HERE Study Visit:Tallinn 18 -19 April 2016 Tallinn, Estonia

Dear Participant,

We are glad to welcome you to Estonia and Tallinn!

Please find some practical information about the Study visit below.

Travelling to/from Tallinn

Arrival by air

The only international airport is in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Located just 4 km from the Tallinn City centre, the

modern Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport provides excellent facilities and a wide variety of services to meet the demands

of all its customers.

Information at the airport

Information service in Departure Hall is opened according to the flight schedule 2 hours before the first flight and

closed after the last arriving flight.

Ph. +3726058888 Lennart Meri Tallinna Lennujaam (Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport)

Website: http://www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng

Bus no. 2 leaves from the airport to the city centre and port approximately every 20 minutes, and operates from

~6:30 AM until midnight. Single journey tickets can be bought from the driver and cost 1,60€. The airport bus

stops on the level 0 down the escalator. The downtown bus stop is located on Laikmaa Street, between the Tallink

Hotel and the large Viru Centre, attached to the Sokos Hotel Viru.

A Taxi stand is also just outside the departure hall. The fare from the airport to the city centre is about 5€ to 10€.

Connections

The international and domestic airlines you can find from:

http://www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng/info/airlinesattallinnairport

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Arrival/Departure by Sea

The Tallinn-Helsinki sea-line is one of the busiest international passenger routes in the world. Ferries cross the Gulf

of Finland between Tallinn and Helsinki several times a day, covering the distance in roughly 2 to 3 hours. From

late spring to late autumn, high-speed vessels also operate on the route, reducing travel time to just an hour and a

half.

Ferries between Tallinn and Stockholm depart every evening, with the trip taking approximately 15 hours.

Passenger information at the harbour: ph. +3726318550

Tallinna Sadam (Port of Tallinn): http://www.portoftallinn.com/

Passenger ship schedule: http://www.portoftallinn.com/passenger-ship-schedules

Passenger terminals are located a short distance from the medieval Old Town.

Terminals

A-terminal serves Viking Line ferries, Eckerö Line ferries to Helsinki and St. Peter Line ferries to St.

Petersburg

B-terminal serves Viking Line ferries, Eckerö Line ferries from Helsinki and St. Peter Line ferries from St.

Petersburg

D-terminal serves Tallink ferries and high-speed vessels to/from Helsinki and Tallink ferries to/from

Stockholm.

Linnahall terminal serves Linda Line’s high-speed vessels to/from Helsinki

Map of harbour area: http://www.portoftallinn.com/map-of-harbour-area

From the port to the city

Bus no. 2 departs from the port’s A-terminal to the city centre and airport approximately every 30 minutes from 7

am until midnight. The price from the bus is 1,6EUR.

A taxi from the terminal to the city centre costs about 5 up to 10 EUR.

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Passenger lines

1. FROM/TO HELSINKI

Ferries:

Eckerö Line – ph. +372 664 6000, www.eckeroline.ee

Tallink – ph. +372 640 9808 (in Estonia: 17808), www.tallinksilja.com

Viking Line – ph. +372 666 3966 (in Estonia: 1719), www.vikingline.ee

High-speed vessels:

Linda Line Express – ph. +372 699 9333 16100 (in Estonia: 1719), www.lindaline.ee

2. FROM/TO STOCKHOLM

Tallink – ph. +372 640 9808 (in Estonia: 17808), www.tallinksilja.com

Arrival/Departure by Bus

International bus lines (Lux Express and Ecolines) offer bus connections between Tallinn and many European

cities.

Domestic bus lines, fares and timetables can be found: http://www.tpilet.ee/en?

International and domestic bus lines arrive at and depart from Tallinn’s Central Bus Station.

Tallinna Autobussijaam (Tallinn Central Bus Station)

Lastekodu 46

Ph.: +3726800900, in Estonia: 12550

From the bus station to the city

Take a tram nr. 2 or 4 or a bus nr.17 or 23.

Arrival/Departure by Train

The train from Tallinn to Moscow and to St.Petersburg departures every day.

For further information:

GoRail

Ph. +372 631 0044

Fax. +372 615 6720

info@gorail.ee

www.gorail.ee

The railway station is situated near the Old Town and harbour.

From the railway station to the city

Take a tram No 1 or 2 or walk just 10 minutes to the Old Town.

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Balti jaam (Railway Station)

Toompuiestee 37

Ph. +372 631 0043

Fax. +372 615 6720

info@gorail.ee

www.gorail.ee

Arrival/Departure by Car

Driving

In Estonia, as in continental Europe, the traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road. Estonian law requires a

valid insurance policy. During daylight hours, dipped headlights or daytime driving lights must be switched on.

After dark, the main headlights must be switched on. The driver and the passengers must wear seatbelts at all times.

