You want your time in Estonia to be memorable, right?
You want to have experiences that are unique to you, not generic and touristy. more “Don’t be a Tourist in Estonia! Explore like a real traveller.”
Hidden Tallinn Tours {Reviews and Testimonials}
My favourite part of giving tours of Tallinn is undoubtedly the people that I get to meet. Many of these travellers come here to immerse themselves in a new culture more “Hidden Tallinn Tours {Reviews and Testimonials}”
Linnahall: portrait of an abandoned Soviet-era concert hall
Linnahall (a.k.a V. I. Lenin Palace of Culture and Sports) is one of the biggest eyesores in all of Tallinn; drab, grey and ugly… perhaps this is why I love it so much. more “Linnahall: portrait of an abandoned Soviet-era concert hall”
Kopli Tour {Abandoned Factory and Soviet stories}
5km north of Old Town lies the sleepy post-industrial district of Kopli. After many years in the shadows, this forgotten neighbourhood is back on the radar. more “Kopli Tour {Abandoned Factory and Soviet stories}”
Soviet Tour of Tallinn {Memories from the past}
Tallinn is a city built on stories. For many travellers, one of the most intriguing stories in Estonian history is the period of Soviet occupation from the 1940s until 1991. more “Soviet Tour of Tallinn {Memories from the past}”
Hidden Stories of Old Town [Walking Tour]
Join me on an alternative walking tour of Tallinn Old Town and see this popular tourist hotspot from the perspective of someone who chose to become a local. more “Hidden Stories of Old Town [Walking Tour]”
Põhjala Tehas: abandoned rubber factory in Kopli
Something is stirring on the western shore of Kopli peninsula. A dormant industrial complex, left behind by the twenty first century, is beginning to wake up from its thirty-year slumber. more “Põhjala Tehas: abandoned rubber factory in Kopli”
The Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide: Discover the real Hidden Tallinn
Ten years of knowledge and experience, in one place. Here is my Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide. more “The Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide: Discover the real Hidden Tallinn”
15 Essential Websites and Apps for Travellers in Tallinn (Tinder not included!)
I was just about to write a long and witty introduction to this piece, but then I realised that the title speaks for itself. more “15 Essential Websites and Apps for Travellers in Tallinn (Tinder not included!)”
6 budget meals for €6 or less: Cheap, tasty food in Tallinn
Right, I’ll keep this intro brief because you look like you’re hungry…
We all love to eat. That’s a fact.
We all love a bargain. Another fact. more “6 budget meals for €6 or less: Cheap, tasty food in Tallinn”
~{Forgotten Tallinn Series, Ep.3}~ Kopli Lines, Abandoned Ghost Town
Derelict; dangerous; destroyed; destitute. Kopli Lines has been one of the most problematic areas of Tallinn for decades. Vacant shells of former homes sporadically occupied by squatters and always in the news for the wrong reasons; more “~{Forgotten Tallinn Series, Ep.3}~ Kopli Lines, Abandoned Ghost Town”
14 Free WIFI hotspots in Tallinn (e-Estonia in action!)
In this chaotic and diverse world, there is one common phrase that unites us as a species. A phrase that, when uttered, causes every human being, regardless of their colour, creed or culture to rejoice…
“Free WIFI”
more “14 Free WIFI hotspots in Tallinn (e-Estonia in action!)”
~{Forgotten Tallinn Series, Ep.2}~ A Photographic Tour of Kopli
Once upon a time in a mystical land called Kopli one intrepid traveller decided to take a walk with his camera.
Deeper and deeper into this dangerous district he delved, documenting the darker side of Tallinn. more “~{Forgotten Tallinn Series, Ep.2}~ A Photographic Tour of Kopli”
~{Forgotten Tallinn Series, Ep.1}~ What’s the story of Kopli?
Tallinn is in a state of monumental metamorphosis. Apartment blocks rise up from the fertile ashes of a post-industrial wasteland, cafés procreate, shopping malls swell and futuristic trams glide silently across their new domain. more “~{Forgotten Tallinn Series, Ep.1}~ What’s the story of Kopli?”
A Beginners’ Guide to Tallinn
Dynamic, yet peaceful.
Modern, yet traditional.
Nordic future, Soviet past.
Fiercely patriotic; yet outward-facing. more “A Beginners’ Guide to Tallinn”
8 Abandoned Places to explore in and around Tallinn
Estonia is full of secrets.
Museums and history books will tell you the official stories but the real secrets are hidden below this superficial surface. more “8 Abandoned Places to explore in and around Tallinn”
A Beginners’ Guide to the Estonian Craft Beer Revolution
Picture the scene: it’s 2009 and a pair of fresh-faced students had ventured to Tallinn for their first back-packing experience. more “A Beginners’ Guide to the Estonian Craft Beer Revolution”
Cycling in Tallinn: The 5 best rides in the Estonian capital
There is no better way to explore Tallinn than on two wheels. Cycling offers the kind of flexibility, freedom and fun that motorised transport simply cannot. Hidden side-streets, secret forest paths and enticing neighbourhoods all become accessible when you venture out on a bicycle. more “Cycling in Tallinn: The 5 best rides in the Estonian capital”
The Adventurers’ Guide to Winter Cycling in Tallinn
Icy pavements, daily snowfall and sub-zero temperatures: it’s true, Estonia does not seem like the ideal country in which to ride a bicycle in winter. more “The Adventurers’ Guide to Winter Cycling in Tallinn”
8 Reasons to Visit Tallinn this Winter
Crisp carpets of pristine snow, the first warming sip of spicy mulled wine, an evening walk in the peaceful glow of orange streets lamps and the Old Town at its enchanting best. more “8 Reasons to Visit Tallinn this Winter”
5 Legends of Tallinn Old Town (and where to find them)
Did you now that Tallinn Old Town is absolutely teeming with myths and legends?
You didn’t? more “5 Legends of Tallinn Old Town (and where to find them)”
Exploring the Abandoned Volta Factory
Another rumour circles. Abandoned factory in Kalamaja, easy access and full of trees. It’s time to explore. more “Exploring the Abandoned Volta Factory”
Hara: Abandoned Soviet Submarine Base
It was the last day of our London to Tallinn bike ride and – by sheer coincidence – my birthday. Such days deserve celebration and I cannot think of a finer way to mark the occasion than a visit to an abandoned submarine base, hidden deep in the peaceful forest ambience of Laahemaa National Park. more “Hara: Abandoned Soviet Submarine Base”
After 3,500km of Cycling, Hidden Tallinn Returns
Hidden Tallinn has returned from the wilderness.
After a summer of ill-fitting bicycle shorts, smokey forest campfires and cheap cream cheese sandwiches we have arrived at the shores of the Baltic Sea more “After 3,500km of Cycling, Hidden Tallinn Returns”
Cycling from London to Estonia: Summer Adventure
Adventure, exploration and freedom are the guiding principles of any great trip. Here at Hidden Tallinn, we try to delve beyond the everyday sights and sounds of the cities and towns to bring you the hidden stories and cool places that make Estonia such a rich and fascinating country to explore. more “Cycling from London to Estonia: Summer Adventure”