Day-Trippin' on the Baltic! How to Combine 2 of Europe's Finest Cities: Tallinn and Helsinki

[@Aquelll]

Fun fact: Suomenlinna also has an open prison and many of the groundkeepers you saw there are inmates serving their sentences.

[@Apina79]

In suomenlinna most people are turist.....you dont see inmates i bet

[@Aquelll]

@@Apina79 If you see a groundskeeper there he might or might not be one. You cannot tell because they all wear the same clothes. And some of the inmates go to the mainland to work or study for the day in plain civilian clothes. That is how an open prison works. 🤷‍♂️

[@jeremyroenick2202]

@@Apina79 you deffinitely bump into inmates while you are visiting, they might be groundkeepers just like OP said. This is coming from someone who used to live there.

[@ojl5055]

@@Apina79 The people working there aren't tourists lmao

[@fleshesposito]

@@jeremyroenick2202 I always thought you lived in Chicago. :O

[@Markmeister1989]

As someone who works for Viking Line: This brought a smile to my face. 😍

[@steve-marsh]

No way! Hi there!

[@Markmeister1989]

@@steve-marsh Yes. I work on a similar but smaller vessel named Rosella between Sweden and Åland Islands. You should try out some of Viking Lines other and bigger ships like Viking Glory and Viking Grace. :)

[@habahabatsutsut2657]

Im with your comment man! Tjenis from Amorella! 😏

[@НиколайЮдин-н9т]

Да ,у Викинга новый флагман ! 👍

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

The Soviet Submarine, in the museum, EML Lembit Coincidence My Grandads Cousin Was Working at the same shipyard when it was being built, In the mid 1930s A bit closer to your part of the World Than Murmansk or Vladivostok. Barrow in Furness !! About as Freezing 🥶 as well.

[@tessminime3480]

Omg looking at you on the narrow roof top and all those steps felt dizzy and my stomach turned over yes I’m scared of heights

[@Magyar9Andras]

It's very pleasant to listen to your trip, no exaggeration, no "oh my gosh" (like Americans), no fake laughing...just straight forward content! I live in Helsinki now and live 3 years in Tallinn!

[@barbaracameron5610]

Hey! I'm American.i don't say oh my gosh. That's stupid!! I don't fake laugh. Only say ha ha. We are not as bad as the idiot Americans you ran into.

[@FridayWithoutY-us2nk]

OMG! Those safety railings are to prevent you from falling off! They are nuts for sitting on the ledge!

[@klausadrift7568]

We did the ferry trip a fortnight ago from Helsinki to Tallinn and spent the whole day in the older part of this marvellous city. Beautiful views, old buildings, churches and lots of inviting narrow lanes. And BTW your old friend the seagull was still walking up and down the ledge. Most enjoyable was having a meal in one of the rustic, medieval restaurants. Later we had some delicious cakes in the oldest cafe in Tallinn, which brought childhood memories back from glorious days gone by.

[@BobWalker-m6b]

What a great trip. I’d love to see your take on Moscow although filming might be tricky!!

[@SimoExMachina2]

Me and my wife used to do a trip to Tallinn about once a year. Just the two us with kids staying at my parent's place. Always one night in the boat and usually two in a hotel in the city. Now that she has passed away, I really miss those trips.

[@Braun30]

Did this a few years ago. Business trip to Tallinn. No flights available, so flew to Helsinki, caught the ferry the next morning, did my business and returned the same day. Had a good evening meal and flew out in the morning. Very relaxing.

[@vasilip]

10:48 That car is probably the ONLY restored Checker A2 in the world :D There is another working one in rough original condition too in Finland, those are about the only survivors of their kind because the taxi companies in USA scrapped the old ones when they were replaced with new models. Nice that you caught such rare vehicle on video. They imported used Checkers for the time of Helsinki olympic games from Chigago and New York since Finland did not have enough cars after the war and they were needed to move the olympic guests around but those Checkers were in bad shape and whole deal was a huge mess.

