According to many tourists, shopping in Tallinn is a real pleasure . The capital of Estonia offers many shopping centers where you can buy goods of European brands. There are also small shops offering souvenirs and products of local craftsmen.
Sales in Tallinn
Like most European capitals, Tallinn offers residents and visitors two seasonal sales. In winter, the period of large-scale discounts starts from the end of December and lasts until mid-February, and in summer from mid-July to the end of August.
Some brands offer discounts of up to 70% four times a year . Souvenir shops lower prices closer to October, when the flow of tourists is significantly reduced.
Christmas sale.
What to buy in Tallinn?
The range of products here is not as diverse as in the untwisted shopping centers in Europe, but there is still a choice, and the prices are reasonable. In Tallinn, you can find quality clothes, products, unique souvenirs and much more.
Clothes and accessories
Here you can buy clothes and shoes of famous manufacturers. Moreover, many collections of famous brands come here very late. There are also good quality goods from China. Some local brands, such as Baltman, Monton, Mosaic and Bastion, can only be purchased in Tallinn.
Flax is popular in Estonia . Both clothes and home textiles are made from this material. For women, the Linette store will be interesting, where you can buy exclusive Estonian-made underwear. There is a huge selection of jewelry at affordable prices. Amber jewelry is especially good . They cost here much cheaper than in neighboring Latvia and Lithuania.
Handmade goods
It is worth bringing local goods from Tallinn. First of all, these are knitwear with various ornaments, which are a kind of visiting card of the capital of Estonia. Socks, sweaters, scarves and hats are so bright and interesting that they cannot go unnoticed.
The craftsmen make bags and accessories from genuine leather in a medieval manner, passing on the secrets to future generations. Sheepskin items, as well as glass and ceramic dishes, are valued.
Food & Goodies
Marzipan is considered a real Estonian delicacy . According to legend, it was invented in this country. In the Middle Ages, this sweet was considered an excellent sedative and a cure for all sorts of ailments. In the old cafe Maiasmokk (Pikk street, 16) there is even a marzipan museum where you can buy an interesting copy.
Valued local chocolate brand Kalev . The cost of a tile starts from 1.5 euros.
Important! Cheese, sprats, dried fish are in demand from tourists.
Alcohol
All over the world Estonian liqueurs and tinctures are valued. One of the most popular is Vana Tallinn, which consists of 40 types of herbs. It resembles rum to taste. The price for a bottle is from 5 euros and above.
A distinctive sign of Kannu Kukk is a branded bottle with a picture of a rooster sitting on a stump. The approximate cost is 12 euros per piece. Entrepreneurial Finns come here for cheap drinks.
Shopping centers in Tallinn
The main shopping street in the city is Viru, on both sides of which there are shops and shops. The Rotermann quarter, where famous boutiques are concentrated, is interesting in terms of shopping. The center is popular for Stockmann and Viru shops.
There are also large shopping centers in Tallinn:
- Ulemiste Keskus Located near the airport and is considered the largest mall in the whole country. There are hundreds of shops, nine cafes and a children's play area. Prices are lower than in stores located in the center. It is convenient to get on bus number 2.
- "Rocca al Mare . " This is the largest shopping center of the capital. In addition to shops, there is a bowling alley, an ice arena, a zoo. Therefore, shopping can smoothly develop into a pleasant rest for the whole day.
Attention! Shops with round-the-clock mode are very difficult to find. Most major shopping centers are open from 9:00 to 21:00 daily.
Markets
The markets are especially popular with tourists. The most interesting are the following:
- Central Baltic Market, located near the Baltic Station. They sell honey, fish, clothes, and even electronics . A separate pavilion is allocated for meat delicacies.
- Every Wednesday, on the Town Hall Square, a market is open until 17:00. Here is a large assortment of knitwear, leather, linen, fur, bedding items.
- Flower market . Located right in front of the Viru Gate. It works all year round. Many tourists come here for beautiful photos.
- Nymme market . Open from early April to late September. It delights visitors with a good selection of canned food, sausages and dairy products.
Important! In winter, the famous Christmas market opens at the Town Hall Square, where tourists like to come.
Souvenir shops
Original items can be found in souvenir shops . One of the famous ones is Krambuda, located in the waterfront . They sell items made according to medieval models from metal, wood, glass, and ceramics. The peculiarity of the product is that it can be used in everyday life, and not just put on the shelf.
A large number of street tents are concentrated in the Old Town . One of the most interesting shops is the Ancient pharmacy located on the Town Hall Square. It has been operating since the 15th century. Here you can buy unique potions and potions: earthworm extract, bat powder, and more.
Shopping in Tallinn can be even more enjoyable if you buy cards of regular customers. There is also a Tax free system that allows you to return 20% of the amount of the check when leaving the country. There are many shops, boutiques, shops, markets for shopping, which will please you with a good selection, service and reasonable prices.
