See 

sakusuurhall.ee for details. Muse 

play Saku Suurhall in Tallinn on 

December 11. ■ 

Listen to: 

Tallinn Nightlife 

Go see: 

Haunting yet beautiful, the Estonian ex-pat Ingrid Lukas is starting to 

find major label success, both inside and outside Estonia. 

Unlike many other parts of the 

world, a classical music education 

is not something to be ashamed of 

for any modern act in Estonia. As 

a result, many fine musicians have 

been able to sustain their credibility 

while actually being able to play. 

This is no truer than with the 

extremely talented Ingrid Lukas. 

After three years of studying piano 

at Tallinna Muusikakeskkool, she 

decamped to Switzerland and 

Tallinn has a vibrant nightlife. The city has many kinds of clubs 

and pubs, fancy or casual. There is something for everyone. Be 

sure to check out individual club websites for upcoming gigs. 

continued her training in popjazz 

at HMT Zurich. 

If the results that one gets 

from this sort of background are 

as good as those found on her two 

albums, 2009's We Need to Repeat 

and the 2011 major label début, 

Silver Secrets, then it's a journey 

that should be taken more often. 

It would be quite lazy to compare 

her to Bjork or Kate Bush, 

although Lukas does share the 

Sports 

Clayhills 

Pikk 13, Tallinn Old Town H1 

Drink Baar 

Väike-Karja 8, Tallinn Old Town I2 

Hell Hunt 

Pikk 39, Tallinn Old Town G2 

Mad Murphy’s 

Mündi 2, Tallinn Old Town H2 

Nimeta Baar 

Suur-Karja 4, Tallinn Old Town I2 

Live Music 

Café Amigo 

Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2 

Chicago 1933 

Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3 

Clazz 

Vana turg 2, Tallinn Old Town H2 

Guitar Hunt 

Pärnu mnt 19, Tallinn 

Rock Café 

Tartu mnt 80D, Tallinn 

Von Krahl 

Town H1 

Gay 

G-punkt 

Pärnu mnt 23, Tallinn 

X-baar 

Tatari 1, Tallinn 

delicate, fragile and tender quality 

that has made the former 

stars. Yet, the ethereal, minimalist 

sound of her voice that can both 

fascinate and haunt the listener, as 

well as show an artist with something 

original to give. 

With a new album coming out 

in the near future, we can only 

hope that she has a career that 

continues to grow. 

■ 

Nightclubs 

Arena 3 

Sadama 6, Tallinn A3 

BonBon 

Mere pst 6E, Tallinn A2 

CatHouse 

Viru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2 

Club Baila 

Sauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2 

Club Hollywood 

Vana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2 

Club Münt 

Mürivahe 22, Tallinn Old Town I2 

Club Privé 

Harju 6, Tallinn Old Town I1 

Club Studio 

Sauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2 

Panoraam 

Ahtri 10, Tallinn A2 

Parlament 

Ahtri 10, Tallinn A2 

Partei 

Rävala pst 8, Tallinn B2 

Plub 

Valli 1, Tallinn Old Town I3 

Tapper 

Pärnu mnt 158G, Tallinn 

Teater 

Vabaduse väljak 5, Tallinn Old Town J1 

Vabank 

Harju 13, Tallinn Old Town J1 

Venus 

Vana-Viru 14, Tallinn Old Town H3

22 history 

A Brief History 

of Estonia 

z 

10,000 BC The Ice Age ends and people 

arrive in the territory of Estonia. 

11th Century The main source of subsistence 

is agriculture and the provincial 

government is formed. 

1200s The Livonian Brotherhood of the 

Sword is formed in Southern Estonia 

and the Danish occupy Northern 

Estonia. 

1343 St. George’s Night uprising. Estonian 

peasants rise up against the occupiers 

with modest success. 

1346 Denmark sells land in Estonia to the 

Teutonic Order. 

1558 Ivan the Terrible of Russia goes to war 

against Livonia, when Estonia comprised 

part of Latvia. The war began in 

1553 and included Denmark, Sweden 

and Poland. Estonia and Latvia were 

divided among Poland (Latvia and 

Southern Estonia), Sweden (Northern 

Estonia), and Denmark (Saaremaa). 

1600s Schools are set up and the University 

of Tartu (1632) is under Swedish rule. 

1700–1710 The Great Northern War inflicts 

fruitless years of famine and plague. 

The population decreases from 

350,000 to 100,000. 

1710 Tallinn and Uusikaupunki belong to 

Russia after the Treaty of Nystad. 

1800s The power of the Tsar diminishes, 

serfdom is abolished and peasants 

are given the right to purchase 

land (1860). In 1914, half of the land 

belongs to the German nobility. 

Political power remains in the hands of 

the nobility. 

1917 With the fall of the Russian Empire, 

Estonia receives autonomy. Estonia 

organises elections and Konstantin 

Päts becomes head of government. 

