Tallinn Observatory, Tallinn

Name: Tallinn Observatory
Address: 2 Tähetorni, Tallinn, Estonia

#66 among attractions in Tallinn

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

Tallinn Observatory is an observatory in Tallinn, Estonia. Since 1993, the observatory is a part of Tallinn University of Technology. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°23'11"N, 24°39'4"E

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2 TähetorniNõmme (Hiiu)Tallinn Estonia

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Tallinn Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glehn Castle, Tallinn Law School, Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Nõmme.

~730 ftNE
Manor house, Vernacular architecture, Ruins
Glehn Castle, Tallinn
4 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque district of Nõmme, on the outskirts of Tallinn, Estonia, lies the enchanting Glehn Castle. This historic manor house, a hidden gem surrounded by lush forests, offers visitors a glimpse into the world of medieval architecture blended with...
1 miNE
Library
Tallinn Law School, Tallinn
26 min walk • Tallinn Law School is one of the departments of Faculty of Social Sciences of Tallinn University of Technology and one of three law schools operating in Estonia. Although the law school offers basic education in all areas of law, it is focused in research and specialised studies in European law, public law and technology law.
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Tallinn
21 min walk • Established in 1918, Tallinn University of Technology is the only technical university in Estonia. TalTech, in the capital city of Tallinn, is a university for engineering, business, public administration and maritime affairs.
1.2 miSE
City, Neighbourhood
Nõmme, Tallinn
31 min walk • Nõmme is one of the 8 administrative districts of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 39,422 and covers an area of 28 km², population density is 1,407.9/km².
0.7 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Mustamäe Ski Jumping Hill, Tallinn
18 min walk • Mustamäe Ski Jumping Hill is a ski jumping hill in Mustamäe, Tallinn, Estonia. The first facility was constructed in 1935, it was K12. Later, the facility was changed to K30. During WWII, the facility fell apart. In 1962, a new facility was built with K50. The facility was designed by Peet Samarüütel.
~1590 ftN
Neighbourhood
Vana-Mustamäe, Tallinn
8 min walk • Vana-Mustamäe is a neighborhood of Nõmme in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 2,066. It borders Hiiu and Pääsküla to the south, Nõmme to the southeast, Mustamäe to the northeast, Kadaka to the north, Astangu to the northwest, and Mäeküla to the west.
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
TTÜ Sports Hall, Tallinn
28 min walk • The TalTech Sports Hall is a multi-purpose indoor arena complex in Mustamäe, Tallinn. It was opened in 1975 and renovated in 2001. It is the current home arena of the TalTech Basketball team.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Kivimäe, Tallinn
21 min walk • Kivimäe is a subdistrict in the district of Nõmme, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It covers an area of 2.20 km² and has a population of 4,936, population density is 2,153/km². Kivimäe has a station on the Elron western route.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Hiiu, Tallinn
21 min walk • Hiiu is a subdistrict in the district of Nõmme, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It covers an area of 2.50 km2 and has a population of 3,986, population density is 1,556/km2. Hiiu has a station on the Elron western route. The first narrow gauge railway station was built to Hiiu in 1913.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Astangu, Tallinn
35 min walk • Astangu is a subdistrict in the district of Haabersti, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 3,274.
0.8 miE
National park
Nõmme-Mustamäe Landscape Conservation Area
20 min walk • Nõmme-Mustamäe Landscape Conservation Area is a nature park which is located in Harju County, Estonia. The area of the nature park is 201 ha. The protected area was founded in 2004 to protect landforms and biodiversity of Nõmme-Mustamäe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tallinn Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Glehn Castle, Tallinn (4 min walk), Vana-Mustamäe, Tallinn (8 min walk), Kivimäe, Tallinn (21 min walk), Hiiu, Tallinn (21 min walk).

How to get to Tallinn Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tallinn Observatory:

Bus

Tähetorni • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)
Vääna • Lines: 10 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Kivimäe • Lines: Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (18 min walk)
Hiiu • Lines: Elron Kloogaranna --> Tallinn, Elron Paldiski --> Tallinn, Elron Riisipere --> Tallinn, Elron Tallinn --> Kloogaranna, Elron Tallinn --> Paldiski, Elron Tallinn --> Riisipere (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

Raja • Lines: T3 (23 min walk)
Keemia • Lines: T3 (25 min walk)