ESTONIA
CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! Estonia is a 1- to 3-hour flight from most European cities. Helsinki – 0,5 hrs Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Riga, St.Petersburg – 1 hr Moscow – 2 hrs Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam – 2,5 hrs London, Paris – 3 hrs
How to get here?
A FRESH MEETING DESTINATION! Member of EU since 2004 Member of Schengen Visa Zone since 2007 Safe and secure Credit and debit cards widely accepted Currency: Euro
GREEN BY NATURE! Estonia’s territory: 45,228 km2 50% covered by forests, 20% by bogs Highest point: Suur Munamägi (318 m) 1,500 islands, largest: Saaremaa and Hiiumaa About 10% of Estonia is nature reserve. Rich wildlife: bears, wolves, elk, deer
A TRUE E-COUNTRY! Free wireless internet in every hotel room 98% of bank transactions made online State-of-the-art online registration systems E-government, e-elections, digital signatures Skype was invented in Estonia!
MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MEETINGS Wide range of 2- to 5-star hotels within walking distance of main venues 6,520 hotel rooms in total Major hotels are all either newly built or newly renovated.
SUPERB CONFRENCE FACILITIES! Solaris Tallinn, Nokia Concert Hall: 1800 seats Modern conference rooms in hotels: largest 500 seats Unique venues available Experienced with international events State-of-the-art IT systems Free wireless internet in every room
GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY! International standard business class hotels Hotel rates are among the lowest in Europe! 80 - 150 EUR for 3- to 5-star hotels! Free wireless internet in every guest room Many hotels with modern spa facilities
MEETINGS IN ESTONIA ARE AFFORDABLE! Prices in Estonia: Cup of coffee bought in a typical café: 2 EUR Bottle of mineral water: 0.7 EUR Sandwich: 2-3 EUR Meal in town centre : 15 – 25 EUR Big Mac: 2 EUR
COMPACT – SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL! Everything within walking distance No need for public transportation No traffic jams International airport 10 min from city centre
HISTORICAL TALLINN The oldest capital in Northern Europe City walls, towers and churches date back as far as the 13th century Population: 407,000
UNESCO-listed Old Town One of the most completely preserved Medieval towns in Europe
Town Hall Square The oldest town hall in Northern Europe, built 1404
UNIVERSITY TOWN TARTU! Second largest city in Estonia Location: southern Estonia, 2 hrs drive from Tallinn Population: 100,000
CRADLE OF ESTONIAN SCIENCE! Tartu university founded in 1632 11 educational institutions 400 conferences a year
The oldest town in the Baltic States Compact city centre Everything within walking distance International airport 15 minutes from the city centre
Venues for conferences and meetings Largest hall for 950 persons
Unique venues for Special Events – Assembly Hall of the University of Tartu University of Tartu History Museum
WHAT IS THE INFRASTRUCTURE?
CONFERENCE HOTELS
Swiss么tel Tallinn is situated in a prime city location commonly known as the 'Wall Street of Tallinn'. The hotel is within 10 minutes' walking distance from The Old Town. Being Tallinn's tallest building it is boasting impressive views of the city from the hotel's top floor. The hotel boasts the biggest ballroom in Estonia, 7 multifunctional meeting rooms, Amrita Spa & Wellness Centre.
Meeting Capacity: 7 meeting rooms/max 500 pax
Hotel rooms: 238
Swissotel Tallinn
Sokos Hotel Viru is located in the very heart of Tallinn, near the Estonian Opera House and Nokia Concert Hall, just at the gates of its medieval Old Town. It is also connected to downtown´s largest shopping and entertainment complex. The hotel’s conference and banqueting centre has 11 multifunctional meeting rooms.