1918 Germany occupies Estonia. The 

Estonian Provincial Assembly 

declares Estonia’s independence on 

February 24. Estonian forces fight 

against German and Russian forces. 

1919 Estonian War of Independence continues 

and ends on 02.02.1920 in Tartu. 

1920 The first formal law of Independent 

Estonia is made to expand democracy. 

Many small political parties are formed. 

1929–35 The economic and political crisis of 

1929-35 results in a state of emergency 

and a disbandment of the parliament. 

Päts rules by decree. 

1937 A new constitution is written, 1938 

Päts becomes president, there is a 

return to constitutional governance, 

but full democracy is not reached prior 

to the Soviet occupation. 

1939 The German-Soviet Non-Aggression 

Pact is signed. On September 28, 

Estonia is forced to allow the Soviet 

Army to set up military bases in 

Estonia. 

1940 “Elections” are held, after which Estonia 

becomes a Soviet Republic (27.7.) and 

merges with the Soviet Union. 

1940–41 The Germans occupy Estonia. 

Nearly 70 000 Estonians join the 

German army. In September 1944, the 

Red Army sweeps in on Estonia again. 

1944–91 Estonia is Soviet Estonia. Near the 

end of 1944, a large part of the population 

flees abroad. About 10,000 men 

(The Forest Brothers) will continue to 

fight. 

1948 25,000 Estonians are deported to 

camps in the east. In 1940 the Estonian 

population was estimated at 1.1 million, 

but by 1949 it had decreased to 

850,000. 

1955 Over 200,000 non-Estonians move to 

Estonia. In 1980, more than 60% of the 

population is Estonian. 

1987 An attempt is made by Estonians to 

break from the Soviet Union. There are 

demonstrations, including the environmental 

campaign against opening 

large phosphorus mines in Virumaa. 

1988 The Singing Revolution, Estonia 

declares its sovereignty on 16.11.1988. 

1991 Estonia regains independence on 

August 20 after the failure of the coup 

d’état in Moscow. 

2004 Estonia joins the European Union and 

NATO. 

2011 The Euro replaces the Crown, used 

since 1992 as currency. 

Hortus Musicus 

celebrates 40 years 

The Estonian ensemble Hortus Musicus 

can look back on 40 years of 

continuous success. 

TEXT TOOMAS KÄBIN , PHOTO HEIKKI LEIS 

Audiences are still fascinated with Hortus Musicus. 

The first concert was given in 

November 1972, in the historical 

Kiek-in de Kök fortification tower 

in Tallinn. The father, and founder 

of the group Andres Mustonen, 

then a violin student, is still a most 

innovative and highly appreciated 

leader of the group. 

Unfortunately, it is difficult to 

estimate the value and the impact 

of music exports from Estonia. No 

doubt Hortus Musicus is one of 

the best-known Estonian export 

items, culturally speaking. The 

ensemble has given concerts all 

over the globe. 

Hortus Musicus has been focusing 

on European church music 

from the 8th to 15th centuries, 

through Gregorian chant, Hymns, 

and Renaissance music ever since 

its founding. There is constant 

change, but Hortus Musicus can 

always be recognised. 

Arvo Pärt, the well-known 

Estonian contemporary composer 

has written music specifically 

for Hortus Musicus. Pärt and 

other prominent Estonian musicians 

were forced to leave Estonia 

in the 1980s. Their music and 

interpretation was considered too 

dangerous for the Soviet State! It 

is difficult to understand on what 

grounds irrelevant and incompetent 

censors made their decisions 

about what kind of music was 

acceptable, and what not. 

1972 was a dark period in the 

history of Estonia. The relative 

liberalism of the 1960s had been 

replaced by the rigid policies of 

Brezhnev. Churches and sacred 

things were frowned upon. Music 

was censored and all repertoires 

were thoroughly scrutinised 

before they could be approved for 

concert performances. 

The purity and mysticism of 

Hortus Musicus and their spiritual 

music hit the hearts of the 

audiences. People were longing 

for music and underlying that, 

something that was far from the 

lies of the communist ideology. 

Besides, what could be more 

obvious than medieval music in 

a medieval town? 

Audiences are still fascinated 

by Hortus Musicus. Their performances 

are well refined, and their 

repertoire is renewed constantly. 

Hortus Musicus is only getting 

better and better, from an already 

amazingly high level! 

