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PORTS B-Terminal, D-Terminal HOTELS Barons Hotel,

Bern Hotel, Braavo Hotel, City Portus Hotel, My City Hotel,

Domina Ilmarine Hotel, Ecoland Hotel, Economi Hotel,

Euroopa Hotel, Go Hotel Schnelli, Imperial Hotel, Kalev Spa

Hotel, Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn, L'Ermitage Hotel, Meriton

Grand Conference & Spa Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Nordic

Forum Hotel, Old House Hostel, Old Town Maestro Hotel,

Oru Hotel, Palace Hotel, Park Inn Central Tallinn, Radisson

Blu Hotel Tallinn, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia, Reval Park

Hotel Tallinn, Savoy Hotel, Scandic St. Barbara Hotel, Sokos

Hotel Viru, St. Olav Hotel, Susi Hotel, Swissotel, Tähetorni

Hotel, Tallink Express Hotel, Tatari 53 Hotel, Telegraaf Hotel,

Ülemiste Hotel, Vana Wiru Hotel, Viimsi Spa Hotel, Von

Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn OTHER TV Tower, Hansabuss

Business Line, Swedish Embassy, Sadama Market,

Stockmann Info, Tallinn Airport, Tallinn Tourist Information,

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Hotel, Sanatorium Tervis, Tervise Paradiis, TRK Viiking,

Koidulapark Hotel, Pärnu Airport TARTU Dorpat Hotel,

London Hotel, Pallas Hotel, Tartu Visitor's Centre, Tartu

Airport, Turu Linna City Information Point WESTERN ESTONIA Pärnu Yacht Club, Arensburg Boutique Hotel,

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Tourist Information, Rakvere Tourist Information, Saka Cliff

Hotel & Spa, Toila Sanatorium, Vihula Manor, Villa Theresa,

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Göteborg, Estonian Air Stockholm,Tallink Mariehamn,

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March was a very b u s y n e w s month, a mis-

sing airplane, a referendum; but meanwhile in Estonia, one of the largest Bitcoin transactions took place. The run-down Malla manor house in Lääne-Viru County was purchased by the Finnish businessman, Risto Pietilä. Pietilä plans to renovate one part of the main building and turn it into a hotel and centre for Bitcoin enthusiasts.

The Estonian countryside is spotted with manor houses, some that have been renovated and turned into luxury hotels, and others, like Malla Manor that have been left to decay. Malla Manor was previously owned by a Finnish couple who bought it in the late 1990s for one million crowns (64,000€). Many manor houses are also for sale, and asking prices are not as high as you might think. Malla Manor did go for close to the asking price of 960,000 euros, but other manors on smaller plots of land can be purchased for much less. If you have any Bitcoins lying around, why not?

Estonia did not have much of a winter at all this year. We had a few weeks of snow in January, where the temperature dropped down below minus twenty degrees Celsius. The weather then warmed up, and the better part of March saw spring-like temperatures and sunny days. It was so warm that they even had to can-cel the annual Tartu Marathon for lack of snow.

It’s nice to have the longer days now, meaning there are more daylight hours for you to explore Tallinn and Estonia. In this month’s guide, we look at spring festivals, like the annual Student & Spring Days in Tartu. Hungry or thirsty? Turn to our restaurant page for a look at Tallinn’s medieval restaurants, as well as Estonia’s craft brewers and where to try some local ale.

Happy travels!

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April Highlights01 GENESIS COMES BACK TO LIFESteve Hackett brings 1970s nostalgia of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel to the Nokia Concert Hall on April 28th. The guitar legend promises to play many of Genesis’ top hits during his two-hour concert.

02 QUALITY RAP IN TALLINNThe four-time Grammy award winning rapper Nelly will perform at the Saku Suurhall on April 10th. This will be Nelly’s first concert in the Baltics. Tickets are available from Piletilevi, starting at €39.

03 WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN“Give new life” (Anna uus elu) is an exhibit about what can be done with used objects to recycle them. See, for example, dresses made from parachutes, and baskets woven from newspapers. The exhibit is open until April 13th at the Pärnu Museum of Contemporary Art.

04 TERRIFYING THRILLSThe Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival brings horror, fantasy, and sci-fi films from all over the world to Estonia. Haapsalu Cultural Centre 24-27 April. Read more about this event on page 16.

05 SPRING & STUDENT DAYS IN TARTUTartu turns into a student party town from April 28 to May 4 during the Tartu Spring and Student Days. The event is a mix of parties, concerts, and fun. Read more about this event on page 14.

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Viewing Platforms

Kohtu Platform - offers one of the best views of the Old Town. The impressive tower of the Niguliste Church seems at arms length. The red tiled roofs with white edges are cha-racteristic of Tallinn. Tallinn B1.

Patkul Platform - shows both a view of St Olaf’s Church, and part of the city wall. The church was even taller in medieval times and the tallest buil-ding in the world in its time. Nowhere else can you see the city wall from a better angle. Tallinn B1.

Kiriku Platform - the platform at the end of Kiriku Street faces west and offers a view of splendid and roman-

tic sunsets. Tallinn B1.

Raekoja plats

Tallinn’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) is Northern Europe’s best-preserved medieval town hall square and was built at the beginning of the 1400s.

Tallinn Old Town H 1-2.

Blink and you might miss this narrow passageway off of Vene. Built in 1246, St. Catherine's Monastery (Püha Katariina klooster) is the oldest buil-ding in Tallinn. This passageway is also known as the Latin Quarter of Tallinn, and where you can find one of Tallinn’s first Italian restaurants. Tallinn Old Town H 2-3.

The Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) is one of Europe's oldest pharmacies, which still operates in its original loca-tion, in the Town Hall Square. Tallinn Old Town H 1.

The Tall Hermann Tower (15th century) on the southwest corner of the hill, and the blue, black, and white Estonian flag signify independence and freedom for Estonians. Today, Toompea is the centre of Estonian government and the Rii-gikogu (parliament). Look for the pink building behind the Russian Orthodox Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral. Tallinn B1.

The Kiek in de Kök tower is the entrance to historical underground bastion tunnels. In Soviet times they were supposed to serve as bomb shelters and protect the communist elite in case of a war. Kiek in de Kök means, “look into the kitchen”

in Low German, as this was one of the main things soldiers spent their time doing while on the lookout for intruders. Kiek in de Kök dates back to the 15th century. The tower is 38 metres tall, and the walls are four metres thick.Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn B1.

Climb the stairs of the St Olaf Church and you will discover not only the lower town beneath but also the magnificent palaces facing the slopes of Toompea Hill, and the upper town. The old town of Tallinn is divided into a lower and upper part. The lower town was inhabi-ted by hanseatic traders and the upper town, or Toompea was inhabited by nobility. Lai 50, Tallinn Old Town E2.

A fascinating museum about Soviet his-tory in Estonia is located on the top floor of the Viru Hotel. The hotel rooms were under KGB surveillance. The rooms were equipped with micropho-nes, and small holes were made in the walls, where cameras could be placed to take pictures of hotel guests.

The museum is only accessible by gui-ded tour. Tours run daily and are held in English, Finnish, Russian, and Estonian. English tours book up quickly so boo-kings are recommended. Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.

Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) is the most important fortification tower in Tallinn. She was built in the early 1500s. The diameter of the tower is 25 metres and the walls are up to 6.5 metres thick! She was constructed to protect Tallinn from intruders from the sea. Fat Margaret is often the main entrance gate and first encounter for visitors to the Old Town in Tallinn, if arriving by sea. Pikk 70,Tallinn A2.

Kiek in de kök

Town Hall Square

Photo: T. Tuul

Must-see sights of the Old Town

Katariina käik

Raeapteek

Toompea Castle

Kiek in de Kök and the Bastion Tunnels

Paks Margareeta

KGB Museum

St Olaf’s Church (Oleviste kirik)

Hop on, Hop off Bus Tour

■ Pick up the Tallinn

Card (available from

Tourist Information

Kiosks and the A & D

terminals at the port)

for free entrance to

many museums, free

use to Tallinn city tran-

sportation, including

the Hop on, Hop off

bus (don’t forget the

swipe the card), and

further discounts all

around town. www.tallinncard.ee

Sometimes you just don’t have enough time to see everything, but on the Tallinn City Tour you just might. Three lines run daily, and best of all, each one passes through the Port of Tallinn, making it even more convenient. The tour operates in ten different languages and is guide by a recorded audio track that follows the sequence of the sights. One ticket is valid for 24 hours. This means that you can travel on all three routes in one day. If you purchase a 24-hour Tallinn Card then your journey on the Tallinn City Tour is free.

