Good things to know
- 15 minute taxi ride from Tallinn Airport, cost approx 15 EUR.
- 10 minute walk from Tallinn train station (Balti Jaam), 3 minute taxi ride, cost approx. 5 EUR
- 10 minute taxi ride from the Bus Station (Tallinna Bussijaam), cost approx 15 EUR
Hotels
Tallink Spa and Conference Hotel****
Address: Sadama 11, Tallinn,
Room rate: 76 EUR* per night (single/double occupancy).To book a room for the special price for the period 12-14 June 2013, please send an email to hotelbooking@tallink.ee and quote ‘”GEEKOUT2013”
- Additional information about the hotel:
- The rate includes: accommodation, buffet breakfast, use of internet, use of saunas and Aqua Spa pools during your stay in the Hotel and VAT
- All rooms are equipped with shower or bath, hairdryer, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, telephone, bathrobe, TV (incl. satellite channels), Pay-TV, safe and a mini bar. The hotel has also rooms for guests with special needs.
- www.tallinkhotels.com
– Distance: 2.2 km, 7 mins by taxi or 20 minute walk to/from the conference venue
Tallink Express Hotel**
Address: Sadama 1, Tallinn,
Room rate: room rate 48 EUR* per night (single/double occupancy). To book a room for the special rate for period 12-14 June 2013, please send an email to hotelbooking@tallink.ee and quote “GEEKOUT2013”
- Additional information about the hotel:
- The rate includes: accommodation, buffet breakfast, use of internet and VAT(9%)
- www.tallinkhotels.com
Distance: 2.2 km, 7 mins by taxi or 20 minute walk to/from the conference venue
Other options
Nordic Hotel Forum
2.6 km from the hotel, 7 mins by taxi or 30 minute walk
http://www.nordichotels.eu/en/
Domina Ilmarine Hotel
1.3km, 4 minutes by taxi or 15 minute walk
http://pkhotels.eu/ilmarine-hotel-description/
Fat Margaret’s Hostel
2.1 km 6min taxi ride or 16 minute walk
http://www.fatmargarets.ee/eng/firstpage/
Things to see
- Town Hall/ Old Town – Surrounded by elaborate merchant houses and, in summer, packed with café tables, it’s a natural magnet for tourists. Find the round stone marked with a compass rose in the middle of the square. From this spot, with a little stretching and bending, you can see the tops all five of Old Town’s spires. (more info www.tourism.tallinn.ee)
- Seaplane Harbour – With the help of modern multimedia, the Seaplane Harbour in the wooden architecture tells exciting stories about the Estonian maritime and military history promising a “sea full of excitement” for the whole family on an area that would take nearly 2 million A4 paper sheets laid down side by side. The museum’s display, that comprises of more than a couple of hundred large exhibits, revitalizes the colourful history of Estonia. (more info www.tourism.tallinn.ee)
- TV Tower – Visitors to the 314 metre tower will start the visit with a 3D film about the tower, get to enjoy an interactive exhibition on the greatest achievements of Estonians through the ages and a fascinating overview of the history of the tower itself before heading up to the viewing platform and café at the 170 metre level – the highest in the country. The landmark building is host to concerts, performances, exhibitions and open air events at different times throughout the year. Combined with the visit to the next door Tallinn Botanic Garden this promises to be a eventful day out for everyone (more info www.tourism.tallinn.ee)
- KUMU – The complex itself is a work of art – it was opened in 2006 after nearly a decade of planning and construction, and is considered a modern architectural masterpiece. Kumu’s exhibition aims to appeal simultaneously to a diversity of audiences. Exhibitions display both classical and contemporary art and everything in between. The museum programme features art from the 18th century until today, Estonian art until the Second World War, art of the Soviet era and a temporary exhibition programme of contemporary art. (more info www.tourism.tallinn.ee)
- Tallinn Zoo – If it hops, flies or slithers, you can find it at the Tallinn Zoo. Spread across an 87-hectare swathe of forested land, the zoo boasts one of Northern Europe’s best collections of animals. The list of its residents includes rhinos, vultures, camels, polar bears, pythons, lions, bison and dozens of other species. You can visit the crocodiles and chimpanzees in the Tropical House, or make your way over to the elephant house to see a pygmy hippo, a chinchilla, various snakes and, of course, elephants. (more info www.tourism.tallinn.ee)
Check out www.tourism.tallinn.ee for more cool stuff to see and visit in Tallinn and its surroundings!