■ 

■ HORTUS MUSICUS DECEMBER CONCERTS 

Dec 1, 16.00 Christmas music 

from the British Isles, Väravatorn 

(Gate Tower), Tallinn Old Town H1 


from France, Väravatorn (Gate 

Tower), Tallinn Old Town H1 

Dec 20, 19 .00 Concert 

in Haapsalu, Haapsalu 

Kultuurikeskus 


from Germany, Väravatorn (Gate 

Tower), Tallinn Old Town H1 

Dec 27, 19.00 Hortus Musicus 

and Collegium Musicale, Jaani 

Church, Tallinn Old Town J2 

Dec 29, 15.00 Hortus Musicus 

and Collegium Musicale, Jaani 

Church, Tallinn Old Town J2 

December 30, 16.00 Concert in 

Väravatorn (Gate Tower), Tallinn 

Old Town H1 


St. Nicholas' 

Church – 

a museum and 

concert hall 

TEXT TOOMAS KÄBIN , PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV 

St. Nicholas' Church (Niguliste 

kirik) was once one of the wealthiest, 

most magnificent and beau- 

tiful churches in Tallinn, with a 

history dating back to the 13th 

century. 

The glory of the Hanseatic 

times and the prosperity of the 

local merchants is expressed by 

valuable pieces of art from Europe. 

The most noteworthy is the 

painting Danse Macabre by the 

Lübeck master Bernt Notke. All 

pieces and much more are on 

display. 

The church was more or less 

destroyed during Soviet air raids 

in WWII. Strangely enough, re- 

reconstruction started in 1953, 

in what was then, atheist Soviet 

Estonia. The work was completed 

in 1984. Ever since, St Nicholas’ 

Church has housed a museum 

and concert hall. The acoustics 

are excellent. ■ 

■ DECEMBER CONCERTS AT ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH 

Popular 30-minute organ concerts 

are given every Saturday 

and Sunday at 16.00. They offer 

time for contemplation during 

the Christmas frenzy. 

St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste 

Kirik) 

Niguliste 3, Tallinn Old Town I1 

The St Nicolas’ Museum presents 

ecclesiastical art from the Medieval 

and Early Modern periods, 

with the most significant and 

extensive collection of church 

art in Estonia. 

Throughout the first half of 

2013 visitors can visit the exhibition 

"Ars moriendi – the Art 

of Dying". It concentrates on the 

Dec 8, 12.00 The Flora Chamber 

Choir 

Dec 9, 18.00 Chamber Choir 

Studium Vocale 

Dec 15, 12.00 Tallinn Music High 

School 

Dec 18, 19.00 Christmas Concert 

St Nicholas’ Museum 

memorial, funeral and sepulchral 

cultures of medieval and Early 

Modern periods. Perhaps it seems 

weird to talk about death in the 

joyful month of December. Whatever, 

Ars moriendi is most fascinating 

The St Nicholas’ Church 

museum is part of the Art Museum 

of Estonia. ■

THE BALTIC GUIDE DECEMBER 2012 sightseeing in Tallinn 

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Must-see sights of Tallinn 

Tallinn’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site in 1997. 

IN THE OLD TOWN: 

■ The watchtowers of Suur-Kloostri 

and Väike-Kloostri allow access to 

Nunna Tower and from there, access 

to Sauna Tower and Kuldjala Tower. 

■ Town Hall Square (Raekoda). 

Northern Europe’s best-preserved 

medieval town hall square was built 

at the beginning of the 1400s. 

Town Hall Square 

■ Built in 1246, St. Catherine’s 

Monastery (Püha Katariina klooster) 

is the oldest building in Tallinn. 

■ Mustapeade House. Built in 1399 

for the Brotherhood of Blackheads 

and is Tallinn’s only renaissance building. 

■ The Town Hall Pharmacy 

(Raeapteek) is one of Europe’s oldest 

pharmacies, which still operates in 

its original location in the Town Hall 

Square. 

Town Hall Pharmacy 

OUTSIDE OF THE OLD TOWN: 

■ Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak). 

This square holds great symbolic 

importance and is located just south 

of the Old Town. The pillar located 

at the edge of the square, consists 

of a large pedestal with the Cross of 

Liberty (Vabadusrist) placed on top. 

This monument reads: “Estonian War 

of Independence 1918–1920”. On 

its other side in a the Freedom Bell 

(Vabaduse kell). 

■ Kadriorg Park. This area houses 

the Presidential Palace and the palace 

of Peter the Great, where today 

the KUMU Art Museum stands. There 

are plenty of other things to see as 

well, in this beautiful and prestigious 

park. From the Kadriorg Palace head 

straight along the park trail to the 

Rusalka monument, located at the 

shore of the Gulf of Finland. 

■ The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds 

(Tallinna lauluväljak). Built in 1960, 

this amphitheatre can hold more 

than 30 000 singers. These grounds 

played an important part of the 

process that led to the restoration of 

Estonian independence, the initial 

phase in the Singing Revolution. 

■ The Ruins of St. Bridget’s Convent 

(Pirita Klooster). Located near Pirita 

Beach, this monastery was built in 

1407 during the Swedish occupation. 

The convent was destroyed by Ivan 

the Terrible’s troops in 1577. 

■ The Tallinn Botanical Gardens. 

