Markets and independent shops in Tallinn

Markets and independent shops in Tallinn

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   Biit Record

   A music shop covering all major media types, with somewhat of a focus on vinyl. They especially have great indie and electronics offerings, can at the same time help find great local music and also other common genres. Located in an upper floor, the store has a special atmosphere to it. Offering secondhand and a wide variety of new records.

   Tue-Fri 13:00-19:00

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   Geek Shop Estonia

   Pop culture collectibles and gaming store, which sells toy figures, board games, clothes, accessories and other geek stuff.

   Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00

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   Ivo Nikkolo

   Fashion-interested people can visit the main store of Estonia's first Post-Soviet designer brand Ivo Nikkolo.

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   Jaama Turg

   Baltijaama turg

   A market place next to the train station. Overrated and overpriced, gourmet food at three times the price of regular market places. For tourist and rich locals.

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   Jõuluturg

   The Christmas Market on the Town Hall square is open from late November to early January. They sell knitwear, various wooden objects for use and decoration, Christmas tree decorations, gingerbread and such. It's not all about shopping, the Christmas tree in the middle is worth taking a photo of and there's a stage when they sing carols. Of course you can occasionally run into Santa at the market. Don't forget to try a mug of hot glögg, sold at many stalls.

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   Kaubamaja

   Opened in 1960, this is the grand old department store of Tallinn. Unsurprisingly a lot has changed since the Soviet times.

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   Keskturg

   Market place 500 m from the bus station. They sell food and clothes.

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   Kristiine Keskus

   One of Estonia's biggest malls with dozens of clothing and shoe outlets, nearly 20 cafés and restaurants, and countless other shops and services.

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   Raamatukoi Grammofon Records

   Good selections. Classical, jazz, Estonian, pop-rock and so on. Furthermore, they sell postcards and stamps.

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    Rocca al Mare kaubanduskeskus

    A few kilometres west of the old town along Paldiski maantee. Consists of a Prisma hypermarket and tens of smaller, mostly fashion boutiques. Also restaurants.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-19:00

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    Rockroad Record

    Mainly metal and rock/pop/blues also. Owner knows about Estonian and Russian rock music. Carries many Melodia label records.

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    Rotermanni Kvartal

    Rotermann's Quarter is a downtown shopping area with clothing and department stores and restaurants between Viru Keskus, Tallinn port and the Old Town. If you are walking from the harbor towards Viru Väljak the quarter is on your left hand side. One place to find bargain clothes is the Rotermann Kaubamaja situated right at Mere Puiestee. The Kaubamaja also has a combined cafe and restaurant on the third floor which seems to be surprisingly empty even as they have reasonable prices.

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    Sadama Turg

    Another market near the ferry terminals, selling quality Estonian handicraft, food, and alcoholic beverages at cheap prices.

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    Sadamarket

    Shopping daytrippers who arrive with Viking Line or Eckerö Line and can't be bothered to walk far from the terminal usually end up at this large indoor market. Three floors of clothing, bags, food and souvenirs plus some restaurants on the second floor. And of course also alcoholic beverages at a third of the Finnish prices.

    Daily 08:00-19:00

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    Stockmann

    Part of the Finnish department store chain, here since 1996. Close to the port and popular with Finnish tourists.

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    Telliskivi — indie shops

    Former industrial, now creative/entrepreneurial district Telliskivi is home to many small boutiques selling nice goods ranging from arts, to clothes and interior. A book shop and a record shop are also welcoming you. You will find all shops on the website.

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    Vana Turg

    The name translates to "old market" and is located on a small square just outside the old town. Vana Turg is a place to buy clothes and decoration items often Estonian-made and sometimes sold by the makers themselves: knitted pullovers and caps, gloves, belts and slippers are examples of what you can find here.

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    Viru Keskus

    In and around the landmark Viru hotel, it is very busy as the bus terminal is below this mall. It is still in walking distance from the port but serves tourists and locals as well.

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow

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    Foorum Keskus

    Narva maantee 5

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    Melon Kaubanduskeskus

    Estonia puiestee 1/3

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    World Clinic record shop

    a small but very friendly and diverse record shop

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    Ülemiste Keskus

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tallinn (CC BY-SA 4.0).