Speed limits are as follows, unless marked otherwise:

1. In residential areas, maximum speed limit 20 km/h

2. In built-up areas, maximum speed limit 50 km/h

3. Outside built-up areas, maximum speed limit 90 km/h, and in summer, some roads allow maximum speeds

of 110 km/h.

International fuel stations are easy to find. The largest international chains operating in Estonia are Statoil and

Neste.

24h help – service on Estonian Roads: Autoklubi (Automobile Club), Ph.: +372 5907 8000 www.autoabi.com

Smart Road

The accessibility of road information helps drivers reach safely to their destination. This information allows people

to optimize their driving time and save energy when they know the accurate road conditions. Check Tark Tee:

https://tarktee.mnt.ee/?lang=en (application in English, Russian, and Estonian).

Parking

Parking in the city centre and Old Town area must be paid for. First 15 minutes parking is free. A valid parking

ticket must be displayed in your windshield from 7:00-19:00 on weekdays and 8:00-15:00 on Saturdays in the city

centre. In the Old Town and Downtown, parking must be paid for 24 hours a day. Tickets are sold by special

guards. Guarded and indoor parking lots are also available.

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Map of Tallinn

In addition to maps and transport schemes, the City map includes illustrated information on the most popular

attractions and museums: http://www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng/fpage/travelplanning/brochures

Tallinn Tourist Information Center in Old Town

Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 4

Phone +372 6457 777

Tallinn Tourist Information Centre in Viru Keskus

Viru Square 4

Phone +372 6101 557

Taxi

Recommended taxi companies are:

Tallink takso, phone +372 6408 921 (card payments accepted)

Tulika takso, phone +372 6120 000 (card payments accepted)

The taxi fares may slightly vary depending on the traffic and company. Please note that most of the taxies accept

only cash payments, therefore you should change some money in advance, or do it at the currency exchange points

(there are exchange points at the airport and at the harbour).

Hotel suggestions

To accommodate seminar participants, a number of rooms with special price have been reserved at hotels from among

which every participant should find a suitable option. Taxes and breakfast are included in the room rate.

Accommodation can be booked by contacting the hotels directly and using the code: HERE 2016

The exact booking instructions is listed under each hotel.

Given the fact that the number of rooms available in individual hotels is limited, the accommodation will be allocated

on a first-come, first-served basis.

The pre-booked hotels are:

RADISSON BLU SKY HOTEL

Rävala Puiestee 3

Phone: +372 682 3000

E-mail: reservations.tallinn@radissonblu.com

www.radissonblu.com/skyhotel-tallinn

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The Radisson Blu Sky Hotel is centrally located close to the business, shopping and entertainment areas of this

attractive and historic capital of the Baltic state of Estonia. The hotel has 280 well-appointed rooms, including 10

suites, 3 executive suites and a Presidential suite on the 21st floor.

Season’s restaurant on the first floor serves our famous Super Breakfast. The spacious and trendy Sky Lobby Bar

serves drinks, cocktails and light snacks until late at night. On the top floor of the hotel Lounge24 with its open-air

terrace and stunning panorama view to the city offers excellent selection of fares and beverages.

As part of the E@sy Connect Service concept, all Radisson Blu hotels offer free high-speed Internet access,

throughout our facilities, to all registered hotel guests and meeting delegates.

Approximate distance from Tallinn University: 1.4 km (17 minute walking distance).

Rates: Standard class single room 118.00 EUR/ night

Rates are inclusive of Super Breakfast Buffet, usage of fitness centre on the 7th floor, free wireless internet

and taxes.

For bookings please send an e-mail to reservations.tallinn@radissonblu or call +372 6 823 500 referring to

password HERE 2016.

Reservations made via e-mail shall be confirmed with in 24 hours.

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Directions:

Head east on Rävala puiestee, turn left onto Kivisilla, turn right onto Gonsiori, turn left onto V., turn right onto

Narva manatee, turn left onto Tuukri põik, turn right onto Tuukri, turn right onto Uus-Sadama – destination will be

on the right.

NORDIC HOTEL FORUM

Viru Square 3, Tallinn

Phone: +372 622 2900

E-mail: info@nordichotels.eu

http://www.nordichotels.eu/en.html

Superior four-star Nordic Hotel Forum, one of the most favored conference and business hotels in Tallinn with 267

hotel rooms, is perfectly situated between the business and entertainment areas of the city. Just next to the hotel one

can find the Old Town, plenty of restaurants and bars, shopping centres. In the hotel guests can enjoy a variety of

complimentary amenities – Wi-Fi all over the hotel, entrance to the leisure centre from 07:00-22:00 which includes

sauna, steam bath, a small pool and a hot tub. There is a gym to work out in, as well as a business centre that guests

can use.

Approximate distance from Tallinn University: 1.1 km (14 minute walking distance).

A special accommodation rate at Nordic Hotel Forum applies for the HERE 2016 delegates.

