Wikimedia Hackathon 2024/Travel
The Hackathon coordination team is diligently enhancing and updating this page. Kindly note that the information provided here may undergo changes or updates in the coming weeks as we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date details.
By Plane[edit]
Tallinn Airport[edit]
Tallinn Airport (TLL) is approximately 5 km southeast of the center of Tallinn. Travel time from the airport to the Hackathon venue is approximately 20 minutes.
From Tallinn Airport to the conference venue:
- Public transport:
- Please read #Public Transport for basic info that you should know.
- The number 2 bus is the best way to go from the airport to Hilton Tallinn Park.
- The bus stops at the airport are found at the northern end of the passenger terminal.
- The bus runs every 13 minutes on weekdays and every 29 minutes on weekends and holidays. Take the bus from the airport (Lennujaam) in the direction of Balti Jaam and alight the bus at the stop Keskturg.
- The conference venue is 4 minutes / 300m from the Keskturg bus stop.
- Please note that there is no public transportation after midnight from 00:00 and 04:45 AM.
- Taxis:
- A taxi will cost around 10 euros from the airport to the city centre. More information is available on the airport website. Ask the driver beforehand how much the journey will approximately cost. The airport website lists the name of two companies that are official taxi partners, whose taxis wait right outside the terminal.
- You can also call a rideshare using the Bolt app.
By Bus[edit]
International bus lines to Tallinn (such as Flixbus or LuxExpress) usually stop at the main bus station Bussijaam.
From the main bus station Bussijaam to the conference venue:
- It is a 15 minute walk to the venue.
By Ferry[edit]
Tallink operate ferries to Tallinn from Stockholm and Helsinki. Viking Line also operates ferries from Helsinki.
By Car[edit]
When traveling by car, you can check for parking spots and payment methods at: https://www.tallinn.ee/en/parking.
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Tallinn has many options for rideshare services, the most popular being Bolt.
For information on Tallinn's reputable taxi companies, please refer to Tallinn's WikiVoyage page.
Public Transport[edit]
- Tallinn has a network of trams and buses that are easy to use.
- More detailed information can be found on Tallinn’s public transport and tourist info website.
- Buying tickets:
- If you have a contactless card (or GooglePay/ApplePay on your phone), you can instantly purchase a ticket when boarding the tram or bus. However, this is only available by the driver.
- You can also purchase a QR code ticket on Tallinn.pillet.ee or on their Pillett.ee app.
- Use:
- If you have purchased a QR ticket, you will need to validate your ticket by scanning it on the bus or tram.
- Find your way:
- The venue is a five minute walk from the bus and tram station Keskurg, which has bus lines 2 and 39, and tram line 2.
- VisitTallinn.ee has a transportation map.
Visas[edit]
Visas for stays of up to 90 days are not required for citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, much of Eastern Europe, Israel, USA, Canada, and some other countries. All other nationalities require a visa. For some nationals a biometric passport is required.
Estonia is part of the Schengen Agreement, which includes all EU states (except for Ireland, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania) and some other states. This means a visa issued by one Schengen country is good for all the other member countries. You can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
More and detailed information on the Schengen Visa:[edit]
- https://www.vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/application-schengen-visa
- https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-insurance/ (Insurance)
List of Estonian representations where you can apply:[edit]
- https://www.vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/estonian-representations-which-are-handling
- Some countries do not have an Estonian consulate or embassy and visas are processed by another Schengen country. List of representations: https://www.vm.ee/en/consular-visa-and-travel-information/visa-information/countries-where-estonia-represented-another
For those who require a visa, please note that WMEE and WMF have no control over the visa application process, or the decision of the visa adjudicator in the embassy or consulate. The conference cannot be responsible for actual visa issuances. The process length varies from individuals, you’re strongly advised to start your application as soon as you can.
Should your application be denied, we cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will we engage in discussion or correspondence with the Embassy on behalf of the applicant.