Shopping in Tallinn & Holiday in Estonia

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A modern market filled with more than 30 street food restaurants!

kevad-suvi / spring-summer & Holiday in Estonia

SISU/CO NTENTS

Väljaandja / Publisher : Design Management OÜ peatoimetaja / Chief editor: Ilona Gurjanova e-mail: sirje.trei@leart.ee

Müük / Ad sales: Sirje Trei

Fotod / Photos : Renee Altrov, Visit Estonia, MariLIis Heinsaar, Ilona Gurjanova, EDL, Kevin Loigu, Kirke Tatar, Silver Mikiver, Mauricio Zelaya, private archive.

Design & layout: Design Management OÜ

Published three times a year from 1994

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Eesti kohta/Facts

Tere tulemast/Welcome

Ostuvihjeid/Shopping tips

Shopping Toit ja jook/Eat & Drink

Teenus/Service

Muuseumid/Museums

Majutus/Sleep

Väljaspool Tallinnat/Outside Tallinn

Toimetuse vihjeid/Hints

design by Liisu Arro

FACTS ABOUT ESTONIA AND TALLINN

Estonia’s capital Tallinn is the best-preserved medieval city in Northern Europe. Estonia’s UNESCO world heritage capital Tallinn was granted city rights in the 13th century by the King of Denmark. Since then, the streets of Tallinn have seen many world powers, from the Danes and Swedes to Germans, and tsarist and Soviet Russia. Tallinn’s Old Town is filled with medieval houses and alleyways and is still protected by the remnants of the city wall. The wealth of architecture in Tallinn means that there are many legends and stories to explore. In addition to the city’s medieval core, newly revamped districts such as Noblessner, Telliskivi, and Rotermann are popping up at lightspeed, offering even more cool architecture to explore.

Estonians speak Estonian...as well as English, Russian, Finnish and German. In fact, according to recent studies, they are among the best English speakers in Europe. However, While the millennials usually know two languages fluently on average, the older generations of Estonians are often fluent in Finnish and Russian in addition to English and Estonian. So no matter what you speak, communication will be possible.

The Estonian language is something unique to the country and sounds different from anything else in Europe. Because of its melodic sound and long vowels, there’s an ongoing joke that many visitors think Estonians speak elvish. This magical-sounding language is in fact Estonian, a Finno-Ugric related to Finnish and Hungarian.

Being among the least densely populated countries in Europe, Estonia makes for a great nature and city break destination for those looking to stretch out their limbs and enjoy some peace, quiet, and solitude. In the recent five years, immigration has been driving a subtle population growth year by year.

Estonia is the only Baltic country with a deep-rooted and extensive island culture. Although most are uninhabited, Estonian islands tend to be rural, with some holding traces of their local Viking and medieval legacy. Estonia’s islands used to be populated by Estonian Swedes, many of whom left the region during WWII, leaving behind a wealth of culture that’s visible to this day.

Today, many Estonian islands have their own unique coastal cultures, with traditional singing, dancing, food, and dress. Of course, no matter which island you’re on, you’ll be sure to enjoy plenty of fish and seafood dishes.

What could be better than stepping out of your daily routines together, visiting one of several dozen museums in the city, listening to a concert or discover new exhibitions?

The cultural life of Tallinn is diverse and many museums and attractions are offering special programmes during the holiday period.

If you want to give your loved ones experiences as gifts, get them the Museum Card or Tallinn Card. The card offers free access to more than 40 of Tallinn’s best museums and attractions, public transport and a number of other benefits. You can buy the card for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The plastic card is valid for 12 months and one adult card includes two children up to seven years of age free of charge. The Museum Card is a pass that allows you unlimited visits to over 100 museums and 500 exhibitions in Estonia for a full year!

Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the local signature event and a reason why Estonia is often referred to as the “singing nation”. This mesmerising event is unique to Estonia has even earned the song and dance celebration a place at UNESCO’s prestigious list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Alongside traditional choral music, Estonian hosts loads of music festivals from nearly every genre. It’s safe to say that Estonian music plays a huge role in the country’s culture. In fact, music and singing actually started Estonia’s movement to regain independence.

What could be better than to take some time off from all the festive hustle and bustle. Relax in a day spa or stay in a hotel equipped with water park and saunas like Kalev Spa, Tallink Spa Hotel, Nordic Hotel Forum, Swissotel, Hilton, Lembitu.

www.visittallinn.ee

TERE TULEMAST EESTIT

Niisiis, oled värskelt Tallinnas maabunud. Kuidas iganes sa pealinna jõudsid, jalad tahaksid veidi sirutust ja meel virgutust. Idülliline Kadrioru park sobib ideaalselt mõlemaks. Kadriorus, mis kätkeb endas mitme sajandi jagu arhitektuuripärle, paljusid kvaliteetmuuseume – KUMU, Kadrioru Kunstimuuseum, Lastemuuseum Miiamilla jt –ning hulgaliselt linnalegende, pole paha mõte ka kergem eine või kohv teha, näiteks maitsekas Katharinenthalis, pidulikus Mon Reposes või ehedas Vesivärava kohvikus.

Ent, kui isutab kogukama suutäie järele, siis tasub siht võtta kesklinna, täpsemalt Rotermanni kvartali suunas, kus leidub äripäeviti rohkelt lõunapakkumisi, ent kindlalt positiivse maitseelamuse pakuvad Gallery Cafe kohvik, väärt veinikaardiga Flamm ja Michelini-soovitusega R14. Pärast einestamist võib tekkinud magusasoovi rahuldada RØSTi pagariäris, Kalevi šokolaadipoes või lühikese jalutuskäigu kaugusel asuvas armsas Värava kohvikus.

Rotermanni piirkond on suurepärane punkt, kust alustada ostlemisteekonda, mis läbib vanalinna ning lõpeb Telliskivi Loomelinnakus. Kõndimist on küll palju, kuid ära muretse: Reede kauplusest leiad endale mugavad ja stiilsed jalavarjud! Sealsamas paikneb ka käekelladisainerite AEGAON esindus, juhuks kui seigeldes ajataju kaduma peaks. Rotermannist pole pikk maa Viru Väravateni, kust edasi kõmbi Raekoja platsi suunas. Raekoda imetletakse - ja imetled sinagi - tõenäoliselt niiehknaa, kuid kohe Raekoja taga asub Fotomuuseum, mis üllatab põnevate näituste ning toreda poega. Nurga taga sobib vahepeatuseks Raamatukoi kauplus, mille riiuleid kaunistab suur kasutatud teoste valik.

Siit, Harju 1 maja eest on Telliskivisse jõudmiseks kaks viisi: läbi Toompea, rühkides Lühikest Jalga pidi Taani kuninga aeda, nautides Kohtuotsa platvorrmilt linnapanoraami ning laskudes Patkuli treppi pidi Šnelli parki; või mööda Nunne tänavat, enne mida jääb teele Raekoja plats, Rataskaev ning Nukuteatrimuuseum. Kui oled emba-kumba teed pidi Balti Jaama kanti jõudnud, võib ostlemine

jätkuda, sest poodide, tegevuste ning restoranide poolest rikas Balti Jaama Turg võtab kõik külalised vastu. Ostutuurile paneb punkti aga suur rõivadisaini valik Telliskivis: huvitavamate seas väärib mainimist Eve Hanson, Reet Aus, Kelpman Textile ja Toku. Muide, lisaks disainile ja söögikohtadele on Telliskivis kaks maailmatasemel fotogaleriid: Fotografiska ja Dokfoto Keskus.