4,500 varieties of plants and 123 hectares 

of greenhouses, and parks, the 

Botanical Gardens are an oasis in the 

summer and winter. 

■ Tallinn Zoo. Approximately 90 

hectares, this zoo houses many rare 

The snow-covered Song Festival Grounds 

Toompea Castle 

species as well as many large mammals, 

including elephants, polar 

bears, chimpanzees and rhinoceros. 

Located opposite the Rocca al Mare 

Shopping Centre. 

■ Kalamaja District (Fish House) is 

the area to visit if you want to get 

a taste for old Tallinn. The wooden 

houses are typical of those built in 

the 1920s and 30s, during the first 

period of Estonian independence. In 

recent years, this area has become 

quite bohemian, with many artists, 

and young entrepreneurs taking up 

residence here. 

■ Patarei Prison gives an eerie 

glimpse into gloomy Soviet era prison 

life. For a small entrance fee you 

can take a self-guided tour through 

the dark halls of this old sea fortress 

that has served as barracks, and then 

as a prison during Soviet times. 

Patarei Prison 

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The old town of Tallinn is divided 

into a lower and upper part. The 

lower town was inhabited by hanseatic 

traders and the upper town, or 

Toompea was inhabited by nobility. 

The lower part of Tallinn’s Old Town 

can be seen from viewing platforms 

at Toompea. The best view 

of Toompea is from the tower of St. 

Olaf’s Church. 

■ 1 Kohtu Platform 

The Kohtu street platform offers the 

best view of the Old Town and is a 

must-see. After a visit to the platform, 

the likelihood of getting lost in the 

labyrinth-like streets of the lower 

town is smaller. The impressive 

tower of the Niguliste Church seems 

at arms length. The gracious spire of 

the medieval City Hall has an Oriental 

touch and resembles that of the 

Pühavaimu Church (Church of Holy 

Spirit). The red tiled roofs with white 

edges are characteristic of Tallinn. 

■ 2 Patkul Platform 

The Patkul platform shows both a 

view of St Olaf’s Church, and part of 

the city wall. The church used to be 

even taller in medieval times and was 

actually the tallest building in the 

world in its time. Nowhere else can 

you see the city wall from a better 

angel. The harbour and the sea are 

lying just in front. The Patkul stairs 

take you more or less to the city centre, 

and to the Tallinn railway station. 

Take a look to the left, and parallel 

with the platform you will see the 

pillars of Stenbock Palace, the seat of 

the Estonian government. Tallinn 

■ 3 Kiriku Platform 

The platform at the end of Kiriku 

Street faces west and offers a view 

A quick history of the 

city of Tallinn 

The name Tallinn originates from the Danish 

occupation (1219–). 

1285 Tallinn joins the Hanseatic League. 

1346 The Danish sell Tallinn to the German 

Order. Toompea was divided amongst 

princes and bourgeoisie in the uppertown 

and craftsmen in the lowertown. 

1561 Tallinn goes to the Swedish. 

1721 The Russians conquer Estonia and 

Tallinn. 

1918 Estonia declares independence and 

Tallinn becomes its capital. 

1939–44 Russians and Germans occupy 

Tallinn. 

1944 The Soviet Army bombs Tallinn in 

March and causes extensive damage. 

1400 people are killed. 

1944–1991 Tallinn becomes a Soviet capital 

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Climb the stairs of the St Olaf Church 

and you will discover not only the 

lower town beneath but also the 

magnificent palaces facing the 

slopes of the Toompea Hill, and the 

upper town. 

■ 5 Toompea Castle and Pikk 

Hermann Tower. 

The Toompea Tower (15th century) 

and the blue, black, and white 

Estonian flag signify independence 

and freedom for Estonians. The 

46-meter tower is best seen if you 

walk downhill from Lossi plats square 

along Falgi Street. Now, turn around, 

look up and the impressive wall of 

the medieval fortification with the 

Pikk Hermann (Tall Hermann) will 

greet you! 

and hosts the sailing competitions of 

the 1980 Moscow Olympics. 

1991 Tallinn becomes the Estonian capital. 

In 1997, it is declared a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site. 

2011 Tallinn is the European Capital of 

Culture along with Turu. Its population 

is estimated at 411,000: 53% Estonians, 

38% Russians, 9% Other. 

