Experience Tallinn
Tallinn is Estonia's capital, and with a population of just over 400,000, it's by far the nation's largest city. It offers the widest choice of accommodation, activities and incentives. Because it's home to the largest airport, Tallinn is also the easiest to reach for most international travellers.
It's best known for its stunning Old Town, a Medieval neighbourhood of cobblestone lanes, gabled houses, Gothic churches and charming squares. The area, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, includes a number of one-of-a-kind historic curiosities such as the world's oldest working pharmacy (open since 1422) and the St. Olav's Church, once the world's tallest building. Far from being a museum piece, the Old Town is the heart of Tallinn's dining and social scene and home to some unforgettable, Medieval-themed restaurants. Several incentive programmes use Old Town as their locale, offering the chance to see historic buildings from the inside.
The compact layout of the city makes distances conveniently short. Not only is the airport just 10 minutes away from the city centre, nearly all sights, hotels, conference venues and restaurants are within easy walking distance of each other. Tallinn is a city where nobody wastes time. If your meeting is ten minutes from your hotel, this is a long walk as far as we are concerned, An hour in coach will take you to the heart of Estonian countryside, not just to your next venue. Two hours will probably take you home, now that Tallinn´s airport is so well connected with the rest of Europe.
Thanks to the city's rapid development as a travel destination, it's now home to dozens of new, top-quality, business-class hotels, most opened within the last five years. Their conference facilities offer the latest in comfort and technical capability. A good mix of 3- to 5-star hotels can be found in the downtown area, providing excellent access to the larger, city-centre conference venues such as Solaris and the Estonia Theatre.
Tallinn´s Old Town is also know for it´s high-class boutique hotels, many built into exquisitely renovated 14th and 15th century merchant houses.
In 2011, Tallinn will hold the title of European Capital of Culture. All eyes will be on Estonia during this banner year, and a long list of special exhibitions and performances is in the works. Typically an European Capital of Culture attracts millions of visitors from around the globe, so event organisers who want their groups to be part of the action should make their bookings now.
MUST DO IN TALLINN
MUST SEE IN TALLINN
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
NIGHTLIFE IN TALLINN
Tallinn City Tourist Office and Convention Bureau
Address: Vabaduse väljak 7, 15199 Tallinn, Estonia
Tel.: +372 640 4414; e-mail: convention@tallinnlv.ee
http://www.tourism.tallinn.ee/bmenu/convention