[@MHG1023]

When you mentioned "bald and bankrupt" I couldn´t help but think there may be a relatively high amount of viewers watching (enjoying !) videos of both channels.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! :)

[@BarneyLeith]

Some years ago I stayed with a friend & his family in Espoo, Helsinki's neighbouring city. When he drove me to Helsinki airport it was snowing heavily. But the main roads were being ploughed as the snow fell. And the snow didn't stop the flights. The runways were all clear. My friend told me that the icebreakers were constantly working throughout the winter. When you have the kind of climate where you just know it is going to be very cold in the winter, you can prepare for it! On another trip one March I flew up to Oulu up north on the Gulf of Bothnia. Snow was on the ground and the sea was frozen! Now I fancy a trip to Tallinn!

[@steve-marsh]

Your trips there sound magical to me!

[@teppo9585]

Well the highways are kept clean of snow as well as you´d expect but smaller roads, streets, alleys are mainly left for climate change or spring sun to melt clean.

[@holoholopainen1627]

There IS No Hurry at Winter - If You Are not in Sports ! Its slippery everywhere - and Only foreigners think that They can manage Finlands roads and Streets ? R.I.P to Those - that didn't listen !

[@fw6018]

Excellent video as always! Interesting fact - the Silja Europa ferry you film at 02:00 in Tallinn Port played a major part in the rescue operation of the MS Estonia Sinking in 1994. It was the first ship to receive the Mayday call.

[@sherryweems8579]

I love seeing the beautifully clean cities. Not in America, most folks are pigs , throwing trash everywhere. Quickly becoming a 3rd world nation, SADLY.

[@birgittae9046]

Yes the captain on Silja Europa made a tremendous job that night. Stayed calm and communicated with the fellow ferries very professional. 💙

[@charlietwotimes]

Every time you go outside up high my feet tingle. I'm just watching & I can't deal with it..

[@77smp]

Good thing you had a big coat....it looks baltic out!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha it was indeed :)

[@PeterHalil]

What can I say?, what a wonderful trip. Lighthouses, Light ship & a Church Lighthouse, plus that brilliant seaplane museum. Great one again Steve, thank you

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Peter! So many cool places I had no idea existed a short while ago!

[@MCP53]

When you got off that Viking ferry in Helsinki it was the same journey on foot that I took when I landed there in 1990. I didn't know then that I'd stay for 25 years, mostly in Vaasa on the west coast. I too get vertigo in unsafe high places, but I'm fine in aircraft and in enclosed towers. I'm also quite claustrophobic which means that canal tunnels bother me because there's usually no towpath inside - so no escape route! I also have your passion for travel. Vaasa is worth a video too, with a ferry crossing from Umea in Sweden. It has become the Nordic energy hub of progressive green production and is also rising out of the sea at a rate of nearly 1cm a year due to glacial rebound - the fastest in the world!

[@mernavella6476]

I enjoyed this, but mostly your sweet sincere nature. Our 2022 world needs more people like you. Cheers fr Canada❤️

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it!

[@laszlopunaflex6625]

Glad you enjoyed the Linnahall, it's my favourite place in Tallinn too. I was lucky enough to have somebody show me around the inside about 10 years ago, it's a stunning building.

[@martiwilliams4592]

I am also skeptical with heights. Thanks, Steve, for climbing them for us!

[@Tatia146]

Yes Finland is a great country and yes you can drink anywhere at any time! Suomenlinna is in fact a fortification and yes some folks live there but it’s very popular in the summer with Helsinki residents. You should try the beer tram! There is also an Orthodox Church near the harbour which is worth a look. Also there is a large market near the presidents palace which has lots of interesting things to see. Next time you plan to go, let me know!

