Discover Estonia and Tallinn
Coming to study at TalTech, even for one or two semesters, is a meaningful step, especially if it’s your first time in Estonia. To help you feel at home from your very first days, we’ve gathered useful resources that introduce you to Estonia’s culture, nature, everyday life, and the city of Tallinn.
These links give you a quick and friendly overview of what to expect and what to explore during your stay.
More about Estonia
Coming to TalTech University is an important step for you, although you may not know much about us. Below we have collected some links, which will help you to discover Tallinn and Estonia.
visitestonia.com
news.err.ee (national news agency)
culture.ee
eestitoit.ee (Estonian cuisine)
weather.ee
looduskalender.ee (Looduskalender (Nature Calendar) is a multilingual Internet environment that conveys an immediate view of the constantly changing nature of Estonia)
keeleklikk.ee (language)
International House of Estonia
Integration Foundation in Tallinn
Map of Tallinn and it's old town
Urban nature
Kadriorg and Pirita
Kalamaja
Rocca al Mare and Nõmme
Map of cycle roads
Estonia is a small but innovative country known for its digital society, clean nature and friendly communities. These resources help you discover the essentials:
- Visit Estonia – explore travel tips, landmarks, events, and insider recommendations
- ERR News – English-language national news to stay up to date
- Culture.ee – cultural events, festivals, exhibitions, and creative activities
- Estonian Cuisine – discover local food, traditions and dining culture
- Weather in Estonia – check the daily forecast and seasonal overviews
- Nature Calendar – live cams and daily updates from Estonia’s wildlife and natural habitats
- Keeleklikk – a fun and simple platform to start learning basic Estonian
Support Services for International Visitors
These organisations provide useful help with settling in, paperwork, and practical questions related to living in Estonia.
- International House of Estonia – consultations on residence permits, employment, adaptation, and community activities.
- Integration Foundation – language programmes, cultural events and support for integrating into Estonian society.
Explore Tallinn
Tallinn combines a modern digital city with medieval old town charm and green neighbourhoods. Here are some areas and maps to help you start exploring:
- Tallinn city map and Old Town map – orientation in the city centre and historical district.
- Urban nature – discover parks, beaches, forests and green areas across the city.
- Kadriorg & Pirita – historical parks, museums, seaside promenades.
- Kalamaja – wooden architecture, cafés, Telliskivi Creative City.
- Rocca al Mare & Nõmme – outdoor spaces, open-air museum, quiet forest-like districts.
- Cycle road map – plan safe bike routes across Tallinn.