Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Tallinn Old Town
Tallinn, Estonia
A walled medieval town of cobbled lanes, guild houses, towers and steep red roofs.
Viewpoint · Estonia · Harju
Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform
The most famous viewpoint in Tallinn, looking out over the red roofs of the lower old town.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform matters
If you only visit one viewpoint in Tallinn, make it this one. From a small platform at the edge of Toompea hill you look down over a sea of orange-red roofs, towers and church spires, with the sea beyond. It is free and a favourite for sunset photographs. Arrive a little early on summer evenings, as it gets busy.
Talking points
- It is one of the best photo spots in the city.
- The viewing platform is free.
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