A DAY TRIP TO TALLINN FROM HELSINKI
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Travellers
who find themselves in Helsinki, Finland, should set aside a day to
take advantage of the seamless crossing via ferry to Tallinn, the
capital of Estonia. All in one day you can set sail and reach Tallinn
from Helsinki in just 2.5 hours, spend 3-4 hours exploring the quaint
capital and return to Helsinki by 20:30pm - an opportunity too good to
refuse! Here's how to take a day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki...
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A day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki
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Tallinn
looks to the naked eye to be ripped right out of a fairytale picture
book. The Old Town is indeed so charming and medieval that you will feel
as if you have stepped back in time - to an age of cobblestone
alleyways, colourful architecture and a labyrinth of small boutique
stores selling everything from antiques to kitsch souvenirs.
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Getting There
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There
are a range of operators making the crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn,
all for a similar price but varied service. I chose to book the Viking
Line Cruise on a daily crossing, departing Helsinki at 11.30 am and
arriving in Tallinn at 2.00pm. Later in the day the ferry returns to
Helsinki at 6.00pm departing Tallinn and arrives back in Helsinki
precisely 2.5 hours later. Prices start from 22 euros - though I can
highly recommend upgrading to an outside cabin with the incredible
buffet - a great way to pass the time enjoying the food, wine and soft
drinks!
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A day in Tallinn
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When
I stepped on dry land in Tallinn, the distinction between the two
capitals was immediate. From the newness of Helsinki to the quaint old
world charm of Tallinn, I couldn't wait to spend a few hours exploring
the city.
Armed with a map and no idea of my geographical location, I took the
easy route and simply walked in the direction of the church towers in
the distance.
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Winding
my way up the cobblestone alleyways, I soon enough found myself in the
centre of town. My first stop was the Old Town Square - which was
bustling and alive by the time I arrived around 2.00pm.
From there, I made my way uphill to the impressive Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral. A short walk in the hillside, you will then find yourself at
one of the few lookout points with impressive views of Tallinn.
Before I knew it, it was almost time to head back to the ferry. But not
without an hour of saved time for some shopping! If you're looking for
antiques or souvenirs, anywhere in the Old Town is a good place to
start. For international brands, head straight to Viru Keskus - it's not
only home to everything you'll want and need, but also en route back to
the ferry.
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Thursday, 15 June 2017
A DAY TRIP TO TALLINN FROM HELSINKI
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