Tallinn, Estonia 爱沙尼亚塔林
July 28, 2026
This morning, we walked to the ferry terminal, enjoying the quiet streets of Helsinki along the way. We boarded a Viking Line ferry bound for Tallinn. Interestingly, we had seen this very same ferry two days earlier, sailing through the narrow channel near the King’s Gate at Suomenlinna. The vessel was enormous—more like a mid-sized cruise ship than a typical ferry—and it was packed with passengers.
The sailing out of Helsinki was especially scenic. From the upper deck, we had panoramic views of the city and the surrounding islands as we made our way through the beautiful Helsinki archipelago.
After taking in the views, we went back inside but couldn’t find any available seats. Instead, we decided to have lunch at the buffet, which cost €33 per person. The food was decent, but more importantly, the restaurant gave us a quiet and comfortable place to sit and relax during the 2-hour-and-45-minute crossing.
As we approached Tallinn, we went back out onto the deck to enjoy our first views of the city. Seeing Tallinn come into view from the sea was an exciting introduction to Estonia and the beginning of our visit to another new country.
After arriving in Tallinn, we spent several hours exploring the beautifully preserved Old Town. We strolled leisurely along its narrow cobblestone streets, admired the colorful medieval buildings, and climbed one of the ancient gate towers for a panoramic view. The town was full of charm, and we thoroughly enjoyed wandering through its historic streets.
At 5:00 p.m., we boarded the 6 pm ferry back to Helsinki. Since both Estonia and Finland are members of the Schengen Area, traveling between the two countries was remarkably simple. There were no passport checks or border controls, making the journey feel much like domestic travel. We had dinner on board and returned to Helsinki after another pleasant crossing.
2026年7月28日
今天，我们搭乘维京渡轮（Viking Line Ferries)前往爱沙尼亚首都塔林。这家渡轮公司每天有几艘船，好几个班次往返在赫尔辛基和塔林之间。昨天我们在芬兰堡国王门附近看到，缓缓驶过狭窄航道的那一艘就是这家公司的船，也是我们今晚回赫尔辛基的渡轮。维京渡轮体型庞大，与其说是渡轮，更像一艘中型邮轮。
船上的乘客非常多，几乎找不到空位可以坐下，于是我们决定到自助餐厅享用午餐，每人33欧元。食物算不上特别出色，但至少让我们有了一个安静舒适的地方，一边用餐，一边悠闲地度过两个半多小时的航程。
经过2小时45分钟，我们抵达塔林。同行的朋友以前来过这里，所以今天一下船就带着我们来到闻名已久的老城区。漫步在狭窄蜿蜒的鹅卵石街道上，两旁是一栋栋色彩鲜艳、保存完好的中世纪建筑，仿佛走进了一座露天历史博物馆。我们还登上了一座古老的城门塔楼，俯瞰整座古城的红瓦屋顶和教堂尖塔。塔林老城古朴典雅，充满中世纪的韵味，是我们非常喜欢的一座城市。最后我们在中央广场坐下，咖啡加冰淇淋看人来人往。
傍晚六点，我们搭乘渡轮返回赫尔辛基。由于爱沙尼亚和芬兰都属于申根区，两国之间的往来十分便利，没有例行的护照查验或边境检查，感觉就像在国内城市之间旅行一样轻松。晚上我们在船上享用了晚餐，结束了这趟轻松愉快的塔林一日游。时间虽短，但对我们俩来说又踏足了一个新的国家。