GET /tallinn/life
Komplett guide til å bo i og besøke Tallinn: museer med gratis søndagsdatoer, parkeringssoner og priser, gratis aktiviteter og sesongbegivenheter. Alt i ett svar.
curl https://nordapi.ee/api/v1/tallinn/life
{
"data": {
"beaches": {
"beaches": [
{
"address": "Pirita tee, 11911 Tallinn",
"blue_flag": true,
"facilities": [
"lifeguards (summer)",
"changing rooms",
"showers",
"volleyball",
"playground",
"cafes"
],
"length_m": 700,
"name": "Pirita Beach",
"name_et": "Pirita rand",
"note": "Use /estonian-weather/station/Pirita for real-time sea temperature and water level",
"public_transport": "Bus 1A, 8, 34A, 38 from city centre",
"type": "sand",
"water_quality": "excellent",
"weather_station": "Pirita"
},
{
"address": "Pelguranna 10, 10613 Tallinn",
"blue_flag": false,
"facilities": [
"lifeguards (summer)",
"playground",
"sports fields",
"cafes"
],
"length_m": 350,
"name": "Stroomi Beach",
"name_et": "Stroomi rand",
"public_transport": "Bus 40, 48 from Balti jaam",
"type": "sand",
"water_quality": "good"
},
{
"address": "Pikakari 8, 10415 Tallinn",
"blue_flag": true,
"facilities": [
"changing rooms",
"playground",
"nearby Lennusadam museum"
],
"length_m": 300,
"name": "Pikakari Beach",
"name_et": "Pikakari rand",
"type": "sand",
"water_quality": "excellent"
},
{
"address": "Kakumäe tee, 13516 Tallinn",
"blue_flag": false,
"facilities": [
"natural setting",
"views of Tallinn skyline"
],
"length_m": 200,
"name": "Kakumäe Beach",
"name_et": "Kakumäe rand",
"type": "sand/rocky",
"water_quality": "good"
},
{
"address": "Harku, 13514 Tallinn",
"facilities": [
"playground",
"bbq areas"
],
"name": "Harku Beach",
"name_et": "Harku järve rand",
"note": "Freshwater lake beach, warmer than sea",
"type": "lake"
}
],
"flag_system": {
"green": "Safe for swimming, lifeguards on duty",
"note": "Flags are displayed at main beaches during swimming season (June-August)",
"red": "Swimming prohibited, dangerous conditions",
"yellow": "Caution, some risk present"
},
"swimming_season": "June 1 - August 31",
"tip": "Get real-time sea temperature at Pirita via our weather API: /api/v1/estonian-weather/station/Pirita"
},
"city_facts": {
"area_km2": 159.2,
"capital_since": 1918,
"coordinates": {
"latitude": 59.437,
"longitude": 24.754
},
"country": "Estonia",
"currency": "EUR",
"e_residency": "First country to offer e-Residency digital identity",
"elevation_m": {
"avg": 9,
"max": 64,
"min": 0
},
"first_mentioned": 1219,
"founded": 1248,
"interesting_facts": [
"Most medieval watchtowers of any city in Europe",
"One of the best-preserved medieval Old Towns in the world",
"Free public transport for residents since 2013",
"Free WiFi across the city since 2005",
"Birthplace of Skype (2003)",
"First country to hold elections via internet voting (2005)",
"Tallinn Christmas Market repeatedly voted best in Europe"
],
"language": "Estonian",
"population": 457000,
"timezone": "Europe/Tallinn (EET/EEST)",
"unesco_world_heritage": "Tallinn Old Town (since 1997)",
"utc_offset": "+2 (winter) / +3 (summer DST)"
},
"free_activities": {
"always_free": [
{
"description": "UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe",
"name": "Tallinn Old Town walk"
},
{
"description": "Street art, galleries, and markets in former industrial area",
"name": "Telliskivi Creative City"
},
{
"description": "Beautiful baroque park with ponds and gardens",
"name": "Kadriorg Park"
},
{
"description": "Colorful wooden houses, street art, and hip cafes",
"name": "Kalamaja neighborhood"
},
{
"description": "Site of the Singing Revolution, open for walks year-round",
"name": "Tallinn Song Festival Grounds",
"name_et": "Lauluväljak"
},
{
"description": "Tallinn's main beach, free access",
"name": "Pirita Beach"
},
{
"description": "Free outdoor areas, greenhouse requires ticket",
"name": "Tallinn Botanic Garden (outdoor areas)"
},
{
"description": "Free for registered Tallinn residents since 2013",
"name": "Tallinn public transport"
}
],
"seasonal_events": [
{
"free": true,
"location": "Town Hall Square",
"name": "Tallinn Christmas Market",
