7.1.2016 | Leisure

Winter Fun in Tallinn

You don’t have to go very far to keep active this season.

Providing we actually get some snow this year, (or even if we don’t), there is plenty to keep you busy outside this winter. Did you know that there are beautiful forests and serene landscapes, all within a quick bus or train ride from Tallinn? Or, that you can skate right in the centre of the Old Town? Whether you like skiing, skating, tobogganing, snow tubing, or simply hiking, you won’t find a dull moment here.

Skating in the Old Town
Harju tn, Tallinn
http://www.uisuplats.ee/

Have you ever skated in the centre of a medieval town? Enjoy skating right in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town on Harju Street. Skates are available for rental. And you can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa beside the rink.

Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Narva mnt 95, Tallinn Buses 1A,5,8,34A,38-stop “Lauluväljak”
http://www.lauluvaljak.ee/

In winter, and provided there is snow, the slopes of the Song Festival Grounds are packed with skiers, snowboarders and toboggans. In past years the Winter Park has had a snowpark with ten obstacles including flat boxes, a rainbow, A Frame, Wave box, some pipes and more. Skaters can enjoy a skating rink; cross-country skiers can enjoy 1.8 kilometres of tracks, suitable for both classic and skating styles; and snow tubes are provided.

Pirita Velodroom & Trails
Rummu tee 3, Tallinn
http://www.piritaspordikeskus.ee/pirita-velodroom/

The trails at Pirita are used for walking in summer and skiing in winter. In winter, the trails are lit until 22.00. There are 7.2 kilometres of trails all together. Ski equipment rental is available from the Pirita Velodrome, as well as locker rental and use a shower and sauna.

Nõmme Spordikeskus
Külmallika 15a, Tallinn
http://sportkeskus.ee/

Train schedules: www.elron.ee If you have never been to this suburb of Tallinn, then you’ve been missing out. This forest area is beautiful both in summer and in winter. It’s easily accessible by train, and you can take part in both cross-country and downhill skiing. Enjoy 1, 2, 3, 5, 15 kilometre cross-country ski trails from the Nõmme Spordikeskus. Ski equipment rental is available, as well as use of sauna.

Nõmme Snowpark (Nõmme Lumepark)
Vana-Mustamäe tee 16, Tallinn
http://www.nommelumepark.ee/

The Nõmme Snow Park offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. Equipment can be rented and individual and group lessons can be organised for beginners more advanced skiers, and snowboarders alike. The slopes are lit until 21.00.

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