Helsinki and Tallinn
3–4 days: Suomenlinna, a sauna, the ferry across the gulf and Tallinn's Old Town
Helsinki and Tallinn: 3–4 days
Two capitals in one weekend: Helsinki with Suomenlinna fortress, the harbour market, the rock church and a Finnish sauna by the sea, then a ferry of about two hours across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn and its medieval Old Town, the Toompea viewpoints and the Telliskivi district. Fly into one and home from the other. Book everything yourself and keep this guide on your phone: it works offline.
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The route 2 nights in total
- Helsinki1 night
Senate Square, the market, Suomenlinna, a sauna - Tallinn1 night
The Old Town, Toompea, Telliskivi
Fly into Helsinki and home from Tallinn (or the other way round). From Helsinki airport, the I or P train reaches the centre in about 30 minutes. Tallinn airport is close to the centre: tram 4 takes about 15 minutes. Ferries dock at Tallinn's D or A terminal, a 15-minute walk from the Old Town.
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