From Backyard Campsites to Tallinn’s Historic Charm
This morning, we left our little backyard campsite in Pärnu a bit later than usual. With so many mosquitoes swarming outside last night, we turned in early. We weren’t the only ones camping—there was also a German cyclist who had already left by 5:00 AM to try and beat the rain. His goal? To make it to Tallinn in one day!
The drive to Tallinn was fairly straightforward. In Estonia, there aren’t many alternative routes—main roads connect vast areas of farmland and forests, so it was a bit of a monotonous ride along long, straight roads.
By 12:30 PM, we finally rolled into Tallinn, where things immediately got busier. Checking into our hotel didn’t go as smoothly as planned, as the booking we’d made through Expedia wasn’t showing up at the front desk, despite being paid for. After some waiting, the information came through, and we were able to head up to our room.
The hotel is conveniently located by the harbor, giving us easy access to explore Tallinn’s old town. We spent the afternoon wandering through the historic center, visiting landmarks like St. Olaf’s Church, and later enjoyed a fantastic dinner at R14. In the evening, we took a stroll to the Linnahal, a fascinating piece of Soviet-era architecture. Built in 1980 for the Moscow Olympics, it served as a congress center and a fortification in case of coastal attacks on Tallinn.
Tomorrow, we catch the 10:30 AM ferry to Helsinki, where we plan to camp for two days. Our chosen campsite is just 800 meters from a metro station, making it the perfect base for exploring Helsinki. We’re looking forward to seeing what the city has to offer!
Tallinn Town Hall
St. Olaf’s Church
Tallinn harbor
Tallinn Harbor
Diner at R14
Linnahall roof
Road beside the Hotel
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