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Top 4 things to do online in Tallinn
28.04.2020
Staying isolated between four walls during the global coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak does not mean you have to give up on all the good things in life. Here are our top four things you can do in Tallinn without having to leave your shelter-in-place. And what's even better: by following our tips, you can also offer some support to the local companies and organisations.
Enjoy an online exhibition or participate at a virtual event
Many of Tallinn's museums, theatres, and other attractions have web applications or stream their events online. Most of them are free, but if you appreciate what they are doing, you can show your support by buying a ticket or a little something from their online gift store. Here are just a few examples of the available virtual experiences:
Virtual walk in Tallinn Old Town
- If you have a virtual reality headset, download our free VR-videos (available in our media bank, on Oculus and Viveport) and stroll around the Old Town - a lovely way to broaden your horizons without leaving the couch.
Online experiences at Tallinn's museums and attractions
History
- Explore the online exhibits and virtual tours of the Tallinn City Museum
- Visit a 1930s submarine at the Seaplane Harbour
- Step into the historic farm-houses and buildings at the Estonian Open Air Museum.
- Study local history through the online exhibitions of the Estonian History Museum
- Discover the story of the Estonian War Museum
Art, architecture, and literature
- Listen to the inspiring podcasts of Fotografiska Tallinn
- Explore the collection of the Kumu Art Museum
- Delve into unique medieval altarpieces in Tallinn and Lübeck by the famous German master Hermen Rode
- Browse the digital exhibitions of the Tallinn Art Hall
- Discover the works of local masters through the collection of the Estonian Museum of Architecture
- Learn more about Estonian literature online at the Under and Tuglas Literature Centre
Nature and science
- Tour the Estonian Museum of Natural History: try out different games, watch videos, and listen to their audioguide
- Peek into the lives of Tallinn's zoo animals through web cameras
- Explore the exhibition of the Estonian Health Care Museum
Varia
- See Tallinn from above with Skywheel of Tallinn or virtually wander around the Super Skypark adventure centre and dream about all the fun you will be having once the quarantine is over.
Theatre performances and concerts
- Listen to Arvo Pärt and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
- Enjoy free online opera and ballet performances by the Estonian National Opera. The broadcasts start on Saturday, 4 April 2020, on the theatre's Facebook page.
- Watch live performances of the mystery theatre Kellerteater
Extra tip for parents: until the end of the coronavirus crisis you can call Mari-Liis from Kännukuke Library (Skype: kukeinternet) in Tallinn and ask her to read a book for your child. Choose between international bestsellers as well as children's books from Estonian authors.
For more ways to enjoy Estonian culture from home, check out the web page of the Estonian Ministry of Culture. Their list includes everything from virtual exhibitions and digital archives to online sports classes.
Do some online shopping
Let your friends and loved ones know that even though you cannot meet them all in person, you are still thinking about them with a little gift. Or simply buy yourself something nice. Many of the Estonian design, fashion, art, books, and cosmetics brands have online stores. Here are some of our favourites:
Estonian design, jewellery, and accessories:
- Tallinn Design House
- Estonian Design House
- TALI Design
- Valhalla Living
- Leather accessories and bags: Stella Soomlais and Craftory
Estonian fashion:
- GUILD Sartorial Streetwear
- Tallinn Dolls
- Estonian high street brands Monton, Ivo Nikkolo, Mosaic, Baltman, and Bastion: And More Fashion Store
Estonian cosmetics:
Order food in Tallinn: restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, and markets
If you are based in Tallinn, you can order food home online through Bolt Food, Wolt, and Tellitoit.ee. Both Bolt Food and Wolt also promise contactless delivery, further reducing the risk of spreading coronavirus. Lot's of restaurants have started offering takeaways or provide their own courier service - just check the website or Facebook page of your favourite restaurant.
If you wish to avoid the crowds, many of the big grocery stores in Tallinn have delivery and pick-up possibilities. For example, Prisma and Barbora (Maxima) have e-shops available in English; Selver and Coop offer their services in Estonian and Russian. You can also find supermarkets in the Bolt Food app.
For market-lovers, Balti Jaama Turg has a special treat. Their webshop is available in four languages (Estonian, English, Russian, and Finnish). It has everything from food and ready-meals from the most popular stalls to fashion accessories and garden supplies.
Learn Estonian
Why not use your free time to acquire a new skill? Learning Estonian is undoubtedly one of the quickest ways to win over the locals. Here are a couple of online solutions to help you get started:
- Keeleklikk.ee and Keeletee.ee offer free Estonian online courses for beginner and intermediate level.
- TalkLocal, Multikey, and Walktalk help you practice your conversation skills on the go.
- Speakly is an online learning method that promises to get you speaking Estonian in only a couple of months.
End-of-the-evening tip: watch an Estonian movie or a documentary online from Netikino.ee - the films are available worldwide, and most of them have subtitles in English, Russian and/or Finnish.