[@steve-marsh]

I sure will, thanks so much! I struggled a bit without my phone, but then again it's sometimes nice to just wander and find places by chance, but definitely need to come back soon! :)

[@hughrainbird8190]

Fascinating visits to two beautiful cities, and a ferry ⛴ trip! It doesn't get much better than this. Thanks Steve. I read somewhere that "fear of heights" or whatever it is, is due the conflict between a vestigial avian memory from a much earlier time in our history still buried in our subconscious, which is telling us " Yes, you can fly if you let yourself go", while our rational side is firmly telling us the opposite. My cycling training partner's father was a Geordie from Tyneside, and in the Depression when the choice was going down the coalmines or working in the shipyards, he went for a job in the shipyard, and was told by the foreman that if he could walk around the top of the unprotected scaffolding, he'd got the job. He did, but his mate couldn't, so had to go down the pit.

[@steve-marsh]

No way! That's the worst job interview I could imagine - I'd be down the pit with him!

[@hughrainbird8190]

@@steve-marsh Me too!

[@sirjmcthegreat5958]

Puts Dublin and Holyhead Ports to shame 😂 Great video Steve ❤

[@cindi7955]

I love your trips. They are full of so many different venues and transport and beautiful views and out of the way places. Mostly, you let the 'print do your talking' and that works out well. You sure must be in good shape....I 'lost it' on about the 3rd flight of stairs up that tower. Like the tour of the first ferry nicest ferry I've ever seen.

[@Ajd83.]

Thanks for inviting us along Steve, 😊

[@steve-marsh]

And to you for coming mate!

[@richardharibo]

I just want to thank you for sharing everything that you do. I've watched you from the beginning and will continue as you are my favourite travel KZbinr ☺️. Thanks Steve, keep up the good work buddy

[@steve-marsh]

Richard I really REALLY appreciate it! Thank you so much!

[@k.r.baylor8825]

I agree. Steve is a terrific travel companion. I have been binge watching his channel for the past month. I almost feel like I know the bloke, which isn't true! Awesome channel, subbed a while ago.

[@KarenB189]

Your filmimg on that skinny path at the top of the building made me feel like I was there too and I am very glad I don't have to walk it in real life

[@jimhankinson4428]

lovely video Steve - I only just came across it. I was in Tallinn this summer, but not around the harbour. I'll be spending a day in Helsinki in December on the way from Oman to London, so this was very useful. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@Markmeister1989]

The Silja Europa was actually the first ship that responded to m/s Estonias Mayday call in September 1994. Her and a couple of other cruiseferries were co-ordinating the rescue effort that stormy night.

[@derektaylor2941]

When you write 'responded to'- do you mean acknowledge? Mariella was of course the first on scene and became the co-ordinator for the search.

[@Markmeister1989]

@@derektaylor2941 Yeah as in the Mayday call. And yes, Mariella was first on scene. :)

[@johncarr712]

Fantastic video Steve of 2 great cities. I'm tempted by Estonia now and I have always wanted to go to Finland as my uncle lives there. Helsinki looks great. I'm certainly enjoying all that you're producing. Keep it up sir!

[@BengtHansves]

You can get a cruise from e.g Stockholm to Helsinki and back för 0 SEK / 0 € / 0£ / 0 $ ! And this include a bed in a 4-berth cabin on lower deck. Wednesday and Thursdays in low-season !

[@elainehowell2836]

Hi just to let you know that I have just started to watch your videos of you and your partner and it is nice to see all the places you both have been to and camping and sleeping in your van

[@martyfireblade]

Loving the videos mate they just keep getting better and better, and congrats on reaching 30k subscribers, that's amazing.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Martyn! Really chuffed with how the channel is going :)

[@salamoniac]

Another interesting fact about Sveaborg, the small island of the coast of Helsinki: there’s an active prison on that very island. You made note of all the people sweeping -> I wouldn’t be surprised if those people were actually prisoners whose job it is to maintain the island.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahhhh! That would make a lot of sense! Thanks Linda :)

[@jackyyuen1939]

Tallinn has been one of my favourite cities. I'd been there 3 years ago. Thank you, Steve. You bring back my memories of this fine city.

[@steve-marsh]

Wonderful city eh!?

[@kenmalone6733]

Great video! Tallinn and Helsinki are real nice places, and you brought out the best in them…plus I like your style of humor!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Ken!

[@petergibbs]

Like the music over your end credits. Oh! and the rest of the video too, Steve.

