Timeline
10:00
Grab a coffee and a pastry at the oldest operating café in Tallinn. The spacious, stylish decor is perfect for easing into the day without the rush.
10:25
Walk two minutes to the Town Hall square. Admire the heavy stone structure and the Vana Toomas weather vane. Visit the museum inside if you like history, or just soak in the atmosphere of the oldest town hall in the Nordic countries.
10:50
Stroll five minutes to Danish King's garden. This quiet park is said to be where the Danish flag, Dannebrog, was born. It is a peaceful spot to rest your feet and reflect on the city's medieval roots.
11:15
Head back one minute to Olde Hansa for lunch. Experience the purely medieval atmosphere with no electricity and performance-style service. It is a unique way to taste traditional food in a historic setting.
Local tip
The Town Hall is open Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00. Maiasmokk is mostly open 09:00–21:00. Olde Hansa is open Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00 and Sa,Su 11:00-24:00. Starting at 10:00 ensures you catch Maiasmokk early and have lunch options available by midday.
Check before you go
- Maiasmokk hours are mostly 09:00–21:00.
- Town Hall is open Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; closed Sundays.
- Olde Hansa opens at 12:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on weekends.
Worth knowing
- Olde Hansa is open at 11:15 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tallinn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).