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1 January – New Year’s Day

24 February – Independence Day

Easter Good Friday1 May – Spring Holiday;

Pentecost;

23 June – Victory Day;

24 June – Midsummer’s Day;

20 August – Re-independence Day;

24 December – Christmas Eve;

25 December – Christmas Day;

26 December – Boxing Day

The work day preceding New Year’s Day,

Independence Day, Victory Day, and

Christmas Day is reduced by three hours.

2013/2014 School HolidaysChristmas break 21 December, 2013 -

5 January, 2014

Spring break 15-23 March, 2014Summer break 6 June - 31 August, 2014

Holidays

■ Medical Centres and Pharmacies

24H Pharmacy Tõnismägi 5, Tallinn

Tel. +372 644 2282

Mustamäe Medical CentreEhitajate tee 27, Tallinn

Tel.+372 659 8318

Keskhaigla Medical CentreRavi 18, Tallinn

Tel. 1900, +372 622 7070

■ Central Post OfficesPostimaja Post OfficeNarva mnt 1, Tallinn B2.

Kristiine Post Office Endla 45 (Kristiine Shopping Centre), Tallinn

Airport Post OfficeTartu mnt 101, Tallinn

Toompea Post OfficeLossi plats 4, Tallinn Old Town, B1.

Old Town Postal StoreViru 20, Tallinn Old Town, H3.

Tallinn: Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4, Tallinn

Tartu: Raekoja plats 1A, Tartu

Pärnu: Uus 4, Pärnu

Narva: Peetri plats 3, Narva

Rakvere: Laada 14, Rakvere

Järvamaa: Keskväljak 8, Paide

Räpina: Kooli 1, Räpina

Jõgeva: Suur 3, Jõgeva

Saaremaa: Tallinna 2, Kuressaare

Hiiumaa: Hiiu 1, Kärdla

Haapsalu: Karja 15, Haapsalu

Jõhvi: Rakvere 13A, Jõhvi

Otepää: Tartu mnt 1, Otepää

Valga: Kesk 11, Valga

Viljandi: Vabaduse plats 6, Viljandi

Võru: Jüri 12, Võru

Rapla: Viljandi mnt 4, Rapla

TOURIST INFORMATION

■ Currency ExchangeDebit and credit cards are widely accepted

throughout Estonia, especially VISA and

Mastercard. American Express is not as

widely accepted.

Currency can be exchanged in banks

throughout the country. Major Estonian

banks include: LHV, Swedbank, SEB, and

Nordea. There is a wide network of ATMs

in major cities and smaller towns. Currency

can also be exchanged at Eurex, and Tavid.

The name Tallinn originates from the

Danish occupation (1219–).

1285 Tallinn joins the Hanseatic League.

1346 The Danish sell Tallinn to the

German Order. Toompea was divid-

ed among princes and bourgeoisie

in the upper-town and craftsmen in

the lower-town.

1561 Tallinn goes to the Swedish.

1721 The Russians conquer Estonia and

Tallinn.

1918 Estonia declares independence and

Tallinn becomes its capital.

1939–44 Russians and Germans occupy

Tallinn.

1944 The Soviet Army bombs Tallinn in

March and causes extensive dam-

age. 1400 people are killed.

1944–1991 Tallinn becomes a Soviet capi-

tal and hosts the sailing competi-

tions of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

1991 Tallinn becomes Estonia's capital. In

1997, it is declared a UNESCO World

Heritage Site.

2011 Tallinn is the European Capital of

Culture along with Turu. Its popula-

tion is estimated at 411,000: 53%

Estonians, 38% Russians, 9% Other.

A quick history of the city of Tallinn

Outside of the Old Town

Kalamaja (Fish house) is a historic suburb filled with wooden houses and old factories. From the 14th cen-tury, Kalamaja has served as Tallinn’s main fishing port and was home to fishermen and fishmongers. When the railroad connected Tallinn with St. Petersburg in 1870, many factories opened. The colourful wooden hous-es you still see today were built in the 1920s and 1930s to house the grow-ing working population. Kalamaja has seen a revival over the last few years as artists and other bohemian types moved in for the large spaces and cheap rent. Restaurants and cafés began to open, and the area con-tinues to grow .

Have you ever seen the hull of a real submarine from below? Or better still, crawled through the narrow liv-ing and working quarters of a fully refurbished sub from the 1930s? The submarine Lembit was one of two Estonian submarines built in the UK in the mid 1930s. Another sight is an authentic replica of the Short Admiralty Type 184 seaplane, a British two-seat reconnaissance, bombing, and torpedo carrying folding-wing seaplane used in the Estonian war of Independence in the early 1920s and later for mail service. The museum is located in the former seaplane hangars built during WWI

by the Russian tsar. The construc-tion is architecturally unique since it was the largest armoured concrete ceiling in the world at the time of construction.

Küti 17 / Vesilennuki 6, TallinnBy tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city cen-tre to the Linnahall stop. From there, by foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail.

Patarei Prison gives an eerie glimpse into gloomy Soviet era prison life. For a small entrance fee you can take a self-guided tour through the dark halls of this old sea fortress that has served as barracks, and then as a prison during Soviet times.

Kalaranna 2-2aBy tram: No. 1 or 2 from the city cen-tre to the Linnahall stop. From there, by foot along the Cultural Kilometre trail, just before the Seaplane Harbour.

Kadriorg Park is the area that houses the Presidential Palace (Presidendi kantselei) and the Kadriorg Palace (Kadrioru loss), and the KUMU Art Museum. (All located on Weizenbergi). Kadriorg means Catherine’s Valley in Estonian, and dates back to the 18th century. The park and the palace were built by Peter the Great, who apparently helped in its building. As was cus-tomary at the time, the main house was named after his wife. There are plenty of other things to see in this beautiful and prestigious park. From the Kadriorg Palace, head straight along the park trail to the Russalka monument, located at the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The famous Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak) are only a short walk from the park as well.

Pirita is an area located a short distance to the east of the city centre and offers a variety of things to see and do. Start by visiting the ruins of St Birgitta’s Convent ruins (Pirita klooster) whose colourful history dates back to the 15th century. A stroll through the ruins and the surrounds, including the small cemetery, is a moving reminder of the past. Its proximity to the Pirita River and the beach makes it perfect as part of a day excursion. The 2km long beach can attract up to 30,000 visitors a day in summer. Also located a short distance from the beach is the city’s Botanical Gardens (Botaanikaaed) and the famous Tallinn TV Tower (Teletorn), which is a must see as it not only pro-vides a number of interactive exhibits but also offers one of the best views of the city and the district. A starting point for information on these can be found at:

St Birgitta’s Convent ruins (Pirita klooster)-Kloostri tee 9, Tallinn

Tallinn TV Tower (Teletorn) - Kloostrimetsa tee 58A, Tallinn

Botanical Gardens (Botaanikaaed) - Kloostrimetsa tee 52, Tallinn.

Visitors can catch a glimpse of the Estonian countryside and village life from the past. The venue has a dis-tinctive rural atmosphere that includes various farm buildings as well as its own church, tavern, and schoolhouse. Several mills, a fire station, fishing net sheds, a dancing area, and a village swing add to the character of the place. Some of the country’s iconic windmills can also be seen. Various demonstrations, displays and interactive activities help bring the past to life and provide visitors with a fun and educational experience.

Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn.

Kalamaja & Kopli

Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)

Patarei Prison (Patarei Vangla)

Kadriorg

Pirita

Estonian Open Museum(Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum)

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ESTONIA AT-A-GLANCEArea: 45,227 km2.

Population: approximately 1,350,000

Capital: Tallinn, population approximately 400,000.

Other cities: Tartu 98,522, Narva 64,057, Pärnu 42,433

Ethnicity: Estonians 68%, Russians 24.8%, Other 6.5%

Language: The official language is Estonian, which belongs

to the Finno-Ugric group of

languages (Finnish, Hungarian). Russian is the mother

tongue of more than 300,000 inhabitants. English is widely

spoken throughout the country.

Religion: Approximately 20% of Estonians are non-religious,

others Lutheran, Orthodox, Catholic.

Currency: Euro €

Independence: 24 February 1918

Re-independence: 20 August 1991

Weather: Average temperature July 16C, February -9C

Time Zone: GMT +2

Elevation: The highest point in Estonia is Suur Munamägi

(318m) located in Võru County.

Islands: 1,521. The largest are Saaremaa,

Hiiumaa, and Muhu.

Lakes: Lake Peipsi, located on the border

between Russia and Estonia, is Europe’s

fourth largest lake (3,555km2).

