Travellers who discover themselves in Helsinki, Finland, ought to put aside a day to make the most of the seamless crossing by way of ferry to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. All in sooner or later you possibly can set sail and attain Tallinn from Helsinki in simply 2.5 hours, spend 3-4 hours exploring the quaint capital and return to Helsinki by 20:30pm – a chance too good to refuse! Right here’s the way to take a day journey to Tallinn from Helsinki…
A day journey to Tallinn from Helsinki
Tallinn appears to the bare eye to be ripped proper out of a fairytale image ebook. The Outdated City is certainly so charming and medieval that you’ll really feel as when you’ve got stepped again in time – to an age of cobblestone alleyways, vibrant structure and a labyrinth of small boutique shops promoting all the pieces from antiques to kitsch souvenirs.Â
Getting There
There are a selection of operators making the crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn, all for the same worth however various service. I selected to ebook the Viking Line Cruise on a each day crossing, departing Helsinki at 11.30 am and arriving in Tallinn at 2.00pm. Later within the day the ferry returns to Helsinki at 6.00pm departing Tallinn and arrives again in Helsinki exactly 2.5 hours later. Costs begin from 22 euros – although I can extremely advocate upgrading to an outdoor cabin with the unimaginable buffet – a good way to go the time having fun with the meals, wine and smooth drinks!
A day in Tallinn
Once I stepped on dry land in Tallinn, the excellence between the 2 capitals was rapid. From the novelty of Helsinki to the quaint outdated world appeal of Tallinn, I couldn’t wait to spend a couple of hours exploring the town.
Armed with a map and no concept of my geographical location, I took the straightforward route and easily walked within the course of the church towers within the distance.
Winding my method up the cobblestone alleyways, I quickly sufficient discovered myself within the centre of city. My first cease was the Outdated City Sq. – which was bustling and alive by the point I arrived round 2.00pm.
From there, I made my method uphill to the spectacular Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. A brief stroll within the hillside, you’ll then end up at one of many few lookout factors with spectacular views of Tallinn.
Earlier than I knew it, it was virtually time to move again to the ferry. However not with out an hour of saved time for some buying! Should you’re in search of antiques or souvenirs, anyplace within the Outdated City is an efficient place to start out. For worldwide manufacturers, head straight to Viru Keskus – it’s not solely dwelling to all the pieces you’ll need and wish, but additionally en route again to the ferry.
What to not Miss
If it’s solely a day you might have, then it’s time to hit the bottom operating! Don’t miss:
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Tallinn City Wall
St Olav’s Church
Raekoja Platz
St Catherine’s Passage
