Tallinn Christmas Market 2024 in Estonia

The Tallinn Christmas Market enchants visitors with its setting in a historic square surrounded by centuries-old buildings, combining long-standing traditions with a cozy, inviting atmosphere. In recent years, the market has gained increasing recognition in international media and has frequently been ranked among the finest of the many thousands of Christmas markets worldwide.

Christmas Market Highlights

Tallinn's Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) is a place where visitors can enjoy traditional Christmas dishes, discover unique handicraft products and a versatile entertainment program. Here, the scent of mulled wine drifts, helping you get into the magical Christmas spirit. The charming, gnome-like stalls are brimming with goods and festive treats from local artisans, bringing a truly magical Christmas experience to every visitor. Also, you can visit Santa's house and take memorable photos.

Christmas Tree

The centerpiece of the market is the Christmas tree, a significant symbol of the holiday season in Estonia, which has graced Town Hall Square since 1441, making it the very first Christmas tree displayed in Europe. This magnificent tree, adorned with thousands of sparkling ornaments, casts a beautiful glow over the entire square, creating a magical atmosphere with its enchanting light chains that emit both warm and cool tones.

Entertainment

This year's Tallinn Christmas Market will feature a vibrant cultural program on the stage, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 7 pm and on Sundays from 12 pm to 2 pm. The lineup includes popular groups and artists, such as folk dance troupes Sõleke and Leigarid, alongside modern dance ensembles like JJ Street and TantsuGeen. Festivities officially begin with the Advent season on December 1, when Santa will open the doors to his house, where he'll welcome children every day from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Schedule

The Christmas Market at Tallinn's Town Hall Square, celebrated as a fairytale winter wonderland, will take place this year from November 22, 2024, to December 27, 2024. Visitors can enjoy the market daily from 10 am until 8 pm, with the cozy warmth of hot drinks available until 10 pm on most evenings and extended until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.