HelsinkivsTallinn
Can't decide between Helsinki and Tallinn? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Helsinki
Helsinki is a design-forward city where Nordic minimalism meets quirky creativity. This compact seaside capital offers world-class saunas, innovative architecture, excellent coffee culture, and a gateway to Finnish nature and the Northern Lights.
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Tallinn
Tallinn has one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage site with Gothic spires, cobblestone streets, and ancient city walls. This Baltic gem blends medieval charm with cutting-edge digital innovation and vibrant nightlife.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Helsinki offers Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna Fortress, Design District
Tallinn offers Old Town (Vanalinn), Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Food & Dining
Helsinki is famous for its local dining scene
Tallinn is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Helsinki offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Tallinn offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
May to September, December to March (Northern Lights)
May to September, December (Christmas markets)
Weather
Summer: 21°C, Winter: -4°C
Summer: 20°C, Winter: -4°C
Top Attractions in Helsinki
- 1Helsinki Cathedral
- 2Suomenlinna Fortress
- 3Design District
- 4Temppeliaukio Church
- 5Market Square
- 6Löyly Sauna
Top Attractions in Tallinn
- 1Old Town (Vanalinn)
- 2Toompea Castle
- 3Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- 4Town Hall Square
- 5Telliskivi Creative City
- 6KGB Museum
Helsinki is Popular With
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Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Helsinki
- 1
Sompasauna
A free, community-built and maintained public sauna located in the Kalasatama district, right by the sea.
- 2
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art Rooftop
The often-overlooked rooftop terrace of the Kiasma museum, next to the Helsinki Music Centre.
Trésors Cachés à Tallinn
- 1
Linnahall
A massive, crumbling concrete concert hall and former Soviet venue built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, located on the harbor.
- 2
St. Bridget's Convent Ruins (Pirita klooster)
The picturesque ruins of a 15th-century convent located in the peaceful Pirita district by the river.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Helsinki
Kampii & City Center
The bustling commercial and transport heart of Helsinki, centered around the Kamppi terminal.
Katajanokka & Kruununhaka
An elegant, historic district characterized by beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and a serene, island-like atmosphere.
Meilleurs Quartiers à Tallinn
Vanalinn (Old Town)
The historic heart of Tallinn, divided into the upper town (Toompea) and lower town, enclosed by nearly intact medieval walls.
Kalamaja
A formerly working-class wooden house district now reborn as Tallinn's trendiest neighborhood.
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Our Verdict
Both Helsinki and Tallinn are incredible destinations. Helsinki excels in design and saunas, while Tallinn stands out for medieval old town and e-Estonia.
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