Living Like a Local in Tallinn Estonia

Today I will show you guys some off the beaten path destinations that I would recommend visiting during a trip to Tallinn, Estonia. I have been living here for around three weeks now visiting my girlfriend Sayrung and have been to some cool places that I simply was not aware of during my first short visit to Tallinn in June of 2019.

Before we get to the off the beaten path locations I have to call out that the Old Town is a must visit! Although it can be overrun with foreign tourists especially in the summer months, it is well worth exploring and walking through for a few hours. To get the best views of the city I recommend walking up to the Kohtuotsa vaateplatvorm and the Patkuli viewing platform, which are great spots for photos and offer incredible panoramic views of the city.

Next up on the list is a place I don't know why more tourists go to visit as it is easily accessible via the 1 or 3 trams from Old Town. This location is Kadriorg Park. It is one of the most beautiful and well manicured parks that I have ever been to. The real centerpiece of the park is the Kadriorg Palace, where construction was completed back in 1725. Peter the Great of Russia originally ordered to have this beautiful building constructed for his 2nd wife Catherine I. Now it serves as an art museum and has many German pieces from the German aristocrats who lived within the Baltic region in the 16th and 17th centuries. The park also features a Japense garden that is super realaxing and nice to walk through.

The next location is the most popular local beach for Tallinn's residents. It is only a 20 minute bus ride away, you can take a local bus from one of the city's large malls, Viru Keskus. This beach is called Pirata Beach and it offers an escape from the center of the city and for some natural beauty to soak in as you relax and soak in some rays. You can even go for a swim... if you dare, the water is pretty frigid even in the summertime. Within Pirata you can stay at a local resort, go to some cool bars and resturants, and even have some fun out on the water by trying wind surfing or paddle boarding.

The next entry on my list isn't actually in Tallinn , but can be easily reached in less than two hours in a comfortable enviornment via the LUX Express Bus, which is what me and Sai used to get there. This beach town is called Pärnu, Estonia and it is definitely worth the drive down as this was my favroite place I have been to in Estonia thus far. Rated as one of the top beaches in the Baltic region, this seaside town also features a small quaint old town that in many ways resembles certain areas of Tallinn. There also is a nice little lake about a mile from the ocean with a paved bike path for those who want to venture a little bit away from the beach.

The final entry on my list is Paljassaare hoiuala. It is a park or area of preserved land northwest of the old town and can be accessed pretty easily by using the 59 bus. When I approached this area I didn't know what to expect, but once I saw how many people were there I realized I had stumbled upon an Estonian hidden gem. There's a nice, small beach area, plenty of hiking trails, abandoned buildings, and even wild yak that roam around the prairie.

Let me know in the comments section below what you think of the list and if you know of any other cool areas I should explore before I leave Tallinn!

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