[@ozgirl45]

What a great video! Thanks, Steve! I know we are here for the Scotland videos but you really do amazing ones in other places as well because of your unique, charming and funny commentaries. So much to mention: 1) That Viking ship was not a “wee” boat. I don’t understand the appeal of those huge generic ships and I’m even more confused about those massive cruise ships. It’s better to be closer to the water. 2) You are going to give me a heart attack with going up those towers. That last one in Tallinn, well, I was peering at the video through my fingers. Not good for those of us with a fear of heights. 3) Both cities are stunning with so much open space, stunning and unexpected buildings, especially those churches, and they are so clean. I love the trams and the green and yellow ones remind me of the colours of the old trams in Melbourne. 4) I’m a great fan of “Brutalist” architecture which gets a bad rap these days, unfortunately. It’s sad to see how many of those buildings are being demolished. 5) I have to mention my city’s (Montreal) favourite Finn, Saku Koivu, who was the great captain of our hockey team (Canadiens) for years. 6) I have no idea what “Bald and Bankrupt” or “Aquacolics” might be. I’m Canadian, lol.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Heather! Glad to see we agree on so much! :)

[@carriehowlter3312]

Hey Steve. You're not alone with your love of Brutalist architecture! I enjoy the channel even more now! 😂 22:02

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Beautiful places - thanks for sharing this wonderful trip!

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Love the videos Steve - Helsinki looks beautiful and love the lighthouses, trams and buildings; tallinn seems nice abeit spoiled by Graffiti ( like most European cities now).

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Although, to be honest, it's more about the places I went in Tallinn, but I know what you mean about graffiti in the outskirts of European cities!

[@TonySMotorcyclePassion]

Love your adventures your filming and mostly your love of the animals also your great sense of humour 😊

[@Luvr-wv9hv]

Two beautiful cities! Thanks, Steve!

[@johnel47]

I remember The Viking Line from the Eighties, it used to sail from Ramsgate to Dunkirk and we sailed on it a few times, when we used to go camping to the Continent, it was a great company and have many happy memories of it, Steve.

[@no_soy_rubio]

I knew I recognised Viking Line from somewhere!

[@steve-marsh]

Ahhh continental camping, awesome!

[@johnel47]

@@steve-marsh France, Belgium and Holland 🤣 we didn't go that far, Steve and it was called Sally The Viking Line at that time. No Go Pro's then, maybe just as well.

[@johnbowyer6902]

Brutalist heaven, you are not alone on that one. I love concrete, steel and brick architecture.

[@janin6764]

Such a cool video.. even though I live in Finland and have been in Tallin before, but so great to see familiar spots "through visitors eyes".

[@toweri_li]

And you entirely missed the Suomenlinna historic fortress!! You should have walked to the southern island for the real deal. Now you only walked the area people live in. You could have walked to the walls of the super narrow pass that you sailed through (twice) from the Viking XPRS ship. It is a amazing place - You could almost touch the passing ships!

[@alicja4139]

Tallinn old town looks beautiful!

[@copper6600]

Another super video Steve i don't like hights either so i just close my eyes :)) Thanks a lot for taking me with you.

[@steve-marsh]

I'm glad to have filming to distract me in those high places :)

[@geoffmphotography9444]

Really interesting and enjoyable presentation. Thanks Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Geoff!

[@davidharris4062]

The maritime museum looks impressive and I like the way they put a small aperture in the fence on the tower, so your camera doesn’t get the fencing in the way of taking photos

[@spangles365]

Great video Steve, when i saw the Viking ferry it reminded me of my time in Sweden. They have a crossing between Stockholm and an island of the west coast of Finland where you can buy duty free. They call it the Love Boat as it's all about parties and its an overnight thing too. Enjoy all your videos cheers pal.

[@steve-marsh]

I'll need to give it a try! (but with earplugs!)

[@cynic7049]

The island is Åland, not as much in the west of Finland as between Finland and Sweden and a semi independent part of Finland (and Swedish speaking). Pretty much all ferries between Finland and Sweden stops there very briefly so they can sell tax-free on the trip. Some ferries stay longer to take and leave passengers, but most do not.