Just 25 metres from Town Hall Square

INDIAN RESTAURANT

Irish coffee 4€ Vodka 2€

Vana-Tallinn 2.50€ Beer 2.50€

House Wine 2.90€ Appetisers 2€

Grilled Salmon 9.90€ Grilled Duck Fillet 12.90€

Pepper Steak 13.90€ South Indian chicken curry 8€

Pork Schnitzels,Chicken Schnitzels…

Always up to 500g

All dishes prepared by our German chef.

Children’s Menu Available

New German Schnitzel Restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town.

Free shot of liqueur

when you order a schnitzel.

New location:Rüütli 28/30, Old Town

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Taste one of our delicious dishes!Öppet/Open: varje dag/every day 8-19.

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Sadamarket Shopping Centrum1a vån/1st floor, 100m från A och B-terminalerna/100m from A and B terminals.Sadama 8/Kai 5 (opposite the Sadamaturg), Tallinn, tel. +372 661 4605, info@seitsemerd.ee, www.seitsemerd.ee

THE BEST STEAK YOU’VE EVER HAD

Mexican Restaurant and Bar ANCHO Real Mexican food and drink

Open Su-Th 11-23, Fri, Sat 11-02

Address: Müürivahe 17, Tallinn Old Town

Telephone: 6600498www.ancho.ee

Special offer.Rack of ribs €7.80Corona beer €2.50

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■ Papa Joe’s FalafelTallinn’s favourite falafel place is now serving meat. The menu has expanded to include chicken skewers, a shish tawouk wrap, a grilled halloumi and tawouk wrap, oven baked kebbe, and more. They have even added a couple of tables inside, so you have somewhere to sit until it’s warm enough to enjoy a kebab outside again. All of Papa Joe’s dips are house made, and you can take a container or two home to try as well.Sadama 25-4, Tallinn (inside the Sadama Market) A3.

■ TiguThis popular Mediterranean seafood restaurant has moved around Tallinn, living in many locations over the past few years. Now you can find them in the Old Town on Pikk Street, where you can enjoy mainly seafood dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisines. Go there for some tapas and share a bottle of wine, or for a full meal. The desserts are divine, with an interesting twist on a cheese course as well. The Brillat Savarin cheese with honey and rosemary was the perfect end to our meal.Pikk 30, Tallinn Old Town G2.

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

■ III DraakonIII Draakon, or The Third Dragon is a tiny medieval café/tavern in Tallinn’s Town Hall. This is great place to grab a light and cheap lunch in a medieval atmosphere. The room is candlelit, making it quite dark inside, but with the weather warming up, you can sit at one of the tables outside and enjoy a great view over the Town Hall Square. The menu is small, offer-ing a selection of sweet or savoury pasties, and elk soup. Drinks are served in clay cups, poured from casks in the wall. Staff is dressed in medieval costume, and play the part very well too!

■ MaikrahvDirectly opposite the Town Hall is Maikrahv, another Medieval-themed restaurant, but offering an international and more con-temporary menu. The restaurant is named after the “May Count” festivals that were held in medi-eval Tallinn to celebrate spring, youth, and happiness. The menu focuses on meat, with a few vege-tarian dishes and pasta as well. Larger groups can book one of Maikrahv’s feasts, which are a true spectacle. Enjoy large por-tions without spending a fortune.

■ Olde HansaOlde Hansa has been bringing the medieval experience to Tal-linn since 1997. The restaurant is located on the site of the old cen-tral market. The menu is made

up of dishes that have been care-fully researched from historical recipes. The dining room is lit by candlelight and servers are dressed in medieval costume. Olde Hansa also has a gift shop Krambude, located on the street level of their building where you can buy any-thing from jewellery and cloth-ing, to glassware, and Olde Hansa’s famous sweet almonds that can always be smelled roasting outside.

■ PeppersackPeppersack can be found just across the street from Olde Hansa, in a multi level medieval build-ing. The menu at Peppersack is European influenced, but word-ed very playfully with dishes like Artisan’s dream (beef tenderloin) or Matron Margareta`s weak-ness (chicken breast). And don’t forget the nightly entertainment – sword fights. Peppersack also has an interesting variety of beers on tap, including their very own brews. ■

Candlelight, clay bowls, and spiced meats Are all characteristics of the medieval dining experience.

Tallinn’s Old Town is the place to come and eat like its 1450.

Candlelit dining at Olde Hansa. Olde Hansa

Peppersack has a selection of their own beers on tap.

Contemporary food in a medieval setting at Maikrahv.

III Draakon is tucked away inside Tallinn's Town Hall.

Location

III Draakon (The Third Dragon)Raekoja plats 1 (Town Hall), Tallinn Old Town, H2.

MaikrahvRaekoja plats 8, Tallinn Old Town, H2.Olde HansaVana turg 1, Tallinn Old Town, H2.

PeppersackViru 2, Tallinn Old Town, H2.

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■ ENZO Café & RestaurantThe Port area of Tallinn is growing steadily, with new restaurants slowly popping up along the harbour. Among these is the new restaurant and café ENZO. ENZO is advertised as an ideal place for business breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. The café side is more casual and offers a breakfast and lunch menu. The breakfast menu offers a create-your-own ome-lette option, eggs Benedict, pancakes, potato cakes with fish roe, and well you get the idea. They serve breakfast beyond a croissant and coffee.Laeva 2, Tallinn A3

■ Lautarii Moldovan TavernWhile we haven’t had a chance to go and try this new Moldovan restaurant, we have heard nothing but good things from friends and readers that have gone. The focus here is definitely on meat, and the steak prices were quite reasonable for a restaurant located in the city centre on the outskirts of the Old Town. Vegetarians won’t be disappointed either, there are plenty of salads and veggie options too.Uus 25, Tallinn Old Town G3.

■ Brewery-Restaurant Beer

House, Dunkri 5. Seven different lagers.

■ Brewery Restaurant Kochi Ait,

Lootsi 10. Six different beers: lagers, pilsners, wheat beer, ale and bock.

■ Põhjala Brewery. Available at Pudel (Telliskivi 60A) in spring 2014 for as long as they last, including wheat beer, chilli, and chocolate flavoured stout. Their new brewery will open soon.

■ Õllenaut. Many different kinds of beers. Available in most grocery stores.

■ Lehe Brewery. Three different

beers. Will be on the market soon.

■ Genika Õllemeistrid. Three different beers. Unfiltered and unpasteurised beers.

■ Raba Pruulikoda. One beer for sale at Kraan, Mustamäe tee 116.

■ Pihtla Õlu. Strong homebrewed beer available at Põrgu. (Rüütli 4).

■ Linnamäe Õlletehas. Available on tap from Teater, Teatriväljak 3.

Estonian craft beers are available for sale in Tartu from Õllepood Nr. 1, Rüütli 18.

Estonia’s small breweries and where to buy them in Tallinn:

TEXT MIKKO SAVIKKO, PHOTO ANDREI CHERTKOV

Three main craft breweries have popped up over the last few years: Sillamäe Õlletehas, the Old Town brewpub Beerhouse, and Pihtle Õlu from Saaremaa.

Last year, the Kochi Ait Brew-ery in the Port district of Tallinn started production, along with Põhjala Brewery, as well as Õlle-naut in Saue. Põhjala has pro-duced their beers in the Genika

Beermasters rooms, but will open their own brewery in Nõmme. The Genika rooms are located in Jüri. At New Year’s Raba Pruu-likoda made their beer available for tasting. This however was prepared elsewhere. Vormsi Õlu, despite being located in Koeru, is just starting productions.

At the beginning of 2014, Lehe Pruulikoda, in Keila produced their first three types of beers. ■

Small breweries are taking over

While Estonia’s biggest breweries are looking

to export their beers, smaller, craft breweries

are growing quickly.

Try some locally brewed beer at Kochi Ait.

fine diningTEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS LAURI LAAN

Competing this year for Estonia is chef Dmitri Haljukov from Cru restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town. At the end of March Hal-jukov spent a few days training in Sweden with top chef Jonas Lun-dgren. Lundgren brought home the silver medal for Sweden in the 2009 Bocuse d’Or competition.

He has worked in many Michelin star restaurants around the world, and two years ago, he opened a restaurant in Stockholm under his name. Haljukov has been training with Lundgren for half a year now.

Chefs must use coalfish (Pol-lock), and oysters and mussels from Bélon for the fish course. The com-petitor can choose the remainder of the ingredients, and whether the dish is to be served warm or cold. The meat course must use Swed-ish pork, and will be carried out on a special platter designed by an Estonian metal designer.

Cru restaurant is serving Dimitri Haljukov’s Bocuse d’Or menu, where you can come and get a taste of what will be served in Stockholm in May. The set menu can be tasted together with or without wine pair-ings. Particularly interesting was

the sea buckthorn and langoustine bisque with fennel ravioli, and the pre-dessert, a creamy goat’s cheese with raspberry dust and beetroot meringue. ■

Estonia at the Bocuse d’OrTo make it to the competition in Lyon in 2015, Estonia must first

make it into the top twelve in Sweden this May.

