On the afternoon of 17 November, participants will have the opportunity to attend site visits around Viimsi and Tallinn to discover some of the region's varied initiatives towards climate change adaptation and resilience. When registering, please specify which site visit you wish to attend.
Spaces are limited and awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tour #1 - Viimsi walking tour – Nature-Based Solutions in Action
Monday 17 November, 14:00 – 17:00
Number of participants: 20
Travel: Meet at 14:00 at Viimsi Spa Hotel, Randvere tee 11, Haabneeme, 74001 Harju maakond, Estonia. Return to Viimsi Spa Hotel by 17:00.
Discover how Viimsi is pioneering climate adaptation through nature-based and smart engineering solutions. This 2 km guided walk highlights innovative stormwater systems, from the award-winning LIFE projects on Randvere Road to multifunctional treatment ponds in Viimsi Manor Park. See how fountains, green infrastructure, and advanced monitoring work together to manage rainwater sustainably. The tour also showcases Estonia’s first carbon-neutral road, paved with locally sourced lignin. Perfect for those interested in practical, scalable solutions to urban flooding and climate resilience, this visit offers a unique blend of technology, ecology, and design integrated into a small but forward-looking municipality.
Sections of this tour will take place outside and on uneven ground, so suitable clothing and footwear is recommended.
More information:
https://lifelatestadapt.viimsivald.ee/demo-sites/viimsi_demo/
https://urbanstorm.viimsivald.ee/pilot-areas/?lang=en
https://centralbaltic.eu/project/mustbe/
https://www.viimsivald.ee/baltcf-watertreatmentpark
https://cleanstormwater.viimsivald.ee/pilot-sites/viimsi-municipality-estonia/
https://www.viimsivald.ee/keskkonnasobraliku-asfaltteekatendi-valjatootamine-ja-katsetamine
Tour #2 - Tallinn & Saue bus tour – Urban Heat and Wooden Innovation
Monday 17 November, 14:00 – 17:00
Number of participants: 20
Travel: Meet at 14:00 at Viimsi Spa Hotel, Randvere tee 11, Haabneeme, 74001 Harju maakond, Estonia. Return to Viimsi Spa Hotel by 17:00. There will be a pick-up and drop-off point in Tallinn city centre.
This tour combines climate resilience with cutting-edge architecture. Begin at Pääsküla bog, where large-scale restoration reduces urban heat and safeguards biodiversity—an initiative recently profiled in the EU’s MIP4Adapt case studies. Then travel to Saue to explore its striking municipal building, an award-winning example of modern wooden construction and sustainable urban design. Recognised as Estonia’s Wooden Building of the Year in 2020, the structure demonstrates how timber architecture can support both climate goals and community identity. This visit is ideal for participants interested in heat management, ecosystem restoration, and how sustainable materials can transform public buildings.
Sections of this tour will take place outside and on uneven ground, so suitable clothing and footwear is recommended.
More information:
https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/mission/solutions/mission-stories/community-led-nature-based-adaptation-in-tallinn-story69
https://arcwood.ee/en/reference/saue-municipal-government-building/
Tour #3 - Tallinn bus tour – Green Corridors and Stormwater Management
Monday 17 November, 14:00 – 17:00
Number of participants: 20
Travel: Meet at 14:00 at Viimsi Spa Hotel, Randvere tee 11, Haabneeme, 74001 Harju maakond, Estonia. Return to Viimsi Spa Hotel by 17:00. There will be a pick-up and drop-off point in Tallinn city centre.
Explore how Tallinn is reshaping urban spaces with integrated climate adaptation. Journey along the Pollinator Highway, a new 13.5 km green corridor connecting communities with biodiversity-rich spaces such as the Pelgu Community Garden. The tour also examines stormwater adaptation at Kolde Boulevard, where a major sewer reconstruction protects Tallinn Bay from erosion and pollution. Finish at the Pelgulinna State Gymnasium, a prize-winning wooden school building that embodies sustainable construction. This visit offers a rich look at how urban planning, ecological networks, and water infrastructure can work together to make cities greener, healthier, and more climate-resilient.
Sections of this tour will take place outside and on uneven ground, so suitable clothing and footwear is recommended.
More information:
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban-environment/european-green-capital-award/inspiration/tallinn-pollinator-highway_en
https://www.tallinn.ee/en/pelguallotmentgarden
https://kik.ee/et/projektid/tallinnas-kolde-pst-sademeveekollektori-rekonstrueerimine
Tour #4 - Tallinn bus tour – Adaptation in Residential Areas and Buildings
Monday 17 November, 14:00 – 17:00
Number of participants: 20
Travel: Meet at 14:00 at Viimsi Spa Hotel, Randvere tee 11, Haabneeme, 74001 Harju maakond, Estonia. Return to Viimsi Spa Hotel by 17:00. There will be a pick-up and drop-off point in Tallinn city centre.
This tour highlights innovative approaches to making homes and neighbourhoods climate-ready. Visit Uus-Veerenni, where smart rainwater use enhances resilience in a modern residential area. At Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), explore the prefabricated renovation pilot from the H2020 MoreConnect project, demonstrating how industrial renovation methods improve energy efficiency and withstand extreme weather. The showroom introduces ongoing LIFE IP BuildEST insights into climate adaptation for buildings. The visit also takes in SOFTacademy’s demo site, where a neighbourhood-scale renovation is planned under the New European Bauhaus, integrating flood reduction and passive cooling solutions. A must for those interested in future-proof housing.
Sections of this tour will take place outside and on uneven ground, so suitable clothing and footwear is recommended.
More information:
https://arhitektuuripreemiad.ee/objekt/uus-veerenni-elamuala-sisehoov/
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/633477
https://kliimaministeerium.ee/en/buildest