Get to know it
Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, is an ideal destination – a combination of modern comforts, a thriving culinary scene and a vibrant cultural landscape in a truly unique, historical setting – the renowned Old Town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Each of Tallinn’s neighbourhoods has its personality and allure: from the medieval Old Town to imperial Kadriorg, bohemian Kalamaja and Telliskivi Creative City, to the sleek and trendy centre. This fascinating mix of the old and traditional, the new and high-tech, pure sea air and easy access to nature is sure to enchant and surprise.
To find out more about Tallinn’s top activities, attractions and places to eat and drink, check out the city’s official tourism website Visit Tallinn or follow @VisitTallinn on social media.
Decide to bring your own water bottle
We encourage people to carry their own refillable bottle and take advantage of the good quality tap water in Tallinn. There are dozens of public water taps around the city where anyone can get clean drinking water for free. Having fresh high quality tap water conveniently available in urban spaces helps the environment by reducing plastic waste. The water taps are listed on a web map and are labelled with a QR code, which can be scanned to reveal the locations of other taps.
Dress for the occasion (and the ever changing weather)
- Make sure to check the local weather forecast and dress accordingly. We advise bringing a warm, windproof layer and comfortable walking shoes.
- The reception on May 12th calls for a dark suit dress code. The Forum and BSSSC event are considered smart casual.
- Please note that walking around the cobblestone streets of Old Town is done best with sturdy footwear, so if you prefer, opt for taking high heels and fine shoes as a spare, for changing once arrived.