On June 15, the largest concert ever held at the Old City Harbour area took place!
As part of their European tour, internationally renowned superstars Black Eyed Peas delivered an unforgettable concert at the Vanasadam Cruise Area, right by the seaside. The event attracted more than 10,000 concertgoers.
Before the main performance in Tallinn, the audience was entertained by DJ Andres Puusepp, Päevakas and Muul, Pur Mudd, and Säm.
To book the Vanasadam Cruise Area, please contact r.meema@ts.ee
Photos: Rauno Liivand and Rene Lutterus
“Have you ever been inside the magnificent Cruise Terminal, walked the full length of the Harbour Gallery, or heard about Estonia’s own Holland, with its navigable canals? If not, it’s time to change that! We’ll step through doors that are usually closed to the public and take a look at both the glory and the hardships that have arrived by sea throughout the centuries.
It was by sea that medieval Tallinn’s wealth arrived – but unfortunately also the plague. Taverns and women of easy virtue flourished here as well. The harbour has been home to the Admiralty, naval vessels, the Tallinn Shipyard, and renowned trading companies of the Tsarist era. It has also witnessed customs fraud, controversial liquor shops, the Porto Franco scandal, and the shock felt by countless people after the sinking of the Estonia.
Today, the area is looking towards the future. The vision of Talsinki is taking shape, the Port of Tallinn has ambitious development plans, and some of the most impressive cruise ships that Estonians can see on their home shores now call here.”
The restaurant on the Cruise Promenade has reopened under a new name – Pier 4/2 (formerly Ocean 11).
One of Tallinn’s restaurants with the most spectacular views is open for the summer season from 1 May to 30 September. Outside the summer season, the premises are operated by the Port of Tallinn.
The restaurant’s head chef is Mihkel Kalbus, whose culinary style combines traditional flavours with contemporary taste preferences. For him, the quality and freshness of ingredients are among the cornerstones of an exceptional dish.
Learn more about the restaurant: https://pier42.ee/
Port of Tallinn invites you to the Old City Harbour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Tallinn-Helsinki ferry route on July 7 at 6:00 PM.
To honor the long-standing friendship between Estonia and Finland, the evening will feature Estonia’s largest outdoor quiz. Everyone is welcome to take part in the quiz. The questions will come from both sides of the Gulf.
The evening will conclude with a joint screening of an Finnish movie „100 Litres of Gold“ ( 100 litraaa sahtia) at a pop-up open-air cinema.
WHEN?
Monday, July 7 from 6PM to 12AM
WHERE?
Next to Terminal A, at Tallinn Old City Harbour
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
- 6PM – To honor the long-standing friendship between Estonia and Finland, the evening will feature Estonia’s largest outdoor quiz. Everyone is welcome to take part in the quiz. The questions will come from both sides of the Gulf.
- Fun travel stories, food and drink
- 9 PM – Musical stand-up Sten Erik Allikas
- 10PM – The evening will conclude with a joint screening of an Finnish movie „100 Litres of Gold“ (100 litraaa sahtia) at a pop-up open-air cinema.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The quiz questions have been prepared by the Spordipilet.ee team, and the cinema experience is brought to you by Elektriteater. Prizes are provided by Tallink, Ecekrö Line, Viking Line and Prisma Peremarketid.
The event takes place at the Port of Tallinn’s Old City Harbour next to Terminal A. In case of bad weather, it will be held inside Terminal A.
Let’s celebrate the Estonian-Finnish friendship! See you at the port!
Starting from June 11, Royal Line has launched regular cruises in Tallinn Bay aboard the cruise ship KATARINA. The cruises follow the Tallinn coastline and offer views of the Old Town, harbor facilities, industrial heritage, and the scenic Pirita area.
Daytime departures take place daily at 12:00, 14:00, and 16:00. The departure point is Pier 23 of the Old City Harbour, next to the Admiralty Bridge. The cruise lasts 75 minutes, and a multilingual audio guide is available on board, introducing visitors to Tallinn’s history, culture, and maritime heritage.
Starting from June 24, evening dinner cruises will also be available, with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. These depart at 18:30 and offer an opportunity to enjoy a sea voyage, delicious food, and a pleasant atmosphere.
In addition to regular departures, Royal Line also offers private charter cruises for various events and private gatherings.
The Royal Line vessel accommodates up to 100 passengers, with an open bar on board offering light snacks and drinks.
Ticket prices:
Royal Line is a family-owned company with roots dating back to 1945. This year, the company celebrates its 80th anniversary in Finland. The summer cruises in Tallinn are part of the company’s international expansion and reflect its strong connection to the Baltic Sea region.
More information, tickets, and charter cruise inquiries:
🌐 www.royalline.ee
Contact:
Royal Line Estonia OÜ
✉️ info@royalline.ee
📞 +372 51 969 033
🌐 www.royalline.ee
Port of Tallinn is a versatile company that, in addition to its traditional port operations, is actively engaged in real estate development in the heart of Tallinn at the Old City Harbor. Our land plots offer multiple long-term usage opportunities.
As a passenger port in the heart of Tallinn we hold very important the relationship with the community surrounding us. Even more so because we own land next to our port area, which is under planning process now. Our goal is to create an attractive, vibrant waterfront cityscape, featuring residential spaces, offices, and business premises, complemented by culture and leisure opportunities.