[@samil5601]

They call those ferries drilling rigs rather than love boats, to be precise.

[@spangles365]

@@samil5601 I get it lol.....good one

[@McSynth]

Great video Steve. You have a knack of gaining access to all of the interesting areas that I would expect to be closed to the public.

[@Sh3lb1]

23:25 it's actually an Estonian submarine, originally commissioned in 1937 by the Estonian navy, later captured by the Soviets after they occupied the Baltic states and then it served in the Soviet navy until 1979.

[@steve-marsh]

Great info, cheers!

[@thomaswislocki2804]

There's a Russian sub in the marina at Zeebrugge, the ticket also entitles you to visit the lightship and extensive museum all grouped together ...

[@lroke2947]

British built by Vickers & Armstrong in Barrow-in-Furness.

[@Sh3lb1]

@@lroke2947 Yes, it was built in Britain.

[@romaliop]

I think there should've also been a Finnish Navy submarine somewhere in Suomenlinna that I guess he just missed. Basically a German design that was built outside of Germany secretly as a part of the interwar German submarine program to bypass the rearmament restrictions placed on Germany after the 1st World War.

[@Steggybeetroot0210]

Nice video! Love your commentary style, very easy to listen to. This would be a cool trip to make some day

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@SteamboatW]

Your once around the churchtower... amazing sight. I felt it right in my sphincter.

[@katesterly547]

Another wonderful video! I think I've said this before but I agree with you about height and there is nothing about height that will make me easy. No amount of ledges or even backs-to-the-wall. What wonderful places you find in each town to bring us to. Thank you for all of the work that you do for our entertainment. I still need to figure out something else to say besides "wow"! Say "hi" to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Kate! I wish Alicja could have been with me on this trip!

[@Chris_Carini]

Excellent vlog again. I always enjoyed my work trips to Helsinki, it's a lovely city. Kiitos!

[@steve-marsh]

Not surprised mate! What a city!

[@anthonyfindlay8554]

I have been living in Finland for 18 years and this is a funny video, because I have done that trip so many times. You should do it again on a Friday afternoon. Drunk Finns are something to behold

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I'll be interested to see it :)

[@zweispurmopped]

That was stunning! I never had any idea how nice these cities looked! And I never knew there was a church anywhere that actually was good for something either! 🤗

[@steve-marsh]

Surprised me too! :) Beautiful cities and can't wait to return!

[@holoholopainen1627]

Have You seen The Light - many People would like to The some Light - in Their lives ! At Russian era - The Church served as Russian Orthodox ! Suomenlinna had More People than Mainland Helsinki ( 4.000 ) - as IT was The Swedish STRONGHOLD vs The East !

[@JensChrStrandos]

Nice video from Tallinn. Great city which I have been so lucky to visit many times during the years.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers, can't wait to go back for longer!

[@colin.d]

What a really enjoyable video! I visited both Tallinn and Helsinki as cruise stopovers in 2018 as part of a Baltic Cruise but wish I had had the time to visit the fantastic places you featured here - perhaps next time.

[@steve-marsh]

We both have plenty reasons to go back Colin!

[@henkdeblouw4169]

And yet again a very nice informatiive video. Keep up the good work!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Henk! :)

[@erichstocker8358]

I have been to Helsinki a couple of times. I was working with colleagues at the University and weather bureau. I always enjoyed my time in Helsinki. Loved the area and really enjoyed the people.

[@likingraccoons]

I've visited that tv-tower in Tallinn right before it was closed for renovation in 2007. There was an old scary elevator back then, a real soviet style equipment! I was scared the floor was going to give up.. The area where the tower resides is called Pirita. There's a beautiful beach and the old Olympic rowing stadium as well.

[@gs3298]

Great to see your videos especially this one as it reminds me when I traveled from Helsinki to Tallinn over the Baltic Sea. Love both cities. Keep up the good work Steve 😀

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Glad to bring back some happy memories!

