Tallinn’s special Christmas trees

Christmas tree on the Town Hall Square

Traditionally, the ornament and centrepiece of the Christmas Market is the Christmas tree, which has decorated the square for more than 580 years. In 1441, the Brotherhood of the Blackheads placed Europe’s first Christmas tree on Tallinn’s Town Hall Square. Now this custom has spread all over the world and has become an important part of Christmas in many different nations – almost every village square has its own Christmas tree these days.

Christmas tree in the Rotermann Quarter

A real eye-catcher at Rotermann this year – a lavish yet classic 8-metre Christmas tree with red as its main colour. The luscious red Christmas decorations that shine on its branches are by no means the only reason behind the warm and cosy atmosphere in the quarter. On 1 December, a Christmas market will open on the Rotermann Square for the first time. It will no doubt capture the hearts of visitors of all ages with its Christmas treats and numerous events.

 

Christmas tree at Port Noblessner

The magnificent Christmas tree at the trendy main square of the Noblessner seafront area has been decorated by the designers of the furnishing brand Shishi. The Christmas tree’s decorations this year are unique, inspired by fairytales and wishes coming true. In addition to the regular adornments, the tree is also decorated with 22,000 twinkling LED lights.

Estonia’s largest reed spruce at Tallinn Tourist Information Centre

Tallinn Tourist Information Centre (Niguliste tn 2) has been decorated with a truly special Christmas tree for many years: a simple and beautiful reed spruce. The Tourist Information Centre is open every day, except on public holidays – see our website for exact opening times. Free entrance.

The Christmas trees arrive in the houses of the Estonian Open Air Museum for the Christmas Village in mid-December. Each household will have a unique Christmas tree, decorated according to the era. For example, at Köstriaseme Farm, a spruce will be placed on the ceiling, and at Härjapea Farm, you can admire a tree with Christmas decorations in the style of the 1930s. The kolkhoz apartment building has homes from four different eras.

 

A Christmas forest is growing in the courtyard of Kalamaja Museum. The museum's courtyard is set to transform into a Christmas courtyard, with a Christmas nativity scene to be set up in the museum's greenhouse in cooperation with the Kalju Church. The museum courtyard is open free of charge from Wednesday to Thursday 13:00-20:00 and from Friday to Sunday 11:00-18:00.

The Estonian Theatre for Young Audiences is putting up a digital Christmas tree in its lobby with decorations inspired by the musical comedy "Frideberta", which will be performed on 3 December, combining different musical instruments.

One of the symbols of Tallinn’s old town, the Estonian Maritime Museum Visitor's Centre in Fat Margaret cannon tower, is decorated with a truly exciting sea-themed Christmas tree. Among the decorations you can find ships and glass floats, and between them beautiful stars shine like North Stars in the night sky – what else would you expect from Estonia’s most prestigious maritime museum? Entrance with a museum ticket or Tallinn Card.

 

The Christmas tree decorating the banquet hall of Kadriorg Palace will make you feel like you’ve stepped into The Nutcracker. The tree leaves also hold a hidden object game – some of the decorations point to works of art in the museum, which we invite you to find in the halls!

This year's Christmas tree at the Museum of Photography is made from the many photo books that the museum has collected over the years. The best photography literature from Estonia and abroad can now be viewed and read in the cosy environment of the museum's salon.

In the unique architecture of the Seaplane Harbour, the wonderful Christmas trees created by the masters at Shishi just for the marine world create special fairy-tale charm and shine.

 

Niguliste museum’s Christmas tree was once again made in cooperation with decoration manufacturer Shishi. Each year, the Christmas tree’s wonderful decorations have a different theme, and this years’ is being kept top secret until Advent Sunday, when everyone can come and marvel at the Christmas tree.

Something truly extraordinary is happening at the Proto Invention Factory from 19 December to 7 January, as the usually terribly curious inventors have made an exception and unleashed all sorts of Christmas characters into PROTO. You can find lake elves, the Snow Queen’s country, the world behind the mirror, a giant gingerbread house and naturally the Christmas carousels and many spinning Christmas trees at the PROTO hall.

This year, the Kalev Spa Hotel and Waterpark has also put up a nice Christmas tree. The Kalev Spa Hotel and Waterpark holds the Green Key certificate, which recognises environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism businesses. Kalev Spa is committed to reducing its environmental impact with the help of its employees and visitors. As a result, this year the foyer and the Christmas tree will be decorated with swimming equipment left behind by visitors that no one is interested in anymore and that, due to their condition, can no longer be donated to charity. Swimming goggles and sandals with a touch of Christmas glamour will decorate the lobby and Christmas trees of the Kalev Spa water park.