Christmas is a truly wonderful time of year. It's a time when we relax, feast and make merry, putting any worries aside. A great way to enjoy the festive season is in Tallinn. The Old Town with its 13th century gothic architecture is transformed into a winter wonderland when the city is covered in snow. The world's first public Christmas tree was in Tallinn, it was placed on the Town Hall Square by the Brotherhood of Blackheads in the year 1441. Now the tradition of the Christmas tree is seen all over the world!
Tallinn has a lot to offer during the Christmas season. Here are five of the best.
1. Visit the Tallinn Christmas Market and stroll along the old medieval streets of the Old Town.
2. Explore the 'Gingerbread Mania' exhibition.
3. Go ice-skating on the Old Town ice rink.
4. Visit the Christmas Village at The Estonian Open Air Museum.
5. Buy authentic Estonian handicrafts. The Old Town has numerous craft and design shops.
