Tallinn

Just across the Baltic Sea, a mere 60kms (37 miles) from Helsinki, Finland, lies the town of Tallinn. Touted as the 'New Prague' of Europe, the capital of Estonia has been an important maritime trading hub since it was established in the 12th century.

Estonian cuisine

The different historical rulers of the region - Danes, Swedes, Germans and Russians - have influenced Estonian traditional cuisine over the centuries.Modern cuisine, eating habits, food, and ways of cooking are similar to those in other Nordic countries.