Comparison · Stockholm vs Tallinn · Sweden / Estonia
Stockholm vs Tallinn
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Steven Lek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Stockholm for Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum; choose Tallinn for Medieval Old Town, Town Hall Square and lower day-to-day costs. Tallinn is generally less expensive, and the two are about 379 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 379 km
- Less expensive
- Tallinn
- Best time for Stockholm
- May–September
- Best time for Tallinn
- May–September
Side by side
| Stockholm | Tallinn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Estonia |
| Known for | Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum and Archipelago | Medieval Old Town, Town Hall Square and City walls and towers |
| Best time to visit | May–September | May–September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $180–$320 | $130–$220 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 24°C (75°F) | July, 22°C (72°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 1°C (34°F) | January, -1°C (30°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 6 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | Långholmen | Pirita beach |
| Airports | ARN, BMA, NYO | TLL |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Stockholm for…
Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum. Stockholm is built across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic, so water and ferries are part of every day. The medieval lanes of Gamla Stan lead to the Royal Palace, the museum island of Djurgården holds the Vasa warship, Skansen and ABBA The…
Choose Tallinn for…
Medieval Old Town, Town Hall Square and lower day-to-day costs. Tallinn's UNESCO-listed Old Town is one of the most complete medieval Hanseatic towns in Europe: a Lower Town of merchants' houses, guild halls and Town Hall Square inside nearly 2 km of walls, below the hilltop Toompea with its castle and cathedrals. Beyond…
Top sights compared
| # | Stockholm | Tallinn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamla Stan and Stortorget | Town Hall Square and Tallinn Town Hall |
| 2 | Vasa Museum | Lower Town streets and St Catherine's Passage |
| 3 | Skansen | Toompea hill and viewing platforms |
| 4 | Royal Palace | Alexander Nevsky Cathedral |
| 5 | Stockholm City Hall | St Olaf's Church |
Food compared
| Stockholm | Tallinn |
|---|---|
| Swedish meatballs | Black rye bread |
| Cinnamon bun | Sprat sandwich |
| Gravlax | Blood sausage |
| Pickled herring | Potato and barley mash |
Which is cheaper?
Tallinn is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $130–$220 per person there, against $180–$320 in Stockholm (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Tallinn on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Stockholm and Tallinn are about 379 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Stockholm and 3 in Tallinn.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Stockholm or Tallinn cheaper?
Tallinn is usually less expensive: about $130–$220 a day mid-range against $180–$320 (estimates).
+Is Stockholm or Tallinn better for a first trip?
Pick Stockholm for Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum, or Tallinn for Medieval Old Town, Town Hall Square and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is Stockholm from Tallinn?
About 379 km in a straight line.