Guidelines for Business Travel in Tallinn

Tallinn is the financial and business hub of Estonia. The city has high growth in economy sector, giving freedom to new and old investors to empower the origins of development and progress in Estonia. The policies of economy are liberal and diverse that backbones all the field of Tallinn, including tourism, information technology, trading and logistics. The city’s development has ranked itself, in the list of world’s seven smartest cities according to factual statistics. Tallinn alone owned half of the wealth of Estonia with 172 percent GDP per capital till 2008.

Thus, Tallinn attracts businessmen and investors from all over the world that consequently increasing city’s growth at high speed. Business travelers have always been frequent visitors of Tallinn. The city always welcomes them warmly due to their important role in country’s development and growth. Although, Tallinn is a smart and safe city but for business traveler, there are some guidelines to follow, so they could yield maximum advantage from their intended journey.

• In an unfamiliar city there are chances of uncertain situation, particularly for a business travel but they could be avoided by making some early arrangements like pre-booking of taxi or book for Tallinn airport shuttle here.

• If you hired a private car, then you must be discreet while driving as roads are icy and snow covered along with wandering animals.

• Drive your car cautiously in Tallinn as traffic is mostly disregarded by law and drivers are aggressive and combative on the poorly lit roads of the city that can make your journey hazardous.

• Try to make sure the registration of public transport especially, taxis. If you find a taxi with official mark and price list at the right rear window, then you are free to hire it.

• When it comes to city buses and coaches, these are more reliable mode of transport though a bit crowded. However, if you already schedule your trip and time is not a constraint, it is recommended to use public transport as they almost access all small and big town of Tallinn.

• Rail service of Tallinn is also very convenient and cheap mode of transport, used regularly by locals and tourists. In business travel, rail service can be more beneficial, if you have to visit neighboring countries as well like Russia, Riga and Latvia.

• Bus, airplanes and ferry services are all the fair mode of transport to travel in Tallinn as they can connect you with adjacent countries as well.

• Tallinn has relatively good system of highways which are not only used inside the city but frequently used to visit other cities and countries of Estonia.

This is brief but a comprehensive guide to all those business travelers who are planning to visit Tallinn shortly. Therefore, it is suggested that to follow these guidelines religiously to get maximum output from your business travel in Tallinn.

Magnificent places to visit in Tallinn

Tallinn is known as one of the best beautiful place in Estonia. This is the capital and largest city in Estonia. Tallinn has covered an area of 61.5 sq mi. its population is around 434,330. Tallinn is situated on the northern coast of Estonia.  There is place is called old town in Tallinn is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city has other positions like one of the digital cities in the world and also a global city. Tallinn will amaze you with its popular places, which is enriched with natural beauty and historical image. This city is mixed with modern and classic architecture.

There are so many places in Tallinn which will grab your attention and give you pleasure. Some of the places are described below.

• Toomkirik: This is oldest church in Tallinn, established in the early of 13th century. Its placed beside of a hill, which is counted as sacred place to the people of Estonia. The church is used as the burial place for the rich and famous people in Tallinn.

• Estonian Open-Air museum: This place will give you the feelings of countryside in town. This place is furnished with tall tree between the historical buildings. The museum is representing the history and literature of the Estonia. You can see there lots of elements related to the social and history life of Tallinn’s people.

• Maarjamae Palace: This place is a combination of Estonian Film museum and a Part of Estonia history museum. Have the details information of 20th century. In the rear part of the building there is a soviet sculpture graveyard. Exhibition and event are placed here in regular interval.

• Tallinn Town Hall: It was established in the year of 1404. This is known as the only remaining Gothic town in the northern Europe. There are so many historic items to be observed here.

• St Olaf’s Church: one upon a time this was one of the tallest buildings in the world. The height of the tower is now 124m and 258 steps have to make to reach the top. The decoration is stone carvings and organized carefully.

A huge number of visitor come to Tallinn for search of beautiful places and historical monuments. This is really nice and safe place to visit with family and friends.