Meeting Capacity: 11 meeting rooms/ max 500 delegates Hotel Rooms: 516
Sokos Hotel Viru
Radisson BLU Hotel Tallinn The Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn is centrally located close to the business, shopping and entertainment areas. The hotel has 280 well-appointed rooms and suites,
including 10 suites, three executive suites and a penthouse Presidential Suite on the 21st floor. One third of the rooms are Business Class offering additional luxuries for executive travelers. The pearl of the Radisson BLU Hotel in Tallinn is Lounge 24 – a roof top bar on the
24th floor of the hotel. It is a modern and popular place with an open terrace, where everybody can enjoy the best views overlooking Tallinn. Meeting Capacity: 14 meeting rooms/ max 350 delegates Hotel Rooms: 280
Radisson BLU Hotel Olßmpia Radisson BLU Hotel Olßmpia is located in Tallinn’s business centre and is one of the landmarks of the capital. It is only a ten-minute walk from the medieval Old Town, tourist sights and museums. The hotel was originally built for 1980 Olympic Games, but has since transformed itself into a top-notch conference hotel with all the accompanying services. Its 26th floor swimming pool and sauna with a view is something that has to be experienced. Meeting Capacity: 13 meeting rooms/ max 390 delegates
Hotel rooms: 390
Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel is a brand new modern 4-star hotel located at the very heart of the capital, close to the Old Town and the Parliament. Expect state-of- the art spa facilities along with a choice of eight high-tech meeting rooms, including one with a breathtaking view of Toompea Castle. Meeting Capacity: 14 meeting rooms/ max 380 delegates
Hotel rooms: 465
Nordic Hotel Forum The new and modern 4-star Nordic Hotel Forum is located in the heart of Tallinn within just walking distance from shopping, business and entertainment areas. The hotel offers 267 well-equipped and comfortable rooms, including 249 twin
rooms, 10 Double Deluxe rooms and 8 suites. Conference centre offers 5 multifunctional conference and meeting halls in different sizes and a banqueting hall. There is also a relax centre with the view of the Old Town and the busy city. Meeting Capacity: 7 meeting rooms/ max 200 delegates
Hotel Rooms: 267
Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel The name says it all – this harbor-side hotel combines a specially conference–orientated setup with all the convenience and relaxation of spa services, right in the same facility. Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel has 275 rooms in three categories (255 standard class, 16 Double De Luxe and 4 suites). The hotel was opened in 2007 and is centrally located.
Meeting Capacity: 6 meeting rooms/ max 263 delegates Hotel rooms: 275
Tallink City Hotel The Tallink City Hotel is a modern and exclusive business class hotel in the centre of Tallinn. Its eye-catching facade is one of its most prominent features. The excellent location of the hotel means that visiting all the most exciting places in Tallinn is very easy. The conference halls and meeting suites on the tenth floor of the hotel offer magnificent views over the city. The modern Conference Centre on the second floor has the biggest hall for 186 people. A wide range of services for a successful business trip can be found in the hotel. Meeting Capacity: 8 meeting rooms/ max 244 delegates Hotel Rooms: 332
Strand Spa & Conference Hotel Located in P채rnu, an old Hanseatic city located at the intersection of historical
trade routes. Today P채rnu is an importrant meeting place between Riga and Tallinn, it takes appr 2 hours to get to P채rnu from both cities. There are seven different shaped and sized conference halls (the biggest conference Hall seats more than 500 people), modern equipment and professional event managers in The hotel. Meeting Capacity: 7 meeting rooms/ max 500 delegates
Hotel rooms: 187
BOUTIQUE HOTELS
The Three Sisters
Telegraaf
UNIQUE VENUES
Nokia Concert Hall Solaris Centre - a multifunctional entertainment and culture centre, is the first in Estonia to offer a 1,800person meeting hall, Nokia Concert Hall in its premises. Another 12 halls of various sizes will be available, and Nokia Concert Hall’s location next to Old Town and major hotels makes it an ideal choice for any event. Capacity: Conference plenary 1800
