Travel Guide to Hellemann Tower and Town Wall Walkway

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from the Tallinn Old Town, head towards the Viru Gate. From there, walk straight along Viru Street, which will lead you into the heart of the Old Town. Continue on this street until you reach the intersection with Raekoja Plats (Town Hall Square). Once at the square, admire the Town Hall and then head south towards Müürivahe Street. Turn left onto Müürivahe Street and continue walking until you reach Hellemann Tower, located at Müürivahe 48. The tower is a part of the medieval city wall and is easily recognizable.

• Public Transport

  From the Tallinn Bus Station (Tallinna Autobussijaam), take tram line 2 towards Kadriorg. Get off at the 'Viru' stop. Once you exit the tram, walk towards the Viru Gate, then follow the directions as mentioned above: walk straight along Viru Street until you reach Raekoja Plats, then head south to Müürivahe Street and turn left. Hellemann Tower will be at Müürivahe 48.

• Walking

  If you are near Toompea Hill, walk down Toompea Hill towards the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. From the cathedral, walk down the stairs to the lower town. Follow the path leading you to the east until you reach the main street, Pikk Street. Turn left and walk until you reach the intersection with Müürivahe Street. Turn right onto Müürivahe Street, and continue until you reach Hellemann Tower at Müürivahe 48.