Major city · Estonia
Maardu
Spend a half‑day (4–5 h) in Maardu to see the port area, Orthodox church and beach; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Maardu is an industrial town 15 km east of Tallinn, known for the Muuga cargo port, a historic manor, an Orthodox church and a lakeside beach. It can be explored in a few hours, but a night gives easy access to nearby nature and a quieter base than Tallinn.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- TLL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
- Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
- Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
- Estonia ↗Estonia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Estonian sources for your passport.
- Estonia ↗The land border with Russia is not a route for casual travel; check your government's advice before going near it.
- Estonia ↗Winter tyres are required in the cold months; rental cars include them, but confirm if you drive.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Maardu112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Maardu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Estonia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelia, Elisa and Tele2 sell prepaid SIMs in supermarkets, kiosks (R-Kiosk) and phone shops; EU roaming applies to EU SIMs.Estonia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere; Tallinn's is hard but fine.Estonia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; not expected.Estonia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Estonia-wide
- SafetyMaardu is generally safe; stay on well‑lit streets at night and follow port signage.
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- RestroomsFree in malls and museums; public toilets €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something.Estonia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckShops open daily, including Sundays; museums often close Mondays (Kumu Mon–Tue in winter — check).Estonia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLL Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (Main international airport, about 20 km (12 mi) west; bus or train to Maardu ~30 min).TLL Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (Main international airport, about 12 mi (20 km) west; bus or train to Maardu ~30 min).
- Getting aroundTown is compact; walk or bike between sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerLocal beer (0.5 L)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLL Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (Main international airport, about 20 km (12 mi) west; bus or train to Maardu ~30 min)TLL Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (Main international airport, about 12 mi (20 km) west; bus or train to Maardu ~30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maardu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is compact; walk or bike between sights. Bus connections to Tallinn run frequently; check local timetables.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jägala Falls
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Drive 15–30 min east on Tallinn‑Narva highway, exit at Kaberneeme junction
Largest waterfall in Estonia; best early morning or evening.
Tallinn
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or train 15 km (9.3 mi) west, about 30 minBus or train 9.3 mi (15 km) west, about 30 min
Capital city with Old Town, museums and nightlife.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Eurohotel
Simple hotel near town centre, good for one night.
Atoll Hostel
Budget dormitory, close to the beach and railway.
Fortuna Guesthouse
Family‑run guesthouse, quiet residential area.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €55 | €55 |
| Bus Tallinn↔Maardu round‑trip1 × €5 · check schedule | €5 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × €10 · check provider | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €14 |
| Trip total≈ €154 per person per day, bed included | €154≈ US$180 |
Eurohotel.
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fast‑food burger (Sillburger) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Local beer (0.5 L) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Supermarket basket (basic groceries) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Port area has limited public access; stay on designated paths.
- Winter can make Jägala Falls icy; use caution near water.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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MaarduMaardu
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My bed tonight
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Palun viige siia aadressileTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tallinn ↔ Maardu bus: about €5 (≈ US$6) each way (check schedule)
- Taxi within Maardu (5 km): ≈ €12–15
Say or show
- Vabandust — Excuse me / Sorry (vah-bahn-dust)
- Aitäh — Thank you (eye-tah)
- Kui palju see maksab? — How much is it? (koo-ee pah-lee seh mahk-sahb)
- Kus on bussipeatus? — Where is the bus stop? (koos on boo-see-peh-tus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Maardu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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