Tallinn, Estonia: Like a fairy tale

It is very fast and easy to get to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, from Helsinki. It takes just an hour and a half's ferryboat journey across the Baltic sea.Tallinn is one of the best retained medieval European towns, with its winding cobblestone streets and properties from the 11th to 15th centuries, preserved nearly in its entirety.

At my arrival, it had been snowing for the whole previous night, which made the sights look even greater. Visiting Tallinn is like being taken aback in time, like experiencing the feelings of a fairy tale heroine.

The Christmas Market is a wonderland where time stands still. It is a performance which begins early in the morning and finishes in the evening.The market takes place on Town Hall Square around the huge Christmas tree. Craftsmen display and sell their handicrafts in lit-up stalls, creating a picturesque town . A warm Christmas drink and a steaming bowl of Christmas soup fortify hungry visitors.When darkness arrives (quite early in the afternoon), lights everywhere and Christmas music add to the Christmas cheer.