Seda, et Tallinn on tehaste ja manufaktuuride linn, märgib seegi fakt, et ühest taaselustatud tööstusrajoonist – Telliskivist – võtame kursi Kopli poolsaarele, kus paikneb teinegi taoline Põhjala tehase näol. Põhjus lihtne: see on lihtsalt üks parimaid piirkondi, kus nautida häid maitseid ja kultuuri. Kopli KÖÖK, Karjase Sai (õhtuti barbarea restoran) ja Cafe KIOSK NO3 koos imelise REaD raamatupoega üllatavad menüüde ja taskukohaste hindadega, tegemata kvaliteedis järeleandmisi. Uue tulijana on Põhjalas maandunud Tuletorn Brewing õllebaar.

Linna parimate kokteilide jaoks tuleb aga taas vanalinna poole vaadata, sest omaette klassist on pisike Botaanik, saladuslik Whisper Sister ning popkunstist innustunud Nümf. Kuid kokteilid pole sinu teema? Ega kurk kuivale jää, kuna Kalamaja tänavail leidub piisavalt baare, kus serveeritakse nii kohalikku kui välismaa pruuli, olgu selleks kodune Tops, kultuurne Uus Laine, teater-baar Heldeke! või legendaarne Kolm Lõvi.

Aga! Kui sul on aega ja eeldades, et sinu Kolme Lõvi pidu ei kestnud varahommikuni, siis ka teistes Tallinna linnaosades on kohti, mis ootavad avastamist: eklektiline videomängumuuseum LVLup! Narva maanteel, tehnopidude meka HALL Noblessneris, Ronimisministeerium Hipodroomis, ARS Kunstilinnak Tondil ja Filmimuuseum Maarjamäel on ainult mõned näited Eesti pealinna melust ja olust. Seega, põnevaid elamusi!

So, you have just landed in Tallinn. By whichever means you arrived, your legs want a little stretch and your mind searches for refreshment. The idyllic Kadriorg Park is perfect for both. Offering centuries’ worth of architectural gems, a number of quality museums – KUMU, Kadriorg Art Museum, Children’s Museum Miiamilla, etc – and many urban legends, it’s not a bad idea to have a smaller meal or a coffee in Kadriorg, for example in the tasteful Katharinenthal, the pompous Mon Repos or the authentic Vesivärava Café.

However, if it’s a proper bite you’re craving for, you should head towards the city center, more precisely the Rotermann Quarter, where there are plenty of lunch offers on business days, but a positive taste experience is guaranteed in Gallery Cafe, Flamm that also has a fine wine selection and the Michelin-recommended R14. After the meal your need for something sweet, if you should have one, can be met at RØST Bakery, Kalev Chocolate Shop or the lovely Värav Café, a short walk away.

Rotermann is a great starting point for a shopping journey that passes the Old Town and ends in

Telliskivi Creative City. There’s a lot of walking, but no worries: in Reede you can find comfortable and stylish footwear! The saleroom of watchmakers AEGAON is located right next to Reede, in case you lose track of time while wandering Tallinn, At walking distance from Rotermann are the Viru Gates, from where you can walk towards the Town Hall square.

The Town Hall is always admired - and you will probably admire it too -, but right behind the Town Hall is the Museum of Photography with its exciting exhibitions and nice store. Around the corner, the Raamatukoi book store is suitable for a stopover.

Here the shelves are decorated with a large selection of second-hand works.

From here, Harju 1, there are two ways to get to Telliskivi: through Toompea, by ascending Lühike Jalg which leads to the Danish King’s Garden, enjoying the city panorama from the Kohtuotsa platform and descending the Patkuli stairs to Šnelli Park; or along Nunne Street, before which you may pass the Town Hall Square, the Cat’s Well and the Museum of Puppetry Arts. Having reached Balti Jaam, the shopping can continue, as Balti Jaama Turg, with its abundance of shops, activities and places to eat, welcomes all visitors. The shopping tour is concluded by a large selection of clothing design in Telliskivi: notable mentions being Eve Hanson, Reet Aus, Kelpman Textile and Toku. In fact, besides design and dining two world-class photo galleries, Fotografiska and Dokfoto Keskus, occupy Telliskivi.

The fact that Tallinn is a city of factories and plants is also indicated by our next destination on the Kopli peninsula, where another revived industrial district called Põhjala factory is located at. The reason for such a route is simple: Põhjala is just one of the best areas to enjoy a good bite and a bit of culture. Kopli KÖÖK, Karjase Sai (barbarea restaurant in the evening) and Cafe KIOSK NO3 with the wonderful REaD bookshop all surprise with menus and affordable prices, without compromising on quality. As the newest addition, Tuletorn Brewing beer bar has landed in Põhjala.

However, for the best cocktails you have to look toward the Old Town again, because the small Botaanik, the mysterious Whisper Sister and the pop art-inspired Nümf reign in a class of their own. Cocktails aren’t your thing? There are enough bars on the streets of Kalamaja where you can wet your whistle with both local and foreign brewskies, be it in the cozy Tops, the cultural Uus Laine, theatre-bar Heldeke!, or the legendary Kolm Lõvi.

Although! Assuming you have time and that the party in Kolm Lõvi didn’t last until the morning, then there are places in other parts of Tallinn that are waiting to be discovered: the eclectic video game museum LVLup! in Narva maantee, the techno mecca HALL in Noblessner, Rock Climbing Gym in Hipodroomi, ARS Factory in Tondi and the Film Museum in Maarjamäe are just a few examples of the leisure and pleasure of the Estonian capital. So, here’s to exciting experiences!

OSTUVIHJEID • SHOPPING TIPS

Felt Storage Stool by WOH

Jewellery by Tanel Veenre

Leather bags by Nulku

Chair by Toivo Raidmets

Tibu by Maria Rästa

Wollen pillow by Mare Kelpman

Killud by Angela Orgusaar

Golden earrings by Krista Lehari

Leather bags by Piret Loog

Plates by Liisu Arro

Ceramics by Ene Raud

UHO by Maria Sidorenko

Jewelry by NVBKY

Leather bags by Stella Soomlais

Bubble by Tarmo Luisk

Broche Autumn Ball by Urmas Lüüs

Toku slippers by Piibe Tomp

Keychain-shoehorn by Igor Volkov

Tie&Apron by Andres Labi

Trix by Tõnis Vellama

Upcycled T-shirt by Reet Aus

Plywood suitcase by Tõnis Vellama

Porcelain plates by Raili Keiv

Leather bag by Nulku, jewelery by Anu Samarüütel

Estonian professional design: info and sale www.edl.ee (association of designers) www.tallinndesignfestival.com (design week)

ONLINE-SHOP: estoniandesignhouse.com

facebook.com/Estonian.Design.House #estoniandesignhouse

SOLARIS CENTRE. ESTONIA PST 9. TALLINN. 63/C3 daily/joka päivä 10-21 Sun/su till 19

SHOPPING

Estonia is a great shopping destination because prices are cheaper than in many other EU countries. Most shops in the Old Town and department stores throughout the city are open seven days a week, and major credit cards are widely accepted.

