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The Top 20 Castles in Estonia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Estonia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 6, 2025

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

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The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in 1895. A Luther memorial was originally planned for the location on Toompea, but the Russian authorities prohibited it from being erected, so today the Russian Orthodox Cathedral stands here.

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Toompea Castle (Estonian Parliament)

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Toompea Castle was built on the sunken foundations of the east wing of the Toompea Fortress built from the 13th to the 14th century. The castle with its late Baroque …

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Fat Margaret Tower (Paks Margareeta), Tallinn

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The Fat Margaret (Estonian Paks Margareeta) is a defense tower of the Revaler city fortification in the Estonian capital Tallinn (Reval).
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Danish King's Garden (Taani Kuninga Aed)

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This beautiful park offers an oasis of calm in the middle of the city and is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike.

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Toompea Hill (Domberg)

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Much of the area on and around the Cathedral Hill still has a very medieval feel. You should allow yourself some time; there's a lot to discover.

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Haapsalu Castle and Cathedral

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If I was giving a star review rating then I would really want to give this one five stars but to be honest I was disappointed. I will try and …

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Kuressaare Castle Park

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The area around the castle can be explored free of charge. Very nice for photo opportunities.

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Kuressaare Castle

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The first written mention of the castle dates back to the 1380s, some sources date the construction of the castle with an attached monastery to 1341. Since the islanders at …

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Tall Hermann Tower

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The Long Hermann was built as a tall and slender watchtower between 1360 and 1370. It was expanded in the 16th century to its current height of 45.6 m. Its …

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Kiek in de Kök Museum and Bastion Tunnels

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At the back of Kiek in de Kök there is a small toilet block. For a small amount you can also enter the museum upon friendly request and can use the toilet without visiting the museum.

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