Rate: Standard single room 107.90 EUR/ night

Rates are inclusive of VAT, breakfast as well as the chance to

unwind in the relaxation centre, enjoying the views over the Old Town.

For bookings please send an e-mail forum@nordichotels.eu or call +372 6222 999 referring

to password HERE 2016

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Directions:

Head east on Narva maantee toward Hobujaama, turn left onto Tuukri põik, turn right onto Tuukri, turn right onto

Uus-Sadama – destination will be on the right.

PARK INN BY RADISSON CENTRAL TALLINN

Narva road 7C, Tallinn

Phone: +372 633 9800

E-mail: info.tallinn@rezidorparkinn.com

http:// www.parkinn.com/hotel-centraltallinn

Accommodation booking

Park Inn Central is ideally located in the heart of Tallinn where the Old Town is a mere stone’s throw away. The

hotel is ten minutes on foot from the Port of Tallinn and 3 km from airport. All Hotel Central’s guestrooms have up-

to-date décor and offer multi-channel and pay TV, free WiFi Internet and blackout curtains. Each room has a mini-

bar, hairdryer and direct-dial telephone. Hotel facilities also include a conference center, and Cafe Kompass for fine-

dining.

Approximate distance from Tallinn University: 0,6 km (10 minute walking distance).

Rates: Guest Room 59 euros/night/single and 64 euros/night/double

Premium Room 69 euros/night/single and 74 euros/night/double

Rates are inclusive of VAT, buffet breakfast, WiFi.

For bookings please send an e-mail to Estonia.sales@radissonblu.com or call +372 669 0690 referring

to password HERE 2016.

Reservations made via e-mail shall be confirmed with in 24 hours.

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Directions:

Head east on Narva manatee toward Aedvilja; turn left onto Tuukri põik; turn right onto Tuukri, Turn right onto Uus-

Sadama – destination will be on the right.

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Conference Venue

HERE Study visit: Tallinn will be held in Tallinn University Campus. The campus buildings are connected with glass

corridors and there will be signs pointing directions to the session rooms.

Address:

Tallinn University

Uus-Sadama St 5

10120 Tallinn, Estonia

Website: www.tlu.ee

Campus map

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Getting Tallinn University by public transport or car

By Tram

Tallinn University is the only university in Estonia that is accessible by tram. When coming from the city centre or

Kadriorg, take either tram number 1 or 3 and get off at the Tallinna Ülikool (Tallinn University) tram stop.

By Bus

It is also possible to reach Tallinn University by bus. It is easy to reach the university using bus routes numbered 1,

1A, 5, 8, 19, 29, 29A, 29B, 34A, 35, 38, 44, 51, 60, 63. When coming from the city centre, get off at the Uus-Sadama

bus stop, and if you're coming from Pirita and/or Lasnamäe get off at the F. R. Kreutzwaldi bus stop.

Tallinn's public transport routes and schedules are available here.

By Car

Coming by car you will need to find a parking space in a public Pay-Parking area in the city centre or a Pay-Parking

area near the university.

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Estonian Time and Weather

Estonia is in the Eastern European Time Zone: GMT + 3 hours during the Daylight Savings Time in summer. The

weather is usually changeable in April with average daily temperatures between +7 and -1ºC and possible rain

showers. Therefore, please have warm clothes with you and if you plan going on one or more of the trips we have

planned for you, then make sure you bring a pair of comfortable, water proof shoes.

Please see the homepage http://www.weather.ee for the latest forecast.

Currency, Banks, Credit Cards

The national Currency is the EURO. Major international credit cards are widely accepted. Further information about

currency and exchange rates on Estonian Bank’s website: http://www.eestipank.info/frontpage/en/. Upon arrival to

Estonia you can find exchange points in airport, railway station, harbour and bus station.

All major credit cards are accepted at most restaurants, hotels and stores in Estonia.

Shopping

Shops are usually open from 10.00 until 18.00 on weekdays and on weekends. Larger department stores are open

between 9.00 and 21.00. Best shopping facilities in Tallinn can be found in the city center: Stockmann, Tallinn

Kaubamaja, Viru Keskus etc. Many nice boutiques and handicrafts galleries can be found in the Old Town around

Raekoja Square.

Electricity

The electricity current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz, European-style 2-pin plugs are in use.

Emergency number

General emergency number (police, ambulance, firefighters etc): 112

Passport and Visa

A valid passport is required to enter Estonia. Please make sure that your passport is valid until at least 3 months after

your departure date from Estonia. Citizens of European Union countries do not need a visa to enter Estonia.

Internet connection

You will be able to access the free network connection called TLU or EDUROAM in Tallinn University campus.

If you have any further questions regarding the logistical information, the contact e-mail is sirli.peda@tlu.ee

On the behalf of the Secretariat, we wish you a successful Seminar and a pleasant stay in Estonia!