[@gs3298]

@@steve-marsh Do not be mistaken, Scotland is my favourite country and great to watch your travels around your country and islands. I've no excuse not to see more of Scotland. I only live in Belfast.

[@5217tuber]

Nicely shot and well edited. Well done! This was a nice preview of what my wife and I hope to experience in 4 months.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@craig.bryant]

Excellent video as always Steve, really want to visit Tallinn and Helsinki (and Tondi!) after that! Need to tick off Viking Line and Tallink too

[@steve-marsh]

Well worth a trip, I'd love to take the ferry there from Stockholm next time :)

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Wonderful exploring Steve. My poor old body won’t let me explore like this anymore but I love watching others. I, too, don’t like heights…like being on the edge 🙀. I have not given up traveling but I do have to travel with a mobility scooter which does restrict where I go. I will be in Tallinn at the end of Sept as one of the ports in my Baltic cruise so that’s how I found your channel. Thanks for taking us along with you. 🥰🇺🇸

[@AO-oy4rf]

It is hilly but was one of my favourite stops on a Baltic cruise I did - enjoy it.

[@dane2722]

What a lovely video, Steve! Well done showcasing interesting places in both cities that don't get much love on KZbin. And to think, in your quest to follow in Bald and Bankrupt's footsteps you ended up right next to my house. 😂 Sorry to say the famous steps of Tondi are no more, though. The railway crossing's being reconstructed into an underpass. On the bright side, there's a nice wee pancake place close to the station if you ever end up retracing your steps.

[@MrJckDoo]

Fantastic Vlog @SteveMarsh Two lovely ciyies. And those ferries. I have watched a lot of Bald and Bankrupt. He really goes to some strange places.

[@steve-marsh]

I was happy to use him as inspiration for some of these places Rupert :) Cheers!

[@FrankC321]

First comment, no way! And I'm viewer number 16. Nicely done video. As far as height's, I suppose I'm in the same boat as you are Steve. Afraid I'd drop something too. In the last tower, when you stepped over that clear glass and showed how far it is down, yeah, that played tricks on me. Got what we call 'the willies', a fright. Very clean ships and ferry's. Way cool! And I'm the first comment!

[@steve-marsh]

First comment but took me ages to reply! Well done Frank :)

[@RedHillian]

For someone who struggles with height, you do put in the effort for us to get those shots - and it's appreciated (even if it does make my legs go to jelly sometimes)! I passed through Helsinki for pretty much just overnight in the winter back in the 1990s, so your one-day tour was a great quick look around; it's been on my bucket list ever since I first went!

[@steve-marsh]

Hey Tom, that city sure gives a great first impression eh?

[@dennislindqvist8443]

The funny thing is that I also have a fear of heights but have had jobs that shouldn't be for me. I have worked a lot at high altitudes but you get used to it quickly. But always after the holiday month, the fear is back.

[@ryanmorley7257]

I crossed the Baltic from Tallinn to Helsinki for a day trip back in February - same ferry and same sailing times as you, but just a lot more icy! Really good value for money and a very easy way to travel as well. Great video which really gives you a flavour of these two wonderful cities...

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I love winter Ryan, would swap for your trip!

[@167curly]

Also as kids in Bermuda my younger brother and I liked to chuck paper aeroplanes from the highest lighthouse's balcony. Probably it annoyed the neighbours but good fun! That tallest point in Estonia reminded me of that naughtiness!

[@JettTyler17]

Great video Steve! Looking forward to getting back to Finland soon, loved the tour of Tallin here!

[@gordonstark6538]

I love Brutalist architecture too often underestimated as far as form and raw beauty. Great for some art photography in harsh and bright light. Definitely a place to record and enjoy while you can. Cheers G.