Most shopping centres have free parking, wireless internet access, ATMs, a currency exchange booth or bank and places to eat & drink. Some of the shopping centres offer low cost playrooms, for the kids, with adult supervision so you can shop in peace.

FAVOURITE SOUVENIRS FROM E STONIA:

–Handicraft items (hand-knitted woollen sweaters with Estonian folk patterns, carved wooden beer mugs, fun felt hats, juniper coasters.

–Original art, applied art and design objects such as graphic prints, handmade jewellery, colourful glassware or fine ceramics.

–CDs of Estonian composers of international acclaim (Tormis, Pärt, Tubin, Tüür, Villu Veski).

–Soviet-era trinkets, sold in antique shops.

–Dark, bittersweet Estonian chocolate and other local sweets incl hand-made chocolate. –Hand-painted marzipan.

Virossa on yleisesti edullisemmat hinnat kuin monissa muissa EU-maissa, joten maa on hyvä shoppailukohde. Suuremmat kaupat ja ostoskeskukset ovat tavallisesti avoinna 7 päivää viikossa, pienemmät liikkeet ovat kiinni sunnuntaisin. Suurimmassa osassa paikoista maksuvälineinä käyvät useimmat pankki- ja luottokortit. Suurin osa tavarataloista ja vanhan kaupungin kaupoista ovat avoinna 7 päivää viikossa ja maksuvälineinä käyvät useimmat pankkikortit.

Useimmissa ostoskeskuksissa on ilmainen pysäköintimahdollisuus, langaton Internet-yhteys, pankkiautomaatit, valuutanvaihtopiste tai pankki sekä ruoka- ja juomapaikkoja. Jotkut ostoskeskukset tarjoavat edullisia, valvottuja leikkipaikkoja lapsille, jotta pääset rauhassa ostoksille.

SUOSITTUJA TULIAISIA VIROSTA:

–Käsityöt kuten käsin neulotut villapaidat perinteisillä virolaisilla kirjoneuleilla, puusta veistetyt oluttuopit, hauskat huopahatut, katajaiset lasinaluset sekä kalkkikivestä veistetyt kynttilänjalat.

–Aito taide kuten grafiikka, käsintehdyt korut, värikkäät lasituotteet ja taidekeramiikka.

–Taide- ja designesineet.

• Kansainvälisesti kuuluisien virolaisten säveltäjien CDlevyt (Tormis, Pärt, Tubin, Tüür).

–Neuvosto-rihkama antiikkiliikkeistä.

–Virolainen, tumma bittersweet-suklaa ja muut paikallisen Kalev-makeistehtaan makeiset.

–Käsin maalattu marsipaani.

SHOPPING CENTRES

Arsenal Center - Outlet Center of Tallinn

Erika 14 45/A1

daily/joka päivä 10-20 info@aresenalkeskus.ee arsenalkeskus.ee

Balti Jaama Turg - Baltic Station Market

Kopli 1 Tel 5157 211 4/A1 Mon/ma-Sat/la 9-19 Sun/su 9-17 baltijaamaturg@astri.ee astri.ee/bjt

Kristiine Shopping Centre

Endla 45 Tel 665 9100 43/A4

daily/joka päivä 10-21, Prisma 8-23 info.kristiinekeskus@citycon.com www.kristiinekeskus.ee free wifi

Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre 160 shops and 13 restaurants

Paldiski mnt 102 Tel 665 9100 43/A4

daily/joka päivä 10-21

Prisma 8-23 info. roccaalmare@citycon.com www.roccaalmare.ee

Selver

Järve Selver - Pärnu mnt 238 Tel 667 3600

daily/joka päivä 8-23 44/B4

Kadaka Selver - Kadaka tee 56a Tel 667 3400 daily/joka päivä 8-23 44/B4

Pirita Selver - Rummu tee 4 Tel 667 3550

daily/joka päivä 9-23 40/F1

Torupilli Selver - Vesivärava 37 Tel 667 3900 daily/joka päivä 9-23 42/F3 www. selver.ee

Ülemiste Shopping Centre

Over 200 shops/service points/dining places

Suur-Sõjamäe 4 Tel 603 4999 41/F4 daily/joka päivä 10-21, Rimi 8-22 info@ulemiste.ee www.ulemiste.ee, free wifi

DESIGN & ANTIQUE / antiikki

Eesti Disaini Maja / Estonian Design House

Shop of Estonian design. Virolaimen muotoilu

Solaris Centre

Estonia pst 9 63/C3

daily/joka päivä 10-21

Idla Antique

Virmalise 2 8/B4

Mon/ma - Fri /pe 10 - 18

Tel: 58070822

Pikk tn 30 7/C3

Mon/ma - Fri /pe 10 - 18

Sat/la - 11 - 15

Tel: 58501090

jaanus@idla.ee

CAFÉS /

kahvilat

Kopli Köök - café and catering

Lunch and brunch on weekends. Catering, room rent and orders for bigger events

Marati 5 70/A1

Tel 5305 8061

Mon-Sun 12-16 Fri 12-22 kohti/seats 100 www.facebook.com/koplikook/

RESTAURANTS / ravintolat

Kaerajaan

Modern Estonian cuisine. Located on the Town Hall Square in the middle of Medieval Old Town of Tallinn

Raekoja plats 17 3/C2

Tel 615 5400

Mon/ma-Thu/tor 12-22 Fri/pe-Sun/su 12-23 kaerajaan@kaerajaan.ee www.kaerajaan.ee

70/A1

KOPLI KÖÖK

kitchen & café

Vintage café with delicous healthy food and terrace!

Private and groups’ catering Room rent

HUBANE RETROHÕNGULINE

TERRASSIGA KOHVIK PÕHJALAS.

HÕRGUD TERVISLIKUD ROAD.

ÜRITUSED, RUUMIDE RENT ERITELLIMUSED!

Põhjala tehas, Marati 5, tel 5372 4138 kopli.kook@gmail.com

E /Mon-P/Sun 12-16

R/Fri 12-22

Põhjala tehas (mitte pruulikoda!)

Marati 5a, Ankru 10, Kopli www.pohjalatehas.ee IG, FB: pohjalatehas

Tere tulemast inspireerivasse kohtumispaika Kopli südames!

Kõigest 15-minutilise sõidu kaugusel kesklinnast asub võluv ja arenev kultuuritehas - Põhjala tehas. Siin kohtuvad restoranid ja kohvikud, kunstinäitused, disainerite stuudiod, rohealad ning põnevad kultuurisündmused ja festivalid, luues mitmekülgse ja elava keskkonna.

Endisesse kummikutehasesse on end sisse seadnud üle 100 loomingulise majalise, kelle hulgast leiab legendaarse pagariäri, teisi ringi raamatupoe, kogukonnabaari ja palju muud põnevat! Põhjala tehas on pärl, mis paelub nii kohalikke kui ka külastajaid Eestist ja kaugemalt. Tehaseelu telgitaguste ja Kopliga lähemalt tutvumiseks on võimalik tellida ka ekskursioon!

