Tallinn is a small and historic capital which sits on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the post- Soviet state of Estonia. Although easily overlooked by your average holiday maker or sun seeker, Estonia can be a great holiday destination for those searching for something slightly off the beaten track. Tallinn is an old city that still maintains its original charm, yet caters for all kind of tourists very well. As a country with ties to old Soviet Russia, Estonia is more progressive than one might assume. This progression has also shifted to its cuisine, attitude and the ease of vegan life, especially in the capital Tallinn.
I have visited Tallinn many times over the past few years. Being only a short ferry ride from Helsinki it’s an ideal destination for day trips or a quick weekend get-away. Naturally with its short proximity to Finland and cheaper prices, the majority of visitors and tourists to Tallinn are Finns stocking up on cheap booze and shopping in one of the many shopping centres this small city has to offer. However, due to the beautiful old town, Tallinn does attract tourists from further afield to take in the medieval historic sights, magnificent Gothic architecture and visit the vast number of museums Tallinn has to offer. So what’s there to do in Tallinn and, more importantly, where can you go to eat?