Estonia National Opera and Concert Hall The nation´s main stage for opera and ballet can be found in the grand, historic Estonia Theatre building in the very centre of Tallinn. The majestic theatre and concert building was inaugurated in 1913 and renovated in 2006. The opera now has six different halls, all with modern facilities. Estonia Concert Hall is located in the same building as the National Opera. Great venue for conferences, fashion shows, intimate chamber events, gala events or even pop concerts. Capacity: Gala Dinner 380, Reception 800
KUMU Art Museum KUMU set among the palaces and gardens of Kadriorg Park, is Estonia´s largest art museum. Opened in 2006, the building is also a sprawling,high-tech cultural centre that hosts everything from film showings to official state receptions. KUMU was voted 2008 the European Museum of the Year. Capacity: Gala Dinner 280, Reception 500
The building history of the Town Hall goes back to the 13th century. The management of the city worked in the Town Hall until 1970. Since 1975 the Town Hall functions as the ceremonial building of the city government, but it also serves as a concert hall and a museum. Built in the heart of Tallinn, next to a marketplace, the Town Hall has witnessed trade and social activities for over 700 years. It has still remained the most important representational building in town. Capacity: Reception 120
Tallinn Town Hall
House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads The House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads, is nearly the only preserved Renaissance building in Tallinn. The most valuable, spectacular rooms in the building are the White Hall (1532), which was the first renaissance-style hall in Tallinn, and the two-naved, gothic St. Olaf´s Hall. The House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads In Medieval times this building was the home of one of Tallinn´s wealthiest merchant guilds. Now its beautiful, vaulted chambers make it a favored venue for concerts, parties and other events. Capacity: Gala Dinner 260, Reception 300
Kadriorg Palace You can hardly find a more bourgeois location for an event than this fabulous Barouque palace. Tsar Peter the Great had it built for his wife Catherine in 1718. The level of imperial decadence in the palace main hall is stunning, as the manicured garden out back.
Capacity: Gala Dinner 80, Reception 150
Tallinn Airport Old Terminal
One of the quirkier event venues is the historic airport terminal, which stands next to its modern
counterpart. The historic interior can be set up with furniture and technical equipment as required. Tallinn Airport’s Old Terminal offers a Main Hall for up to 200 persons.
Capacity: 200
Song Festival Ground The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds is a place of pivotal importance to Estonian culture as the centre of the nation’s 1980s independence movement and home to the National Song Festival. Every five years people all over Estonia and elswhere gather here to listen to a choir consisting of more than 30 000 singers. Newly renovated rooms in its unique Song Arch frequently play host to banquets, conferences, exhibitions and concerts. The area’s layout makes it ideal for combining entertainment with professional events, and its Light Tower has a magnificent view of the bay and city. Capacity: Gala Dinner 350, Reception 1000
St. Bridget’s Convent Ruins The mysterious, triangular shape towering above the trees next to Pirita River belongs to the ruins of St. Bridget's Convent. Founded in 1407 as part of a Swedish religious order, St. Bridget's was the largest convent in the Livonian territories. It operated here until the forces of Ivan the Terrible destroyed it during the Livonian war in 1577. Special floor and tent will be built for gala events. Capacity: Gala Dinner up to 450
Tallinn TV Tower Since April 2012 Dinner for 100 persons
Estonian Maritime Museum Seaplane Harbour Since May 2012 Reception for up to 1000, dinner for 500
Olde Hansa Medieval Restaurant This elaborate, Medieval-themed restaurant not only creates an amazing dining to make your evening even more memorable, it is possible to be a take part in a medieval welcome ceremony! Every feast offers up to 17-21 different dishes. In the end of the feast every guest will get a testimonial letter that they have been honourable guests of the Reval Town Council and Rich Merchant's House Olde Hansa. Capacity: Gala Dinner 250
Restaurant Ö (meaning „night“ in Estonian) New style Estonian cuisine Best Restaurant in Estonia 2008 & 2009 by 50 Best Restaurants in Estonia Best Restaurant in Estonia 2008 by Gastronomy Awards Society of Estonia
Capacity: 65
Restaurant Ö
AFTER THE MEETING........ ........ESTONIA IS FUN!