[@mihajlotravels]

This ferry ride is definitely on my wish list :) edit: 1 year later and I've been on the ferry :)

[@kvoulsphotography]

Hey, an Estonian here. 4:52 the island is just called Aegna, also Viking Line doesn’t usually have many passengers, they either choose Eckerö Line, which provides a few euros cheaper and faster service, or Tallink which is the most luxurious and fastest service between Tallinn and Helsinki. I personally prefer Eckerö Line & Tallink over Viking Line, because they have a bit more entertainment. Although awesome video! Feel free to ask me about the ferries anytime. :)

[@steve-marsh]

Superb info, thanks so much! I have many more adventures to do over that way so really appreciate you helping out :)

[@barvdw]

On the Sweden-Finland crossing, it's between Viking and TallinkSilja, and honestly, I preferred Viking. Main reason was the food. The beer option on TallinkSilja was a bit better, the cabins, too, but I absolutely loved the buffet at Viking.

[@ChokyoDK]

I also stayed at Citybox in Tallinn Harbour. Great hotel. And the Tallink ship was better than I had expected.

[@SirPrancelot1]

Great tour Steve, thanks. And an Aquaholic fan too!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! Aye, Nick kept me sane through lockdown :)

[@SirPrancelot1]

@@steve-marsh Yes, his walks in the area when he couldn't review boats were great. Another person who kept me was Ivor Cummings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-6YZSuo8l1fNk

[@bostonrailfan2427]

the commentary captions are some of the funnest things about your videos the football stadium is actually right next to an even more historic stadium, the birthplace of Finnish football…

[@ColinOBear]

Lovely vlog - I did a day trip to Talinn from Helsinki many years ago - I can't remember which line, but the boat was like an old cruise ship and they had an 'all you can eat buffet' on the evening return that was excellent value for money... especially if you liked fish! 😀

[@steve-marsh]

Oof sounds good! I was put off by the food prices onboard, but an all you can eat - I'd be happy to give that a go!

[@ColinOBear]

@@steve-marsh mind you it was a long time ago, but as it included beer and wine it seemed well worth the price and I don't have a lot of cash to splash as a rule! :)

[@massivley]

Fascinating to watch this trying to do catch up on all your videos

[@harifoctavio]

traveling east in a few weeks ... and, i wished i had you as my guide. you are funny and make the experience the more revealing. i so much appreciate that. no working phones? perfect! spare of the moment finds are the best. yay *for obvious reasons, initially, tallim was removed from my list of places to visit. with your guidance, a day trip (from helsinki) changes that. thank you.

[@andysm1964]

just seen this video,Steve...100% with you ,i adore Brutalist design also..

[@lindashoemaker8940]

Steve congratulations on your reaching 30 only met you a few months ago but I’m hooked on you two 😉 don’t know how you walked up the freezing top of tower or the next high view very scary have a few lighthouses in New Jersey and revolutionary towers safe travel 🧳

[@steve-marsh]

Thank so much for sticking around Linda :)

[@simonwhitlock9189]

I am like you Steve absolutely terrified of heights yet I have flown for thousands of miles in all sorts of weather and didn't bat an eyelid, these cities are magnificent and the first thing I noticed was how clean they where makes a great change from where I live with discarded soft drink cans and rubbish in the city center, maybe it's just that the people of Tallinn and Helsinki take pride in their town and a good thing too, All the best to you and stay safe,cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

So true Simon, you instantly notice a nice clean city! Cheers

[@Pahakyy]

A bit of a random post, but I like it. I live on the other end of tram no.4 and can visit Suomenlinna-island for a local, public transport fee of 2.80€. Nuts! Tram No.4 takes me trough cultular Helsinki and dropes me off at the cathedral. A few minutes walk to the ferry. So much more in Hki. Come back.

[@mitro72]

Tondi! First Benjamin and now you... Guess it is a must add to a bucket list....

[@andersnilsson8303]

Had a great time in Tallinn, when I went there a few years back. The viewpoints are awesome, but I didn't go to the church top. Scary height! Got to the Hellemann Tower though and walked on top of the town wall. Considering how fancy the Olympic venues are nowadays, the Linnahall place is indeed a brutalistic place.

[@kudzumoose3861]

Never gave any thought to Estonio. But its beautiful. Will have to do some research. Thanks for the introduction.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, it seems well worth further exploration, such. friendly place as well, planning to go back there again sometime!

