Family Activities in Tallinn: A Guide to Kid-Friendly Adventures
Tallinn is a great place for a family getaway! It's a city where old-world charm mixes with modern fun, making it ideal for kids and parents alike. Whether you're wandering the streets of the Old Town, checking out interactive museums, or exploring the great outdoors, Tallinn has plenty to keep everyone entertained. Here's a friendly guide to the best family-friendly activities in and around Tallinn.
A walk in Old Town
Marzipan Museum Room: where kids can watch marzipan being moulded and painted, and even try making their own.
Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum: a must-visit for those fascinated by the Middle Ages. You can walk between towers along the 200-meter-long city wall walkway in the Hellemann Tower.
Fat Margaret’s Museum: where you’ll find a 700-year-old shipwreck, the oldest in Estonia, and learn about maritime history from old trading ships to modern vessels.
Tallinn City Life Museum: you can explore the city's history from Ancient Estonia to the 20th century, with exhibits that are also engaging for younger history enthusiasts.
Museums around Tallinn
Museum of Puppetry Arts: a journey through the history of Estonian puppetry arts. Children can play with various puppets, learn about what jobs people have in the theatre and participate in museum games and excursions.
Children’s Museum Miiamilla: in Kadriorg Park, offers creative activities and games as well as an awesome playground in front of the building.
Estonian Health Museum: features themed rooms that explore the human body, diving into each organ in detail. It also covers topics like evolution, healthy eating, and modern ways to diagnose illnesses.
Estonian Open Air Museum: features over 70 authentic buildings, including farmhouses, an old school, and a fire station. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride and meet farm animals like sheep and goats!
Seaplane Harbour Museum: interactive exhibits, including a real submarine you can board, flight simulators, and hands-on activities. The museum also features an outdoor playground and picnic areas.
About Nature and Science
Estonian Museum of Natural History: A small but informative museum spanning three floors, showcasing Estonia’s diverse nature and unique ecosystems.
Tallinn Zoo: Home to over 500 species, including a children’s area with a petting zoo and playground.
Tallinn Botanic Garden: Located near the TV Tower, this garden boasts over 8,000 plant species, including common flowers and carnivorous plants, across its open areas and greenhouses.
Energy Discovery Centre: Located in a historic power station, this center offers interactive physics experiments, exciting lightning shows, static electricity demonstrations, over a hundred hands-on exhibits, and planetarium films.
Tallinn TV Tower: Standing 314 meters tall, this is Estonia's highest building and an experience center. Enjoy stunning views, challenge your courage with a walk on the edge (both real and virtual), and look down through special floor windows to the 170 meters below.
PROTO Invention Factory: Combines virtual reality with historical inventions, offering a unique learning experience.
Parks
Kadriorg: Perfect for peaceful strolls, art exploration, or picnics. It also has a children’s playgroundBonus: They use a robot to mow the grass!
Toompark: beautiful park with a few statues, table tennis, lots of places to sit to enjoy some fresh air and time with your kids.
Glehn Park: A magical park on Tallinn's edge with tall trees, the quirky Glehn Castle, and unusual statues like Kalevipoeg and a crocodile. It's a great spot for a peaceful walk and a touch of local history.
Pro tips:
Check our blog post to discover the best 5 parks in Tallinn!
Follow tallinnwithkids on Instagram to discover new playgrounds and parks to visit with your kids!
Outdoor Adventures and Activities
Pirita Beach: A family-friendly beach with shallow waters, playgrounds, and nearby eateries.
Lahemaa National Park: A bit further afield, offering trails suitable for kids, bog walks, and wildlife spotting.
Adventure Parks: Nõmme and Pirita Adventure Parks offer tree-top obstacle courses that are fun for all ages.
Balloon Tallinn: the balloon takes you up to 120 meters for stunning views of Tallinn and the surrounding areas. The experience is safe for children, making it a fun way to see the city from above.
Pääsküla Bog Trail: A family-friendly trail through Estonia’s unique bog landscape, offering both adventure and education.
Indoor Entertainment
Skypark and Trampoline Center in T1 Mall: A massive indoor playground with trampolines, ball pits, and a roller skating rink. You will also find a Skywheel for panoramic city views!
In short, whether you’re looking for adventure, education, or simple outdoor fun, Tallinn has surely something to offer to your family! Have fun!
