Visitestonia.com has put tohether a list of the most important events in Estonia. Plan a visit to see one of these spectacles for yourself!
The list includes different music festivals, major sport events, song- and dance festival, film festival – something for every taste. Take a look at the list here, invite your friends and family and see you in Estonia!
Yesterday, 6 March, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the travel technology company Amadeus announced the winners of the 2022 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards, which recognise airports around the world offering an outstanding customer experience. One of the winners was Tallinn Airport, which earned the prestigious title of Best Airport among those serving 2-5 million passengers per year. It was also one of just five airports around the globe to be inducted into ACI World’s Roll of Excellence for having won multiple awards as part of the ASQ programme.
Riivo Tuvike, Chairman of the Management Board of Tallinn Airport, says everyone at the airport is delighted with the award. “As recognition goes, this is big!” he smiled. “It’s the result of years of dedicated work. The award belongs to everybody who works at Tallinn Airport, because the passengers we survey give us feedback on more than 30 aspects of the airport experience – from arriving and checking in to passing through security, and from the cleanliness of the place and the food on offer to getting out of the airport. Receiving an award like this isn’t something you can attribute to one person in particular: it means that every link in our chain has to be as strong as all the others.”
Passengers are at the heart of everything, and Tallinn Airport constantly seeks ways to make the customer experience even more convenient and efficient. “In June we opened a self-service bag drop for airBaltic and SAS passengers, and in September a new gate area with a self-service shop,” Tuvike explained. “And out of sight of passengers there’s a new fully automated baggage sorting system that’s transforming us into a modern, contemporary airport. To ensure that we remain competitive and to enhance services for our passengers we’re planning to invest in the expansion of the terminal, the development of our staff and new technology that will further boost the quality of our service. They’ll include cutting-edge equipment for scanning hand luggage and automatic boarding gates.”
ACI World issues the ASQ Awards in recognition of the world’s best airports for customer experience, based on survey information gathered direct from incoming and outgoing travellers. Launched in 2006, the awards constitute the world’s leading airport passenger satisfaction programme, involving almost 400 airports in 95 countries. The ACI surveys cover more than 30 performance indicators across key elements of the passenger’s airport experience, such as ease of finding your way around, check-in and shopping and dining offerings. This provides the most detailed overview of the passenger journey in every airport and a basis for global comparison in the aviation industry. More than half of the world’s travellers passed through an ASQ airport in 2022.
Take a look how cosy is Tallinn Airport here.
Amazing 10 cafes in Tallinn that should be on your radar. Some iconic places that have been in business for over 70 years, independent bakeries, gorgeous cafes to bring your dates to and sample some healthy yet delicious vegan goods.
The full list of places:
1. Maiasmokk – The Oldest Cafe in Tallinn https://kohvikmaiasmokk.ee/
2. Pierre Chocolaterie – French Cafe in one of the Cutest Courtyards https://www.pierre.ee/pierre-chocolaterie
3. Gallery Cafe – Stylish Brunch Spot in Rotermann https://gallerycafe.ee/en/
4. La Boulangerie – Classic French Bakery in Porto Franco https://boulangerie.ee/
5. Paris Deli, Bistro and Restaurant – A Piece of Paris in the City Centre of Tallinn https://parisresto.ee/en/
6. Karjase Sai – Independent Bakery at the end of Kopli https://karjasesai.ee/
7. Fika – 3rd Wave Coffee Shop in Telliskivi https://www.instagram.com/fikaleibjak…
8. Narva Cafe- Value for Your Money Cafe https://narvakohvik.ee/
9. Kringel – Delicious Vegan Food and Pastries https://www.instagram.com/kringel.koh…
10. Eclair Factory Tallinn – Biggest Variety of Eclairs in Tallinn https://www.instagram.com/eclairfacto…
Tallinn has been awarded first place among L-category meetings destinations at the MTLG Awards 2022. Since 2010, Kongres Magazine has been presenting the most interesting meeting destinations to international meeting planners. The 2022 L-destinations are cities that can host up to 2000 conference attendees, and Tallinn was the best meeting destination in 2022, for the second consecutive year. You can learn more about what makes Tallinn special and on what basis Tallinn was awarded points in Kongres Magazine.
More detailed information here: https://kongres-magazine.eu/2022/09/tallinn-mtlg-2022/
For the 21st Annual Wanderlust Travel Awards, they asked their readers to vote for the places around the world that have captured their imagination and inspired their wanderlust. From sprawling metropolitans to historic districts, these are the top ten cities voted as the most desirable in Europe. On the 2nd place you can find the Estonian capital Tallinn! Find out more here: 10 of the Most Desirable Cities in Europe: Wanderlust Travel Awards 2022 | Wanderlust
The Tallinn Christmas market is the crown jewel of Christmas in Estonia. After all, it was named the best Christmas market in Europe in 2019 and has once again made the list of Christmas markets to visit all over the continent. The market may work its enchantment on you — making it hard to even think about leaving Tallinn — but the rest of Estonia is filled with magic during the holiday season. In cities large and small across Estonia, a real-life fairytale Christmas awaits. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at markets packed with handicrafts, see your children’s eyes light up with a visit to Santa’s farm, sample seasonal treats and hot mulled wine, and marvel at all the twinkling lights illuminating the winter sky.
Visit the park which has the largest exhibition of ice sculptures in the Baltics, and where musical shows, demonstrations of sculpture creation, and various activities for children will be organized. With the fall of night, visitors will be treated to synchronized ice sculpture, music, and light performances.
More information: https://festivali.jelgava.lv/index.php/en/international-ice-sculpture-festival
Tartu together with Southern Estonia is the European Capital of Culture in 2024 that will offer special cultural experiences in Tartu and Southern Estonia. Tartu 2024 will present the programme in the autumn of 2023.
More information: Tartu 2024 – European Capital of Culture
Have you ever heard of Lithuania’s natural wonders? If not, you’re in luck. Forbes collected the most famous ones in a recent article. This is one of the reasons why tourists visiting this country often go beyond the top attractions to enjoy the sanctuary of nature and unforgettable views of Lithuania.
Forbes discusses more of Lithuania’s natural wonders here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaredranahan/2022/10/26/five-scenic-natural-wonders-to-visit-across-lithuania/
In January 2023, Estonia’s capital city, Tallinn, will become Europe’s 13th Green Capital with a goal of becoming a model city for sustainable governance. In 2013, Tallinn became the first city to introduce free public transport to all residents following a referendum. By 2035 the city intends to have free carbon-neutral public transport and wants to achieve full climate neutrality by 2050.As one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn is characterised by the diverse nature of its landscapes and communities, which are home to rare plant and animal species. Tallinn impressed the international jury with a systemic approach to sustainable governance and interlinked strategic goals, which reflect the ambitions of the European Green Deal and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Find out more here: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/media/press-releases/must-see-destinations-for-2023-tallinn-green-capital-of-europe
