What to do and see in Harju County, Harju County: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

November 24, 2021 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Harju County, Estonia including Tallinn Old Town, Kadriorg Park, Tallinna Raekoda, Toompea Hill, Tallinna Raekoja Plats, Eesti Vabaohumuuseum, Pirita, St. Olaf’s Church, Lahemaa National Park, Tallinn Town Wall.
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1. Tallinn Old Town

City Center, Tallinn Estonia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 14,593 reviews

Tallinn Old Town

This jumble of 14th- and 15th-century architecture with its medieval walls, needling spires and twisting, cobblestone streets is also the site of many of the city's important historic attractions and museums including the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, St. Catherine's Guild and the 15th-century Guildhall that now houses the History Museum.

Reviewed By earthtravelller

Historic, walled Tallinn old town is a lovely place to explore with its narrow cobbled streets and alleys, squares, beautiful buildings, array of small shops selling all kinds of goods and amazing photo opportunities and viewpoints at every turn.

2. Kadriorg Park

Kadriorg, Tallinn Estonia +372 601 4548 http://go24.ee/article/50fd2f0ca8626.html
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 2,069 reviews

Kadriorg Park

Measuring nearly 250 scenic acres, this urban park features the symmetrical Swan Lake and a promenade leading to the Kadriorg Palace.

Reviewed By nick0law

You can stop by the beautiful palace, visit the President's residence, take you little ones to the amusement park, see the rose garden with roses from all over the world or just stop and say hi to the President's bees.

3. Tallinna Raekoda

Raekoja plats 1, Tallinn 10146 Estonia +372 645 7900 [email protected] http://veeb.tallinn.ee/raekoda/uus/index.php?id=3
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 1,263 reviews

Tallinna Raekoda

Reviewed By rabby_Sh00 - Havant, United Kingdom

Nice building that provides an excellent back drop to the medieval square that holds the Christmas market.

4. Toompea Hill

Lossi Plats, Tallinn Estonia +372 5836 1161
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4.5 based on 3,510 reviews

Toompea Hill

An ancient 10th-century Estonian stronghold stood on this 170-foot-high limestone plateau, which was later divided into the Big and Small Fortress with its distinctive defense towers erected in the early 13th century.

Reviewed By mattontwowheels - Stirling, United Kingdom

It’s worth the climb along cobbled streets for the views across Tallinn to the sea and the perfectly maintained network of old buildings.

5. Tallinna Raekoja Plats

Raekoja plats 1, Tallinn 10146 Estonia +372 645 7900 http://www.puhkaeestis.ee/et/tallinna-raekoja-plats
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,757 reviews

Tallinna Raekoja Plats

This historic square has served as a marketplace since the eleventh century and features a pharmacy that has been operating since 1422.

Reviewed By B2042SUmikej - Chepstow, United Kingdom

Everyone must visit the Old Town Square (Raekoja Plats) in the heart of Tallinn where there are many beautiful fine buildings fringing the square and creating a wonderful atmosphere. The famous Christmas market was on when we were there which made the square particularly scenic with the large Christmas tree, fairy lights and many stalls selling hot toddies and tasty snacks as well as many Christmas decorations and souvenirs.

6. Eesti Vabaohumuuseum

Vabaohumuuseumi tee 12, Tallinn 13521 Estonia +372 654 9100 [email protected] http://www.evm.ee
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4.5 based on 1,039 reviews

Eesti Vabaohumuuseum

Within just a 15-minute drive from the center of Tallinn there is a delightful place – the Estonian Open Air Museum that invites you to see rural architecture and get acquainted with village life. The 14 farms of the museum show the visitor the life of families of different income and occupation in the 18th-20th centuries. As in anyreal village, there is a church, an inn, a school, a number of mills, a fire station, a village shop and net sheds by the sea. Although 74 buildings have been brought over so far, the museum is far from being completed; it is constantly changing and developing. You can have good time and also learn something at the Estonian Open Air Museum in any season!

