Best Viewpoints in Tallinn

If you only do two viewpoints in Tallinn, make them the Toompea pair:

• Kohtuotsa for the “postcard rooftops” view
• Patkuli for walls, depth, and drama

• Skyline tower: Tallinn TV Tower for big, modern panoramas
• Church spire moment: St. Olaf’s Church (platform access is seasonal)
• Sunset steps: Linnahall for a sea-facing, cinematic view
• Waterfront horizon: Noblessner for marina + sunset walks

If your goal is a Tallinn sunset viewpoint, choose something with an open horizon and space to linger.

• Linnahall: dramatic steps, sea-facing light, and a very cinematic Tallinn moment.
• Noblessner: waterfront walk energy with dinner/drinks options nearby.
• Pirita: long promenade calm (great if you want a quieter end to the day).

Toompea viewpoints are best for golden-hour rooftops — do those earlier, then finish by the water if you want a true “sunset and sea” mood.

Two timings are magic:

• Early morning: fewer people, soft light, calmer Old Town lanes
• Golden hour: the rooftops glow and Tallinn feels unreal

If you’re building a whole trip around light and photos, start with Instagrammable Places.

Old Town → Toompea loop → dinner.

Use this as your simple arc:

• Viru Gate → Town Hall Square → Toompea → Kohtuotsa + Patkuli → dinner

Full self-guided route: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour.

• Bring a wind layer (Toompea and the coast can feel colder).
• Take your shot, then stay for one minute and just look.
• If it’s crowded: wait — people rotate quickly.