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TOURIST INFORMATION 

Tallinn: Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, 

Tallinn 

Tartu: Raekoda plats 1A, Tartu 

Pärnu: Uus 4, Pärnu 

Narva: Peetri plats 3, Narva 

Rakvere: Laada 14, Rakvere 

Järvamaa: Keskväljak 8, Paide 

Räpina: Kooli 1, Räpina 

Jõgeva: Suur 3, Jõgeva 

Saaremaa: Tallinna 2, Kuressaare 

Hiiumaa: Hiiu 1, Kärdla 

Haapsalu: Karja 15, Haapsalu 

Jõhvi: Rakvere 13A, Jõhvi 

Otepää: Tartu mnt 1, Otepää 

Valga: Kesk 11, Valga 

Viljandi: Vabaduse plats 6, Viljandi 

Võru: Jüri 12, Võru 

Rapla: Viljandi mnt 4, Rapla 

Holidays 

1 January – 

New Year’s Day 

24 February – 

Independence Day 

Easter Good Friday 

1 May – Spring Holiday; 

Pentecost; 

23 June – Victory Day; 

24 June – Midsummer’s Day; 

20 August – 

Re-independence Day; 

24 December – 

Christmas Eve; 


Christmas Day; 


Boxing Day 

The work day preceding 

New Year’s Day, 

Independence Day, Victory 

Day, and Christmas Day is 

reduced by three hours. 

2012/2013 

School Holidays 

Christmas break 

22 December, 2012 - 

6 January, 2013 

Spring break 

16-24 March, 2013 

Summer break 

5 June - 31 August, 2013 

Picture: Kaarel Mikkin 

TALLINN 

www.visitestonia.com 

Tartu 

EMBASSIES 

AUSTRIA 

Vambola 6, 10114 Tallinn 

+372 627 8740 

BELGIUM 

Rataskaevu 2-9, 10123 

Tallinn, +372 627 4100 

BULGARIA 

A. Lauteri 5E, 10114 Tallinn 

+372 648 0388 

CANADA 

Toom-Kooli 13, 10130 

Tallinn, +372 627 3311 

CZECH REPUBLIC 

Lahe 4, 10150 Tallinn 

+372 627 4400 

DENMARK 

Wismari 5, 10136 Tallinn 

+372 630 6400 

How to make a phone call 

in Estonia, from Estonia, to Estonia 

■ Using a mobile phone from Estonia to make a call to 

another country: 

+ (country code)(phone number) 

■ When calling Estonia, enter country code +372, and then 

the phone number. For example +372 2 222 222. 

■ When calling from within Estonia, the country code may 

be omitted. For example, 777 7777. 

WIFI Networks 

There are over 1000 wireless hotspots listed at www.wifi.ee. 

Estonia is known for its extensive network of free internet 

hotspots. For example, in Tallinn there are 185 and most of 

them are marked in green, meaning they can be used free of 

charge. The Viru Shopping Centre, as well as many hotels and 

bars also offer free connections. In some places, a password 

may be required to access the free network. 

If you are in need of a constant internet connection, it 

may be best to purchase a pre-paid plan from a mobile service 

provider. 

useful information 

FINLAND 

Kohtu 4, 10130 

Tallinn, +372 610 3200 

FRANCE 

Toom-Kuninga 20, 10122 

Tallinn, +372 616 1600 

GEORGIA 

Viru väljak 2, 10111 Tallinn 

+372 698 8590 

GERMANY 

Toom-Kuninga 11, 15048 

Tallinn, +372 627 5303 

GREECE 

Pärnu mnt 12, 10148 

Tallinn, +372 640 3560 

HUNGARY 

Narva mnt 122, 13628 

Tallinn, +372 605 1880 

■ Useful Phrases 

ICELAND 

Tõnismägi 3A, 10119 

Tallinn, +372 640 8711 

IRELAND 

Vene 2/4, 10140 Tallinn 

+372 681 1888 

ITALY 

Vene 2/4, 10140 Tallinn 

+372 627 6160 

LATVIA 

Tõnismägi 10, 10119 

Tallinn, +372 627 7850 

LITHUANIA 

Uus 15, 10111 Tallinn 

+372 631 4030 

NETHERLAND 

Rahukohtu 4, 10130 Tallinn 

Tel. +372 680 5500 

please ...........................................palun 

thank you ...................................aitäh, tänan 

excuse me ..................................vabandage 

hello..............................................tere, tervist 

good morning ..........................tere hommikust 

good day.....................................tere päevast 

good evening............................tere õhtust 

good night .................................head ööd 

goodbye .....................................nägemist, head aega 

all the best..................................kõike head, kõike paremat 

have a good trip .......................head reisi 

bon appetite .............................jätku leiba, head isu 

cheers, to your health ............terviseks 

Event Tickets 

NORWAY 

Harju 6, 10130 Tallinn 

+372 627 1000 

POLAND 

Suur-Karja 1, 10146 Tallinn 

+372 627 8206 

PORTUGAL 

Kohtu 10, 10130 Tallinn 

+372 611 7468 

RUSSIA 

Pikk 19, 10123 Tallinn 

+372 646 4175 

SWEDEN 

Pikk 28, 10133 Tallinn 

+372 640 5600 

Tickets for events and concerts in Estonia are sold at Piletilevi, 

Piletimaailm, and Ticketpro. 

Piletilevi (www.piletilevi.ee) 

On-line purchases require login. Sales outlets can be found 

in shopping centres, and at Statoil petrol stations. 

