One of the best views of the city is in the old Toompea district (which is geographically the highest point in Tallinn), and the view itself is popular with locals and tourists alike.

If you look on Instagram, most photos of Tallinn come from this very spot.

If we personally had to choose, we'd prefer the nearby Patkuli viewpoint.

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Kothuotsa Lookout is ideal to visit from around 11am in the morning, when the towers and historic centre will be nicely lit by the sun.

What to see around

Discover all the places to see in Tallinn.

Patkuli viewpoint

+ 120 m

Raekoja plats

+ 180 m

Church of St. Nicholas

+ 200 m

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

+ 280 m

Toompea

+ 300 m

City walls

+ 320 m