The Bocuse d’Or cooking competi-tion has been challenging the world’s chefs since 1987. The com-petition is named after the legend-ary French chef Paul Bocuse.

Estonia will be taking part in

the competition for the fourth time. Estonia has made it to the finals twice: in 2009, when Vladislav Djatšuk won 15th place, and in 2013, when Heidi Pinnak received 14th place, out of 64 participants.

History

Haljukov preparing the pre-dessert. Dimitri Haljukov

Creamy goat's cheese with raspberry dust and beetroot meringue

restaurants

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■ PUDEL BAARPudel Baar serves the best beers from different corners of the world and is one of the most unique beer-bars in Estonia. The Telliskivi area is known as the favourite place for artsy, so it definitely has trendy style and cosy atmosphere. It’s a nice place to chill with friends before hitting the clubs or just to relax and enjoy good company.

Telliskivi 60A, Tallinn, A1.

■ POPULARPopular is one of my own personal favourite bar-restaurants in Tal-linn. In the daytime, it’s a great place to grab something to eat (at a reasonable price) but later in the evening it changes into this cosy, yet lively bar with comfy sofas, good music and nice flavours of shisha (arguably one of the best hookah bars in Tallinn). Every now and then, they will throw some great parties and it has a conven-ient location in the Old Town. Tables can be reserved as well.

Vana-Viru 6, Tallinn Old Town, H3.

Local suggestions

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■ KOHVIK SINILINDMüürivahe 50, Tallinn Old Town, H3.

“My favourite nightspot in Tallinn is Kohvik

Sinilind with it’s great live concerts and interesting people. The atmosphere of the place is really different and unique with a little touch of vintage. It’s defini-tely a place for a great night out!”

STINA, AGE 25

■ VON KRAHL BARRataskaevu 10/12, Tallinn Old Town, H1.

“Von Krahl Bar is next to a well known theatre

house that was founded in 1992, and is a favourite place for alternative bands and crowds. Ticket prices vary from free to 5 euros and many great Estonian artists often play there. Definitely worth visiting!”

OLIVER, AGE 28

■ PAAR VEINISauna 1, Tallinn Old Town, I2.

“Paar Veini is a really popular wine bar among

the young, trendy locals. The atmosphere isn’t too fancy, as wine bars tend to be. It’s a nice place to chill with friends before hitting the clubs or just relax and enjoy good company.”

JOHANNA, AGE 25

■ Tantsuparadiis/Tantsevalnij Raj: Savage @ Club Hollywood (Vana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2, 04.04.2014, tickets start from 15 €

■ Ayah Marar @ Rock Cafe (Tartu mnt 80d, Tallinn C4), 10.04.2014, tickets start from 9,90 €

■ TJUUN IN – DJ Marky @ Sinilind (Müürivahe 50, Tallinn Old Town, H3), 11.04.2014, tickets start from 6 €

■ Billy’s Band @ Factory (Madari 22A, Tallinn), 11.04.2014, tickets start from 25 €

■ ContrasT @ Factory (Madari 22A, Tallinn), 12.04.2014, tickets start from 15 €

■ KOSMIKUD + (Psychoterror) @ Rock Cafe (Tartu mnt 80d, Tallinn C4), 18.04.2014, tickets start from 10 €

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Popular is one of the best Hookah bars in Tallinn. Visit Kultuurikatel for something a little different.

There is always something fun going on at Pööning.

Photo: Pööning

Photo: Popular

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A few more suggestions for evening (or early morning) entertainment:

SportsClayhillsPikk 13, Tallinn Old Town H1.

Drink Baar Väike-Karja 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Hell HuntPikk 39, Tallinn Old Town G2.

Mad Murphy’sMündi 2, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Nimeta BaarSuur-Karja 4, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Cigar LoungesChicago 1933Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3.

La Casa del HabanoDunkri 2, Tallinn Old Town H1.

Sigari MajaRaekoja plats 16, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Estonian Karja KelderVäike-Karja 1, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Kochi Ait TavernLootsi 10, Tallinn A3.

Kolmas DraakonRaekoja plats 1, Tallinn Old Town H2.

Valli BaarMüürivahe 14, Tallinn Old Town H3.

Live MusicCafé AmigoViru väljak 4, Tallinn B2.

Chicago 1933Aia 3, Tallinn Old Town H3.

ClazzVana turg 2, Tallinn Old Town H2.

NYC Piano BarVana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Rock CaféTartu mnt 80D, Tallinn.

Von KrahlRataskaevu 10/12, Tallinn Old Town H1.

GayClub 69Sakala 24, Tallinn B2.

G-punktPärnu mnt 23, Tallinn.

X-baarTatari 1, Tallinn.

KaraokeGelsomino KaraokeLai 2, Tallinn Old Town G1.

Koskenkorva Karaoke BarRoseni 13, Tallinn A2.

NightclubsThe Bank Club 777Tartu mnt 17, Tallinn B3.

BibaboVabaduse väljak 10, Tallinn Old Town J1.

CatHouseViru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2.

Club HollywoodVana-Posti 8, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Club MüntMürivahe 22, Tallinn Old Town I2.

Club PrivéHarju 6, Tallinn Old Town I1.

Club StudioSauna 1, Tallinn Old Town I2.

PanoraamAhtri 10, Tallinn A2.

ParlamentAhtri 10, Tallinn A2.

TapperPärnu mnt 158G, Tallinn.

TeaterVabaduse väljak 5, Tallinn Old Town J1.

VabankHarju 13, Tallinn Old Town J1.

VenusVana-Viru 14, Tallinn Old Town H3.

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ng time ago when I suggested you find your winter coats, them away again as the most beautiful time of the year is final-

y starts to blossom and the streets will be more and more crowded With the new energy in the air, it’s the perfect time to discover

Tallinn’s unique nightlife hotspots!

TRAFFIC

The pop band Traffic has been on the Estonian music scene since 2006, when their first single “Kallis ära küsi” gained wide popularity on the radio charts. Since then, they have released two studio albums

and many successful singles. Most of their songs are in Estonian and will always have this special place in the hearts of Estonians. If you want to have a true Estonian music experience, you should give it a go!

Estonian Music

into Tallinn's nightlife!

■ KULTUURIKATELKultuurikatel (or in English “Cul-ture Cauldron”) is an old power plant that serves as a venue for theatre, art performances and music concerts. It has a big gar-den around it that is very popu-lar when the weather warms up, where you can enjoy a couple of beers or cocktails. It’s not a typ-ical tourist trap and if you seek a little bit culture or just some-thing completely different then go check it out!

Põhja puiestee 27A, Tallinn, A2.

■ PÖÖNINGThis little bar is located quite far away from the Old Town but def-initely worth a visit! You can say it’s a bit underground and more popular among a younger crowd, although everybody is welcome. There is always something going on at Pööning – they throw board game nights, karaoke nights, stand up comedies, 80s parties, costume parties, and more so you will never be bored. I love this place – it’s not trying too hard to be something it’s not. Everything about Pööning is chill and carefree and it’s a won-derful place to make new friends!

Akadeemia 24, Tallinn .

■ ST. PATRICK’SThere are five different locations in Tallinn. The most recent one is in Pirita with an amazing sea view to watch a sunset, and others around the town centre and Old Town. St. Patrick’s offers you a nice meal with a low price and a great selection of drinks. It’s not exactly a “real“ Irish pub but defin-itely a nice place to go if you want to grab something to eat, throw a warm-up party or just get together with friends for a drink or two.

Suur-Karja 8, Tallinn Old Town, I2.Vana-Posti 7, Tallinn Old Town, I2.Narva mnt 5, Tallinn, B2.

Pärnu mnt 29, Tallinn, B2.Merivälja tee 5, Tallinn.■

Pudel has the best selection of beers from across the globe.

Photo: Traffic

e seen all the must-see sights, it's time to discover Tallinn's

htlife. Tallinn native Maarja-Liisa Mahla tells you about the

best gigs, pubs, clubs, and lounges in town!

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SHOPPING NEWS

ABC King opens flagship store in Viru KeskusThe popular shoe store ABC King will open the doors to its flagship store in Viru Keskus. The store will now carry more brand name shoes in a larger location on the second floor of Viru Keskus in Tallinn’s city centre. ABC King closed the doors to its previous Viru Keskus location in March.

Viru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2

NEW! Sinine Salong Spa

Regular clients from Estonia and abroad have been coming to Sinine Salong for years, so many in fact, that they had to expand. In December, a second spa location opened right next door in the Postimaja Shopping Centre.

