Best places to enjoy views of Tallinn

Kohtuotsa viewing platform is on the northern side of Toompea hill. It provides excellent views over the red roofs and towering spires of the Old Town as well as of the gleaming highrise buildings in the new part of the city. In the background is the Gulf of Finland, the port and the Pirita district. Unforgettable views are guaranteed all year round, in all weather. Due to renovation works this object is closed till October 2022.

The Patkuli viewing platform is situated in one of the most ancient parts of Tallinn. It has an idyllic and enchanting view of the Old Town as well as its towers and walls, which can be seen all the way down to the port. The stairway leading up to the platform was constructed in 1903. There are 157 steps connecting Toompea hill to the town below, with the stairway coming out in Toompark by Snelli pond.

The gothic steeple of this church, which was completed in the early 16th century, previously made the church one of the tallest buildings in the world (soaring to 159 metres tall according to some sources). Historians disagree, however, on the details and interpretation of the measurements, and some even think that the steeple has never been higher than 115–125 metres. Nevertheless, the church has always been a grand structure, and its 124-metre tower is considered one of the symbols of Tallinn. There are 232 steps leading up to the observation platform!

The Tallinn Television Tower in Pirita is the tallest building in Tallinn and Estonia at 314 metres. The TV Tower is a great tourist, culture, and leisure centre. Waiting for you at the tower: - a panoramic view from 170 metres; - outdoor terrace on the 21st floor; - interactive multimedia solutions that introduce Estonia and Tallinn; - view of the ground through the glass floor of the platform; - an adrenaline-filled walk on the edge; - futuristic interior milieu; - cinema hall; - attractions for children; - mini TV studio; - gift shop. The exhibition ”GENE-IUS” takes us far into the past, deep within, and hopefully forward. Genes are a part of our inner space that you cannot negotiate with. Genes determine our appearance and also partly what our health will be like during our lives. The journey of investigating our genes is full of wonderful discoveries and is also useful! Tallinn Television Tower is closed on the 22th of September.

Town Hall tower was built at the same time as the building itself, between 1402 and 1404. In 1530, a weather vane was placed at the top of the tower which the people named 'Old Thomas'. He remains one of Tallinn's most popular symbols and is considered to be the city's guard and defender. The original Old Thomas (from 1530) is stored in the ancient cellar of the town hall. In summer, visitors to the city can climb the winding staircase up the octagonal tower and enjoy the stunning views over the Old Town and surrounding areas. In order to reach the clock balcony of the tower that is 34 m above the ground, you need to climb 115 stairs. The higher you get, the steeper and higher the stairs become.

There once was a hotel that came to be named the Viru. The year was 1972, and there were still two decades or so until the fall of Communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Any hotel that was appropriate for foreign visitors also had to be appropriate for the KGB... This museum tells the story of more than just one hotel and the KGB: it is a treasure trove of stories of two different worlds - one which existed mostly on paper, of happy Soviet citizens living in friendship and never wanting for anything, led by a wise, all-powerful group of men in a place where there were never any accidents or catastrophes; and the other real world, which was a very different and a much tougher place to live in. Please book in advance to visit the museum.

At Tallinn St. Mary's Cathedral (1233), you'll find gravestones from the 13-18th centuries and coat of arms epitaphs dating from the 17-20th centuries. The most famous people who have been buried in the church include the Swedish military officer Pontus De la Gardie and his wife, the Swedish King Johann III's daughter Sophia Gyllenhelm, and Admiral Samuel Greigh. The visitors can climb the cathedral's 69-metre baroque-style bell tower and admire the view of the city. The tower can be visited only in case of fine weather and when no concerts or religious services are taking place. A donation should be made for a visit to the church. For visiting the bell tower, a ticket should be purchased.

Komeet is a cosy café with stunning views. In our menu, we offer healthy dishes from Estonian and Mediterranean cuisine. Delicious cakes and strudels are prepared especially for you every morning. Special mention should be made of the exquisite Komeet's rye bread, which is handmade every day. In summer, the rooftop terrace is definitely an experience in itself. There you can enjoy amazing cocktails, healthy smoothies and musical performances. The goal of Komeet is simple - be the best café in Tallinn because we care about nature, animals and health! You're always welcome in Komeet!

Elegant and stylish Restaurant & Bar Horisont is located at the top floor of Swissôtel Tallinn. This is an ideal place for relaxing and enjoying a five star cuisine. Visitors can enjoy the enchanting panoramic view of the Old Town of Tallinn and the sea. Restaurant Horisont offers a modern take on food, using seasonal, local and international ingredients. The Restaurant also offers a possibility to hold private dinners in a special purpose room. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Kiek in de Kök Fortification Museum forms a museum complex over 500 metres long that includes four towers: Kiek in de Kök, Maiden's Tower, Tallitorn Tower, and the Gate Tower of the Short Leg (Lühikese jala väravatorn). The fortification museum also includes mysterious underground bastion passages, which house the Carved Stone Museum. The Kiek in de Kök exhibition provides an overview of the warfare of the past. The bastion passages were built in the 17th–18th centuries. The exposition of the bastion passages introduces the history of the defensive structures and the most important military events. The bastion passages and the Carved Stone Museum can be explored with an audio guide, which we ask you to download to your phone beforehand.

The cocktails of Fotografiska Roofbar are inspired by our exhibitions. We follow the zero-cost principle and work with the kitchen to find use for everything from flower to root by using different techniques. Our wines and sparkling wines are each unique, and we bring many of them to Estonia on our own.If the weather is nice, you can enjoy the sun in our roof garden, and in the evening, you can admire a great view of the city.