Since our Tallinn stop is getting closer and closer, we would like to talk a bit more about topics related to Tallinn, the Capital of Estonia that is the birth place of the Cash Game Festival as you know it today. We started here in 2014 and are always super happy to be hosting our players, Partners and their qualifiers in this charming small city. Moreover, the brand new Olympic Park Casino right at the heart of Tallinn is a wonderful venue for our poker festival. What could be better than playing poker in this beautiful and convenient casino?
Tallinn is conveniently small, so if you would like to take some time off poker during the day, you will find many things to do close to the casino. Moreover, Lonely Planet which is the largest travel guide book publisher in the world, has recently ranked the best value destinations for 2018, and Tallinn is on top of the chart. Connected by several budget flights from around Europe, it is rather easy to visit the city. Also, the super cozy airport is just about 20-minute drive from the city center which makes it convenient for visitors to get in the middle of the city buzz in no time; not to mention the frequent ferry connections with Sweden and Finland which is super convenient to our Scandinavian and Nordic visitors since the harbors are basically in the city center. So what are you waiting for? Come to Tallinn, play poker and make some friends.
Enjoying your time in Tallinn doesn’t necessarily require a heavy wallet because Tallinn offers something for everyone. It’s a lovely city with numerous historical landmarks and has the most beautiful medieval Old Town in Europe. Moreover, the city is home to some of the best restaurants in Estonia. It is also a great place for shopping and relaxation.
Also, in Tallinn, you will get a million-dollar view for almost nothing. Instead of staying at Tallinn’s luxury high-rise hotels, you can get a magnificent view of the city for free by visiting one of the viewing platforms on Toompea Hill. Namely, Patkuli and Kohtuotsa viewing points offer beautiful views to the Old Town and the Baltic Sea. However, if you feel like getting an even better view of the city, you can climb the tower of St Olav’s Church for just a few euros. See if you can locate the Olympic Park Casino from this impressive old tower.
So, if you decide to take your non-poker partner with you, he or she will certainly find something to do besides taking part of the activities included in the Cash Game Festival’s hospitality package. In fact, we have found some places near the casino that we would like to recommend as good value places worth visiting for relaxation and, why not, for getting that tattoo you or your partner have always wanted. Are you ready? Because, as you know, we are a poker festival that promotes hard-core relaxing and fun!
Tallinn Viimsi Spa
Some of our players have visited the spa and sauna center and simply love it. It is luxurious and has a superb atmosphere. Exactly the place where you can enjoy the pleasures of the water paradise. In addition to their steam bath and three Finnish saunas, you can enjoy the salt stone, wood-heated and a very special juniper sauna. In between your sauna visits, you can cool yourself in the spa pools and Jacuzzis and enjoy refreshing cocktails in the spa bar. The spa also includes a relaxing pool for peaceful bathing and an outdoor pool with cool water for the extra refreshing experience. Near the sauna area, you can find stylish spa treatment rooms for that maximum health boost you have been longing for.
In the spa and sauna area, it is possible to visit their café. The payment is made on the account associated with the locker number, so do you do not have to take cash or a bank card with you into the wet area. You can simply pay the bar invoice in the sauna and fitness club reception upon leaving. Leave your wallet behind and forget your worries! The bar offers refreshing drinks, healthy smoothies and light snacks and has comfortable lounge chairs where you can enjoy the drinks, snacks and natural juices.
The sauna center is open from Monday to Sunday from 09:30 AM to 10 PM. Their One-time Complex Ticket costs from €25-€35 depending on the time of your visit. The ticket includes visiting the gym, pool, sauna center as well as participating in one of their group training sessions.
Of course, in Tallinn Viimsi Spa, you can also book private saunas for 6 persons starting from €35 an hour. Note that private saunas are open for use from 11 AM to 10:30 PM. Book your private sauna session right HERE. In their private saunas, they have special phones that allow you to order drinks and snacks – all for that convenience.
So, how far is this wonderful water venue from the casino? Well, only about 11 km but the visit is totally worth it. To get there, it is best to use taxi apps such as Taxify or Uber that are super convenient and fully functional in Tallinn.
Do you fancy a lovely massage that is given by people who really care about their work? Wait no more because we know a lovely massage salon that is only about 350 m from the casino.
