TALLINN TV TOWER

The Tallinn TV Tower is one of the tallest structures in Northern Europe with a height of 313 metres. This tower is located in the capital of Estonia and was originally built to help better broadcasting services for the 1980 Olympics. This tower is also a part of the prestigious World Federation of Great Towers which consists of prominent skyscrapers like the Burj Khalifa.  

The building underwent a lot of remodelling to promote tourism and cultural experiences and was reopened in 2012. With activities like viewpoints and virtual reality experiences, there is much worth trying out. Today, the tower is controlled by the Ministry of Interior and the Estonian Investment Agency too. So you have a lot more to check out, apart from the viewpoint located at 170 metres. It continues to act as an important broadcasting medium for Estonians. 

Highlights

• Climb to the top of the Tallinn TV Tower and admire the views of the city of Tallinn and beyond.
• Watch a 2D film that talks about the tower, its origin and the importance of knowing about this structure.
• Satisfy your thrill for adrenaline rush by watching base jumpers leap from the tower and open their parachute as they fall.
• Strap yourself to a safety harness and walk on the edge of the tower from a height of 175 metres.
• Try out the virtual reality experience titled "Fly around the TV Tower. 

How To Reach

• By Car: The Tallinn TV Tower is 10 km from the city centre, it will take 20 min via the Pirita Tee route.
• By Bus: Take a bus to Mere Puiestee station which is 190 metres away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the bus station with a two minute walk

Best Time To Visit

Tallinn TV Tower is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. 

• The best season to visit the Tallinn TV Tower will be the summer season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. 
• The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. 
• The best time of the day to visit the Tallinn TV Tower will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favorable temperature. 

Other Essential Information

• You can view the base jumpers from the bottom of the tower free of cost, so make the best use of this experience. 
• To host any event in this venue, make sure you book it well in advance, preferably for a month. 
• It is better to avoid experiences like walking on the edge,if you are prone to any altitude sickness.
• You do not need an entry pass to check out the souvenir shop at the bottom of the tower. 
• If you are planning to visit the tower, make sure you book your passes well in advance.