"period": "November-January"
},
{
"free": "Some events",
"name": "Tallinn Music Week",
"period": "March-April"
},
{
"free": true,
"name": "Tallinn Maritime Days",
"name_et": "Tallinna Merepäevad",
"period": "July"
},
{
"free": true,
"name": "Tallinn Medieval Days",
"name_et": "Tallinna Vanalinna Päevad",
"period": "June"
},
{
"free": true,
"name": "Tallinn Night of Arts",
"name_et": "Öö Galerii",
"period": "September"
},
{
"free": false,
"name": "Estonian Song and Dance Festival",
"note": "Largest choral event in the world",
"period": "Every 5 years (next: 2029)"
}
],
"weekly_free": [
{
"activity": "Free entry to Tallinn city museums",
"day": "First Sunday of month"
},
{
"activity": "KUMU Art Museum free entry",
"day": "Last Thursday of month"
},
{
"activity": "Free street parking in Tallinn",
"day": "Every Sunday"
}
]
},
"last_updated": "2026-03-30",
"museums": {
"city_museums": [
{
"address": "Vene 17, 10123 Tallinn",
"free_sundays": true,
"name": "Tallinn City Museum",
"name_et": "Tallinna Linnamuuseum",
"website": "https://www.linnamuuseum.ee"
},
{
"address": "Komandandi tee 2, 10130 Tallinn",
"free_sundays": true,
"name": "Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum"
},
{
"address": "Raekoja 4/6, 10146 Tallinn",
"free_sundays": true,
"name": "Museum of Photography",
"name_et": "Fotomuuseum"
},
{
"address": "Kotzebue 16, 10412 Tallinn",
"free_sundays": true,
"name": "Kalamaja Museum"
},
{
"address": "Mäekalda 2, 10127 Tallinn",
"free_sundays": true,
"name": "Peter the Great House Museum"
},
{
"address": "Pikk 29A, 10133 Tallinn",
"free_sundays": true,
"name": "Tallinn People's Museum",
"name_et": "Tallinna Rahvaste Muuseum"
},
{
"address": "Koidula 12a, 10125 Tallinn",
"free_sundays": true,
"name": "Tammsaare Museum"
}
],
"free_museum_sundays": {
"dates_2026": [
"2026-01-04",
"2026-02-01",
"2026-03-01",
"2026-04-12",
"2026-05-03",
"2026-06-07",
"2026-07-05",
"2026-08-02",
"2026-09-06",
"2026-10-04",
"2026-11-01",
"2026-12-06"
],
"exceptions": [
{
"date": "2026-04-12",
"month": "April 2026",
"note": "Second Sunday instead of first"
}
],
"note": "Pre-registration required for Tallinn City Museum branches. Individual visitors only, no guided groups.",
"registration_url": "https://www.linnamuuseum.ee",
"rule": "First Sunday of every month"
},
"other_museums": [
{
"address": "A. Weizenbergi 34, 10127 Tallinn",
"always_free": false,
"name": "KUMU Art Museum",
"note": "Free on last Thursday of each month",
"website": "https://kumu.ekm.ee"
},
{
"address": "Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12, 13521 Tallinn",
"always_free": false,
"name": "Estonian Open Air Museum",
"name_et": "Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum",
"website": "https://evm.ee"
},
{
"address": "Pikk 70, 10133 Tallinn",
"always_free": false,
"name": "Estonian Maritime Museum",
"website": "https://meremuuseum.ee"
},
{
"address": "Vesilennuki 6, 10415 Tallinn",
"always_free": false,
"name": "Lennusadam (Seaplane Harbour)",
"website": "https://meremuuseum.ee/lennusadam"
},
{
"address": "Pirita tee 56, 10127 Tallinn",
"always_free": false,
"name": "Estonian History Museum",
"website": "https://www.ajaloomuuseum.ee"
},
{
"address": "Kloostrimetsa tee 58a, 11913 Tallinn",
"always_free": false,
"name": "Tallinn TV Tower",
"website": "https://www.teletorn.ee"
}
]
},
"parking": {
"free_parking": [
"Sundays (all day)",
"Weekdays before 07:00 and after 19:00",
"Saturdays before 08:00 and after 15:00",
"Electric vehicles with valid permit",
"Disabled parking permit holders"
],
"info_url": "https://www.tallinn.ee/en/parking",
"paid_hours": {
"holidays": "National holidays follow the day-of-week rule",
"saturday": "Sat 08:00-15:00",
"sunday": "Free",
"weekdays": "Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00"
},
"payment_methods": [
"Parking meter (coins)",
"Mobile: mTasku app",
"Mobile: Parkimine.ee",
"EasyPark app"
],
"zones": [
{
"color": "red",
"name": "Old Town",
"name_et": "Vanalinn",
"rate": "6.00 EUR/h"
},
{
"color": "orange",
"name": "City Centre",
"name_et": "Kesklinn",