Welcome to an inspiring meeting place in the heart of Kopli! Just a 15-minute drive from the city center, you will find the charming and vibrant cultural hub - Põhjala tehas. Here, restaurants and cafes, art exhibitions, designer studios, green areas, cultural events and festivals come together, creating a diverse and lively environment. Over 100 creative tenants have made their home in the former rubber boot factory, offering a legendary bakery, a secondhand bookstore, a community bar, and much more! Põhjala tehas is a gem that captivates both locals and visitors from Estonia and beyond. Guided tours to get aquaineted with exotic Kopli are also available!

TEENUSED • SERVICE

LEISURE

Eesti Massaaži- ja Teraapiakool / Viron Hieronta- ja Terapiakoulu

Eesti Massaaži- ja Teraapiakool on Eesti ainuke ja Euroopas ainulaadne massööre koolitav kutsekool

Ootame Teid meie juurde

*massaaži *kursustele *kutseõppesse

Lisainfo: + 372 664 6191, 54 501 221 www.massaaz.ee, info@massaaz.ee

Kadaka tee 4, Tallinn

Tule löytämään hieronnan ja terapian maailma meidän reippaiden hierojiemme ja terapeuttiemme seurassa. Tarjoamme hierontasalongissa yli 15 eri hierontalajia. Tarjoamme hierontojen lisäksi myös VESIFYSIOTERAPIAA sekä Aqua Tai -hierontaa. Hinnat alkaen 10 € tunti! Olet tervetullut sekä salonkiimme että kouluumme! Tapaamisiin! Avoinna on myös erityinen hierontasalonki lemmikkieläimille Maanantaista sunnuntaihin 09.00-21.00 salong@massaaz.ee

Kadaka tee 4, Tallinn 43/A4

Tel 664 6191/193 Mob: 545 012 21 Mon/ma-Fri/pe 9-21, Sat/la with prior arrangement salong@massaaz.ee, info@massaaz.ee www.massaaz.ee

TERAAPIATUGI ABC teraapia asjatundlikud terapeudid ja soe teraapiabassein ootavad teid! Vaata lisa ja broneeri aeg: www.abcteraapia.ee

Tallinna Raeapteek on teadaolevalt Euroopa vanim tänaseni samades ruumides tegutsev apteek. Apteeki on esmakordselt mainitud Tallinna rae märkmeraamatus aastal 1422. Raeapteegist saab osta nii käsimüügi- kui retseptiravimeid, samuti Eesti looduskosmeetikat ja ravimtaimeteesid. Muuhulgas on müügil 16.sajandi retsepti järgi valmistatud klarett ja armuvalu rohuna tuntud Revali martsipan. Apteegiga käsikäes tegutsev muuseum pakub tasulisi giidiga elamustuure ja viib läbi töötubasid. Oodatud on nii täiskasvanud kui lasteaia- ja kooligrupid. Omal käel saab muuseumituba külastada tasuta, gruppidele kehtib sissepääsutasu!

Info gruppidele ja giididele: http://raeapteek.ee/elamus/ Asukoht: Raekoja plats 11, Tallinn Lahtiolekuajad: E-L 10-18/P-suletud Kontakt: revalirae@apotheka.ee

Tel. +372 5887 5701; +372 631 4860

muuseumi tegevust toetab Tallinna

Town Hall Pharmacy and museum

Visiting the museum in Raeapteek is free of charge for everyone interested, but special fee applies for groups and for guided tours and workshops. More information: raeapteek.ee/en/ experience/

For group visits - check www.raeapteek.ee

Tallinn Town Hall square, Raekoja plats 11 Mon-Sat 10-18/Sun-closed, revalirae@apotheka.ee

Tel. +372 5887 5701; +372 631 4860

You can buy medicines with a Finnish digital prescription

Raeapteek museum activities are supported by the city of Tallinn.

The

Town Hall Pharmacy

“Raeapteek” is the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has continuously been in business in the same building

_Medications

_Estonian natural cosmetics

_Herbal teas and tinctures

_Famous claret - a special drink from 1467

_Reval marzipan which is known for curing the broken heart

2/C2

Tallinna Raeapteegi

Kultuuri- ja Spordiamet

KIHNU

Kunagine hülgeküttide ja kalurite saar säilitab visalt oma identiteeti. UNESCO on kandnud Kihnu kultuuriruumi maailma vaimse pärandi nimekirja. Kihnu, iidne meresõitjate ja kalurite saar on Eestis suuruselt seitsmes. Kihnu pärimuskultuur - riided, keel, muusika ja käsitöö kuuluvad UNESCO suulise ja vaimse pärandi meistriteoste nimekirja.

Umbes 700 elanikuga Kihnu saarel valitsevad kogukondlik elulaad, vanad kultuuritavad ning kihnu keel ja laul. Kohalike jaoks on tants ja pillimäng elu lahutamatu osa.

The seventh-largest island in Estonia, Kihnu is an ancient island of seafarers and fishermen. The cultural heritage of Kihnu – the clothing, language

music, and handcrafts are all on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

The island of Kihnu is home to a close-knit community of about 700 inhabitants, who value old traditions along with their local language and songs. Singing and dancing are integral parts of life for the locals.

Throughout centuries, the men of Kihnu have spent most of their time at sea, while the women have become keepers and carriers of cultural heritage, which includes handicrafts, dances, games and music of the island. To this day, you can see the women of Kihnu riding motorbikes wearing Kihnu homespun striped skirts (called a kört in Estonian).

Päkapikumaja Vormsi Tourism

www.vormsiturism.ee, info@vormsiturism.ee. Tel +372 520 7333

Vormsi saar - vaid 45-minutilise praamisõidu kaugusel Mandri-Eestist Rohuküla sadamast! See Lääne maakonna neljas suurim saar (~93 km²) pakub ajaloolist võlu ja kaunist loodust. Saare on asustanud rannarootslased jatäna elab seal umbes 450 inimest. Kas saarel räägitakse ikka rootsi keelt ja kas majad on endiselt rootsipunased? Tule avasta seda kõike ise, külastades stiilset Päkapikumaja Hosby külas mere ääres, nautides puuküttega sauna ja saarele saad tiiru peale teha etteantud juhiste järgi, lahendades ühtlasi ka ristsõna. . Ootame Sind avastama Vormsi saare võlusid.

Vormsi Island - just a 45-minute ferry ride from Madri-Estonia, from Rohuküla port! This is the fourth largest island in Lääne County (~93 km²) offering historical charm and beautiful nature. Since the 13th century, the island has been inhabited by coastal Swedes, but today only about 450 people live there. Do they still speak Swedish on the island and are the houses still predominantly Swedish red? Come and discover all this yourself by visiting the stylish Päkapikumaja in the village of Hosby by the sea. There you can enjoy a wood-fired sauna, hammocks, and solve the island’s legend and crossword puzzle. We look forward to welcoming you to explore the charms of Vormsi Island!

Heltermaa Hotel

Heltermaa Hotel is an ideal place to start your exploratory trip to the beautiful island of Hiiumaa. Comfortable rooms, delicious food and friendly staff.

Heltermaa Hotel is conveniently located in Heltermaa Harbour where guests can enjoy easy access to ferries to the mainland. Heltermaa Harbour can also receive yachts with a maximum draught of 2.8 meters. The hotel is 800 m away from a sandy beach and 50 m from the bus stop. The only city in Hiiumaa, Kärdla, is 25 km away.

