Paldiski
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Paldiski is a town (population: 4,000) on the shore of Baltic Sea, in Harjumaa county in northwestern Estonia.Understand
The scenes taking place in a location introduced to the audience as “somewhere in the former Soviet Union” in the film Lilya 4-Ever were shot in Paldiski.
Get in
Best to take the train one way and the bus the other way to enjoy both sides of the ride. Bus and train schedules are easily available online – read more under Estonia.
The to get in and out is along Sadama street in the centre. But there are other stops between and including the railway station.
There is a train service to/from Tallinn Balti Jaam, at least three a day. The trip takes about 1hr 10min and it costs €3.
On the way back to Tallinn, the most central bus stop in Paldiski is probably the one on Sadama or on Kivi street. They also have a timetable posted there.
The to get in and out is along Sadama street in the centre. But there are other stops between and including the railway station.
By train
By bus
Buses depart almost hourly during daytime to/from Tallinn Balti Jaam. The trip takes about 1h 10min and it costs €3.On the way back to Tallinn, the most central bus stop in Paldiski is probably the one on Sadama or on Kivi street. They also have a timetable posted there.
By car
Paldiski is a 45-km drive from Tallinn.By boat
There are regular ferries between Paldiski’s harbour and Kapellskär, Sweden; Hanko, Finland; and Lübeck, Germany.Get around
Paldiski can be explored on foot. For the lighthouse, 5 km north, try taking a taxi, hitch or walk anyway.
See
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Pakri lighthouse
phone: +372 55576087address: Majaka teeA view of the Baltic sea, but rather expensive compared to the lighthouses on Hiiumaa island. Right before it, on the other side of the road, you can find the former and old lighthouse, falling apart and dangerously located at the cliff. -
phone: +372 6742013Old summer studio of Amandus Adamson.
Orthodox Church
Do
If you have a good map that has many foot paths (like OpenStreetMap, which many mobile Apps like OsmAnd, MAPS.ME, etc. use), you can walk around the port and continue north along the cliffs towards the lighthouse.
Buy
- There are two grocery stores
- Konsum - supermarket with pharmacy
- Maxima - Modern products and Russian-style borscht
Eat
- Peetri Toll also serves food.
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phone: +372 6742095address: Rae 17Pizzeria with very good ratings online.
Drink
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phone: +372 53423425address: Mere 10This is a new tavern.
- There is also an alcohol shop in town.
Sleep
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phone: +372 58140153address: Kivi 4Very bad ratings. Check them first before deciding to stay here.
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phone: +372 5145116address: Tuule 2A new bed & breakfast.