"rate": "4.00 EUR/h"
},
{
"color": "yellow",
"name": "Downtown",
"name_et": "Südalinn",
"rate": "2.00 EUR/h"
},
{
"color": "green",
"name": "Pirita",
"note": "Summer season only",
"rate": "2.00 EUR/h"
}
]
},
"practical": {
"ev_charging": {
"free_stations": 15,
"main_operators": [
"Enefit VOLT",
"Elektrum Drive"
],
"note": "Estonia had Europe's first nationwide EV fast-charging network (ELMO, now Enefit VOLT)",
"rapid_stations": 71,
"total_stations": 157
},
"ferries": {
"port": "Old City Harbour (Vanasadam)",
"routes": [
{
"destination": "Helsinki",
"duration": "2-3.5 hours",
"frequency": "~13 departures/day",
"operators": [
"Tallink",
"Viking Line",
"Eckerö Line"
]
},
{
"destination": "Stockholm",
"duration": "~16 hours (overnight)",
"frequency": "Daily",
"operators": [
"Tallink"
]
},
{
"destination": "Mariehamn",
"duration": "via Stockholm",
"frequency": "Daily",
"operators": [
"Tallink"
]
}
],
"schedule_url": "https://www.ts.ee/en/passenger-ship-schedules/",
"terminal_addresses": {
"Terminal A": "Sadama 25 (Eckerö Line, Viking Line)",
"Terminal D": "Uus-Sadama 24 (Tallink Silja Line)"
}
},
"tallinn_card": {
"description": "Tourist pass for free entry to 50+ museums and attractions, free public transport, and discounts",
"prices": {
"24h": 39,
"48h": 55,
"72h": 69,
"currency": "EUR"
},
"website": "https://www.visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/plan/tallinn-card"
},
"wifi": {
"coverage": "Old Town, major parks, municipal buildings, trams",
"free_hotspots": 30,
"note": "Free city WiFi since 2005. Most cafes also offer free WiFi.",
"speed": "15 Mbps shared per hotspot"
}
},
"sports": {
"major_parks": [
{
"area": "70 hectares",
"features": [
"playground",
"gardens",
"Swan Pond",
"KUMU art museum"
],
"name": "Kadriorg Park"
},
{
"area": "29 hectares",
"features": [
"playground",
"skate park",
"dog park",
"jogging paths",
"cycling"
],
"name": "Tondiraba Park"
},
{
"area": "coastal",
"features": [
"beach",
"forest trails",
"cycling",
"sailing"
],
"name": "Pirita Beach & Forest"
},
{
"area": "urban beach",
"features": [
"beach",
"playground",
"sports fields"
],
"name": "Stroomi Beach & Park"
},
{
"features": [
"forest trails",
"mushroom picking",
"skiing in winter"
],
"name": "Nõmme District"
}
],
"playgrounds": {
"note": "342 public playgrounds across Tallinn",
"total": 342
},
"skate_parks": [
{
"location": "Tondiraba Park, Lasnamäe",
"name": "Tondiraba Skatepark"
},
{
"location": "Police Park, Kesklinn",
"name": "Politseiaed Skatepark"
}
],
"swimming_pools": [
{
"address": "Aia 18, 10111 Tallinn",
"name": "Kalev Spa",
"note": "Largest pool in Estonia",
"pool": "50m",
"website": "https://www.kalevspa.ee"
},
{
"address": "Paldiski mnt 50a, 13524 Tallinn",
"city_owned": true,
"name": "Õismäe Swimming Pool",
"pool": "25m 6-lane"
},
{
"address": "Vabaduse pst 118, 11516 Tallinn",
"city_owned": true,
"name": "Nõmme Swimming Pool",
"pool": "25m 6-lane + children's pool"
},
{
"address": "Sõle 54a, 10614 Tallinn",
"city_owned": true,
"name": "Sõle Sports Centre",
"pool": "25m 8-lane"
},
{
"address": "Paldiski mnt 231b, 13522 Tallinn",
"city_owned": true,
"name": "Tondiraba Ice Hall & Swimming",
"pool": "50m"
}
]
},
"water_supply": {
"source": {
"area_km2": 9.6,
"avg_depth_m": 2.5,
"backup_source": "Groundwater wells",
"catchment_area_km2": 1810,
"location": {
"latitude": 59.3983,
"longitude": 24.78
},
"max_depth_m": 4.2,
"name": "Lake Ülemiste",
"name_et": "Ülemiste järv",
"note": "Primary drinking water source for Tallinn since 1922. Restricted access - no public entry.",
"type": "freshwater lake"
},
"tap_water": {
"campaign": "vesikraanist.ee - Tap Water in Restaurants initiative",
"drinkable": true,
"note": "Tallinn tap water is safe to drink directly from the tap. No need to buy bottled water."
},
"treatment": {
"analyses_per_year": 80000,
"daily_production_m3": 60000,
"operator": "Tallinna Vesi AS",
"plant": "Ülemiste Water Treatment Plant",
"quality": "Exceeds EU drinking water standards",
"samples_per_year": 30000,
"sampling_points": 120
}
}
},
"success": true
}