Voyage of Discovery – Golf in Estonia

Bo Sjosten

Translated by AI

Tallinn probably has the best airport in the world. It’s just the right size, not too small, not too big. Every service you need is at hand, and you get from your gate to the baggage carousel and on to public transportation in no time. And it’s a stone’s throw from the center of Tallinn; you can walk into town if you like. The golf blogger has hopped across the Baltic for some golf in Estonia, but arrived early and has a whole day to explore Tallinn.

A rich history

Tallinn is a lot like Prague. The city has the same rich history, with many well-preserved historic buildings. The Old Town is compact and dominated by a large square lined with restaurants and pubs. A bit touristy, of course, but it isn’t full of the knick-knack shops you find in so many other tourist spots. Instead there are lots of craft shops selling Estonian handicrafts, above all linen. Not entirely free of souvenirs, but far fewer than in many other places.

I opted for a self-guided church and pub walk. It turned out to be just perfect for a day with a number of rain showers. Sun: walk. Rain: explore a church or enjoy one of the many local beers. No problem spending a whole day like that, but if you’re short of time, you can easily see the most important sights on foot in a few hours.

Always something going on around the main square

As the day draws to a close, it’s pleasant to sit at one of the outdoor cafés around the main square. Something is almost always happening. Today there was a rock concert on a massive stage built in one corner of the square. I took in the concert with a good beer while writing this post and publishing it over the free Wi-Fi available almost everywhere in Estonia. A restaurant without free Wi-Fi goes bankrupt in no time, I’m told. Everything can be found online in Estonia; you can even vote.

Later that evening I had dinner in good company at one of the modern, trendy restaurants hidden here and there in Tallinn. This one was called Sfäär and was hidden behind a shoe shop (maybe we came in the back way?). Anyway, the food and the dessert were superb. Warmly recommended.