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Castles near Tallinn

23 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Walls of Tallinn, 1 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Suomenlinna — #73 of 8,133 worldwide — 80 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Toompea Castle, founded c. 1201.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Estonia (19), Finland (4).

Within 25 km of Tallinn

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1770.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Tallinn?

The Castlemap atlas maps 23 landmarks (7 castles · 4 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 6 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Tallinn, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Tallinn?

Walls of Tallinn, a fortress 1 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Tallinn?

Suomenlinna, ranked #73 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 80 km north from Tallinn.

What is the oldest castle near Tallinn?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Toompea Castle, founded c. 1201 — 1 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Helsinki (82 km) · Riga (279 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.