Piletimaailm (www.piletimaailm.com) The website is available 

in Estonian only and sells theatre tickets. Sales outlets 

can be found in theatres and supermarkets. 

Ticketpro (www.ticketpro.ee) Sales outlets can be found 

in post officesand at the Solaris Shopping Centre. 

How much does this cost? ............. kui palju see maksab? 

Do you have…? .................................. kas teil on? on teil? 

where is… ............................................ kus on… 

What is this?......................................... mis see on? 

What does this mean? ..................... mida see tähendab? 

How are you? (formal)...................... kuidas elate? 

How are you? (informal) .................. kuidas läheb? 

not bad .................................................. pole viga! 

nice to see you/to meet you .......... rõõm teid näha, meeldiv kohtuda 

it was nice meeting you .................. oli meeldiv tutvuda 

What time is it? ................................... palju kell on? 

I do not speak Estonian, Russian .. mina ei oska eesti (vene) keelt 

Do you speak English? ..................... kas te räägite inglise keelt? 

/Swedish/Finnish/German? ........... /rootsi/soome/saksa keelt? 


TURKEY 

Narva mnt. 30, 10152 

Tallinn, +372 627 2880 

UKRAINE 

Lahe 6, 10150 Tallinn 

+372 601 5815 

UNITED KINGDOM 

Wismari 6, 10136 Tallinn 

+372 667 4700 

UNITED STATES 

OF AMERICA 

Kentmanni 20, 10116 Tallinn 

+372 668 8100 

Accepted in nearly 100 locations, 

the Tallinn Card gives you 

free entrance and discounts. 

Tallinn Card is available at: 

Tallinn Tourist Information Kiosks, 

Kullassepa 4/Niguliste 2, from 

A and D terminals at the Port of 

Tallinn, as well as in many Tallinn 

hotels. www.tallinncard.ee. 

■ Medical Centres 

and Pharmacies 

24H Pharmacy 

Tõnismägi 5, Tallinn 

Tel. +372 644 2282 

Mustamäe Medical Centre 

Ehitajate tee 27, Tallinn 

Tel.+372 659 8318 

Keskhaigla Medical Centre 

Ravi 18, Tallinn 

Tel. 1900, +372 622 7070 

■ Post Office 

Tallinn Post Office 

Narva mnt 1, Tallinn 

Open M–F 8–20, Sa 9–17 

Tel. +372 617 7037 

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■ Tallinn Shopping Centres 

Hours of Operation 

Rocca al Mare, Paldiski mnt 102. 

Kristiine Keskus, Endla 45. 

Ülemiste, Suur-Sõjamäe 4. 

Sikupilli Keskus, Tartu mnt 87. 

Järve Keskus, Pärnu mnt 238. 

Mustikas keskus, 

A. H.Tammsaare tee 116. 

Solaris, Estonia pst 9. 

Viru Keskus, Viru Väljak 4. 

Foorum, Narva mnt 5. 

Tallinna Kaubamaja, Gonsiori 2. 

Stockmann, Liivalaia 53. 

Lootsi Keskus, Lootsi 8. 

Kochi Aidad, Lootsi 10. 

SadaMarket, Kai 5. 

Merekeskus, Mere pst 10. 

Norde Centrum, Lootsi 7. 

■ Currency Exchange 

Debit and credit cards are widely 

accepted throughout Estonia, 

especially VISA and Mastercard. 

American Express is not as 

widely accepted. 

Currency can be exchanged in 

banks throughout the country. 

Major Estonian banks include: 

LHV, Swedbank, SEB, and 

Nordea. There is a wide network 

of ATMs in major cities and 

smaller towns. Currency can 

also be exchanged at Eurex, 

and Tavid.


