Tallinn Airport is a small airport located 3.5 miles from the city center on the eastern shore of Lake Ülemiste.

To travel between the airport and the city you have a few options such as taxi, bus, tram or private transfer.

A Taxis will cost around €7-10. Around midnight, taxis often collect passengers from far before the taxi column, so booking one before arrival is highly recommended.

Bus #2 stops right in front of the airport. The journey to the entrance to Old Town (A.Laikmaa stop) takes approximately 15 minutes. Be careful because both inbound and outbound line #2 buses use the same bus stop at the airport. To get to the city center, catch the bus traveling towards "Reisisadam" (the passenger port) (and not towards "Mõigu", which is a residential area on the outskirts of the city).

Tram #4 line was extended to airport. On Mondays through Saturdays, the first tram arrives at the airport at 5:25 AM and at 5.45 on Sundays. The last tram from the airport to the city center leaves at 12:45 AM. The journey to the city center takes about 15 minutes. Single ticket costs around €2 if bought from the driver.

Elron operates a limited train service within Estonia. Use the Baltic Station railway terminal right next to the Old Town to catch a train. The station can be accessed from town center and vice versa by tram number 1 or 2. Trains run to and from Tartu, Viljandi, St. Petersburg, Moscow and more. The platform and trains are modern and the fares are reasonable.

Tallinn center together with the Old Town, the harbor and the modern City Center and its shopping malls is easily explored on foot. In Tallinn Old Town there really isn`t any other good way, since the cobblestone streets are not ideal for cycling or anything else besides walking. However, a couple of trips to locations outside the center (such as Kadriorg, Pirita, Rocca al Mare) require some means of transport, but still remain easily accessible.

The heart of the Old Town is pedestrian only, sometimes only some service vehicles can be seen. Everywhere else in the Old Town, where cars are allowed to drive, still the pedestrian has the right of way. Keep in mind that the cobbled streets in the Old Town require comfortable walking shoes.

The city center with all the main entertainment facilities, shopping malls, hotels and office blocks is just next to the Old Town and also very easily walkable.

The three different types of public transportation are busses, trolleys, and trams. Public transport is free for residents of Tallinn.

The public transportation options in Tallinn are usually operational from 6am until 11pm. Hours may vary on public holidays as well as for special events.

Tickets must be purchased prior to riding any public transportation and can be bought from the driver upon entering. There is one other option for public transportation tickets, and that is the purchase of a Tallinn Card. A Tallinn Card is something that can be purchased by tourists and it offers discounts at about 100 of the most popular places to visit in Tallinn as well as free public transportation.

Tallinn has many different taxi companies and independent taxis. The maximum and very expensive rate allowed in Tallinn is €5.50 starting fee, €1.10 per kilometer fee and €24.20 hourly fee. The usual rates should be around €2-3 starting price and about €0.50 per kilometer. As long as those prices are displayed on the sticker in the window and on the dashboard, they are completely legal. These taxis (and prices) are geared to ignorant tourists. Do as the locals do and order a taxi ahead by phone.

Tallinn also has ride apps such as Bold and Uber that are much cheaper than traditional taxies in Tallinn.

Tallinn currently offers more than 100 miles of bicycle roads. The most popular being the route from the Pirita district, alongside sea shore to Old Town, and then through Stoomi beach to Rocca al mare district.

Also, organized guided tours offer trips out of Tallinn by train to Paldiski or to Korvemaa nature and forests.

The Estonian Republic has been a member of the European Union since 2004.

While Tallinn is relatively safe, various governments warn against the dangers of being pickpocketed or mugged, particularly in the Old Town. Watch your valuables closely, especially on public transport and around Viru Street. In order to be protected from being a victim of a pickpocket or purse snatcher, keep your wits about you and leave flashy jewelry at home. Also, carrying a wallet in a back pocket with no button is not recommended.

The stigmatized outskirts of Kopli and Lasnamäe are probably best to be avoided after dark, although both are a lot safer than the `bad neighborhoods` in Western-European or North-American cities.

People who arrive to Tallinn by camper van or just by car should be careful and not leave their valuables in their vehicles. Unfortunately, foreign-plated cars getting looted is quite commonplace. These kinds of crimes are committed mainly in the area of Tallinn`s passenger port and nearby streets, where most of camper vans stop. There are safer official parking lots, but they are often harder to find, their location might not be very convenient, and you have to pay quite a bit of money for parking there.

Watch out for `bike taxis` or cycle rickshaws on the streets surrounding Old Town and the port area (they are banned from entry to most of Old Town)! Firstly, you might get run over by one as the drivers are rather careless and often ride on sidewalks. Secondly, and more likely, you might end up with being way overpriced for a very short and unpleasant ride.

The national language is Estonian although Russian language is adopted as their second language. German and English are also widely spoken in and out of the city. We suggest you get a good English-Estonian guidebook (or app) and familiarize yourself with common phrases such as hello, goodbye, excuse me and numbers 1-10.

The national currency of Estonia is the Euro, US dollars are not accepted.

When traveling to Tallinn, it`s pretty much guaranteed that no matter what time of year the trip takes place, it will not be hot. Tallinn does not generally have hot summers. Summer, however, is the most common time of year for visitors with the nicest weather. The average temperature during the summer months (May through September) is about 70 degrees F. The temperature can climb into the mid-70s, but usually no higher.

During the summer, even with temperatures in the 70s during the day, the nights get fairly chilly, reaching into the 40s Fahrenheit. So, visitors who travel to Tallinn in the summer should make sure to pack a jacket, a sweater and anything else to keep warm at night.

The winter months of January and February are the coldest months with average temperatures during the daytime is usually around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but it can go as low as 20 below zero at night. However, the winter also offers a magical time when the snowy cobbled streets seem almost deserted.

The most typical foods in Estonia have been rye bread, pork, potatoes and dairy products. Estonian eating habits have historically been closely linked to the seasons. In terms of staples, Estonia belongs firmly to the beer, vodka, rye bread and pork `belt` of Europe. However Tallinn offers a variety of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and bars. You`ll be pleasantly surprised by the varied options that go beyond traditional Estonia cuisine.

There are all sorts of things to buy in Tallinn, such as handicrafts, hand-knit woolen sweaters, ceramics, leather goods, amber jewelry, and artwork. The choices for where to shop range from department stores and malls to outdoor markets you`ll find more local items.

The department stores and malls in Tallinn are open every day of the week and in most locations tourists can pay with credit cards. There are also several boutique-type stores in Tallinn`s `Old Town.` In boutiques, unique high-fashion items and boutique-type accessories can be found.

Tallinn has an outdoor market where women sit and knit items to sell. Completely original, well-made, and one-of-a-kind items can be found at this knit market.

Also, visit Katarina Passage where visitors can enjoy watching artists create all sorts of items such as ceramics, quilts, leather accessories, and much more.

Tallinn offers a great nightlife for a relatively small city. There are many different bars to visit that are normally open until about midnight during the week and later on the weekend, but some of the favorite local bars will never close the doors if there is a customer inside.

You`ll find traditional bars, decorated to reflect what taverns would have looked like a few hundred years ago; trendy bars where the younger crowds like to frequent; and live music, typically small bands featured and sometimes well-known (local) bands. You`ll also find several pool halls where many locals like to hang out. For anyone in the mood to gamble, there are casinos in Tallinn that range from a large building with many types of gambling games to a small room that only contains slot machines.

For emergencies, dial 112

For other important numbers visit: https://www.tallinn.ee/eng/Important-telephone-numbers