[@kulnokaiklem]

Estonia the Baltic Tiger , Bald and Bankrupt Eastonia , Bald Daily The roadtrip to Paldiski , Estonia Travel Documentary by Lucas T. Jahn - these are greate movies in YuuTuube about Estonia. Highly recommended!

[@DavidMcAndrew-i6g]

Playing catch up with your videos and enjoying them. This video reminded me of the time I stayed in Helsinki in September 2010. We got a Linea Line fast boat to Tallinn in really rough seas. They closed the cafe and the monitors all went off. The pilot was obviously desperate to keep to the schedule as we bounced through every trough and peak. Talinn was beautiful, and we went to the same viewing platform, but they were much, much busier, with some rude German ladies pushing people out of the way. We got lost on the way back to the Linea Line departure point, which is located on the seaward side of that pyramidal brutalist building you visited. It was open back then. We went in thinking we would come out near the departure point, but it was really dimly lit, looking dilapidated, and there were two Russians there with a lovely Bedlington terrier, but it all felt a bit sinister, like we'd walked into somewhere a bit black ops. We found the boat on the other side, but we knew the trip back to Helsinki was going to be rough; they handed out black bin bags to everyone to throw up in. The Gulf of Finland is no place to be in rough weather on a relatively small ship.

[@stevea406]

very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Steve!

[@Samimies]

You are like the Scottish version of Bald and Bankrupt -- and I love it.

[@davidgray2075]

Absolutely fantastic! Not only an ambassador for Scotland's, but also Finland's tourist industry. Helsinki is on my "want to visit" list. You didn't see any Moomins, though! Enjoyed the Talinn section too-especially the prison-reminded me of "one or two" establishments I worked in.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers David! From my all-too-short visits there, I've really enjoyed it, but would love to travel more extensively in Finland!

[@holoholopainen1627]

Everybody knows a FAMILY name - Finlayson in Finland ! They were from Scotland - and moved to Finland when We were Part of Russia ! You Should take a look at Finnish Baseball and English tasting a candy called SALMIAKKI ! Sauna IS a must video on KZbin too... Darudes SANDSTROM - IS The Most Watched & Liked Helsinki Video - on KZbin ! Take a SEAT - and enjoy ! Cheers & No Worries

[@Skeleton43]

This same route in reverse is very popular among finns for alcohol tourism. It is quite literally cheaper to buy the cruise ticket and a single 24-pack onboard than it is to just buy the same pack in helsinki, not to even mention the liquor prices in Tallinn vs Helsinki.

[@thebairdMi]

the old armory in my town was once the home of the first prison in Michigan and the main building eventually has been repurposed for apartments

[@thebairdMi]

great video as usual

[@Tenmusicman]

Thanks for this, Steve. My wife is Estonian, and so we go there fairly often. Tallinn is a beautiful city, but next time (if there is a next time!) visit Tartu and maybe Haapsalu where the Russian Tsars used to holiday. It's a wonderful, mainly unspoiled, country where, luckily for me, most people speak excellent English. Thanks again, and greetings from Tenerife.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Helsinki IS GREAT too... The Olympic Stadium was build to Host The 1940 Games - Right after Berlin 1936 Ones ! 12 long years - and All The Atleths - were gone... Helsinki Games were The Ones - that Russia Took Part For The 1st Time ! NOTE - Finland had an exhibition game - called Finnish Baseball - that was seen by international audience - very first Time ! - and almost everybody wanted FB to join The Olympic FAMILY and at Melbourne 1956 - Have already several Nations to play The Game ! Australia is quite faraway - so They said that IT would be too expensive - with all the equipment and rules to learn - just in 4 Years Time ! Today The Sport has World Cup - with 8 Nations ! They Do play The game Down Under - after All These years ! There are many Americans - that never heard or seen this - before KZbin came along ! FB IS a bigger sport - that soccer / football - during Summer Time ! Some of The Games Are Even Played at Costa DEL Sol - Mainland - Spain !

[@Jonboyx55]

I remember the station statues holding the globes up!