Tallinn has always been at the centre of Baltic life, emerging as an important trading port for hundreds of years. The medieval and Hanseatic architecture gives the town and unreal attractiveness, somewhat Disney-esque. The thriving bar and restaurant scene draws visitors from all over the world but in particular Scandinavia and Russia, however it can be difficult to choose the right places and to escape the tourist hordes, which is where we come in. Comprehensively researched A Hedonist's guide to Tallinn shows readers where to really spend the weekend.