To foster collaboration and open discussions, we recently hosted the first community and business meeting for the Harbor district, bringing together over 20 local companies, residents, and key stakeholders. With the Harbour district’s population growing steadily careful planning is essential to ensure that future developments meet community expectations, and the area will be full of life and local people will have more reasons to come to harbour area besides going to the ferry. Port of Tallinn has approx. 300 000 m2 of buildable area under planning. Together with other landowners the potential development volume in Harbour´s district will be approx. 950 000 m2.
This demonstrates that the area’s development matters equally to all of us. The next meeting will take place on May 13 at the Estonian Museum of Architecture during the event „(H)arutus“ on the topic “Does the shoreline belong to the community?”
We see Old City Harbor as a key area for future development, and we’re eager to work with real estate partners, businesses, and the community to create a well-connected, functional, and modern city space.
More information about Port of Tallinn´s Old City Harbour development, visit www.oldcityharbour.com or contact our Real Estate Business Manager, Piret Üts.
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AS Tallinna Sadam and KOKO architects have successfully submitted and been granted Estonia’s first BIM-based building permit!
The project will be Old City Harbour’s largest substation, located in the Port of Tallinn area, in close proximity to the Cruise Terminal.
Eesti Kliimaministeerium is leading the BIM-based permitting process: since the beginning of 2024, it has been possible to submit a BIM model alongside a building permit application and use an application to verify whether the project meets the requirements. The BIM-based permitting process helps shorten the building permit approval timeline by automating the technical review of construction projects. A more efficient permitting process contributes to increasing productivity in the construction sector, which aligns with the broader development goals of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world’s most widely used green building certification system. This certification acknowledges buildings designed, constructed and operated in accordance with the principles of environmental sustainability and sustainable development. It provides independent, third-party validation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that a building is designed, built and managed with commitment to protecting human health and the environment.
In addition to certifying individual buildings, LEED places significant importance on ensuring that the surrounding spaces—the entire neighborhood—are developed in a manner that promotes environmental and human health. The development of Vanasadam focuses not only on meeting certification requirements but also on enhancing the well-being and experience of its users. The planning process emphasizes daily convenience, recreational opportunities, and the creation of a healthy and accessible urban environment.
AS Tallinna Sadam prioritizes high quality and environmental sustainability in its plans for the Vanasadam real estate development. The goal of LEED certification is to encourage market behavior that supports sustainability and eco-friendly practices. The preliminary study confirmed that the planning solutions and designs for the new urban space are aligned with these principles, and achieving LEED GOLD certification for the Vanasadam neighborhood is within reach. Neighborhoods and development areas are key drivers of change and innovation. By strategically developing neighborhoods, there is tremendous potential to create a greener and more livable environment that addresses the impacts of climate change while minimizing the ecological footprint through sustainable practices. The LEED certification framework emphasizes the importance of a development’s location and its accessibility via public transportation, as well as its walkability and cycling infrastructure. It also highlights the integration of green spaces, on-site stormwater management, diverse building types, and energy-efficient structures. Steps taken under the LEED certification process will help the Vanasadam area reduce its carbon footprint and create a more climate-resilient urban environment. Key initiatives include adopting energy-efficient technologies, implementing nature-based stormwater solutions, and promoting sustainable transportation. These efforts align with the long-term vision of AS Tallinna Sadam as an environmentally responsible and forward-thinking developer.
The preliminary study for LEED certification for neighborhood development in the Vanasadam area was conducted by Forus Haldus OÜ. Alongside Finnish engineering companies operating in the Estonian market, Forus has completed the highest number of certification processes. Operating across the Baltic region, our advantage is the ability to offer comprehensive solutions for LEED certification, including energy simulations and building Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). Forus is dedicated to ensuring that developments are not just “green” on paper but contribute meaningfully to creating sustainable and human-centric urban spaces.
The Vanasadam (Old City Harbour) tramway was officially opened today, with regular tram services set to begin on Sunday, December 1.
The tramline was constructed by Merko Ehitus Eesti and KMG Infra. The project, which began in the spring of 2023 and concluded in the fall of 2024, involved the construction of approximately 2.5 kilometers of double-track tramline, complete with stops and a substation. Significant upgrades were also made to underground utilities and the surrounding streetscape.
The new tramline branches off from the Tartu maantee tramline, with a switch installed onto Gonsiori Street. The route then proceeds via A. Laikmaa, Hobujaama, and Ahtri Streets to the harbour area, continuing through the Cultural Hub and Linnahall to connect with the tramline leading to Kopli.
Starting December 1, tramline 2 will operate on the new tracks, running initially on the route Kopli–Vanasadam–Suur-Paala. Once construction of the Rail Baltica Ülemiste terminal progresses to allow trams to pass through the area, the line will be extended to the airport as soon as possible.
The new timetable for line 2 can be found on the website transport.tallinn.ee and will also be displayed at tram stops along the route starting Sunday. More details about the tramline and recent changes can be found at www.tallinn.ee/en/vanasadamatramm.
This is how the new Passenger Terminal A and the surrounding cityscape in Tallinn’s Old City Harbor will be looking like in the future.
Port of Tallinn’s Terminal A is one of Estonia’s biggest tourism gateways servicing 3-4 million passengers annually. Terminal services Viking Line and Eckerö Line ferries.
The detailed plan of the Terminal A area has been submitted to the Tallinn City Government for acceptance, and in parallel, a sketch of the A-terminal quarter with the surrounding public urban space has been completed.
The winning entry of the architectural competition for the A-terminal quarter is a conceptual design called Vihur, submitted by the architects of Molumba OÜ.
