Kiek in de Kök, Tallinn

Name: Kiek in de Kök
Address: Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn, 10130, Estonia
Telephone: +372 644 6686

#97 among attractions in Tallinn

Tower, History museum, Museum, Historical place

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Kiek in de Kök is an artillery tower in Tallinn, Estonia, built in 1475. It gained the name Kiek in de Kök from the ability of tower occupants to see into kitchens of nearby houses. The tower is 38 m high and has walls 4 m thick. Cannon balls dating back to 1577 are still embedded in its outer walls. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°26'5"N, 24°44'29"E

Address

Komandandi tee 2Kesklinn (Vanalinn)Tallinn 10130 Estonia

Contact

+372 644 6686

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Kiek in de Kök – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea, City Hall, St Mary's Cathedral.

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~1120 ftNE
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~930 ftNW
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~810 ftNW
Former castle, now a parliament building
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~840 ftSW
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~420 ftSE
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~510 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kiek in de Kök open?

Kiek in de Kök is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kiek in de Kök?

Nearby attractions include Kiek in de Kök, Tallinn (1 min walk), Neitsitorn, Tallinn (1 min walk), St Michael's Church, Tallinn (2 min walk), Harjumägi, Tallinn (2 min walk).

How to get to Kiek in de Kök by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kiek in de Kök:

Bus

Vabaduse väljak • Lines: 108, 11E, 129, 14E, 16, 17, 17A, 18, 18A, 20, 20A, 21, 21B, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 36, 40, 41, 41B, 42, 46E, 48, 5, 73, 9E (5 min walk)

Tram

Vabaduse väljak • Lines: 3, 4 (6 min walk)
Viru • Lines: 3, 4 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Vabaduse väljak • Lines: T1, T3 (6 min walk)
Tõnismägi • Lines: T1, T3 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Tallinn Baltic station • Lines: Elron Aegviidu --> Tallinn, Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Aegviidu, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (11 min walk)
Lilleküla • Lines: Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (21 min walk)

Ferry

Tallinn • Lines: Tallink (31 min walk)