Timeline
14:26
Start with a coffee at Katharinenthal. It is just a one-minute walk from Kadriorg Palace and opens at 10:00, giving you plenty of time to warm up before the afternoon chill sets in.
14:56
Walk into Kadriorg Palace. The building is an imperial Russian summer residence from 1718. Spend the hour exploring the halls as the light begins to soften.
15:26
Head out into the 90-hectare park surrounding the palace. Find a bench or open space facing southwest. At 14:26 the golden light begins, and by 15:56 the sun sets toward the SW. This is the perfect moment to take in the view.
16:26
Walk six minutes to Taverna del Gallo Nero for dinner. It is an Italian restaurant that stays open until 23:00, so you can enjoy a meal after the sun has gone down.
17:26
End the evening at NOP. This café is a 14-minute walk from the palace and stays open until 22:00 on weekdays or 21:00 on weekends, offering a quiet spot to finish your night.
Local tip
Katharinenthal is open until 18:00 on most days and until 20:00 on Wednesdays, so arrive early if you want to start your evening there.
Check before you go
- Kadriorg Palace opens at 10:00. On Wednesdays it stays open until 20:00, while other days close at 18:00.
- Taverna del Gallo Nero is open from 11:00 to 23:00 mostly.
- NOP is open Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00 and Sa-Su 09:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tallinn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).