Place to visit
Helleman Tower, Estonia: what it is and when to go
Helleman Tower is a tower in Tallinn (Hellemanni torn) in Estonia. Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Tower in Tallinn · History, Architecture
- Local name
- Hellemanni torn
- Where
- Estonia · Müürivahe 48, 10140, Tallinn
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 5.4 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Th-Mo 11:00-17:00
- Website
- tower.ee
- Coordinates
- 59.43747, 24.74981
What it is and where
Helleman Tower is a tower in Tallinn (Hellemanni torn) in Estonia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tallinn, where this site lists 190 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.43747, 24.74981; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 5.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Architecture places in Estonia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Helleman Tower is May to September.
- JanPossible6:30
- FebPossible8:51
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:10
- MayBest time16:41
- JunBest time18:15
- JulBest time17:35
- AugBest time15:16
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:47
- NovBetter not7:12
- DecPossible5:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | May to September | December to April and October |
| Architecture | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Helleman Tower has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Estonia
To enter Estonia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Estonia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St. Catherine's ChurchChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia79 m
- St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, TallinnChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia80 m
- Tower behind MonksCity wall tower in Tallinn, Estonia106 m
- Gatehouse of the Viru GateCity gate in Tallinn107 m
- Banned Books MuseumMuseum in Tallinn, Estonia116 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Estonia guide.
More in Estonia: History
- Toompea Castle: castle in Tallinn, Estonia
- Hermann Castle: castle in Narva, Estonia
- Kuressaare Castle: castle in Kuressaare, Estonia
- Kadriorg Palace: palace in Tallinn, Estonia
- Haapsalu Castle: castle with cathedral in Haapsalu, Estonia
- Pikk Hermann: tower in Tallinn
Every Estonia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Helleman Tower?
It is a tower in Tallinn (Hellemanni torn in the local language) in Estonia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Helleman Tower?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45.
How do you get to Helleman Tower?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 5.4 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Estonia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Estonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St. Catherine's Church, St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, Tallinn, Tower behind Monks. The rest is in the Estonia guide.
Keep reading
- Tallinn190 places to see in and around Tallinn, Estonia: Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn. Best time: May to September.
- History217 places for history in Estonia, from Toompea Castle to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- EstoniaBefore travelling to Estonia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Helleman Tower on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.