The Tallinn Fringe Festival is a large celebration of the arts every August in Tallinn, Estonia. The festival comprises a variety of theater, comedy, and music performances from both local and international artists. If you're looking to attend the Tallinn Fringe Festival in 2022, here's your guide to help you through the month-long festivities. Attending the Tallinn Fringe Festival Firstly, it’s...

Are you feeling anxious to get yourself involved in a culturally enriching experience? Well, do we have news for you! You might not be aware, but for the past several years in Estonia, there has been a regular event for artists of all different disciplines to cut their teeth in front of a live audience. We are of course talking about the Tallinn Fringe Festival, a month-long event showcasing the...

When it comes to whisky, there are seemingly endless ways to enjoy it. The possibilities are endless, from cocktails and mixed drinks to neat pours and ice balls. However, if you’re looking to get the most out of your whisky – and appreciate its unique flavor profile – then it’s best to start with a simple tasting. In this 5-step guide, we’ll show you how to sample whisky like a pro in Tallinn!...

We often get a lot of first timers coming to our sauna sessions and if you’re reading this then there’s a chance you’re one of them too. So here’s a few words on general sauna etiquette. Note, there is of course a lot of conjecture between traditionalists and modernists in the sauna world as to what constitutes real Estonian sauna etiquette. We're keeping it simple. These are the common...

The sauna tradition in Tallinn and Estonian culture is certainly strong and there are many likely candidates as to which sauna one is the best for you. We’ll explain why Heldeke! has the best public sauna in Tallinn and how to get here! Home Sauna style Our public sauna sessions are modelled on a real home sauna atmosphere. So sessions are unisex and what you wear or don’t wear is up to you. The...