Romantic Breaks in Tallinn

Romantic Breaks in Tallinn - A city of dreamy historic architecture
Blending the magic history of cities, like Prague and Budapest, with a quaint village like atmosphere that has a surprisingly vibrant cafe culture and nightlife, Tallinn makes the perfect romantic short break destination. It has a fairytale old town district made up of charming cobblestone streets and courtyards featuring exotic Russian Orthodox churches such as the awesome Alexander Nevsky cathedral, the soaring St Olaf's church and a commanding ancient castle. Romantic city breaks in Tallinn will also encounter beautiful examples of Tsarist Russian architecture such as the elegant baroque Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great.

Tallinn Romantic Breaks - Vibrant, romantic nights out
Tallinn is compact enough to hop from bar to bar during a night out and offers a fabulous range of nightlife options for its size. There are numerous late night cellar bars, clubs and cocktail lounges and a host of impossibly romantic restaurants offering an old fashioned elegance rarely seen nowadays. In a short break to Tallinn you can enjoy abundant cultural performances of inspiring opera and traditional theatre and folklore shows at a number of stylish venues. Tallinn short breaks will want to search out the colourful heritage of Estonian art at the National Museum of Art and Design and the stunning Kubu Art Museum, itself a fine example of cutting edge contemporary design.

Romantic Breaks In Tallinn - Idyllic escapes in the countryside
The city has a number of rewarding romantic escapes for lovers of the great outdoors and nowhere could be more idyllic than a day of horseback riding through lush forests and along the glorious white sands of Pirita beach, just 6 km from the city centre. Spend time at this charming coastal resort with an intimate meal of fresh seafood and explore its beautiful botanic gardens. Another option for a romantic break in Tallinn is a visit to the Estonian Open-Air Museum, set in 80 hectares of picturesque woodland that features traditional farm buildings, windmills and historic houses from every region of Estonia. Admire displays of traditional crafts and folk dances and learn about colourful Estonian culture in a gorgeous natural setting. It is also an ideal spot for a picnic and romantic walks.