Tallinn Family City Breaks

Enchanting Tallinn is a delightful alternative to a big city short break and boasts the most magical history imaginable. The entire city is a veritable living, breathing museum that younsters will find ever so captivating. Tallinn family city breaks are easily explored on foot in this compact place which has many exciting distractions to keep boredom at bay. First stop is bound to be its historic old town centre. Take a stroll along winding cobbled lanes and soak up folklore and fairytale at every turn. There are dozens of chocolate box houses and eccentric landmarks such as the Alexander Nevsky cathedral and fascinating Kadriorg Palace, which also provides a great day out for kids with an interactive museum and outdoor amusements.

 

 

Family city breaks in Tallinn can be as action packed and varied as any big city break yet the capital of Estonia has plenty of olde worlde charm. Be regaled by fables and fairytales at the Estonian Children's Literature Centre or sit back and enjoy a performance at the National puppet Theatre. The Nulev Theatre is the perfect remedy for a rainy day and puts on pantomime and musicals just for young children. All performances are in Estonian but the imagery and gestures are universal and promises great fun for all ages. A short break in Tallinn can be as contemporary as anywhere with a fabulous range of stylish eateries, pubs and cafe bars where young children are always welcome day and night.

 

 

Within easy reach of the city are a couple of exciting days out that will involve frenetic fun and games and a little enchanting history. Haapsalu Castle children’s park is the number one attraction for younger visitors and features a fairytale castle and moat hosting medieval shows, archery displays, interactive history exhibits and a funfair. Nearby Venbu-Tembumaa is even more fun. It’s a haven for hyperactive teens to let off steam on speeding rollercoaster’s, water slides and go carting, there is even a tarzan trail woodland assault course. Right now is the ideal time to embark on a Tallinn family city break as the city gears up as the European Capital of Culture for 2011. Lots of glittering events are planned alongside its already renowned festivals of opera, dance, poetry and famous film festival.