Top 10 Attractions in Tallinn (2018)

📁 Historic, Architecture, Monument

Tallinn Old Town – Highlights

• The historic and cultural centre of Tallinn
• Numerous magnificent medieval buildings
• Charming Gothic town hall and churches
• Fine dining experience in top restaurants
• Estonia’s World Heritage Site

📁 Religious Site, Architecture

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Highlights

• Beautiful Orthodox church in Tallinn
• Fascinating Russian style architecture
• Impressive onion-shaped domes
• Ornate interior mosaics and icons

Opening Hours

• May – Sep
  • Daily: 08:00 – 19:00
• Oct – Apr
  • Daily: 08:00 – 16:00

📁 Castle, Architecture, Historic

Toompea Castle – Highlights

• Home to the Parliament of Estonia
• Ancient castle built of local limestone
• Features diverse architecture styles
• Unique Expressionist parliament building

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📁 Palace, Architecture, Garden, Museum

Kadriorg Palace – Highlights

• Magnificent Petrine Baroque palace
• Surrounded by lovely gardens with fountains
• Kadriorg Art Museum full of notable artworks
• Collection of European and Russian artworks

Opening Hours

• May – Sep
  • Tue: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Wed: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Thu – Sun: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Mon: Closed
• Oct – Apr
  • Wed: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Thu – Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
  • Mon – Tue: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 6.50 EUR
• Children: 4.50 EUR
• Guided Tour: from 50 EUR

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📁 Architecture, Historic, Local Market

Town Hall Square – Highlights

• Picturesque square in the Old Town
• Remarkable pastel-coloured buildings
• Outdoor cafes and markets in summer
• Home to a huge Christmas tree in winter

📁 Religious Site, Observation Deck

St. Olaf’s Church – Highlights

• Iconic 13th-century Gothic church in Tallinn
• 124-m high spire with an observation deck
• Panorama of the Old Town and Toompea Hill

Opening Hours (Tower)

• Apr – Jun
  • Daily: 10:00 – 18:00
• Jul – Aug
  • Daily: 10:00 – 20:00
• Sep – Oct
  • Daily: 10:00 – 18:00
• Nov – Mar: Closed

Entrance Fee (Tower)

• Adults: 3 EUR
• Children: 1 EUR

📁 Tower, Observation Deck

Tallinn TV Tower – Highlights

• The tallest (314-m) building in Estonia
• Spectacular panorama of Tallinn cityscape
• 175-m high open-air observation platform
• Interactive Estonian Hall of Fame exhibits

Opening Hours

• Daily: 10:00 – 19:00

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 10 EUR
• Children: 6 EUR

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📁 Museum, Maritime, Historic

Seaplane Harbour – Highlights

• Museum inside historic seaplane hangars
• Authentic 1930s submarine Lembit
• Tons of recreational family attractions
• Spectacular views of the sea and the city

Opening Hours

• May – Sep
  • Daily: 10:00 – 19:00
• Oct – Apr
  • Tue-Sun: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Mon: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 14 EUR
• Children: 7 EUR

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📁 Museum, Architecture, Ethnographic

Estonian Open-Air Museum – Highlights

• Proper reconstruction of a rural village
• Overview of Estonian vernacular architecture
• Collections of over 70 traditional buildings
• Farmyards, farmhouses, and old public buildings

Opening Hours

• 23 Apr – 28 Sep
  • Daily: 10:00 – 20:00
• 29 Sep – 22 Apr
  • Daily: 10:00 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• 23 Apr – 28 Sep
  • Adults: 9 EUR
  • Children: 6 EUR
• 29 Sep – 22 Apr
  • Adults: 7 EUR
  • Children: 5 EUR

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📁 Museum, Art, Architecture

Kumu Art Museum – Highlights

• Headquarters of the Art Museum of Estonia
• Collections of Estonian classic and modern art
• Modern architecture with spacious exhibitions
• Rotating exhibits of renowned international art

Opening Hours

• Apr – Sep
  • Tue-Wed: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Thu: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Fri-Sun: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Mon: Closed
• Oct – Mar
  • Wed: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Thu: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Fri-Sun: 10:00 – 18:00
  • Mon-Tue: Closed

Entrance Fee

• Adults: 8 EUR
• Children: 6 EUR

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