Massaaži Ekspress opened its doors in 2008. They specialize in massage and their ultimate goal is to offer the best professional massage service in Tallinn. Their massage therapists constantly educate themselves in the field of massage, trying to keep up to date with the latest techniques and trends. When visiting their salon, you can be sure that you will get exactly the type of massage you need. Below is the proof of their excellent customer-oriented service standards:
“Thank your for making my mom and me feeling so welcome! As for customer service, you have certainly raised the bar in Estonia:) … and to mention our massages … what a great experience! Thank you once again!”
The minimum duration of their massage sessions is 1 hour and the prices start from €40 an hour. For the exact location of the salon, it is best to visit their Facebook page. Do mind that they do not have a doorbell – all about that calming massage therapy experience. So, it is best to book your session via their website HERE or by calling the number that you find on the right of the online booking form. They speak English and are happy to receive your calls. Please note, that the salon is located exactly on the corner of Kreutzwaldi and Raua street. That is the reason for their Facebook page displaying two addresses.
Sinine Salong or Blue Salon
Are you a guy that likes getting a nice hair cut in a nice environment? We know a place that might be the answer to your prayers. Only about 900-metre walk from the casino is the lovely Sinine Slong that, in addition to offering haircuts and hair treatments for women, is offering the same services for men as well. Since 1998, their mission is providing quality beauty salon treatments for men and women. The salon is a family business and is a dream come true to its CEO Aili. In addition to experienced barbers and hairdressers who know their customers personally, the salon has a warm and friendly atmosphere – all you need in order to return to the casino with a fresh haircut and a bright smile on your face.
Sinine Salong certainly welcomes you to their lovely salon. They recommend that it is best to give them a call in advance to see if there are any available times that day. You can call them on the number you find on their website HERE. Or why not using their online booking form that you can find HERE.
Their clipper cuts for men start from €18. For the exact location, visit their Facebook page.
Depilatsiooni Buduaar
Only 400-metre walk from the casino is a place that can give you and your partner the smoothest skin you can dream of. Welcome to the depilation salon Depilatsiooni Buduaar. A lovely business started by two long-term friends who are loving mothers, enjoy life and sometimes do a lot of gardening in their spare time. By now, the team has grown by several lovely beauticians. There is a good reason the salon’s phone is often red – they offer efficient quality service with reasonable prices. Moreover, the cozy salon has beautiful interior design, reflecting one of the founder’s taste for Scandinavian design and antiques. Upon visiting, you are greeted with a cup of lovely freshly ground coffee and friendly smiles. In fact, quite a large portion of Depilatsiooni Buduaar’s customers are men. In today’s modern world, it is no secret that there are men who like using beauty services from time to time. So, feel no shame when a beauty salon attracts your attention.
For booking, it is best to call on the number you see on their opening page HERE. For the exact location, visit their Facebook page HERE.
Pirados Tattoo & Art Studio
Why not get a tattoo while in Tallinn? Especially when it is done by talented professionals. Namely, only a 3-kilometre taxi ride from the casino, in a progressive and art-loving Tallinn area Telliskivi, is Pirados Tattoo & Art Studio that can give you the tattoo you have always wanted. The studio is open from Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and on Saturdays from 12 AM to 5 PM. For the exact location, it is best to visit their Facebook page. We asked them some questions, so you can get a better idea how this studio works with their customers.
Can I come with my own drawing or a design idea?
Of course you can. However, keep in mind that for the best outcome, our tattoo artists will need to re-design your initial designs and drawings. For smaller tattoos, the re-designing can be done on the spot. For large-scale works, re-designing is more time-consuming and requires a consultation before your tattoo appointment. You can email us the design specifications and wishes ahead of time.
How long will it take to get a tattoo?
It depends on the image and, of course, on the particular artist. For these reasons, we cannot give you an exact time-frame.
When should I book my tattoo appointment?
A week or two in advance, depending on the tattoo artist. You can book the appointment by calling +372 56842500 or via email studio@pirados.eu. You can also email your tattoo design ideas via the same email address. Welcome!
How much does it cost to get a tattoo?
The first hour, including the preparation procedures, is €80; any additional hour after the first hour costs €60. Design prices start from €50, the final price being dependent on the complexity of details and the scale.
So, do you feel encouraged to live on the edge and return to the casino with a fresh tattoo?
Happy relax-beauty-time in Tallinn!
Yours,
Cash Game Festival Team
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