The new spa features couples rooms, and a spa lounge, where guests can enjoy tea and light sna-cks, or for a truly indulgent experi-ence, a glass of champagne! Some new treatments have been added to the long list of services already offered by Sinine Salong, like a hot stone pedicure or the stress buster massage, three massages in one. The new spa is also childfree, meaning you must be at least 16 to enter. This ensures total relaxation and quiet.

Narva mnt 1, Tallinn B2

Flowers & WineThis new shop, which just opened recently in the suburb of Uus Maailm, must the best place to stop before going to a dinner party. Here you can buy fresh cut flowers or small potted plants, along with a bottle of wine. And what’s even better is that they claim their wine selection is 50% cheaper than every-where else.

Elisabet Aias & eDrinks80 Pärnu mnt, Tallinn

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP,

PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Rotermann Quar-ter is a group-ing of old indus-trial buildings that have been renovat-ed, with a few new buildings mixed in, and now stand in one of the most stylish areas of Tal-linn. The area is filled with hip res-taurants, trendy fashion shops, and more!

This historical neighbourhood underwent rapid development in the 19th century, and quickly became an area filled with many factories, and stores. Some of these unique buildings are still standing today. The Rotermann Salt Store, for example, was built in 1908 and was designed by the Baltic German engineer Ernst Boustedt. It has now been placed under heritage pro-tection and currently houses the Estonian Architecture Museum.

Want to see a film? The Coca Cola Plaza is a multiplex cinema with 11 screens and is locat-ed in the Rote-rmann Quarter too. Most films in Estonia are screened in their original languages with Estonian and/or Russian subtitles. ■

Shopping Spotlight: ShoppinThe Rotermann QuarterThe Roterm

The kitchen at Spanish restaurant Alter Ego.

Sushihouse

Salon quality hair products at Hairmail.

Bershka

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Map of Old Town

Location

Rotermann Quarter is located in Tallinn’s city centre, close to the Old Town. The area can be easily accessed by foot, car (underground parking available off of Ahtri), by bus, or by tram. Rotermann is a short walk (3-5 minutes) from the Port.

Estonian Architecture Museum, Ahtri 2, Tallinn.

Coca-Cola Plaza, Hobujaama 5, Tallinn.

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The Rotermann Quarter is a shopper’s paradise – for both brand names and Estonian design. Here’s a look at some of the shops you will find:

■ 2.MOOD – This is a shop for true fashionistas. If you like brand names, but want something unknown and unique, this is the place to come.

■ A.G.A.N – This shop specialises in Estonian fashion designs by young designers. You never know what you will find!

■ Bershka – Fashion for young people, including clothing, shoes, and accessories.

■ Guess – The well-known inter-national fashion brand has a shop in Rotermann Quarter, selling this season’s bags, shoes, clothing, and accessories.

■ Hairline – This is the one-stop-shop for your hair. Find top name, quality hair care products and accessories.

■ Kalev Chocolate Shop & Sweets

Mastery – Come and try your hand at making sweets, or bring some ready-made chocolates home. Kalev is the oldest and lar-gest sweets company in Estonia,

founded in 1806 under the name Estonia.

■ Norr11 – Norr11 specialises in Scandinavian design furniture and home accessories. Come in, have a browse and be inspired.

■ Premium Fashion Outlet – Find 30-50% off this year’s styles and 50-70% off last year’s clothing and accessories, including items from top brands like Armani Collezioni, Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Tru Trussardi, Valentino, Versace Collection, Kenzo, And More!

Shop ‘till you drop!

Shopping Spotlight: g Spotlight: The Rotermann Quartermann Quarter

Restaurants & Specialty Food Shops

■ Alter Ego, Roseni 8, Tallinn

■ Kork Wine Bar & Shop, Rotermanni 5, Tallinn

■ Restoran Platz, Roseni 7, Tallinn

■ Sushihouse, Rotermanni 5/Roseni 10, Tallinn

■ Usbekistan, Rotermanni 5, Tallinn

■ Juustukuningad, Rotermanni 5, Tallinn

■ Rein Kasela Veinituba (Wine

shop), Rotermanni 12, Tallinn

Hungry? Or Thirsty?

Shopping in Tallinn■ Department StoresStockmann, Liivalaia 53. B3.The Tallinn branch of Finland’s favourite department store.

Tallinna Kaubamaja, Gonsiori 2. B2.This Estonian department store has been in business since 1960 and is now attached to the Viru Shopping Centre.

■ Central Shopping Centres

Foorum, Narva mnt 5. B2.Almost opposite the Viru Shopping Centre, Foorum houses a promen-ade of stylish boutiques.

Postimaja Shopping Centre, Narva mnt 1. B2.The newest shopping centre in Tallinn houses an H&M.

Rotermanni keskus, Rotermanni 8. B2.This modern shopping centre in the newly renovated Rotermanni district houses gourmet food shops, a Scandinavian furniture store, and many international clothing brands.

Solaris, Estonia pst 9. B2.One of Tallinn’s newest shopping centres that houses a cinema, numerous restaurants, as well as a top-end supermarket.

Viru Keskus, Viru Väljak 4. B2.Twenty years ago the site of this shopping centre was nothing but a parking lot, right beside the Hotell Viru. In 2004, it turned into a modern shopping complex with over 100 stores.

■ A bit further outJärve Keskus, Pärnu mnt 238. Buses 5, 18, 32, 36, 57.

This shopping centre has quite a few furniture shops, as well as a store for everything you might need for your sauna.

Kristiine Keskus, Endla 45. Free bus from the port.

A modern mall just outside of the city centre.

Mustikas keskus, A.H.Tammsaare tee 116. Trolleys 1, 2 and 3.

A shopping centre in the west end of the city.

Rocca al Mare, Paldiski mnt 102. Free bus from the port.

This massive centre was completed

in 1998 and resembles a large mall in North America. It is over 54,000 square metres in size and houses 170 shops – everything from food to fashion, Marks & Spencer to a children’s play world.

Sikupilli Keskus, Tartu mnt 87. Busses 2, 15 and 54 (Sossimägi), Trams 2 and 4 (Lubja).

A small shopping centre located near the airport that houses fashion outlets, a few electronics shops, and restaurants.

Ülemiste, Suur-Sõjamäe 4. Buses 2, 7, 15, 65.

Located close to the airport, this two-level shopping centre is one of the biggest in Tallinn.

■ Near the port:Lootsi Keskus, Lootsi 8. A3This shopping centre houses a food store, large liquor store, and top brand clothing and shoes can be found as well.

Merekeskus, Mere pst 10. A3.The Merekeskus is the oldest shopping centre in the area. The two-level complex houses many clothing stores and souvenir shops.

Norde Centrum, Lootsi 7. A3.A medium sized shopping centre with a sports apparel shop, grocery store, and more.

SadaMarket, Kai 5. A2This has the appearance of a market, with many small stalls and shops.

■ Food MarketsBaltijaam (Train Station) – Kopli 1. A1.

Keskturg (Central Market) – Keldrimäe 9. C3.

Kalaturg (Fish Market) – Kalaranna 1. A2.

Lasnamäe Market – Punane 48a.

Mustamäe Market – E. Vilde tee 75a.

Nõmme Market – Turu plats 8. A2.

Sadama Turg – Sadama 25.

Architecture Museum

T H E B A L T I C G U I D E ™ A P R I L 2 0 1 414 outside of Tallinn

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The annual Tartu Student and Spring Days is real proof that spring has arrived. The city centre is taken over by students putting on entertaining cultural and sport-ing events, all mixed with a bit of humour and intellectual sharpness.

Don’t miss the boat race, one of the most anticipated events of the festival. It takes place along the Emajõgi River, which runs through the middle of town. Spirits are high, in spite of the strong cur-rents and ice-cold waters. The fun is really in the eye-catching vessels, made out of anything that floats or doesn’t float. One’s imagination is the only limit when it comes to the construction of the vessels.

If you prefer to stay dry, warm, and on land, enjoy the student market, song festival or one of many pub rallies.

Tartu’s history dates back to the 13th century, but became known in 1632 when the univer-sity was established. Since then, Tartu has become a student’s city, where 20,000 of the 100,000 inhabitants are students. Some of Tartu’s most well known land-

marks include the Emajõgi River, which flows through the centre of town, Toome Hill, the univer-sity’s main building with its dis-tinguished columns, and of course the “kissing students” in the Town Hall Square fountain. ■

Student and Spring Days in Tartu

28 April – 4 May

Pärnu is by far the most popular vacation destination in Estonia. Its name, ”The Summer Capital of Estonia,” already gives this away. It’s not too early in the season to visit the long sandy beaches, beautiful parks and small cafés, even though it may still be a little chilly.

