Kohtuotsa viewing platform
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Kohtuotsa viewing platform

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The platform sits on the edge of Toompea hill in the upper town. It gives clear sightlines across the lower old town rooftops and out to the Baltic. Visitors often stop here for photos of the city layout and church towers.

On day 2 of Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga in 3 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry at all times.
Time needed
15 to 30 minutes.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon for fewer people and softer light.
Getting there
Walk up the stairs from Pikk Street or follow the path from Toompea Square.

Itineraries with Kohtuotsa viewing platform

Day 2 of Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga in 3 Days

Tallinn, then the bus to Riga

How Kohtuotsa viewing platform fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Town Hall Square, TallinnTallinn
  2. 10:00St. Catherine's PassageTallinn
  3. 11:00Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, TallinnTallinn
  4. 12:00Kohtuotsa viewing platformTallinn
  5. 15:00Bus to RigaTallinn
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Kohtuotsa viewing platform questions

Is Kohtuotsa viewing platform free?

Yes. Access is free and open around the clock.

What can you see from Kohtuotsa viewing platform?

The view covers the red roofs of the old town, St. Olaf's Church spire, the harbor cranes and the sea beyond.

How do you reach Kohtuotsa viewing platform?

Climb the stone steps from Pikk Street or take the short walk from Toompea Square along the hill edge.

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