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Just as there are people who live in places that are not warm and spend their vacations during the summer in places where the sun shines fiercely, there are people living in areas with a temperate climate who want to travel to holiday destinations during the cold winter. They are primarily seeking a Christmas atmosphere with decorations and lights in the streets, as well as Christmas markets to buy souvenirs and typical foods to comfort the body.
One of the most favorable places is this is what you are looking for is the capital of Estonia, Tallinn. This city on the Baltic Sea is one of the most attractive ones in Europe, but increases greatly its beauty in winter. Snowfall here is moderate, and covers the landscape with a white coating that helps a lot to increase the Christmas spirit. Tallinn is a medieval city, so its charm is even greater
As we said, the city is transformed in Christmas, not only in appearance but also by the activities that are carried out. The highlight is the Raejoka Christmas market, located on the square of the same name, which was voted best Christmas market by the prestigious British newspaper The Times. It is not the only market, for there is another in the courtyard of the Three Sisters Hotel and several others in the Rotermann neighborhood. In these markets you can buy everything from Christmas decorations to gifts and, of course, traditional food (hot dogs, sausages, potatoes, sauerkraut, roast pork …) that will bring warmth to the body and delight the palate.
The Old Town of Tallinn, due to its medieval past, is a maze of cobblestone streets and original architecture that we cannot find anywhere else in Europe. The streets are also full of cafes to stop and taste a delicious hot, one of the greatest pleasures of winter.
You can also go ice skating on the outdoor ice rink place every year in Harju Street, right in front of the Church of St. Nicholas (Niguliste) Here you can rent skates and enjoy skating while snowflakes fall from the Sky, a unique experience. If you want to snowboard, ski or go sledding, go to Tallinn Song Festival Grounds where you can enjoy facilities for that. Also suitable for children and adults is the Kadrioru Park, where you build ice sculptures and figures and there are castles and sliding tubes for the little ones. In addition, there are several places around with drinks and hot foods to warm up again.
If you like music, around the city during the month of December there are live music concerts. The Jazz Christmas festival is celebrated in mid-November to mid-December and is a unique opportunity to see concerts of local and international musicians in a setting as beautiful as this one. For something that is more traditional, Christmas Masses are given in several languages , especially in the Church of the Holy Spirit.
To get you getting an idea of what awaits you this December in Tallinn, we have added a video of the Christmas Raejoka Market, which is sure to whet your appetite to visit this wonderful city during the most beautiful time of the year. Spending Christmas in Tallinn is something like you´ve never experienced in life.
To enjoy all of this and more, you just have to rent beautiful apartments in Tallinn city . The capital of Estonia is one of the best destinations for winter and Christmas, with a tradition and a culture completely different but equally fascinating.
