City Bike Nunne Hostel in Tallinn

1. Vana Tallinn (Old Tallinn) - Vana Tallinn is a sticky dark strong liqueur with a little rum taste. There are various ways to drink it. Brave ones drink it straight, adding just crushed ice. Others try it in coctails, with coffee or pour it over the icecream. Yammi. For those who find it too strong, Vana Tallinn also has creamy and chocolate versions. 

2. Kalevi kommid - Estonian own Kalev chocolate factory is over 200 years old. It makes really-really delicious candies as well as wide choice of chocolates. It's a must to taste some Kalev's products while being in Estonia. Kalev candies would also be a great gift idea for your loved ones back home. We just love the range of Kalev praline candies (cheesecake flavored with waffle pieces, almond, tiramisu, cashew nuts, coffee and caramelised nuts) and  "Maiuspala" praline candies (it's a gift box). The good news is that Kalev candy store is just around the corner from Nunne hostel :)

3. Etno socks - Ethnic style socks are the latest local fashion trend. Socks might not seem like the most obvious souvenir of your trip to Estonia, but these are socks with difference - they are unusual, attractive, very Estonian, and you can only find then in Estonia. Produced by Suva, the oldest hosiery manufacturer in Estonia and sold under brand name ETNO. Designs are based on traditional Estonian patterns, the same style as on folk costumes. These include everything from the brightly coloured stripes to abstract geometric patterns. The best place to find ETNO brand in Tallinn, is the Suva shop in Kaubamaja building.

4. Wooden stuff from juniper tree - In Estonia juniper is well known and highly appreciated tree. The products from juniper are very durable and have a really pleasant smell. Our ancient belief is that juniper is a magic tree with strong healing power. Cutting boards, panspades, heat resistants, butterknives, cheesknives are just some of the things to take with you back home. To get the real juniper tree, smell it before you buy!

5. Hand painted coffemugs - Unique hand painted coffemugs (by Helina Tilk), with a range to cover almost every animal you can imagine + Tallinn special muggs. Bright colours and funny. Her shop is at Rataskaevu street, almost next to Nunne hostel.

6. A book called ''My Estonia'' - This is for people who has a little more interest in Estonia and it's people. This book is written by an American guy called Justin Petrone. He fell in love with an intriguing Estonian journalist and embarks on a journey that restores his faith in himself and the world. Estonia and Estonians through his eyes.7. Woollen stuff - Another gift idea would be just to buy a woollen items of clothing such as socks or gloves. They look cute and will definitely keep you warm! Also if you would like to have something special... there's couple of places that offers tailor-made items personally for you!

8. Estonian National Dishes Cook Book - Just simply go to the nearest book store and ask for an Estonian Nationatal Dishes Cook Book. Then you can take a bit of Estonia back to home with you!

9. Black bread - This is real Estonian special. We eat black bread a lot and have it in many different versions. Our favorite is the brand  MUST LEIB (Black bread) and MUST TASKU produced by Fazer or Eesti Pagar. Try also this MUST LEIB with seeds (Fazer).