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.
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.
10 of the Most Desirable Cities in Europe: Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2022 has awarded Tallinn, Estonia with the 2nd place!
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.
International Ice Sculpture Festival in Jelgava, Latvia on 03–05 February 2023
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.
TARTU2024: Estonia’s second largest city as well as its main university town Tartu will hold the title of European Capital Of Culture in 2024
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.
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.
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.
The 13th Youth Song and Dance Festival of Estonia will be held in 2023
Estonia’s Song Festival, first held in 1869, takes place every five years and encompasses the values that Estonians consider important as a nation – love for their country, language, culture and customs. The festival is of such national significance it is listed by UNESCO as an intangible heritage tradition. The 150th jubilee celebration in 2019 saw almost 70,000 Estonians gather at the Song Festival Grounds in Tallinn to listen to 35,000 singers from 1,020 choirs. Towns and cities across the country have their own smaller festival grounds for performances in between these years.
The 13th Youth Song Celebration will take place on 2 July 2023 at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. Performers will include young children’s choirs, children’s choirs, boys’ choirs, mixed choirs, girls’ choirs, male youth choirs, wind orchestras and symphony orchestras and ends with performances by the combined choir. The concert is preceded by the ceremonial procession of the participants through the centre of Tallinn along a 5km route.
Vilnius, Lithuania announced among the top destinations to see in 2023 by National Geographic UK!
From epic landscapes and cultural reawakenings to conservation initiatives and family favourites, National Geographic Traveller’s Best of the World list is back with 35 destinations that should be on your radar for 2023.
Vilnius has just been announced amongst the top destinations to see next year by National Geographic UK. In the category of Culture, next to such grands as Appian Way in Italy, Busan in South Korea or Egypt.
