Tallinn TV Tower
Tallinna teletorn
A 314-metre Soviet-era TV tower. Its 170-metre observation deck offers views over the city and the Gulf of Finland, and you can also take a harness-assisted "outside walk".
The Tallinn TV Tower was built for the 1980 Moscow Olympic sailing events. At 314 metres, it is one of the tallest buildings in Northern Europe. During the August Coup of 1991, Estonian radio operators barricaded themselves inside the tower and kept independent broadcasting alive, so the site is also a witness to the nation's road to independence. It reopened in 2012 after renovation. The 170-metre observation deck has a glass floor and interactive exhibits on Estonian technology and history. On clear days you can see the Pirita River valley and the sea towards Helsinki. The paid activity Walk on the Edge lets visitors walk on an outdoor platform outside the tower while clipped to a safety line. Admission is about 15 euros, and Walk on the Edge costs extra (check the official website). Take bus 34A or 38 from the city centre, about 25 minutes.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Pirita Convent
- Pirita Beach & Promenade
- Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
- Russalka Memorial
- Kumu Art Museum
- Kadriorg Palace & Park
- Rotermann Quarter
- Fat Margaret Tower (Estonian Maritime Museum)