Source: Ott-Erik Eendra, Visit Estonia
Many buildings in Estonia still use wood-burning fireplaces to stay nice and toasty in winter. They require regular cleaning, however, which means calling a real-life chimney sweep. When you meet a chimney sweep, it’s local tradition to twist a button on their jacket for good luck. German TV host Michael Friemel changes his profession for a day to try spring cleaning the #EstonianWay.
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Day one
Tallinn Old Town
Tallinn Old Town
Tallinn Town Hall Square
Tallinn Town Hall Square
St. Olav’s Church and bell tower
St. Olav’s Church and bell tower
Dome Church and bell tower
Dome Church and bell tower
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Great Guild Hall
Great Guild Hall
Baltic Station Market
Baltic Station Market
Telliskivi Creative City
Telliskivi Creative City
Tallinn City Hall
Tallinn City Hall
Seaplane Harbour
Seaplane Harbour
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Day two
Rotermann Quarter
Rotermann Quarter
Kadriorg Park
Kadriorg Park
Kadriorg Palace
Kadriorg Palace
Café-restaurant Katharinenthal
Café-restaurant Katharinenthal
Tallinn TV Tower
Tallinn TV Tower
Pirita beach
Pirita beach
Tallinn TV Tower edge walk
Tallinn TV Tower edge walk
Gallery
Michael Friemel hosts the German travel show “da will ich hin!” (I want to go there!) and has filmed episodes across Europe, from Portugal to Poland.
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