If you want to stay indoors, then this is perfect time to visit one of the many spas in Pärnu, especially for a healing mud treatment. Did you know that tourists have been com-ing to visit Estonian spas for years, especially for the healing properties of the therapeutic mud? Estonian healing mud treats rheumatism, improves blood circulation, soothes sore muscles, but most importantly it is relaxing. Mud treatments were also popular during the Soviet per-

iod. In the 1980s, approximately 300,000 tourists visited the resort town of Pärnu, of which 25,000 visited spas.

Freshwater therapeutic mud contains hydrogen sulphide, meaning that there is mild odour of rotten eggs. The treatment is performed usually as a wrap, where you lie down on a table on top of a blanket and are then cov-ered in warm mud (41-45 C) and wrapped up. While the mud does not feel particularly hot at first, after a while you begin to sweat. ■

Spring in Pärnu

Location

Tervis Medical Spa, Seedri 6, Pärnu

Visit the Estonian Spa Association website for a full listing of spas in Estonia.

Tartu is the second largest town in Estonia with a population of about 100,000. It is the cradle of the Estonian Song Festival, Estonian theatre and the Estonian state. It is often referred to as the city of good thoughts; and no doubt, new ideas

are sprawling and bubbling in the auditoriums, laboratories, and in the minds of students. Because of its dynamic development and innova-tive atmosphere, Tartu University is attracting an ever-growing number of foreign students and researchers.

Academic Tartu

Students in traditional folk costume.

The main building at the University of Tartu.

Tartu Jaani Church

Pärnu is Estonia's summer capital.A healing mud treatment.

How to get there?

Tartu is located 190 km southeast of Tallinn.

By air via Helsinki (Finnair/FlyBe).

By bus from Tallinn: www.tpilet.ee

By train from Tallinn: www.elron.ee

Pärnu is located 130km southwest of Tallinn.

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Tallinn’s Favourite Mani-PedisWe asked Tallinn locals and ex-pats what their favourite nail salons were and here’s what they said.

TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

Everyone knows that prices in Tallinn are relatively cheap when compared to Scandinavia and Fin-land, and the same goes for mani-cures and pedicures. Estonia’s capital has top-quality service, and all the brand name products you are used to at home, if you know where to go. Local Tallinn ladies were happy to share their favour-ite salons, both for price and for quality with our readers.

■ Nail SpaNarva mnt 9, Tallinn B3.

The Nail Spa uses both Opi and ProNail products. ProNail is a well-trusted European brand, and offers both classic and gel pol-ishes. While the classic manicure does take a bit longer, you can enjoy a hand soak, exfoliation, and massage. Then, choose from a selection of classic and mod-ern colours for your polish. Clas-sic manicures start at 12 (Quick manicure), gel manicures start at 23, classic pedicures start at 28, and gel pedicures start at 35.

■ i3 Viru IlusalongSokos Viru Hotel 3rd floorViru väljak 4 Tallinn Map Code B2.

The i3 Viru Ilusalong inside the Viru Hotel offers a pedicure for problematic feet. While a little bit more expensive then the rest (55, 1.5 hours), if you have dry or cracked skin, ingrown nails, cal-

luses, or warts, this is the pedicure for you. It’s a great way to get your feet back in shape before the sum-mer season. “It is important that people not feel embarrassed to come in,” says Marge, pedicure technician, after telling me about a woman that had trimmed her toe-nails before coming to the salon. “When you come in, we treat your problems, and tell you how to care for your feet at home.”

■ Ilusalong Gersi StiilistuudioLiivalaia 40, Tallinn B3

Gersi Stiilistuudio also offers manicures and pedicures. Gel nails have grown in popularity over the past few years because of their durability. At Gersi, they use Bio Sculpture Gel, a gel that has been tried, tested, and voted at the top of its category in maga-

zines like Scratch. Bio Sculpture Gel contains the same vitamins and minerals found in your nails. Instead of simply putting a layer of polish on your nail that will inevit-ably scratch and chip with daily activity, Bio Sculpture Gel moves with your nail, meaning that it will stay on your nail longer. Gel manicures start at 39. ■

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■ Pikk 40

Pikk 40, Tallinn Old Town F2.Manicures starting at €20; Pedicures starting at €29.

■ Thai Style Ilusalong

Tartu mnt 28, Tallinn B3.Manicures starting at €25; Pedicures starting at €28.

■ Talente Ilusalong

A. Lauteri 5, Tallinn B2.Manicures starting at €10; Pedicures starting at €23.

Other local favourites:

The Nail Spa is a popular choice among locals.

Classic red is still a top choice for your toes.

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Rataskaevu 2, Tallinn Tel. +372 641 6440Sizes 34-45 www.vivianvau.ee Mon-Fri 11-19 Sat 12-16

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■ Tallinn Star Weekend 2014For the second year in a row major music stars will take to the stage for two nights of unforgettable music. Day one: 27 June is Rock Day, Eurovision winners Lordi (FIN), Leningrad Band (RUS), and MTV Music Award winner The Offspring will perform one impressive show! Day two: 28 June is Red Carpet Day, Andrea Bocelli, the Italian tenor will bring his unique charisma to the stage for an elegant evening. Tickets on sale now!27-28 JuneTallinn Song Festival Grounds

■ Song and Dance CelebrationThe Song Festival is not a matter of fashion; the Song Festival is a matter of the heart. – Lennart MeriEvery five years the Song and Dance Celebration is organised. This year’s theme is “Touched by Time. The Time to Touch.” 187,800 spectators attended the last Song and Dance Celebration and 35,320 performers took part. The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. One of the top moments of the Song and Dance Celebration is the procession through the city. Participants dressed in traditional folk costume walk, dance, play, and sing. Tens of thousands of spectators line the streets.4-6 July, Tallinn

april eventsPhoto: Jaak Nilson

The biggest genre film festival in the Baltics takes place in Haap-salu from 24-27 April, bringing horror, fantasy, and sci-fi films to Estonia. The Horror and Fanta-sy Film Festival or HÕFF brings the best, most daring and original films of this genre from the last two years together into one festi-val. But don’t worry, there will also be a separate programme for cult

classics. Twenty-two full-length feature films will be screened, and together with the short films, fes-tival visitors will be able to see over 30 films during the festival.

The opening film is a comedic thriller by American filmmakers Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett entitled You’re Next.

A three person international jury will judge the short films at

HÕFF. The best film will win the Silver Méliès in Haapsalu, and a nominee will be selected for the Gold Méliès, which will be awar-ded later at the Sitges Film Festival in September. ■

Visit the HÕFF website for full programme details. Tickets avail-

able from Piletilevi.24-27 April, Haapsalu

■ Event and Concert TicketsTickets to just about any event or concert in Estonia can be purchased

on-line at Piletilevi, Piletimaailm, and Ticketpro. Or, visit their central

locations at:

■ Piletilevi: Viru Shopping Centre, Viru väljak 4/6, Tallinn B2

■ Ticketpro: Solaris Shopping Centre, Estonia pst 9, Tallinn B2

■ Piletimaailm (Eesti konsert): Estonia pst 4, Tallinn B2

Jazzkaar 2014A scene from the opening film "You're Next" by Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett.

Andres Mustonen and his jazz quartet will play with trumpetist Avishai Cohen (Israel) on April 22 at the Marina Pavilion.

HOFF HOFF brings brings spring!spring!

"Rigor Mortis"

Pärnu Day 5 April, Pärnu

Pärnu Day began two years ago when the Estonian beach town celebrated its 760th birthday. Since then it has become a popu-lar event for both residents and visitors. Pärnu Day introduces the city’s history and culture through a series of events and entertain-ment for the whole family. The main event takes place in the Sports Hall, but other events will take place in the city centre, Rüütli Square, Munamägi Hill, and other locations around town. ■

Pärnu Day

This international jazz festi-val is the biggest of its kind in the Baltics. In 2014, the Festival will celebrate its 25th birthday. Jazzkaar brings together some of the biggest and most interes-

ting acts to Tallinn. The ten day festival takes place from 18-27 April. Tickets available at Pileti-levi. Visit the festival website for full programme details. ■

Pärnu's historical Old Town

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Photo: EAS

WELCOME TO THE ESTONIAN OPEN

AIR MUSEUM!

An Estonian village in the capital of Estonia

Open daily at 10-17, from April 23 at 10-20Buses: 21 and 21B from the Balti jaam train station. City Tour Blue Line from Viru Square.Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn.Ph. +372 654 9100, www.evm.ee.

