Magical Christmas Market

At the beginning of winter, Estonia becomes cold and dark. So, to keep our hearts warm, Tallinn Old Town's Christmas Market begins in the middle of November and transforms the center into a magical winter paradise. Tallinn, Estonia's capital, has a rich history and culture that can be explored at any time of year! However, if you want to experience some Christmas cheer, December is a great time to visit this popular destination. This is due to the fact that a variety of events are taking place, such as craft fairs, Christmas concerts, and cultural events.

The festival of lights commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. This holiday gathering is all about sharing holiday traditions. One of these wonderful traditions is the Tallinn Christmas Market. The modern Christmas market first appeared in 1997. Since then, the festival has grown from strength to strength.

Tallinn's Christmas Market takes place on the historic Raekoja Plats, also known as Town Hall Square. The tall Christmas tree is elegantly adorned with gold and silver baubles. Many wooden chalets in the Old Town Square sell hot drinks such as mulled wine or glogg, as it is known in Estonian. The market stalls also sell black pudding, sauerkraut, wooden Christmas decorations, and clothing.

The medieval Town Hall is adorned with a nativity scene, and there are several children's merry-go-round rides. Santa Claus has his own chalet as well. It is definitely one of the reasons to visit Estonia.