Reviewed By SharonBB - Panama City, Panama

Take a walk through history...hundreds of years of history of this northern country...from early farmers and fishermen, blacksmiths and more...school house, windmill...Excellent explanatory "plaques" in Estonian, Russian and English; some places other European languages. Set in beautiful forest. Take a break and enjoy. So much to learn!!

7. Pirita

Piritaa Tee, Tallinn Estonia http://www.visitestonia.com/en/pirita-beach
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4.5 based on 489 reviews

Pirita

Reviewed By 559tobiasr - London, United Kingdom

We have been there end of August and it was a really nice sunny day. The beach is beautiful. It is such a shame that the water is so cold though. this beach deserves a lot more. A few people were actually in the water. I would guess it was about 17-18 degrees Celsius. We came by bus from Tallinn centre. Uncomplicated. There are some places where you can have something to eat and drink as well. Really nice!

8. St. Olaf’s Church

Lai 50, Tallinn 10133 Estonia +372 641 2241 [email protected] http://www.oleviste.ee/
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4.5 based on 1,591 reviews

St. Olaf’s Church

**This place is temporarily closed** Originally built in 1250 and considered the tallest building in Europe during the Middle Ages, this city landmark is now used by both Baptist and Methodist congregations.

Reviewed By discoveringdest - Montreal, Canada

St. Olaf’s church is a really beautiful church to visit, which is located just 7 minutes walking distance from the Old town Main Square, and it’s really nice to visit specially because you can climb the 123 meters high tower, with a narrow and kind of scared spiral staircase made in stones, that gives a little “adventure” feeling, but it’s totally worth when you get to the top and see the beautiful view from Tallinn old town city. We didn’t pay entrance fee to see the church, however if you decide to climb the staircase tower you need to pay a small fee, we paid 2 euros back in 2017. Eli: 5 / Serge: 5 Recommended: Yes, even if you decide to not climb the staircase Tower, it’s a beautiful 12th century church to visit. Tips: - Comfortable shoes are recommended, specially if you decide to climb the staircase tower; - If you are afraid of heights, do not start to climb the tower, it’s kind of scared. - Check on line the church open hours and if you prefer to visit without a tour guide, as we did, it’s always nice to read a little about the history of the church, even in Wikipedia.

9. Lahemaa National Park

Vihasoo 74703 Estonia +372 329 5555 https://kaitsealad.ee/est/lahemaa-rahvuspark
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4.5 based on 199 reviews

Lahemaa National Park

Reviewed By greg_wanders - Auckland Central, New Zealand

We had a rental car and spent the whole day driving and walking around different spots in the park on our way from Narva to Tallinn. Beieng Estonia's largest National park it certainly lives up to it's reputation offering a variety of natural landscapes from Bogs to waterfalls and the Gulf of Finland. We visited the Altja Fishing Village, the Viru Bog and the Jagala Waterfall. All different and unique in their own way. Try and time your visit so you can have lunch at Altja Fishing village where there is a nice restaurant. I would recommend 2.5 hours at Altja including lunch. 1-2 hours at the Viru Bog up to the viewing platform. and around 30 minutes at Jagala waterfall. We wish we had more time to try and do a few more walks in the area.

10. Tallinn Town Wall

Old Town, Tallinn 10133 Estonia +372 644 9867 http://www.visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/see-do/sightseeing/pid-174756/tallinn-town-wall
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,144 reviews

Tallinn Town Wall

Reviewed By Hawk470 - Baltimore, United States

Tallinn’s magnificent and well-preserved city walls and red tile-topped towers clearly demonstrate the medieval city’s strong fortifications. The walls have many sections and striking towers along the perimeter. Some sections allow you to climb and walk them for a small fee. As you look outward from the walls, you can see the new town and the harbor. Looking inward enables a rich visualization of medieval life with stone buildings, narrow, twisty streets, and shops lining the base in many places. The Helleman Tower offers many of the finest views and displays a history of the fortifications. Alongside the tower, you will find some large 14th-15th century tombstones with a key describing who they commemorate and when they lived. The Viru Gate, impressive even today, provides a lively entrance to the city. Beautiful day and night, it is particularly fun in the morning or evening when there are fewer visitors and the pace slows down.

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