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Hotels near Hellemann Tower: (0.03 mi) Taanilinna Hotell (0.09 mi) Hotel Telegraaf (0.11 mi) Hotel Schlossle (0.09 mi) Hotel CRU (0.08 mi) Red Emperor Bar and Hostel View all hotels near Hellemann Tower on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Hellemann Tower?

Restaurants near Hellemann Tower: (0.01 mi) Baojaam Bun & Noodle Shop (0.02 mi) Miks Mitte? (0.03 mi) Lounge Deja Vu (0.03 mi) Restoran Uus Kuus (0.03 mi) Cafe Carissimi View all restaurants near Hellemann Tower on Tripadvisor

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qferryman
South Queensferry, United Kingdom76 contributions
Great view across the Old Town
Only 3 euros each to climb up on the city wall, but not recommended for those scared of heights. The wall contains a wooden walkway connecting two towers. the whole walk way is about 250 yards long with Helleman in the middle of this walkway. One end was sealed after after a 1 00 yards (metres), but the other way connected to another tower. Looking over the parapet you realise you are higher than you think, but it means you get good views over the Old Town. The other tower has two further floors so you can get even better views. Climb to the very top floor is short, narrow and steep
Visited August 2020
Written September 6, 2020
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Belfast, United Kingdom65 contributions
Great
This place is great. It has beautiful views of the old town. The brickwork is beautiful. I got in for free using a Tallinn Card (an excellent purchase when touring Tallinn as most museums, churches and attractions accept them). This is not a place I would’ve thought to pay into if I had not had the card
Visited July 2022
Traveled as a couple
Written July 16, 2022
Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, California8,552 contributions
Must Do
The Helleman Tower, right by Viru Gate, is one of many towers lining the city wall. This is one of the 26 that still standing and one of the must things to do in Tallinn. The tower is a brilliant and largely accessible piece of medieval architecture. If you can brave the slightly wobbly staircase to the tower to see some pretty impressive city views.
Visited May 2023
Traveled solo
Written July 11, 2023

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Semaan D. Makary

Lebanon519 contributions

The best thing to do in Tallinn

Dec 2022 • Solo

Located right next to Viru gates, this was one of the first places to visit in Tallinn, and certainly the best. It is beyond amazing, and transfers you to the medieval times. The views are stunning from up there, especially with the snow-covered houses nearby. The gentleman working there was very polite and helpful. I highly recommend visiting this place.

Written January 4, 2023

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Toronto, Canada2,340 contributions

Iconic Tallinn landmark

Jul 2019

For me, this should be number 1 on the TA list for Tallinn. This is visually iconic and beautiful. I could not stop taking pictures of the towers. The best photos were from just outside the wall, on the grass, with the towers lined up in your field of view. Great for photographers.

Just wish I had time to walk the wall as well.

Written January 11, 2020

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high_low73

Bergen, Norway790 contributions

Climb the walls!

Jul 2019

Located close to Viru gates you will find a way to climb one of the city's old tower to take in some of Tallinn's history. After climbing up the 14th-century tower we could stroll atop its 200m stretch of Town Wall. The views were by no means fantastic. But with some imagination one can let your fantasy bring you back to the time it was used for Tallinn's medieval defences. This three-storey tower has at different times been used as a prison and a weapons store.

Written August 18, 2019

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Joyjit2013

Zurich, Switzerland43 contributions

Avoidable - if you are just going in for a view

Jul 2017 • Family

Apparently the tower flanks the only portion of the erstwhile old town walls still preserved and hence allowed for tourist sighting. If you are expecting panoramic views of the old town from its top, then it really has nothing much to offer. The wall deck is at an extremely low elevation and stretches only about 100 meters and giving you to look at only one side of the town. So the 3 EUROs can be much better spent going up other prominent towers within the old town and which offers much better and real stunning views (e.g. the Oleviste church tower, Town Hall tower etc.). However, if you want to just get a feel of an historically old observation tower and fortification wall, then you should visit it of course. Also, inside the tower there is a clear depiction of how the complete fortification wall ran around old town finally rounding off at the Toompea castle.

Written August 1, 2017

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Lauren V

Perth, Australia28 contributions

Great views from the top!

Aug 2019

If you're looking for a fun activity when you're in Tallinn, this is well worth considering. For your ticket price, you'll be able to climb this 14th-century tower and stroll atop its 200m stretch of Town Wall for nice views of Tallinn's medieval defences. Plenty of steps so make sure you're prepared for a little climb.

Written August 6, 2019

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Dionne N

58 contributions

Good views

Aug 2019 • Solo

Cost me €3 which I thought was reasonable. Good amount of wall to wall and take photos. It you climb the tower you get an even better view.

Written August 26, 2019

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Max S

Colchester, UK5 contributions

Very dangerous ! Not suitable for children

Aug 2019 • Family

Do not go with young children
Not suitable for elderly
You walk a longs roof top with basically a slatted fence panel protecting you from a 20 metre drop
The fence panels are so big a young child could easily fall through
2019 and no health and safety

Written August 10, 2019

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YO_LOOK_AT_ME

San Antonio, TX2,911 contributions

Fantastic Views of Old Town

Jun 2019 • Solo

For $4€, you can't go wrong. I found the visit very interesting and worthwhile for the varying views of the old town from different angles, etc. Other locations for panoramic views would be St Olaf's Cathedral, Viewing Platform - Kohtuotsa, Viewing Platform - Patkuli, and the Neitsitorn Museum Cafe.

Written August 3, 2019

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Janmeet M

Faridabad, India355 contributions

Nunna tower

May 2019 • Couples

Tallinn has preserved over 20 of its defensive towers. There are three towers in the northwest corner of the old town namely nunna, sauna and Kuldjala. There’s a 3 euro entry ticket. We managed to visit only the nunna tower since we only had 6 hours in Tallinn before we headed back to Helsinki. The original architecture has been preserved, and not much has been done to change anything as such. You will find the staircases without any support, with ropes tied to the ends to grab on to. It can be tricky in parts, so I’d suggest being careful whilst climbing up and down them. You can view the connecting tower from the uppermost window of the tower. They have a fairytale charm to them.

Written May 1, 2019

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Kathy S

Dundalk, Ireland67 contributions

Hellemann tower and city walkway

Aug 2018 • Family

Just off the veru gates as you head into veru square opposite McDonald’s is the the hellenman tower and walkway. Quite a small walkway about 500m long The only view is of the tops of buildings. You can go right up to the top of the tower with some small windows that you can open to take pictures. There is also a Small amount of recreated old tools and machinery used to build the tower and also some history on the walls. The steps are quite steep and narrow in areas and it also gets very dark so hold onto the handrail. Enjoyable way to spend half an hour.

Written August 7, 2018

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