Tallinn
59°26′ N 24°45′ ECityPop. 457,572Estonia
Tallinn suits a couple on a long weekend who want one market in a medieval square and a short walk back to the hotel. Town Hall Square holds the whole market, so the space around the tree fills up when the weekend stage programme is on.
Who should base here
The Tallinn Christmas Market runs every day from 20 November 2026 to the evening of 6 January 2027, so a stay in the Old Town works on almost any date of the season. The organizer has the mayor and the cathedral dean light the Advent candle on 29 November, and the square stays open for a New Year's Eve party on 31 December. Everything sits inside the walled Old Town, which keeps the walks short for families.
Base yourself inside the Old Town walls if the market is the point of the trip, since Raekoja plats (Town Hall Square) sits at its centre. The market opens at 18:00 on Friday 20 November with a short speech from the head of the city centre district and the lighting of the tree. Come on the first Sunday of Advent if you can, when Santa's house opens for children from 12:00 to 18:00 daily.
Worth knowing
- The Tallinn Tourist Information Centre is at Niguliste 2 and answers on +372 645 7777.
- Drinks at the market come in reusable tableware with a €2 deposit, refunded in full at the collection point.
Quick answers about Tallinn
Is Tallinn a good place to stay?
The Tallinn Christmas Market runs every day from 20 November 2026 to the evening of 6 January 2027, so a stay in the Old Town works on almost any date of the season. The organizer has the mayor and the cathedral dean light the Advent candle on 29 November, and the square stays open for a New Year's Eve party on 31 December. Everything sits inside the walled Old Town, which keeps the walks short for families.