Tallinn city centre 

25 

LIST OF STREETS 

Linda Line terminal 

Nõmme tee C1 

Nunne A1 

Odra C3 

Õilme C2 

Olevimägi A2 

Oleviste A2 

Oru A5 

Paadi A3 

Pae C5 

Pagari A2 

Paldiski mnt B1 

Pallasti C4 

Pärna B3 

Pärnu mnt B2 

Peterburi tee C4 

Piiskopi B1 

Pikk jalg B2 

Pirita tee A5 

Planeedi C1 

Põhja puiestee A2 

Poska B4 

Pronksi B3 

Pühavaimu B2 

Puhke C2 

Rahukohtu B1 

Rannamäe tee A1 

Rannamäe tee A2 

Rataskaevu B2 

Raua B3 

Rävala pst B2 

Ravi C2 

Roheline Aas B4 

Rohu B1 

Roopa B1 

Roosikrantsi B2 

Rumbi A2 

Rüütli B2 

Sadama A2 

Sakala B2 

Salme A1 

Saturni C1 

Sauna B2 

Sikupilli C4 

Soo A1 

Spordi C1 

Süda C2 

Sügise B1 

Suur-Ameerika C1 

Suur-Karja B2 

Suur-Kloostri A2 

Suur-Laagri A1 

Suur-Sõjamäe C5 

Suurtüki A2 

Tare C2 

Tartu mnt B3 

Tatari B2 

Tehnika B1 

Telliskivi A1 

Terase B3 

Tina B3 

Tobiase B3 

Tolli A2 

Tõllu A1 

Tõnismägi C2 

Toom-Kooli B1 

Toom-Kuninga C1 

Toom-Rüütli B1 

Toompea B1 

Toompuiestee B1 

Tööstuse A1 

Tormi A4 

Tuha C5 

Türnpu B4 

Turu B3 

Tuukri A3 

Tuulemäe C5 

Tuvi C1 

Ülemiste C4 

Uue Maailma C1 

Uus A2 

Vabriku A1 

Väike-Ameerika 

C1 

Väike-Karja B2 

Vaikne C2 

Vaimu A2 

Valge B5 

Valgevase A1 

Vana-kala maja A1 

Vana-Lõuna C2 

Vana-Viru B2 

Vase B3 

Veerenni C2 

Veetorni C1 

Vene B2 

Vesivärava B4 

Videviku C1 

Villardi B1 

Vilmsi B3 

Virmalise C1 

Virmalise C1 

Viru B2 

Võistluse C3 

Volta A1 

Weizenbergi A4 

Wiedemanni B4 

Wismari B1 

A.Alle A4 

Aasa C1 

Ääsi C5 

Adamsoni B1 

Ahtri A2 

Aia A2 

Aida A2 

Ao B1 

Asunduse B4 

Bensiini A4 

Eha B1 

Endla C1 

Estonia pst B2 

Faehlmanni B4 

Falgi tee B1 

Filtri tee C3 

Gildi C3 

Graniidi A1 

Hariduse B2 

Harju B2 

Hermanni B3 

Herne C2 

Herne C2 

Hobujaama B2 

Imanta C3 

Inseneri B2 

Invaliidi C2 

Jahu A2 

Jakobi C3 

Jakobsoni B3 

Jõe A3 

Juhkentali C3 

Kaarli pst B2 

Kadri tee A5 

Kai A2 

Kalamaja A1 

Kalaranna A2 

Kalaranna A2 

Kalju A1 

Kanuti A2 

Kappeli C4 

Karu A3 

Katusepapi C4 

Kauba D1 

Kauka B2 

Kauna C2 

Kaupmehe B2 

Keldrimäe C3 

Kentmanni B2 

Kevade B1 

Killustiku C5 

Kivimurru C4 

Kodu C2 

Kohtu B1 

Koidu B1 

Koidula B4 

Köleri B4 

Kollane B3 

Komeedi C1 

Kooli A2 

Kopli A1 

Kotka C1 

Kotzebue A1 

Kreutzwaldi B3 

Kristiina C1 

Kuhlbarsi B3 

Kunderi B3 

Kungla A1 

Kuninga B2 

Laagna tee B4 

Laagna tee B4 

Laboratoorimi A2 

Lahe A4 

Lai A2 

Laikmaa B2 

Lasnamäe B4 

Lasnamäe B4 

Lastekodu B3 

Laulupeo B3 

Lauteri B2 

Leigeri A1 

Lembitu B2 

Lennuki B2 

Liivalaia B3 

Liivamäe B3 

Logi A2 

Loode B1 

Lootsi A3 

Lossi plats B1 

Lubja C4 

Luha C1 

Luise B1 

Maakri B3 

Mäekalda B4 

Mäekalda B5 

Magasini C2 

Majaka C4 

Majaka põik C5 

Malmi A1 

Mardi C3 

Masina C4 

Mere pst A2 

Müürivahe B2 

Nafta A4 

Narva mnt A4 

Niguliste B2 

Niine A1 

Travel Port 

Terminal A, B, C 

SEAPLANE HARBOUR 

Terminal D 

Sadama 

Map of Old Town 

is on the next page. 

Train Station 

Kadriorg park 

-- 

KUMU 

Bus Station 

AIRPORT (2km) 

