Accommodation
The official hotel:
Nordic Hotel Forum
Viru väljak 3, Tallinn
https://www.nordichotels.eu/en/
Phone: +372 622 2900
E-mail: forum@nordichotels.eu
Participants are encouraged to book their hotel rooms as soon as possible in the official hotel of the visitors program recommended below. The preferential rates negotiated by the State Electoral Office are guaranteed until May 7, 2024, and rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
A special accommodation rate at Nordic Hotel Forum applies for the 2024 European Parliament Elections International Visitors Program.
Standard class room with single or double/twin use 124 EUR/ night. Rate includes buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi, use of leisure center and VAT.
Bookings can be made via online link by choosing rate code “EPELECTIONS24 Special”.
Booking period: 7.-12.06.2024
In case of any questions please contact us by phone +372 6222 999 or e-mail forum@nordichotels.eu.
Please mention the code "EPELECTIONS24".
Nordic Hotel Forum, a modern four-star superior business hotel, is located at the very heart of the capital of Estonia, at the prominent location on the edge of Tallinn’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, blackout curtains, possibility to make tea and coffee, free soft drinks in the minibar upon arrival, LCD TV set, mini safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and unlimited use of the hotel’s leisure center and gym. The hotel’s leisure center is located on the eighth floor with spectacular views of Tallinn’s Old Town and Rotermann Quarter. You can enjoy an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi and 24-hour access to gym. Hotel has the Green Key eco-label. Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is located just 4 km from the hotel.
Arrival/Departure transport
Participants are kindly requested to make their own arrangements for transportation from and to the airport.
The Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (http://www.tallinn-airport.ee/en/) is located 4 km from the city centre, which is approximately a 15-minute drive, depending on traffic.
By taxi
The journey from the airport to Tallinn city centre takes approximately 10–15 minutes and costs around 10 €. The official taxi partners of Tallinn Airport are Forus Taxi and Tallink Taxi whose cars will be waiting for passengers right in front of the terminal doors.
Forus Taxi
Phone: +372 612 0000
https://forustakso.ee/en/
Tallink Taxi
Phone: +372 640 8921
Website: www.tallinktakso.ee/front-page
By bus
Airport bus stops are located at the city side of the passenger terminal.
You can enter the terminal from the bus stops by escalator or elevator, going to the arrival area. Tallinn City Transport Busses No. 2 and No. 65 stop at the airport. You can check out the bus timetable HERE.
Both Tallinn Ühiskaart Transport Card and single tickets can be used on city buses. Tickets are sold by the bus driver at the entrance to the bus, the ticket price is 2 euros.
The airport bus station also has a self-service ticket dispenser where you can buy tickets for buses stopping at the airport on the way to Tartu. The machine accepts card payments.
Photo: Sven Zacek / Tallinn Airport / Visit Estonia
Registration/Identification badges
Participants will receive their identity badges on Friday, June 7 at the seminar venue (Nordic Hotel Forum 1st Floor), from 12.00 - 13.30 or Saturday, June 8 from 08.30 – 13:00. Participants are kindly requested to wear their identity badges visibly at all times during the event.
Transfer
Transfer from Nordic Hotel Forum to the E-Estonia Briefing Centre (June 7) and Polling Stations (June 9 at 11 a.m.) will be provided by organisers. Please see detailed information in the PROGRAM.
Interpretation
2024 European Parliament elections international visitors program will be in English. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
Smoking
Smoking is permitted only outside.
Climate and weather
In June, the average temperature is around 16 – 18°C. More information and detailed weather forecasts are available at http://www.ilmateenistus.ee/?lang=en.
Local time
Time zone GMT +2.
Currency
The currency of the Republic of Estonia is the euro. Emergency number is 112.
Electricity
The electricity supply in Estonia is 230 volts. Type F power sockets are in use.
Visas
Participants requiring an entry visa for Estonia are expected to make their own visa arrangements. More information can be obtained from the website of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.vm.ee/?q=en/taxonomy/term/41
Embassies
Foreign representations in or nearest to Estonia can be accessed from this link.
Discover Estonia
Visit Estonia - Official tourist information website: https://visitestonia.com/en/,
Visit Tallinn: https://www.visittallinn.ee/eng.
Contact information
Ms. Margit Muul
E-mail: margit.muul@riigikogu.ee