Bread making at Härjapea Farm on April 4 - 6

Easter on April 20

St George’s Day on April 23

Spring Fair and Big Sauna Day on May 1

horse and carriage rides, village shop from the 1930s, Estonian national food at the inn.

PEREOPTIKA Aia 2, Tallinn, WW Passaaz, tel +372 56820045

STOCKOPTIKA Tartu mnt 18, Tallinn (Opposite Stockmann) tel+372 56820044

+/-Optika Tartu mnt 11D, Tallinn (In the Sampo courtyard) tel+372 56820043

SEE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXCELLENT AND ORDINARY LENSES.

DRESS CLOTHES FOR ALL AGES AND SIZES ACROSS FROM STOCKMANN IN TALLINN

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■ Museums

Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design (Eesti Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum)Lai 17, Tallinn Old Town, 1G. www.etdm.ee. We-Su 11 - 18

Estonian History Museum Great Guild Hall (Eesti Ajaloomuuseum) Pikk 17, Tallinn Old Town, G1www.ajaloomuuseum.ee 01.09 - 30.04 Th-Tu 10–18

Estonian History Museum Maarjamäe PalaceMaarjamäe Castle, Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, A5www.ajaloomuuseum.ee We-Su 10–17

Estonian Maritime Museum

(Eesti Meremuuseum) Pikk 70, Tallinn Old Town, D3www.meremuuseum.ee. 01.10-30.04 Tu-Su 10–18

Estonian Museum of Natural History (Eesti Loodusmuuseum)Lai 29a, Tallinn Old Town, F2www.loodusmuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17

Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum)Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn. www.evm.ee23.04-28.09 Mo-Su 10-20, 29.09-22.04 Mo-Su 10-17

Estonian Theatre and Music Museum (Eesti Teatri- ja muusikamuuseum) Müürivahe 12, Tallinn Old Town, I2www.tmm.ee. We-Sa 10-18

Kiek in de Kök & Bastion PassagesKomandandi tee 2, Tallinn Old Town, J1www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok/1.03-31.10 Tu-Su 10.30-181.11-29.02 Tu-Su 10-17.30

Miia-Milla-Manda Museum (Muuseum Miia-Milla-Manda)L. Koidula 21C, Tallinn B4www.linnamuuseum.ee/miiamillamanda. Tu-Su 12-18

Dominican Monastery Museum (Dominikaanlaste Kloostri museum) Vene 16, Tallinn Old Town, G3www.kloostri.ee. 1.06-30.09 Mon-Sun 11-17 Winter by appointment only.

Museum of Estonian Architecture (Eesti Arhitektuurimuuseum.

Rotermanni soolaladu)Ahtri 2, Tallinn, A2. www.arhitektuurimuuseum.eeWe 12–18, Th 12-20, Fr-Su 11-18

Museum of Puppet Arts NUKU (Nukumuuseum NUKU)Lai 1, Tallinn Old Town, G1. www.nuku.ee. Tu-Su 10-19

Occupation Museum (Okupatsioonimuuseum)Toompea 8, Tallinn Old Town, B1www.okupatsioon.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18

Photo Museum (Raevangla fotomuuse-um)Raekoja 4, Tallinn Old Town, H2. (Located behind Tallinn’s Old Town Square)www.linnamuuseum.ee/fotomuuseum1.03-31.10 Th-Tu 10.30-18, 1.11-29.02 Th-Tu 10-17.30

Tallinn City Museum (Tallinna Linnamuuseum)Vene 17, Tallinn Old Town, G3www.linnamuuseum.ee We – Mo 10.30–17.30

Viru Hotel and KGB Museum (Hotell Viru ja KGB muuseum)Viru väljak 4, Tallinn B2http://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/tallinn/basic-informati-on/hotel-viru-and-kgb-museum/Please contact the hotel to make a booking. Tours available in English, Finnish, and Russian.

■ Art Museums & Galleries

Adamson-Eric Museum (Adamson-Ericu muuseum)Lühike jalg 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1www.adamson-eric.ee We-Su 11–18

Kadrioru Art Museum (Kadrioru kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, A4. www.kadriorumuuseum.eeJan–Apr: We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17May–June : Th 10–17, We 10–20, Th–Su 10–17

Mikkeli Museum (Mikkeli muuseum)Weizenbergi 28, Tallinn, B4. www.mikkelimuuseum.eeJan–June: We 10–20, Th-Su 10–17July–Dec: Tu, Th-Su 10–17, We 10–20

Kumu Art Museum (Kumu kunstimuuseum)Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, Tallinn, B5www.kumu.eeOct–Apr: We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18May–Sept: Tu 11–18, We 11–20, Th–Su 11–18

Niguliste Museum (Niguliste muuseum)Niguliste 3, Tallinn Old Town, I1www.nigulistemuuseum.ee. We-Su 10–17 Ticket office closes 16.30

TARTU

■ Museums

Estonian Literary Museum (Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum)Vanemuise 42, Tartuwww.kirmus.ee. Mo-Th 9 - 17, Fr 9 - 16.30

Estonian National Museum (Eesti Rahva Muuseum)Kuperjanovi 9, Tartu. www.erm.ee. Tu-Su 11 - 18

Estonian Sports Museum (Eesti Spordimuuseum)Rüütli 15, Tartu. www.spordimuuseum.ee. We-Su 11 - 18

KGB Cells Museum (KGB Kongide Muuseum)Riia 15b, Tartu. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. Tu-Sa 11- 16

Museum of the 19th Century Citizen of Tartu (19. Saj. Tartu Linnakodaniku Muuseum)Jaani 16, Tartu. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee. We-Su 10-15

Postal Museum (Postimuuseum)Rüütli 15, Tartuwww.erm.ee/en/visit/postal-museum. We-Su 11- 18

Tartu City Museum (Tartu Linnamuuseum)Narva 23, Tartu. Tu-Sa 11- 18. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee

Old Observatory (Tähetorn)Lossi 40, TartuTu-Su 10 - 18. http://www.ajaloomuuseum.ut.ee/tahetorn

Tartu Song Festival Museum (Tartu Laulupeomuuseum)Jaama 14, TartuTu-Sa 12 - 18. http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee

Tartu Toy Museum (Tartu Mänguasjamuuseum)Lutsu 8, Tartu www.mm.ee. We – Su 11 – 18

City Hall Museum (Raemuuseum)Raekoda, Tartu (Town Hall Square)http://linnamuuseum.tartu.ee/?m=415.09-14.05 Mo 9-18, Tu-Fr 9-17, Sa-Su 10-1415.05 -14-09 Mo-Fr 9-18, Sa-Su 10-17

■ Art Museums & Galleries

Tartu Art Museum (Tartu Kunstimuuseum)Raekoja plats 18, Tartu, http://www.tartmus.eeWe-Sa 12:00 - 18:00, Su 11:00 - 18:00

Tartu Art House (Tartu Kunstimaja)Vanemuise 26, Tartu, www.kunstimaja.eeWe-Mo 12-18

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PHOTO INTOURIST POSTCARDS, TALLINN, 1980

Tallinn’s historical Old Town is the best starting point for some serious sightseeing. There, you will be surrounded by the city’s pulsing centre and many other attractive sites like creative culture centres in aban-doned Soviet factories with trendy art galler-ies, cafés and shops. But has Tallinn always offered such a range of sightseeing options? What did tourists do when the factories were still running on full and the Old Town not yet a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

According to the many Soviet tourist guidebooks, Tallinners were crazy about the city’s green gown. A tourist was sup-posed to see the flowers, buy flowers, smell flowers – you name it! The “flower-power” was unavoidable. The same thing could be said about the statues and war memorial sites. They had quite an important task to perform – teaching tourists about the Soviet

Union’s heroes, pride and honour. Another show-off was the so called “new town”, mean-ing Tallinn’s suburbs. They were all proudly presented in the guidebooks showing their modern look, amenities and facilities. And, if a tourist needed a drink, they just had to visit any of Tallinn’s famous cafés.  According to the guidebooks, a visit to a café is a must and a national custom! Last but not least, no tourist could say no to the Song & Dance Festivals in Estonia. Today, these celebrations and traditions are among the best trademarks of Estonia, and have played an important role in Estonian history. In the guidebooks, the festivals are explained as a national holiday for the USSR, but nowadays it is back to being a celebration for the Republic of Estonia. This year, the Song and Dance Festivals will take places in Tallinn from July 4-6.

Tomas Alexandersson, otherwise known as The Tallinn Collector runs a website that collects images from Soviet-era guidebooks to Tallinn. ■

Tallinn Sightseeing: Then & Now

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Linnu tee

Siili

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Akadeemia tee

KajaSzolnok

A. H. Tammsaare tee

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Välja

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TALLINN CITY TOUR

Take a tour of Tallinn on the red double-decker bus.