HIIUMAA ISLAND

Tel: +372 56 202928

info@heltermaahotell.ee

TOIMETUSE VIHJED - EDITOR’S HINTS

Uue-Saaluse Veinitalu

@ Kõivsaare talu, Uue-Saaluse küla, Võrumaa külastamine kokkuleppel / visiting upon agreement

Eestis on keeruline Uue-Saaluse Veinitalust inspireerivamat veinitootjat leida. Seda esiteks juba Haanja Looduspargis paikneva veinitalu missiooni järgi, mis juhindub tootmisprotsessides keskkonnasäästlikkusest ja Vana-Võromaa kultuuripärandi austamisest.

Bioloogiharidusega Marise ja Mati Võrumaal asuvat veinitalu on viimastel aastatel pärjatud mitmete auhindadega. Veinid ja vahuveinid valmivad traditsioonilistest kohalikest marjadest nagu karusmari, astelpaju, pihlakas, mustsõstar ja pohl, ent Uue-Saalusel tehakse jumalate jooki ka viinamarjadest, ebaküdooniast, rabarberist, vaarikast ja muidugi õunast. Niisamuti toodetakse veinitalus džinni, marjajahu ja jääteed. Ning veinitalu tuurid Eesti kõrgeimas (222 m) mahemarja istanduses on kogemus omaette!

Uue-Saaluse Veinitalu- winery

It is difficult to find a more inspiring winery in Estonia than Uue-Saaluse Veinitalu. Even their mission states that the production methods are guided

by sustainability and by respecting the cultural heritage of Old-Võromaa.

The winery of Maris and Mati, both biologists, has won several awards in recent years. Many wines and sparkling wines are made from traditional local berries such as gooseberry, sea-buckthorn, rowan, blackcurrant and lingonberry, but in Uue-Saaluse the gods’ nectar is also made from grapes, Japanese quince, rhubarb, raspberry and of course apple. Uue-Saaluse also produces gin, berry flour and ice tea. Plus the winery’s tours in Estonia’s highest (222 m) organic berry plantation are definitely something to experience!

Tartu Ülikooli muuseum

@ Lossi 25, Tartu T–P / Tue-Sun 10.00–18.00

Tartu ajalooline süda asub Toomemäel ning omakorda Toomemäe keskpaigaks saab pidada toomkiriku varemeid. Kui kauni välisfassaadi imetlemisest peaks aega üle jääma, tasub vaadata toomkirikusse sisse, kus koha on hõivanud Tartu Ülikooli muuseum. Kas teadsid, et institutsioonina on Tartu Ülikooli muuseum on eksisteerinud juba üle kahesaja aasta?

Läbi mitme korruse jookseb külastajate silmist läbi interaktiivne Tartu linna ja ülikooli ajalugu. Lisaks ilmekatele väljapanekutele leiab muuseumist ka Hullu Teadlase kabineti ning mitmeid ajutisi näitusi. Kindlasti ära unusta läbi käia Toompoest, kus on palju erilisi meeneid ja kingitusi.

Museum of Tartu University

The historical heart of Tartu is located in Toome Hill, and Ruins of Tartu Cathedral can be considered the centre of Toome Hill. If you should have spare time after admiring the beautiful facade, it is worth taking a look inside the cathedral, where the University of Tartu Museum has occupied the place. Did you know that as an institution the University of Tartu Museum has existed for over two hundred years?

An interactive history of the city of Tartu and the university runs through several floors. In addition to expressive displays, the museum also houses the cabinet of the Crazy Scientist and several temporary exhibitions. Be sure not to forget to visit the Cathedral Shop, where there are many special keepsakes and gifts.

NINA MAJAD

Cottages

at Nina

www.ninamajad.ee

Nina küla on vanim Peipsi-äärne kaluriküla – see tekkis 17. sajandi teisel poolel (Nos Derevnja). Andmed esimeste kaluriperekondade kohta pärinevad aastast 1582. Omapärased väiksed põhumajad asuvad vaid 30m Peipsi järve kaldast. Majades on soojad lambavillatekid, padjad, madratsid ja linad. Kuivkäimla ja dušš asuvad väljas. Igas majas on väike kööginurk gaasipliidi ja toidunõudega. Saad siin ise süüa teha. On väike suitsusaun, hea koht ujumiseks ning traditsiooniline Peipsi paat lühemateks retkedeks Peipsil.

Nina Village is the oldest fishing village by Lake Peipus – it emerged in the second half of the 17th century (Nos Derevnja). Data about the first fishing families date back to 1582.

The peculiar small straw houses are located only 30m from the shore of Lake Peipsi. The houses have warm sheep wool blankets, pillows, mattresses and sheets. The dry toilet and shower are located outside. Each house has a small kitchenette with a gas stove and dishes. You can cook here yourself.

There is a small smoke sauna, a good place for swimming and a traditional Peipsi boat for shorter trips on the Peipus.

Majutus / Accommodation

Kanoja talu, Nina küla, Peipsiääre vald

Tel +372 5060858 heidi.laanemaa@gmail.com

Paat / Boat

Tel +372 527 4348, +372 746 0533 mikk@kormoran.ee

Pole paremat viisi vene vanausuliste elustiili kogemiseks kui ööbida traditsioonilises tares, mis asub vanausuliste kultuuri keskmes Peipsi ääres. Mesi tare on tõeline traditsioonilise eluviisi esindus. Veelgi seiklushimulisemad võivad ööbida mõnes Mesi tare paadimajas –osades neist on isegi saun pardal!

Mesi tarel on neid rentida viis. Ehtne suitsusaun pakub kordumatu elamuse. Lisaks on neil telksaun, kilesaun ja soome saun ning kümblustünn.

Ja see pole veel kõik! Nad korraldavad Peipsil ekskursioone aastaringselt ning talvisel tuuril sõidetakse traditsioonilise “karakatitsa” jõul – kahe või enama rattaga sõidukitüübiga, millega Peipsi jääl ringi liigutakse ja optimaalseid püügikohti otsitakse. Need sõidukid on kohalike kalurite eritellimusel valmistatud.

Mesi Tare perenaine peab ka Samovarimaja kus külastajad saavad õppida tundma nende ainulaadsete teekannude tähtsust slaavi ja vanausuliste kultuuris.

There is no better way to experience the lifestyle of the Russian Old Believers than by staying at the traditional cottage located in their cultural realm near Lake Peipsi. This cottage is a true representation of the traditional way of life. For the even more adventurous, you can opt to stay in one of the boat houses – some of them even come with sauna! Now if you're one for sauna - Mesi Tare has five of them to rent. The authentic smoke sauna offers a unique experience. They also have a tent sauna, a plastic wrap sauna and a Finnish sauna, as well as a hot tub. And that’s not all! They organise tours on Lake Peipus throughout the year, and the winter tour includes a ride powered by the traditional “karakatitsa”, a type of vehicle with two or more wheels used to move around on the ice of Lake Peipus and locate optimal fishing locations. These vehicles are custom-made by local fishermen. The hostess of Mesi Tare also runs Samovar House where visitors can learn about the importance of these unique tea pots in Slavic culture and the Old Believers’ culture. The site also offers authentic samovar tea as part of a tea ceremony, which is an experience not to be missed.

