Day trips from Tallinn
5 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Tallinn, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
65 km01 · Nature spotLahemaa National ParkBogs, forests, manor houses and boulder-strewn coast east of Tallinn.
Easiest by car, about an hour from Tallinn. Buses reach some villages.
80 km02 · Hidden town · FinlandSuomenlinnaA UNESCO sea fortress spread over islands, 15 minutes by ferry from Helsinki.
Ferries run all year from Helsinki's Market Square, about 15 minutes.
95 km03 · Nature spot · FinlandNuuksio National ParkForest lakes and granite cliffs, under an hour from Helsinki by train and bus.
Take the train to Espoo station, then a local bus to the park, about an hour from Helsinki in total.
120 km04 · Hidden townPärnuEstonia's summer capital, with a long sandy beach and spa villas.
Buses from Tallinn take about 2 hours.
120 km05 · Hidden town · FinlandPorvooRed wooden riverside warehouses and cobbled lanes in one of Finland's oldest towns.
Buses from Helsinki take about an hour. In summer, boats also sail from Helsinki.Questions
Day trips from Tallinn: good to know
What are the best day trips from Tallinn?
Our favourite hidden places near Tallinn are Lahemaa National Park (65 km), Suomenlinna (80 km), Nuuksio National Park (95 km) and Pärnu (120 km). All 5 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Tallinn?
All of them are within about 150 km of Tallinn in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.