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What to do in Tallinn with kids?
By visittallinn.ee • 19.09.2019
Are you planning to visit Tallinn with children? The city offers plenty of opportunities for a fun and active family holiday – from adventure, water and snow parks to play centres and fascinating museums. Below you will find our suggestions for different activities for children of all ages.
A top tip: if you plan to visit museums, use public transport, or the hop-on-hop-off tour bus, consider purchasing a Tallinn Card, a sightseeing pass that includes free entry to Tallinn’s top museums, free use of public transport, and a 50% discount on the hop-on-hop-off tour bus (free with Tallinn Card PLUS). With one adult card you can bring along for free two kids under the age of seven.
Discover museums!
The maritime centre Seaplane Harbour offers activities for those seeking action – try firing a torpedo or hitting flying targets! Tour the original Lembit submarine and see many other life-size exhibits. There is also an exciting outdoor playground for younger children. The Energy Discovery Centre is a real hands-on museum where children can generate electricity, create different sounds, and take part in a space adventure.
Kids who like Medieval forts, climbing up towers or descending into underground tunnels will enjoy the Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum. Exhibits in the medieval Kiek in de Kök show how Tallinn was defended over the centuries. The towers and the passages are recommended for ages 7 and up (the museum's stairs are steep).
NUKU, the Museum and Centre for Puppet Arts, and the Children's Museum Miiamilla are sure to appeal to younger children. At the NUKU museum, children can play with different puppets, try on costumes, and make the steam-powered theatre displays move on the museum windows. Miiamilla Children's Museum in Kadriorg offers creative pursuits and games for children aged 3-11.
The Estonian Museum of Natural History tells visitors all about Estonia's nature. Meet the rare flying squirrel; see the biggest mammal found in forests, the moose, and measure up to the biggest fish caught in Estonia. You can experience touching, hearing, seeing and smelling the world the way animals do. For real, live, animals, head to Tallinn Zoo. A children’s petting zoo allows smaller domesticated animals to be touched. The Zoo also has a large children’s play area and picnic spots.
Have fun on snow and ice!
One of the most popular outdoor skating rinks (open from December to March) is in Harju Street in the heart of the Old Town. Skating on this rink is one of the best ways to experience the romantic wintry ambience and spend fun quality time with your family. The Jeti and Škoda ice arenas are open year-round.
Play outside!
During summertime, toes can be dipped in the water at the beaches of Pirita, Kakumäe and Harku Lake. Those up for a trip a short distance out of the city will find ideal beach holiday destinations like Viimsi (Haabneeme beach), Laulasmaa, and the islands in Tallinn’s vicinity.
Jump and splash!
Super Skypark and Zelluloos trampoline centres offer plenty of jumping and climbing fun. Several other play centres are located at malls, including Tallinn's biggest play area - Lennumaa at Ülemiste Centre.