Simultaneous translation in 10 different languages.

Hop On Hop Off - bus tickets valid for 24h

on three different lines.

Red Line - City Centre

Green Line - Pirita

Blue Line - Rocca al Mare

Tour routes last approximately

one hour. All services begin at

Viru Square. Tickets start at 13€.

www.citytour.ee

Tallinn’s public transport system consists of trams, buses, and trolleys. All three

use the same ticketing system. In 2013, a smartcard ticketing system was

introduced. If you plan on using public transport more than three times, this is

your best option. Smartcards can be purchased and topped up at R-Kiosks and

are transferrable. The Tallinn Card also allows you to use public transport for free.

Both cards must be validated by touching them to the orange card reader.

Detailed route plans are displayed at all the stops, or plan you journey ahead of

time on-line at: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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Kadriorg – KopliÜlemiste– KopliKadriorg – TondiÜlemiste – Tondi

Trams

Airport

ÕISMÄE

■ Useful Phrasesplease ..................................................... palunthank you ............................................. aitäh, tänanexcuse me ............................................ vabandagehello........................................................ tere, tervistgood morning .................................... tere hommikustgood day............................................... tere päevastgood evening ..................................... tere õhtustgood night ........................................... head öödgoodbye ............................................... nägemist, head aegaall the best............................................ kõike head, kõike paremathave a good trip ................................. head reisibon appetite ....................................... jätku leiba, head isu cheers, to your health ...................... terviseks

How much does this cost? ............. kui palju see maksab?Do you have…? .................................. kas teil on? on teil?where is… ............................................ kus on…What is this?......................................... mis see on?What does this mean? ..................... mida see tähendab?How are you? (formal)...................... kuidas elate?How are you? (informal) .................. kuidas läheb?not bad .................................................. pole viga!nice to see you/to meet you .......... rõõm teid näha, meeldiv kohtudait was nice meeting you .................. oli meeldiv tutvudaWhat time is it? ................................... palju kell on?I do not speak Estonian, Russian .. mina ei oska eesti (vene) keeltDo you speak English? ..................... kas te räägite inglise keelt?/Swedish/Finnish/German? ........... /rootsi/soome/saksa keelt?

Accepted in nearly 100 locations, the

Tallinn Card gives you free entrance

and discounts.

Tallinn Card is available at: Tallinn

Tourist Information Kiosks, Kullassepa 4/

Niguliste 2, from A and D terminals at the

Port of Tallinn, as well as in many Tallinn

hotels. www.tallinncard.ee.

From the driver■ single ticket €1.60

■ student ticket €0.80

Try to have exact change for the driver. Cards are not accepted. The ticket is valid for one journey only on that specific vehicle. Discounts are only available to ISIC cardholders.

E-tickets■ 1 hour ticket €1.10

■ 1 day (24h) €3

■ 3 days (72h) €5

■ 5 days (120h) €6

■ 30 days €23

Where to buy ■ from the driver

■ from kiosks

■ from post offi ces

■ online www.pilet.ee(Top up your smartcard with MasterCard or Visa)

The Smartcard or Ühiskaart can be

topped up with money or e-tickets

and can be purchased from any of

the sales points listed at www.pilet.

ee. A €2 deposit is needed to pur-

chase the Smartcard.

If you are using pay-as-you-go

credit, your Smartcard automatically

calculates the cheapest fare for you

within a 24-hour time period. You

must validate your card at the begin-

ning of each journey.

Ticket Information

6-118-00011-800 (+€0.74 / min)

www.pilet.ee, info@pilet.ee

Free ■ preschool children

■ adult travelling with children 3 years and under

■ holders of a validated Tallinn Card

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No international driver’s licence is required to drive in Esto-

nia, but the following rules apply to all drivers:

■ Blood alcohol level must be zero.

■ Estonia has no motorways per say. Please mind intersec-

tions and cyclists.

■ The speed limit is most often 50km/h in towns, but can

vary between 30-70km/h depending on the area. Speed

limits will be posted. Outside of cities and towns the

speed limit is 90km/h and 110km/h on dual carriage-

ways.

■ All cars must carry a warning triangle, wheel chocks, a first

aid kit, and fire extinguisher. Drivers must wear fluorescent

vests when stopped at night.

■ In case of collision, please call the police. Insurance docu-

ments and driver information should be exchanged.

■ Please pay parking and speed fines to avoid penalty.

Driving in Estonia

■ Getting to and

from Tallinn

■ By bus:Tallinn Central Bus Station

(Tallinna Autobussijaam)

Lastekodu 46, Tallinn

www.tpilet.ee, www.peatus.ee

Ecolines – www.ecolines.ee

Hansabuss Business Line –

www.businessline.ee

Lux Express –

www.luxexpress.eu

Temptrans –

www.temptrans.ee

From the bus station to the city:

■ tram no. 2

■ bus no. 17, no. 23

■ By sea:TO/FROM HELSINKI

Eckerö Line - www.eckeroline.ee

Tallink - www.tallinksilja.com

Viking Line - www.vikingline.ee

Linda Line Express -

www.lindaline.ee

TO/FROM STOCKHOLMTallink - www.tallinksilja.com

TO/FROM ST. PETERSBURGSt. Peter Line -

www.stpeterline.com

From the Port of Tallinn to the

city/airport: bus no. 2

■ By train:Train Station (Baltijaam)

Toompuistee 37, Tallinn

www.edel.ee

www.gorail.ee

From the train station to the city:

tram no. 1, no. 2, or ten minutes

on foot to the

Old Town

■ Bt air:Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport

(Lennujaam)

Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn

www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng

From the airport to the city: bus

no. 2, no. 90K

FAST CLASS By Copterline –

www.copterline.ee

Travel between Tallinn and

Helsinki city centres by heli-

copter.

■ Bt i

You don’t need to hire a car to get around the city of Tallinn,

but a car is a great way to see the countryside and explore

small towns. If you are arriving by plane, your most conven-

ient option is to use one of the many rental companies at the

Tallinn Airport:

■ Budget – www.budget.ee

■ Europcar – www.europcar.ee

■ Hertz – www.hertz.ee

■ National – www.europcar.ee

■ Sixt Rent A Car – www.sixt.com

There are many other companies to use in Tallinn, some which

have a car drop-off and pick-up option to your hotel or holi-

day apartment. For more information on driving in Estonia

visit www.mnt.ee.

■ Easy Car Rent – www.easycarrent.ee

■ Hansarent – www.hansarent.ee

■ Sir Autorent – www.sirrent.ee

■ Yes Rent – www.yesrent.ee

Car Hire

■ Taxis

Tallinn’s taxi rates can vary

drastically, so to avoid being

ripped off remember to

check the rates displayed on

the window before getting

in. For a full listing of taxi rates

visit: www.taksod.ee

The Tallinn Airport has an

agreement with the following

taxi companies: Tallinna Takso,

Tulika Takso, and Tallink Takso.

A journey from the airport to

the city centre should cost

between 7-10€, or slightly

more in heavy traffic.

■ Emergency

Phone

Numbers:

POLICE 110EMERGENCY 112

AUTOMOBILE 1888 (24 h)

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■ Free WiFiY e s ,

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r i g h t ,

the rumours are true! Al-

most everywhere you go

in Estonia, you will fi nd

free WiFi access for your

mobile devices. Look for

the orange and black

WiFi sign, or visit www.

wifi .ee for a listing of all

Internet hotspots.

Parking in Tallinn can be confusing.

There are public paid areas as well

as private parking lots. The first 15

minutes of parking is free , if the

driver is using a parking clock or

written notice stating the start time

– placed visibly on the windscreen

of the vehicle. This does not apply to

privately owned off-street car parks.

CITY CENTRE / KESKLINN:0,26 / 15 minutes

Paid parking:

Mon - Fri 07:00 to 19:00; Sat 08:00 to 15:00

Parking is Free on Sundays and on public holidays

DOWNTOWN / SÜDALINN:0,58 / 15 minutes

Paid parking: Mon - Fri 07:00 to 19:00; Sat 08:00 to 15:00

Parking is Free on Sundays and on public holidays

OLD TOWN / VANALINN:1,15 / 15 minutes

Paid parking around the clock

Parking for motorcycles (two-wheeled vehicles) is free of

charge in the public paid-parking areas of Tallinn.

For more information: http://www.tallinn.ee/eng/Parking-

in-Tallinn

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■ Phone callsThere are no

city codes

in Estonia.

Local calls

can be made simply by

entering the number as

is. Mobile phone num-

bers start with 5. Estonia’s

country code is +372.

Dail 00, then the coun-

try code, and then the

phone number to make

a call overseas.

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Map of Old Town

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