Mesi tare

Kesk 119, Varnja, Peipsiääre vald, Tartumaa +372 518 11 25 info@mesitare.ee., www.mesitare.ee

Samovarimaja (Mesi tare).

Samovarhouse in Varnja

Peipsi ääres asuv ehtne vanausuliste maja on koduks üle kahesajale eriilmelisele samovarile. Samovarimajas jagatakse lugusid samovaride ajaloost ning tutvustataksesamovarite erinevaid kujusid ja stiile. Samovarimaja kollektsioonis on üle 200 samovari Venemaalt ja teistest riikidest, samuti suveniire ja muid samovaridega seotud esemeid. Eksponeeritud on ka perenaise täpitasside kollektsioon. Kohapeal saab teetseremoonia raames nautida ehtsat samovariteed.

Avatud: juuni-august K-P 12.00-18.00. September – mai gruppidele ette tellimisel

Piletiinfo: pilet 5€, koolieelikutele tasuta.

Perenaise tuur koos teetseremooniaga 15€ inimene, ette tellimisel.

An authentic Old Believers house by Lake Peipus is home to over two hundred diverse samovars. At Samovar House they share stories about the history of samovars and introduce different shapes and styles of samovars. The Samovar House collection includes over 200 samovars from Russia and other countries, as well as souvenirs and other items related to samovars. The hostesss collection of polka dot cups is also on display. Authentic samovar tea can be enjoyed on site as part of a tea ceremony. Open

In June, July and August open Wed - Sun 12:0018:00. September to May by booking only.

Price/Additional Info

Admission €5. A tour with the hostess, including a tea ceremony, is €15 per person.

TRANSPORT

ÜHISTRANSPORT

NB! Tallinnas on alanud Vanasadama trammiliini ehitus. Ehitustööde valmimise tähtaeg on 2025. aasta veebruar. Lisainfot ajutuste liikluspiirangute kohta leiad https://transport.tallinn.ee/

Ühistransport töötab kella 6–23 (osa liine sõidavad südaööni).

Piletita sõidu eest 40-eurone trahv.

Tunnipilet – 1,50 € (selle pileti puhul saab ühte

Ühiskaarti korraga kasutada kuni kuus inimest)

Päevapilet (24 h) – 4,50 €

3 päeva pilet (72 h) – 7,50 € 5 päeva pilet (120 h) – 9 € 30 päeva pilet – 30 €

Ühiskaart

Ühiskaart on roheline sõidukaart, millega saab kasutada elektroonilist piletisüsteemi. Kaarti saab osta näiteks R-kioskist, postkontorist, Tallinna turismiinfokeskusest või Tallinna Linnavalitsuse teenindussaalist 2 euro eest, misjärel saab sellele laadida nii palju raha, kui palju pileteid sul on plaanis osta.

Pilet tuleb iga sõidu alguses valideerida, viibutades

Ühiskaarti sõiduki ukse juures asuva oranži validaatori ees. Roheline tuli tähendab, et sinu pilet on edukalt valideeritud. Punane tuli tähendab, et sinu kaart ei kehti või kaardile kantud raha on otsa saanud. Kui soovid Ühiskaarti valideerida mitmele sõitjale, viibuta kaarti validaatori ees, vali noolenuppude abil lisapiletite arv (kuni viis) ja vajuta nuppu „OK“. Kui jätkate tunni jooksul sõitu teise ühissõidukiga, piisab kaardi ühekordsest valideerimisest, lisapiletite arvu uuesti valida vaja ei ole.

NB! Grupiga sõites arvestatakse päevapiletiteks ümber ainult Ühiskaardi omaniku tunnipiletid, sama kaardi lisapiletitega sõitjatele see ei laiene.

Ühiskaardile raha laadimine

Ühiskaardile saab raha ja pileteid juurde laadida kõikjal, kus kaarte müüakse, samuti saab kaardile raha laadida internetis (tallinn.pilet.ee), rakenduses

TRANSPORT

LENNUJAAM Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport / Tel 605 8888 , info@tll.aero, www.tallinn-airport.ee

Lennart Meri Tallinna lennujaama tunnustati 2019. aastal auhinnaga Airport Service Quality Award, mis kuulutas Eesti õhuvärava Euroopa parimaks kuni viie miljoni reisijaga lennujaamade kategoorias. Samuti on lennujaam olnud äramärgitud Euroopa Disainijuhtimise auhinna nominendina.

Kuidas saada Tallinna lennujaamast kesklinna?

Lennart Meri Tallinna lennujaam asub vaid 4 km kaugusel kesklinnast.

Trammiga

Tramm nr 4 sõidab lennujaamast kesklinna 20–25 minutiga. See väljub iga päev alates 5.30 kuni 00.45 (k.a nädalavahetustel ja riigipühadel, vt sõiduplaani transport. tallinn.ee).

Trammipeatus (Lennujaam) asub reisiterminali kõrval, sinna pääseb läbi saabuvate lendude ala lifti või eskalaatoriga. Pileti saab osta trammis kontaktivaba pangakaardi ehk viipekaardiga (1,50 €), juhilt sularahas (2 €) või piletimasinast lennujaamas (1,50 €). Kesklinnale kõige lähemal asuvad peatused on Hobujaama, Viru ja Vabaduse väljak.

Bussiga

Buss nr 2 ühendab lennujaama kesklinna ja sadamaga (A- ja D-terminalid). Buss sõidab iga päev hommikul kella 6-st kuni südaööni (k.a nädalavahetustel ja riigipühadel, vt sõiduplaani transport.tallinn.ee).

Buss väljub reisiterminali kõrvalt (peatus Lennujaam), kuhu pääseb läbi saabuvate lendude ala. Pileti saab osta bussis viipekaardiga (1,50 €), juhilt sularahas (2 €) või piletimasinast lennujaamas (1,50 €). Lähim peatus kesklinnale on A. Laikmaa Viru keskuse kõrval (20–25 min).

Taksoga

Taksopeatus asub väljas saabuvate lendude ala ees. Sõit kesklinna maksab ligikaudu 10 €. Loe rohkem taksoteenuse kohta Tallinnas meie veebi vastavast peatükist.

Lennujaamas pakub autorenditeenust mitu erinevat firmat, mille teenindusletid asuvad peaterminalis.

Kuidas saada Tallinna sadamast kesklinna?

Jalgsi

Reisi- ja kruiisilaevade terminalid asuvad jalutuskäigu kaugusel keskaegsest vanalinnast (olenevalt terminalist 15-20 minutit).

Bussiga

Coastal Museum / Nurme tee 3, Pringi village, Viimsi / T-R 10-17, L-P 12-17

Pilet.ee (iOS ja Android) või telefoni teel. Täpsema info

Buss nr. 2 ühendab sadama A- ja D-terminalid kesklinna ja Lennart Meri Tallinna lennujaamaga ning sõidab alates 5.30 kuni südaööni (k.a nädalavahetustel ja riigipühadel, vt sõiduplaani transport.tallinn.ee).

Viimsi Open Air Museum / Rohuneeme tee 53a, Pringi village, Viimsi / T-P 10-19

Ühiskaardile raha laadimise kohta leiad veebilehelt tallinn.ee

Pileti saab osta bussis viipekaardiga (1,50 €), juhilt sularahas (2 €) või A- ja D-terminali piletiautomaatidest (1,50 €).