SOCIAL PROGRAMMES & INCENTIVE IDEAS
Medieval Programmes Medieval Team Building and Treasure Hunt Meeting Old Thomas and Searching for the Lost Key of Tallinn The Mystery of the Medieval Monastery Swordplay on Medieval Ground Tallinn´s Haunted Houses Time Machine – explore what Life was like in Medieval Time Spirit of the Town Wall and Turrets Legends of Tallinn Medieval Ice Hockey Private concert in Niguliste Church – medieval art museum with rare art pieces of 15 century
Do it Yourself Centuries ago Tallinn was a bustling city full of craft shop´s and masters´guilds. These creative traditions have not been forgotten. You can learn many of those old traditions yourself during a fun and relaxing day visiting the city´s craft workshops. In addition to the wonderful memories, every participant also gets to take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir. A glass shop with its glass-blowing show Marzipan-making (Tallinn´s souvenir sweet) Felting Truffle making Chocolate Alchemy Bread-baking
Sculpture workshop
Sculpture making
Sea and Islands Estonia is called a country of thousand islands, since there are 1,500 islands in the Estonian territorial waters. Did you know that the 1980 Summer Olympics yachting
competition took place in Tallinn? Programmes available: Olympic Regatta
Voyage to Small Islands Fastboat Safari Fun Match Race Treasure Island
Incentives in Nature Estonia is an incredibly green country, 50% of its territory is covered by forests and 20% by beautiful bogs. Bog Walking Jeep safaris Drive a rally car or a hovercraft Green Estonia Hiking Bird Watching over Medieval Panorama Estonian Winter Games
Bog walking
Bog shoeing
Hovercraft driving
Lahemaa National Park Lahemaa is a vast national park along Estonia’s north coast, about an hour’s drive from Tallinn (70 km). Its’ main sights are the striking Palmse , Sagadi and Vihula manor houses, the ancient fishing village of Altja. The wealthy „Captain’s Village“ of Käsmu is the maritime museum, where there was a maritime school from 1884 to 1931, has exhibits on seafaring, fishing and smuggling. Tour to Lahemaa national park is the most popular Post-Conference and Accompanying Persons´ tour.
Venues off the beaten track
Ida-Virumaa mines and safari Huge mining machines and deep underground labyrinths await you in north-east Estonia close to the Russian border. A trip to a mine that is over 60 years old is extraordinary because this is the only place in the world where you can visit an operating underground oil shale mine. Tunnel routes take visitors as deep as 30 meters. The adventurous day peaks in an adrenalin filled safari with soviet cross-country vehicles in the terrain of mine hills and candescent ash-mountains
Estonian National Evening This lively, fun-filled programme takes place in the Estonian Open Air Museum, a 79-hectare expanse of seaside land just 15 minutes´ drive from Tallinn city centre. The museum is home to unique collction of old farm buildings, windmills, water mills and other histroric structures, all set up to show how Estonians lived centuries ago. The Estonian National Evening is a quality programme of traditional food and drink, folk dance performances, thrilling games and merrymaking. And of cource everybody gets to dance!
Soviet Tours
Jõelähtme Golf Club Right next to the city of Tallinn, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, in an ancient cultural setting, where history can be traced back more than 5,000
years is situated Estonia´s most beautiful golg complex complete with a club house, a restaurant and sauna. The long history of the place is reminded by ages old oak trees at the course, huge moss-covered boulders and ancient cites, numerous ponds and a creek with an old suspension bridge. All this makes the golf
course a real gem. Programmes: -
ABC on golf
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Green card training
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Extreme golf
Pampering in a Spa
Welcome! Or as we say, Tere tulemast!