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Autumn in Tallinn
As I sit here on my laptop writing this foreword, using candles as my only light source, I have just a couple of hopes... that the battery will last, and or that the power comes back on. Yes folks, winter has returned to Tallinn and along with it comes the occasional snowstorm to remind us just how much we take electricity for granted… the things an In Your Pocket editor does to make sure the readers get the next edition. Please excuse us if you notice the odd spelling mistake though, even with candles, the keyboard is rather dark.Tallinn is a great place to visit any time of year, but snowy winter days are simply magic in this medieval town. Cobblestones covered in snow, mulled wine at a traditional Christmas Market hut, snow-capped roofs and fires crackling in the hearth are just some of the things that bring warmth to an otherwise cold time of year. And speaking of the Christmas Market, it’s here that you’ll find all of those unique gift ideas for the hard to please on your list. From smoked cheeses to hand-knit mittens and blacksmith forged swords to ceramic mugs, there are enough items here to guarantee you’ll exceed the baggage-weight limits of any airline.
And just because it’s a tad chilly, doesn’t mean there’s a lack of things to do. Our culture section is still chalk full of big and small events to help keep you warm.
So, what are you waiting for? Put on your hat, grab a mulled wine, stick a memory card in your camera, turn the page and get started. Tallinn is, after all, one big photo opportunity.
The staff at Tallinn In Your Pocket would like to wish everyone a safe holiday and a Happy New Year!
OUR Tallinn HIGHLIGHTS
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Balthasar
Beautifully-restored dining rooms overlooking Town Hall Square provide Balthasar the perfect aristocratic setting for its refined establishment. The specialty of the house is garlic, and everyth
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Gloria
Gloria has been synonymous with class and style since it opened in 1937, and once you get a look at the intricate, pre-war interior, you'll understand why this was the restaurant of choice f
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Bazar
Decked out with funky lamps and haremesque booths, this restaurant/club has just the right touch of the exotic, but its enormous popularity is probably down to the sheik-sized portions of Arabia
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Oliver
A diligent, carved wooden waiter spends all day long on Viru tänav trying to entice people into this cellar restaurant, where meaty items like entrecote and steak dominate the menu. Other choice
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Grillhaus Daube
A huge step up from the typical throw-the-pork-on-the-fire grill house, Daube is a roomy, two-floor affair decorated in a warm style t
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Romeo Family Apartments
This family run establishment offers the same level of quality and personalised service as many of the luxury hotels in town. Apart from very convenient (mostly Old Town) locations, each of these 1&#
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