Tallinn is a medieval Christmas dreamland | Europe's best city in winter 🇪🇪🎄

'Tallinn in Estonia is the prettiest place I've ever seen.' That's how Marnie described the medieval capital city which is home to one of the best Christmas markets on the continent.

With snow on the ground and stunning decorations, Tallinn is yet another wintry Christmas dreamland and the second stop on our festive adventure through the Baltics and Scandinavia.

We of course visited the Christmas market both in the day and at night to see what all the fuss is about.

Olde Hansa is an authentic medieval restaurant experience with waiting staff who dress up and stay in character, so it's a great way to immerse yourself in Tallinn's history.

We also went to the Kohtuotsa viewing platform which is the best viewpoint over Tallinn, the cafe voted the best in the city and packed in a visit to the St Mary's and Alexander Nevsky cathedrals.

St Catherine's Passage is one of the true hidden gems in Tallinn and you of course cannot skip checking out the iconic Viru Gate.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Travelling to Estonia from Riga in Latvia
01:55 First impressions of Tallinn
04:39 Tallinn Christmas Market at night
05:19 Olde Hansa medieval restaurant
06:53 Thoughts on Tallinn
07:59 The best cafe in Tallinn
08:57 Tallinn Christmas Market in the daytime
11:06 Kohtuotsa viewing platform - the best viewpoint in Tallinn
12:33 Climbing St Mary's Cathedral
13:32 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
14:37 Viru Gate and St Catherine's Passage

Thank you for watching our short film and coming with us around Tallinn. We hope you enjoy it!

Ben and Marnie 💕

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[HelenGolovina-yh]

A really well made video of my city. the music is so carefully chosen, really describes the city wo well. And good camerawork. And Steven. Jesus, as i Tallinner I did not know he has webpages. He is particularly active in summer. When you happen to have fish or egg in your bag (not eating them or anything, just have them in the bag, he will smell that from miles away and comes up to you and does not go away until you have given him all of it. I end up doing it every time. Last year I tried in Sept or October if he would come, took fish for him on purpose. And he did not come. But he was back the next spring. So he goes off somewhere for the winter and then returns when the tourists return. He is not stupid.

Nice video. And I am very happy to live in this city

[migawkizpolski]

Absolutly amazing place 👍👍👍Cool film editing, good job!

[NicolasDudic-phkd]

Absulutely beautiful city !! Thank you for Sharing this Nice vidéo ! Have a wonderful Christmas 🥂🍾🎄🎁☃️❄️🎅✨️ Pozz svima ot sefer I marija. Francija

[mariakelly]

Loved this video! Your channel is so underrated keep going xx

[Smoneyman]

Great to see you guys enjoyed Tallinn . Hope you will be back soon ! . Maybe next time at summer

[tamerdegirmenci]

Süper beğenerek izliyoruz tebrikler teşekkürler 🎉

[yelenayeli]

I visited Tallinn in august and it was beautiful❤. Although I think that Tallinn in snowy winter weather is even more beautiful❤❤❤!

[CarlCOts]

Its a good idea to have a look in to allyways there! And buildingns&streets have plaques with cool history about them🇪🇪🇧🇻and its my favorite city😊

[HelenGolovina-yh]

Oskar somehow manages to be in every video that has ever been made about Tallinn. Oskar is the seagull at 8:21. It IS hi, he is so recognisable.

[cookvlogwithsandhya]

Beautiful place 😊 nice sharing dear friend 👌

[painterlegsboro]

Had a brilliant winter week there about 5 years ago. Incredibly peaceful capitol city

[Mart]

What you forgot to mention about town square christmas market though - This is probably the original birthplace of christmas tree. It was first written in Town Hall budget book that decorated tree with musicians playing under it was in 1441. This was the first public Christmas Tree ever put on display in Europe. It was previously thought that christmas tree tradition started from Germany at around 1560, but it turned out recently that it was "Brotherhood of Blackheads" that started it more than 100 years before that in Estonia.

[akfasso]

Thank you for this video! Loved the narration and how you captured such a picture perfect city. I just booked my accommodations for this year's Christmas market (2024) and enjoyed watching this video as a preview for what I might experience in December. Best of luck on your travels -- saw you quit your jobs. Must be exciting and scary! :)

[katrinlausch]

Kehrwieder (your pronounciation was very off 😇)is German meaning sth. like "come back/ visit again (please)". Love your editing and videos. Stay safe and enjoy the Holidays, Kate ✨

[jonasjonava]

Leedu, Kaunase linn - tervitused õed ja vennad Eestist.!!!

[tom_roche]

Tallin looks very cosy. Great video guys! Safe travels.

[pianomanJesus]

My wife, who is Estonian, first took me into Vanalinn via Viru gate. So I will always remember that as first direction to see Vanalinn from. @1:55 Your first memories are from Fat Margret (Paks Margareeta). @6:21 Looks like a proper Estonian meal... both of yours. Yours looks like it has some cubes of cooked pumpkin, correct? Where did you dine for this meal? @8:35 Oh Excellent, you found Kehrwider Saiakang Chocolaterie. I have very good memories of visiting that! I had a delicious gooseberry torte, warmed up per the young lady who served us, and a delicious hot chocolate. She said shop staff harvest the gooseberries fresh. So definitely not serving up factory prepared food. You showcased several of my favorite spots around Vanalinn. On the West side of Toompea is Piiskopi Viewing Platform, overlooking my wife's highschool running track below. At the South West corner of Toompea is Pikk Hermann, where the Estonian flag is raised each day. Then across the street to the South is Lindamägi, a lovely park with a statue of Linda. Up at the North end of Vanalinn is Oleviste kirik (St. Olaf's church)... once the tallest building in the entire world. Presently it is used by a Baptist Church congregation. By Viru Gate was Musumäe (Kissing Hill) Park. And on and on the spots would go.... Good video. 👍

[MarcoParentini]

Congratulations on the nice video! We were in Tallinn in August many years ago, we will go back for the next Christmas holidays, I think it will be beautiful. I saw some footage taken with a drone, is it allowed to fly in Tallinn? Are there any permits to apply for?
Thank you congratulations again for the video
Marco and Claudia

[ristalinternational]

Did you try/taste cinnamon or honey beer at Olde Hansa? :)

[Victoria.Foxworthy]

Now I can say, "Tallinn? Oh yes, I've been there. I toured around with my friends, Ben and Marnie. We had a marvelous time!" 💖