How to reach Tallinn

By plane

The city’s international airport, Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, provides excellent facilities and a wide variety of services. In 2019, Tallinn airport received the Airport Quality Service Award, making it the best in Europe in the category of airports with up to five million passengers.

How to get from Tallinn Airport to the city centre

Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is very conveniently located –just 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) from the city centre. You can easily travel to and from the airport by tram, bus, or taxi.

To the city centre by tram

Tram no. 4 takes you directly from the airport to the city centre in approximately 20-25 minutes. It runs daily from 5:30 a.m. until 00:45 a.m. (including weekends and public holidays, see schedule).

24h help - service on Estonian roads

Tel.: +372 697 9188

The tram stop (stop Lennujaam) is located right next to the terminal – just follow the signs. Tickets can be bought with a contactless payment card on board (1.50€) or the ticket machine at the airport (1.50€). Depending on your destination, the closest stops to the city centre are Hobujaama, Viru, and Vabaduse väljak.

By bus

Bus no. 2 connects the airport to the city centre and the port (D and A terminals). It runs working days approximately 6:00 a.m. until 00:00 a.m. On weekends and public holidays approximately 6:00 a.m. until 23:00 p.m., see schedule).

The bus departs from the airport’s lowest level (stop Lennujaam), down the escalator from the arrivals hall – simply follow the signs. Tickets can be bought with a contactless payment card on board (1.50€) or the ticket machine at the airport (1.50€). The closest stop to the city centre is A. Laikmaa, and the ride from the airport takes around 20-25 minutes.

By taxi

The taxi stand is located outside, in front of the arrivals hall. The fare from the airport to the city centre costs around 10€. Read more about the taxi services in Tallinn in our corresponding transport section.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF TALLINN!

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

PLEASE NOTE! Construction of the Vanasadama (Old Harbour) tramline began on 7 March 2023. The construction works will be completed by February 2025.

More information: www.tallinn.ee/en/vanasadamatramm

The public transport network operates from 6:00 to 23:00 daily (some lines until 24:00, see timetables for further information).

You can buy the following hour and day tickets for Tallinn’s public transport network:

One-hour ticket (60 min): 1.50€

One-day ticket (24h): 4.50€

Three-day ticket (72h): 7.50€

Five-day ticket (120h): 9€

30-day ticket: 30€

Tallinn Card (includes free entries to museums and sights) (24h/48h/72h): 16€ - 64€

One-hour tickets and one-day tickets:

You can buy one-hour tickets:

At the ticket machines located at the airport, central bus station, bus terminal at Viru Keskus, and the port’s A- and D-terminals

With a contactless payment card* (Mastercard, Maestro, Visa and Visa Electron) at the rectangular orange validators in the front of the vehicle

You can buy one-day tickets and one-hour tickets (known as QR tickets):

By loading money* or the appropriate ticket on your Ühiskaart (green fare card) online or anywhere the cards are sold (see below) _online from tallinn.pilet.ee _with the mobile app pilet.ee (for iOS and Android). When you purchase a ticket through the app, a service charge of 0.32 euros will be added to the price.

VIINISTU Art museum_Restaurant_Hotel_Harbour is located in a picturesque seaside fishing village in the Lahemaa National Park, close to Mohni island

Art Museum is open in May Wed-Sun 11:00-18:00

June-August Mon-Sun 11:00-18:00

Restaurant May Fri - Sun 12.00-20.00

June-August Sun-Thu 12:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 12.00-22.00. Kitchen closes 1 h before Harbour - Season 01.05 - 30.09.2023

Hotel - During summer period 24/7, during winter period from Thursday to Sunday www.viinistu.ee, info@viinistu.ee, tel +372 5620 9440

The permanent exhibition provides a good overview of the history of Estonian art

Avatud aastaringselt

juures on hea mõttetööd teha, lõõgastuda, suuremaid ja väiksemaid sündmusi tähistada.

MEILT LEIAD

ürgse looduse ja 4 aastaaega

100 majutuskohta

200 kohaga konverentsi- ja peomaja 40 kohaga rehetare saunamõnula ja kaks veesilma toitlustuse igale sündmusele tegevused talus ja looduses

year-round

HAANJAMEHE farm hotel Open

is the best place for contemplation, relaxation, hosting special events, and enjoying an active vacation.

accommodation for 100 conference and party hall for 200 smaller hall for 40 saunas and two ponds catering for any event outdoor activities pure nature and 4 seasons

SPA/ESTONIAN SPAS

Lisaks sellele, et Eesti on kuulus Tallinna ajaloolise vanalinna poolest, on Eesti järk-järgult omandamas ka puhkeparadiisi maine. Riigi põhjamaine kliima on aidanud looduskaunis keskkonnas luua arvukalt kaasaegseid spaasid ja tervisekeskusi, kus on võimalik ilmast hoolimata nautida massaaži, kuuma mullivanni ja paljusid muid terviseprotseduure, ujuda ja külastada ilusalonge. Besides being famous for Tallinn's historic Old Town, Estonia is gradually gaining a reputation for being a relaxation paradise. The country’s Nordic climate has contributed to the creation of numerous modern spas and health centres in beautiful natural surroundings, where it is possible to enjoy massage, hot Jacuzzi and a range of other health treatments, take a swim and visit beauty salons regardless of the weather outside.

Eesti kaunid liivarannad, populaarsed hotellid ja veepargid ning tunnustatud spad ja mudaravikeskused on külastajaid meelitanud ja hellitanud juba aastaid. Üks põhjus, miks sellised kuurordid siin välja arenesid, oli kohalik muda, mis oli kuulus oma terapeutiliste omaduste poolest. Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare ja Narva-Jõesuu on olnud moodsad kuurordid alates 1820. aastatest, samas kui Värska, Kubija, Pühajärve, Toila, Viimsi ja muidugi Tallinn uhkeldavad ka suurepäraste spaadega.

Estonia’s beautiful sandy beaches, popular hotels and water parks and renowned spas and mud therapy centres have been attracting and pampering visitors for many years.

The country’s spa traditions date back hundreds of years. One of the reasons such resorts developed here was the local mud, famed for its therapeutic qualities and which continues to be used today. Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare and Narva-Jõesuu have been fashionable resorts since the 1820s, while Värska, Kubija, Pühajärve, Toila, Viimsi and of course Tallinn also boast excellent spas.

In Estonia you may in several places find therapeutic mud, the healing properties of which were known in folk medicine since ancient times. Spas in the present meaning of the word were established as early as in the 1820- 40’s. Establishments were especially built or reconstructed for the use of local seawater or mud for the treatment of ailments under the supervision of physicians. Today the main objectives of the spa treatments are to give prophylactic care and spa treatments of the kind, which hinder ailments from becoming chronic, lessening the need of sick care, thereby saving costs, and to restore the working capacity and general capacities of the ailing. In our continually more and more hectic rhythm of life many middle aged and even younger persons suffer from stress. In the course of time the Estonian spas have also partly changed their policy from being purely care centres towards being recreation centres, where the clients in addition to the treatments have the possibility to occupy themselves in various healthy activities, go in for sports or just relax and spend their time comfortably.

