TV tower

Estonia's tallest building — 314 m — was built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The observation deck at 170 m reveals Tallinn from the Old Town to Pirita beach.

1 Hour

Overview

Tallinn TV Tower Tour — 314 m above Estonia

The Tallinn TV Tower tour takes you up Estonia’s tallest building. From the observation deck at 170 m we get a full panoramic view, and I’ll tell you why the 1980 Moscow Olympics brought this giant to Tallinn.

Are you looking for an experience that will get your heart racing and offer mesmerizing views? Standing at 314 meters, the Tallinn Television Tower is a true Estonian landmark, proudly holding 19th place in the World Federation of Great Towers. This is not just a building—it is the highest open building in Northern Europe, where the boundaries between heaven and earth blur.

The Tallinn TV Tower is the tallest structure in Estonia, offering unforgettable views and a fascinating journey through time. It was completed for the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, when Tallinn hosted the legendary Olympic yachting regatta. Today, the interactive permanent exhibition on the second floor provides an in-depth and captivating look at the tower’s complex construction process and its significance in Estonian history. Meanwhile, the exhibition hall on the 21st floor opens up a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the capital and the coastline.

The TV Tower offers thrills that won’t leave any adventurer cold:

  • Edge Walk: If you have the nerve and courage, you can quite literally walk on the edge of the clouds at a height of 175 meters.
  • Glass Floors: If that is a bit too much for you, a floor below awaits a unique opportunity to stand directly on glass floors, looking down into 170 meters of pure emptiness beneath your feet.

On the ground floor, you can also explore the captivating exhibition areas, including “Collected Moments” in the main hall and “The Century of TV Legends” in the entrance gallery.

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Highlights

  • Estonia's tallest building — 314 m
  • Built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics
  • Observation deck at 170 m — full panoramic view
  • Soviet technology and post-war Estonia's story
  • 1.5h guided tour

Important Info

Information regarding TV Tower ticket prices can be found here.

Itinerary

1

At the tower base

We meet at the tower entrance. I'll explain why and how this tower was built in 1980.
2

Observation deck at 170 m

We take the lift up. From the platform I'll point out everything visible — Pirita, the Old Town, Lasnamäe, the sea.
3

August 1991 freedom story

We finish with the story of the August 1991 putsch — this tower was a key site in defending freedom.

More Info

Language English, Estonian
Age Suitable for all ages
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