Tartu mnt

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Haljala 

JÄRVE SILLAMÄE NARVA 

Kuusalu 

Tabasalu 

Loo Kostivere 

Harku 

Lagedi 

KIVIÕLI PÜSSI 

PALDISKI Keila- 

Raasiku 

JÕHVI 

Jüri 

Joa 

KEHRA 

Kadrina 

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KEILA 

Klooga 

Kiili 

SAUE Saku 

TAPA 

Kiisa 

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TAMSALU Väike-Maarja 

Iisaku 

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Turba 

Juuru 

Alu 

Risti 

RAPLA 

Kaiu 

Valtu 

Kuusiku 

Palivere 

HAAPSALU Taebla 

Keava 

Kehtna 

PAIDE 

Paralepa 

Väätsa 

MUSTVEE 

Lelle 

Käina 

Leisi Orissaare 

Aste 

Kärla 

KURESSAARE 

Salme 

Käru 

Särevere 

Laiuse 

TÜRI Oisu 

JÕGEVA 

Eidapere 

KALLASTE 

LIHULA 

PÕLTSAMAA 

VÕHMA 

Tabivere 

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SUURE- 

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SINDI 

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Võiste 

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Halliste 

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HANKO 

Hanko ps 

Vaindloo 

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Prangli 

Pärispea ps 

Juminda ps 

Käsmu ps 

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312 349 267 357 431 368 NARVA 

108 67 253 81 155 161 291 PÄRNU 

199 235 222 245 318 256 167 178 RAKVERE 

9 180 356 90 163 47 321 114 208 ROHUKÜLA 

99 193 285 144 218 155 211 128 99 108 TALLINN 

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204 131 173 177 250 257 235 96 149 210 159 78 VILJANDI 

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Tahkuna ps 

Kõrgessaare 

Kõpu ps 

Aegna 

Võsu 

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Viimsi ps 

Kolga 

Valkla 

Aseri 

Toila 

Kiiu 

Voka Sinimäe 

Uhtna 

IVANGOROD 

Pakri ps 

Hulja 

JAANILINN 

Assaku 

Sõmeru 

KOHTLA- 

Laagri 

Sonda NÕMME 

Lehtmetsa 

Lepna 

Osmussaar 

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Roela 

Hageri 

Aravete 

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Haiba 

Vajangu Kiltsi 

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Hagudi 

Laekvere 

Roosna- 

VORMSI 

Simuna 

Kuimetsa 

Alliku 

Noarootsi ps 

JÄRVA- 

JAANI 

Rakke 

Avinurme 

Linnamäe 

Koeru 

Tarbja 

Lohusuu 

Orgita 

Peetri 

Koluvere 

MÄRJAMAA 

Sadala 

Kassari s 

Tagamõisa ps 

Vilsandi 

Valjala 

Nootamaa 

Kihelkonna 

Kudjape 

Abruka 

Kolka 

M U H U 

Ruhnu 

Virtsu 

Koigi 

Türi-Alliku 

Torma 

Vaimastvere 

Valgu 

Vana-Vigala 

GDOV 

JÄRVAKANDI 

Kuremaa 

OUDOVA 

Pisisaare 

Imavere 

Kabala 

Siimusti 

Palamuse 

Adavere 

VÄNDRA 

Lustivere 

Libatse 

Esku 

PÄRNU- 

Võisiku 

Väike-Kamari 

Alatskivi 

JAAGUPI 

TOOTSI 

Puurmani 

Kolkja 

Olustvere 

Kamari 

Spitsõno 

Kolga-Jaani 

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LAVASSAARE 

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Varnja 

Laeva 

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Sürgavere 

Jamm 

Tori 

Vastemõisa 

Kõrveküla 

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Papsaare 

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Võidu 

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Luunja 

Piirissaar 

Puhja 

Viiratsi 

Tõrvandi 

Melliste 

Tõstamaa 

Päri 

Võrtsjärv 

Ülenurme 

Samolva 

Kõpu 

Roiu 

PärnuUulu 

Ramsi 

Tõravere 

Mehikoorma 

laht 

Kureküla 

Pnevo 

Kambja 

Rannu 

Mustla 

Ahja 

Õisu 

Vastse- 

Kuuste 

Mooste 

Seredka 

Manilaid 

Suislepa 

Rõngu 

Saarde 

Karksi 

Mammaste Himmaste Võõpsu 

Krootuse 

Kihnu 

Puka 

Saverna 

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VÄIKE-SALATSI 

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Tsirguliina 

HEINASTE 

Kose 

PETSERI 

STAICELE 

VALKA 

Kaagjärve 

Vastseliina 

SALACGRÎVA 

ALOJA 

Tsooru 

SALATSI 

Rõuge 

Irboska 

Matixi 

L I I V I L A H T 

Varstu 

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Mooni 

Hommiku Vitamiini 

Tulbi 

Tõrviku 

Kullerkupu 

Ilmatari 

Hiie 

Tungla 

Taara pst 

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J.V.Jannseni 

Tulika 

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Vaksali 

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Lehola 

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Kura kurk 

Laulupeo pst 

L.Koidula 

L.Puusepa 

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laht 

J.Hurda 

Vikerkaare 

C.R.Jakobsoni 

J.Hurda 

Tervishoiu 

N.Lunini 

Ehitaja 

Laululava 

Allika 

Fr.R.Kreutzwaldi 

Sakala 

Säde 

Riia 

Vikerkaare 

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Tasuja 

Vambola 

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J.Liivi 

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Jakobi 

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