Usealta Viron alueelta löytyy lääkitsevää mutaa, jonka hoitava vaikutus on kansanlääketieteen tiedossa ollut jo vuosisatojen ajan. Kylpylä nykyaikaisessa mielessä perustettiin tänne jo 1820-1830-luvulla. Paikallista merivettä tai mutaa alettiin lääkereiden valvonnassa siihen tarkoitukseen uudistetuissa tai varta vasten rakennetuissa rakennuksissa käyttää eri sairauksien hoitoon.

ARENSBURG BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA

Lossi 15, 93816 Kuressaare +372 45 24 700 arensburg@arensburg.ee www.arensburg.ee free wifi single from 49 € double from 52 € suite from 99 €

lux from 99 € suite from 125€

SAAREMAA

ASA SPA HOTEL

Pargi 12, Kuressaare 93810 tel +372 45 48 100 sales@saaremaaspahotels.eu www.saaremaaspahotels.eu free wifi single from 53,60 € - 102,40 €, double from 67 € - 128 €, lux from 97€ - 158€

Tervisepuhkus. Eestis on viis kuurortlinna, üle 40 spaa, hulga ainulaadseid ja luksuslikke mõisahotelle ning puutumatu maakoht maailma puhtaima õhuga. Eestis on viis kuurortlinna, enam kui 40 spaad, hulgaliselt ainulaadseid ja luksuslikke mõisahotelle ning maailma puhtaima õhuga puutumata maapiirkond.

Eesti spaade ajalugu laieneb enam kui kahe sajandi jooksul. Aastal 1813 hakkas arst Benedikt Georg Witte pakkuma Kadriorus soola- ja ürdivanne, muutes seeläbi Tallinnaks Venemaa impeeriumi esimese kuurortlinna. See Tallinna aspekt saavutas Venemaa eliidi seas kiiresti populaarsust. Tähelepanelik baltisaksa arst Carl Abraham Hunnius pani tähele, kuidas Haapsalu eestlased liigesevalu leevendamiseks oma kehale meremuda hõõrusid. Olles veendunud taastavates jõududes, avas Hunnius 1825. aastal Haapsalu kuulsad mudavannid. Tervisepuhkuse sihtkohtadena pika ajalooga

Tallinn, Haapsalu, Narva-Jõesuu, Kuressaare ja Pärnu on tänaseni kõrgelt hinnatud kuurortlinnad. Ka Eestis leitud ravimuda on tänapäeval väga hinnatud. Lisaks meremudale proovige kindlasti Värskas ainulaadseid raviprotseduure, kus mageveemuda on kombineeritud mineraalveega, mis pärineb poole kilomeetri sügavusest pinna all ja mis pole ilmavalgust näinud üle 500 miljoni aasta.

Olenemata aastaajast, on veekeskuse külastamine kogu perele üks lõbus ja tervislik viis päeva veetmiseks. Veekeskused pakuvad tegutsemislusti igale vanusele – veemõnusid naudivad nii suured kui väikesed, nii vanad kui noored veesõbrad. Valik on lai: alates liumägedega fantaasiabasseinidest väikelastele kuni vingete valgusefektidega ülikiirete liutorudeni välja. Veemõnusid saab nautida nii aastaringsetes välibasseinides kui põneva kujundusega lesilates. Pärast väsitavat ujularadade mõõtmist on mõnus lõõgastuda kuumas saunas või massaažiefektiga mullivannis, mis aitavad meelest viia argiaskeldused.

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ARENSBURG SPA has very wide selection of treatments for woman, men and also some for children. Massages, body treatments, facial treatments, bath rituals, and hand and feet treatments.

Aromatherapy Massage, Chinese Massage, Hydro Jet Massage Bed, Baby Massage, Foot Massage, Foot Massage With Herbal Bath, Classical Massage Cup Massage, Ear Candle Procedure, Laser Therapy, Lymphatic Massage, Honey, Neoqi Energy Capsule, Paraffin Gloves, Reflexology, Lava Stone Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Thai Massage, Tibetan Body Care, Oil Dispersion Bath, Paraffin - Ozocerite, Grossi, Charcot Shower, Salt, Relaxation Chamber, Underwater Shower Massage, Local Cold Therapy etc.

A holiday for your health.

Estonia boasts five resort towns, more than 40 spas, a range of unique and luxurious manor hotels, and untouched countryside with the world’s cleanest air.

The history of spas in Estonia expands over more than two centuries. In 1813, doctor Benedikt Georg Witte began offering salt and herb baths in Kadriorg, thereby making Tallinn the first resort town in the Russian Empire. This aspect of Tallinn quickly gained popularity among the Russian elite. An attentive Baltic German physician Carl Abraham Hunnius took notice of how Estonians in Haapsalu rubbed sea mud on their bodies to alleviate joint pain. Convinced of its restorative powers, Hunnius opened the renown Mud Baths of Haapsalu in 1825.

Tallinn, Haapsalu, Narva-Jõesuu, Kuressaare and Pärnu, which have a long history as a health vacationing destinations, continue to be highly regarded

resort towns to this day. The healing mud found in Estonia is also greatly valued nowadays. In addition to sea mud, be sure to try the unique treatments in Värska, where freshwater mud is combined with mineral water that originates from the depth of half a kilometre below the surface and which has not seen the light of day for over 500 million years.

A day at the pool is a fun and healthy way to spend a day, no matter the season. Water parks in Estonia come fully equipped for swimmers of all ages: from toddlers’ wading pools to high velocity slides. After an afternoon of braving slides up to 120 metres long, you’ll be ready to unwind in a relaxing sauna or jacuzzi.

Some spas also offer opportunities for working out, these options range from Nordic walking on health trails to sunset yoga classes on the beach. Learn more when booking a spa date.

TOOMPEA

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Toompea Castle is one of Estonian’s oldest and grandest architectural groupings.

By the 16th century, Tallinn’s defense system was one of the most powerful in Northern Europe.

The unique value of Tallinn’s Old Town lies first and foremost in the well-preserved completeness of its medieval milieu and structure, which has been lost in most of the capitals of northern Europe. Since 1997, the Old Town of Tallinn has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Tallinn is one of the best retained medieval European towns, with its web of winding cobblestone streets and properties, from the 11th to 15th centuries, preserved nearly in its entirety. All the most important state and church buildings from the Middle Ages have been preserved in their basic original form, as well as many citizens’ and merchants’ residences, along with barns and warehouses from the medieval period.

Tallinnan vanhakaupunki on vuodesta 1997 kuulunut Unescon maailmanperintöluetteloon. Tallinnan vanhankaupunki on arvokas etenkin siksi, että sen keskiaikainen miljöö ja rakenne ovat säilyneet meidän päiviimme saakka, kun ne muista Pohjois-Euroopan pääkaupungeista ovat jo kadonneet. Tukevat puolustuslinnoitteet ovat suojanneet vanhaakaupunkia sodan tuhoilta ja vallitseva rakennusmateriaali kivi on pitänyt pintansa tulipaloissa. Kaikki merkittävimmät keskiajalta periytyvät edustus- ja sakraalirakennukset sekä monet kaupunkilaisten ja kauppiaiden asunnot aittoineen ja varastoineen ovat säilyneet muuttumattomina.