Worth getting out of bed for...

Viewpoint

The spire at St Olav’s church on Pikk. Take the wobbly lift up Teletorn TV Tower (www.teletorn.ee) to the Galaxy restaurant.

Arts and culture

Visit Kadriorg Palace (www.ekm.ee) on Weizenbergi. An art gallery and a museum, open daily, it also hosts concerts.

Something for nothing

Opposite the palace is Kadriörg Park which hosts lakeside concerts in the summer. The biggest treat is Pirita Beach, about seven kilometres from the city centre, where you can swim and surf.

Shopping

You don’t really hit Tallinn to shop, though on Viru, the main shopping street, you can pick up typical souvenirs. Avoid buying in the old town where prices are hiked up; instead, visit traditional craftsmen in Kadriörg. Watch artisans making jewellery, pottery and stained glass at Katariina Kaik.

And

Naissaar is an island and nature reserve in the Gulf of Finland (www.naissaar.ee). The best way to get to and from Naissaar is on a boat from Pirita harbour called Monica (052 55 363).