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Things to see in Tallinn (Estonia): 190 places and when to go
Tallinn is a city in Estonia with around 394,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 190 places in and around it, mainly History (53), Temples (40), Museums and art (37). The best known are Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn and St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Estonia · 59.4339, 24.728
- Population
- About 394,000
- Places
- 190 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (53) · Temples (40) · Museums and art (37) · Architecture (33) · Nature (23) · Wildlife (16)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 6.4 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tallinn
The places in and around Tallinn, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Toompea CastleCastle in Tallinn, Estonia570 m
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, TallinnOrthodox church in Tallinn, Estonia672 m
- St. Nicholas Church, TallinnChurch in Tallinn, Estonia867 m
- St. Olaf's Church, TallinnChurch in Tallinn, Estonia1.4 km
- St. Mary's Cathedral, TallinnChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia723 m
- Kadriorg PalacePalace in Tallinn, Estonia3.6 km
- KumuArt museum in Tallinn, Estonia3.9 km
- Pikk HermannTower in Tallinn524 m
- Stenbock HouseBuilding in Tallinn, Estonia852 m
- Kiek in de Kök, TallinnTower in Tallinn, Estonia756 m
- St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral, TallinnChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia1.3 km
- Fat MargaretWall tower in Tallinn, Estonia1.6 km
- Tallinn SynagogueSynagogue in Tallinn, Estonia2.3 km
- Church of the Holy Spirit, TallinnChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia1.1 km
- Pirita conventMonastery in Tallinn; now in ruins7.1 km
- RaeapteekPharmacy in Tallinn, Estonia1.1 km
- Vabamu Museum of Occupations and FreedomMuseum in Tallinn, Estonia663 m
- Estonian Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum in Tallinn, Estonia1.2 km
- Charles's Church, TallinnChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia665 m
- EML Lembit1936 Kalev-class submarine2.1 km
- Glehn CastleManor house in Tallinn, Estonia6.6 km
- St. John's Church, TallinnChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia986 m
- Maarjamäe PalaceManor house in Tallinn, Estonia5.1 km
- St. Michael's Church, TallinnChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia821 m
And the other 166, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Tallinn, Three Handed Mother of God Church, Church of Our Lady of Kazan, St. Simeon's and St. Anne's Cathedral Church, Tallinn, Tallinn Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hearken", Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, Rannamõisa Church, Nõmme Church of John the Baptist, Maardu orthodox church, Harkujärve Church, Nõmme Peace Church, Nõmme German Church of the Redeemer, Tallinn Methodist Church, Tallinn Adventist Church, Tallinn Kalju Baptist Church, Tallinn Old Believers Chapel, Jüri Church, Naissaar Church, Randvere Church, Viimsi Church, Baltic Cotton Factory's church, Tallinn Bethel Church, Harjuoru gym, Viimsi vabakoguduse kirik, St. Catherine's Church, EMC Uue Alguse congregation, Nõmme vennastekoguduse palvela
- History: Suur Tõll, Bremen Tower, Kuldjala Tower, Tallinn Observatory, Gatehouse of the Viru Gate, Great Guild Hall, Church of St. John's almshouse, EML Kalev, Köismäe Tower, Pikk jalg gate tower, Assauwe Tower, Epping Tower, P401 Grif, Helleman Tower, Loewenschede Tower, Nun's Tower, Patarei Sea Fortress, Hattorp Tower, Plate Tower, PVL-105 Torm, USCGC Bittersweet, Saunatorn, P421 Suurop, Tower behind Monks, Iru hillfort, Landskrone Tower, Pilsticker Tower, Keila Castle, Stolting Tower, Assaku boulder, Käesalu manor, Lühike jalg gate, Tondi Boys, Great Coastal Gate, Tower behind Grusbeke, Mare, Poska House, Rahula manor, Saha Chapel
- Architecture: Naissaar Lighthouse, Suurupi rear lighthouse, Tallinn rear lighthouse, Suurupi front lighthouse, Tallinn front lighthouse, Tallitorn, Vahemadal lighthouse, Kahala watermill, Naissaar harbour light beacon, Ülemiste viadukt, Viimsi front light beacon
- Museums and art: Banned Books Museum, Tallinn horse mill, Proto invention factory, Estonian Film Archives, Bank of Estonia Museum, Seaplane Hangars in Tallinn, Anton Hansen Tammsaare Museum, Adamson-Eric museum, Applied Art and Design Museum, Miiamilla Children's Museum, Eduard Vilde museum, Energy Discovery Centre, Estonian Healthcare Museum, Estonian History Museum, History of the Jews in Estonia, Estonian Liberation Movement Museum at Lagedi, Estonian Maritime Museum, Rocca al Mare museum area, Estonian Theatre and Music Museum, Estonian War Museum, Film Museum, Fotografiska Tallinn, Harju County Museum, Dokfoto centrum, Mikkel Museum, Museum of Estonian Architecture, Naissaare Museum, Maiden Tower, Peter the Great House, Shloss Fall, Tallinn City Museum
- Nature: Kopli Bay, Paljassaare Bay, Kakumäe Bay, Laulasmaa Landscape Conservation Area, Nõmme-Mustamäe Landscape Conservation Area, Pirita River Valley Landscape Conservation Area, Kostivere Landscape Conservation Area, Naissaar Landscape Conservation Area, Türisalu Landscape Conservation Area, Ülgase Nature Reserve, Kabelikivi, Tallinn Roadstead, Kakumäe Cliff, Noortepark boulder, Männiku boulder, Ülgase caves, Põhjakonn Stairs, Haabneeme klindiastangu maastikukaitseala, Krillimäe maastikukaitseala, Lubja klindiastangu maastikukaitseala, Saue tammik, Tallinn Botanic Garden, Viimsi keskosa maastikukaitseala
- Beaches: Pelgurand, Pikakari Beach, Jüri rand
- Diving: Bungsberg, Najaden, Tver
- Food and drink: Nõmme turuhoone, Beer House, Junimperium Distillery & Bar, Õllekraan, Õllenaut, Tanker
- With kids: Atlantis H2O Aquapark, Children's Zoo, Luna Luna, Papagoide Paradiis, Roosioksa Hobitalu, Tallinn Zoo
- Hiking: E11 section 48: Jõelähtme - Muuga, E11 section 49: Muuga‒Püünsi, E11 section 50: Püünsi‒Tallinn, E9 European long distance path, E9 European long distance path, E9 European long distance path, Eesti Jaakobitee Day 1: Tallinn – Saku, Harku metsa loodusrada, Keila-Joa Park nature trail, Kurgla tiikide õppe-matkarada, Mädajärve matkarada, Pääsküla raba loodusõpperada, Romea Strata - 01 Estonia, Tabasalu loodusõpperada
- Hot springs: Mustamäe Elamus Spa
- Snow: Vimka Ski Resort
When to go to Tallinn
The best time to visit Tallinn is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:30
- FebPossible8:52
- 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. In June, 189 of the 190 places are at their best.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tallinn
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 6.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Estonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tallinn?
The best known: Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn, St. Olaf's Church, Tallinn, St. Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn. In all, 190 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tallinn?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45.
How do you get to Tallinn?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 6.4 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tallinn as the destination and these 190 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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