Viljandi Old Water Tower
Viljandi vana veetorn
A red-brick water tower with a wooden top, completed in 1911 and now an observation tower, where you can look out over the old town roofs and Lake Viljandi.
The old water tower was built in 1911 and is 30 metres high. It has a red-brick cylindrical lower section and an upper octagonal wooden tower, and is one of the landmarks of Viljandi’s skyline. It was one of Estonia’s earliest urban water supply facilities. It went out of service in 1962, its top was restored in 1999, and it was converted into an observation tower in 2001. The staircase inside is narrow. From the top you can look over the town hall, the red-tiled roofs of the old town, St. John’s Church and the lake beyond. It stands beside the town hall square, with a small symbolic admission fee. The viewing platform is mainly open in summer, so check in advance during other seasons.
Opening hours
Mainly open in summer; check local notices for times
Nearby sights
- Viljandi Old Town
- Viljandi Museum
- Kondas Centre
- St. John's Church
- Estonian Traditional Music Centre (Folk Music Barn)
- Viljandi Castle Ruins
- Viljandi Suspension Bridge
- St. Paul's Church