Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Tallinn, Harju County

February 6, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Tallinn's atmospheric Old Town is an enthralling hodgepodge of medieval streets and spires. It's a small city, and the tourist areas are safe and easily explored on foot. Buy a Tallinn Card if intending to use buses, trolleys or trams. For a look into Tallinn's past, visit Rocca-al-Mare Open Air Museum's typical rural Estonian taverns, windmills and watermills, see the onion-domed 1900 cathedral or join the bustle in historic Town Hall Square. St. Olav's spire was once the tallest in the world.
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1. Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood

Kuninga 3, Tallinn 10146 Estonia +372 5333 9380 [email protected] http://www.tallinnmuseum.com
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5.0 based on 169 reviews

Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood

If you like history, mythology, jewellery and design, or are a serious scholar of phaleristics - be sure to plan a visit to the Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood. Among our most prized possessions are decorations of the Orders of the Garter, the Golden Fleece, Malta, Black Eagle and the Legion of Honour. The museum introduces visitors to the history of various Orders of Chivalry by presenting their exquisite badges, stars and collars - true masterpieces of art and craftsmanship, often lavishly decorated with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Many are of an immense historical value as they once belonged to emperors, princes and princesses, famous military commanders, presidents, and politicians. Highlights of the collection include the Order of the White Eagle which belonged to Russian Emperor Peter the Great, insignia of the Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie and Britain’s Princess Mary’s star of the Order of the British Empire and many others.

Reviewed By RhiannaC6

As a history buff, I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the Orders of Knighthood from across the world. I got an easy to use audio guide as part of the entry fee. This goes for over an hour. So you may want to skp this, you don't really need it as signs are written in English.

2. Tallinn Old Town

City Center, Tallinn Estonia
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4.5 based on 14,593 reviews

Tallinn Old Town

This jumble of 14th- and 15th-century architecture with its medieval walls, needling spires and twisting, cobblestone streets is also the site of many of the city's important historic attractions and museums including the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, St. Catherine's Guild and the 15th-century Guildhall that now houses the History Museum.

Reviewed By earthtravelller

Historic, walled Tallinn old town is a lovely place to explore with its narrow cobbled streets and alleys, squares, beautiful buildings, array of small shops selling all kinds of goods and amazing photo opportunities and viewpoints at every turn.

3. Kadriorg Park

Kadriorg, Tallinn Estonia +372 601 4548 http://go24.ee/article/50fd2f0ca8626.html
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Kadriorg Park

Measuring nearly 250 scenic acres, this urban park features the symmetrical Swan Lake and a promenade leading to the Kadriorg Palace.

Reviewed By nick0law

You can stop by the beautiful palace, visit the President's residence, take you little ones to the amusement park, see the rose garden with roses from all over the world or just stop and say hi to the President's bees.

4. Tallinna Raekoda

Raekoja plats 1, Tallinn 10146 Estonia +372 645 7900 [email protected] http://veeb.tallinn.ee/raekoda/uus/index.php?id=3
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Tallinna Raekoda

Reviewed By rabby_Sh00 - Havant, United Kingdom

Nice building that provides an excellent back drop to the medieval square that holds the Christmas market.

5. Toompea Hill

Lossi Plats, Tallinn Estonia +372 5836 1161
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Toompea Hill

An ancient 10th-century Estonian stronghold stood on this 170-foot-high limestone plateau, which was later divided into the Big and Small Fortress with its distinctive defense towers erected in the early 13th century.

Reviewed By mattontwowheels - Stirling, United Kingdom

It’s worth the climb along cobbled streets for the views across Tallinn to the sea and the perfectly maintained network of old buildings.

6. Convent of St. Bridget (Pirita Klooster)

Merivaelja tee 18, Tallinn 11911 Estonia +372 605 5044 http://www.osss.ee/
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Convent of St. Bridget (Pirita Klooster)

Reviewed By JulieF2978 - Helsinki, Finland

The Pirita convent in ruins is a nice building to be visited, specially if you're willing to see more of Tallinn than just the Old Town. Beautiful construction, and the surrounding neighborhood is also worth the visit. The forest cemetery is close by, and a beautiful place to enjoy the peace of nature.

7. Tallinna Raekoja Plats

Raekoja plats 1, Tallinn 10146 Estonia +372 645 7900 http://www.puhkaeestis.ee/et/tallinna-raekoja-plats
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Tallinna Raekoja Plats

This historic square has served as a marketplace since the eleventh century and features a pharmacy that has been operating since 1422.

Reviewed By B2042SUmikej - Chepstow, United Kingdom

Everyone must visit the Old Town Square (Raekoja Plats) in the heart of Tallinn where there are many beautiful fine buildings fringing the square and creating a wonderful atmosphere. The famous Christmas market was on when we were there which made the square particularly scenic with the large Christmas tree, fairy lights and many stalls selling hot toddies and tasty snacks as well as many Christmas decorations and souvenirs.

8. Eesti Vabaohumuuseum

Vabaohumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn 13521 Estonia +372 654 9100 [email protected] http://www.evm.ee
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Eesti Vabaohumuuseum

Within just a 15-minute drive from the center of Tallinn there is a delightful place – the Estonian Open Air Museum that invites you to see rural architecture and get acquainted with village life. The 14 farms of the museum show the visitor the life of families of different income and occupation in the 18th-20th centuries. As in anyreal village, there is a church, an inn, a school, a number of mills, a fire station, a village shop and net sheds by the sea. Although 74 buildings have been brought over so far, the museum is far from being completed; it is constantly changing and developing. You can have good time and also learn something at the Estonian Open Air Museum in any season!

Reviewed By SharonBB - Panama City, Panama

Take a walk through history...hundreds of years of history of this northern country...from early farmers and fishermen, blacksmiths and more...school house, windmill...Excellent explanatory "plaques" in Estonian, Russian and English; some places other European languages. Set in beautiful forest. Take a break and enjoy. So much to learn!!

9. Long Street (Pikk tanav)

Tallinn Estonia
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Long Street (Pikk tanav)

Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States

Great place to walk and plenty of restaurants and cafes for a snack or meal. Besides the shops and food, the buildings are an amazing collection of churches and architecture that you can study or walk though quickly. I hope you would spend some time as there are interesting signs and memorials on some of the buildings that add to the walk.

10. Pirita

Piritaa Tee, Tallinn Estonia http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pirita-beach
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Pirita

Reviewed By 559tobiasr - London, United Kingdom

We have been there end of August and it was a really nice sunny day. The beach is beautiful. It is such a shame that the water is so cold though. this beach deserves a lot more. A few people were actually in the water. I would guess it was about 17-18 degrees Celsius. We came by bus from Tallinn centre. Uncomplicated. There are some places where you can have something to eat and drink as well. Really nice!

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