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Tallinn

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Tallinn?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers to Tallinn face standard EU travel conditions. The latest UK advisory highlights entry requirements under the European Entry‑Exit System but reports no health or security alerts. Normal precautions against petty theft in tourist areas are advised.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Political stability
  • Low violent‑crime rate
  • Standard EU health standards
  • No active travel warnings

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tallinn month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tallinn are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and August the wettest (about 98 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-0.7-4.8601.6
February0.1-4.3483.3
March3.6-2.7376.6
April8.70.74510.2
May15.15.84613.2
June20.111.57314.1
July21.514.09413.4
August20.613.59811.1
September16.310.1678.6
October9.75.1754.9
November4.51.1642.2
December1.2-2.4561.1

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What is being reported around Tallinn

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People and places shaping Tallinn

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Research updated Monday, August 10, 2026
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Past and future events in Tallinn

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1050

    Around 1050 AD, a fortress was built in what is now central Tallinn, on the hill of Toompea.

  2. Documented history · 1219

    The King Valdemar II of Denmark conquered Tallinn and northern Estonia in 1219.

  3. Documented history · 1248

    Tallinn, then known more widely as Reval, was granted Lübeck town rights by the king of Denmark in 1248.

  4. Documented history · 1285

    In 1285, Reval became the northernmost member of the Hanseatic League – a mercantile and military alliance of German-dominated cities in Northern Europe.

Current public leadership

  • Jevgeni Ossinovski

    Wikidata currently records this person as Tallinn's head of government. Estonian politician (born 1986).

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Tallinn has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Tallinn yet.

Local business and employers

  • Bolt

    International ride‑hailing and mobility company founded in Tallinn.

  • Skype

    Global telecommunications application originating from Tallinn.

  • NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE)

    NATO’s cyber‑defence research and training hub located in Tallinn.

  • eu‑LISA

    European Union agency for large‑scale IT systems, headquartered in Tallinn.

  • Alexela Group

    Estonia’s largest private energy company, with headquarters in Tallinn.

Newspapers and local media

  • Rahva Hääl

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tallinn. Estonian newspaper.

  • Õhtuleht

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tallinn. Estonian newspaper.

  • Eesti Ekspress

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tallinn. Estonian newspaper.

  • Radio Kuku

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tallinn. Estonian radio station.

  • ETV2

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Tallinn. Estonian television channel.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Banned Books Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Tallinn. Museum in Tallinn, Estonia.

  • Tallinn Old Town

    UNESCO World Heritage‑listed medieval city centre, one of the best‑preserved in Europe.

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01 · Overview

Tallinn, in brief

Tallinn is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Tallinn took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tallinn

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tallinn

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tallinn

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tallinn

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tallinn

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tallinn

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tallinn

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Tallinn located and what are its coordinates?

Tallinn is situated in Estonia at geographic coordinates 59.4370, 24.7535 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tallinn?

Tallinn has a recorded population of approximately 394,024 and observes the Europe/Tallinn time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tallinn?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tallinn include et, ru, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tallinn?

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