District Guide

Tallinn is divided in to 8 different districts, each with its own character and sightseeing spots.

Haabersti – mainly residential area with large panel buildings of Väike-Õismäe, built during the 70s. Lake Harku and an extensive beach area at Kakumäe, also the Kopli Gulf all make it a great recreational place.

Kesklinn – this serves as a home to the Old Town and port suburbs. Practically the city centre, it is a very expensive place. A lot of last century wooden and stone houses can be seen here, most renovated. A tourist gem, so to say. De-industrialization of the area is on its way.

Kristiine – just next to the centre, it presents 2-storey apartments that date back to 30s and single family houses dating back to 50s. The industrial part of this area is rather extensive. Southern part is given to the Tondi area of military barracks.

Lasnamäe – the biggest by both population and area. This section of Tallinn is the most inefficiently built. There are large industrial warehouses to the South. Mostly migrants reside here.

Mustamäe – is the oldest residential region, large panel houses dwell here from the 60s, and it is also the home of Tallinn Technical University and numerous scientific institutions. A part of Kadaka industrial region is also located in the district.

Nõmme – dating back to the end of the last century, this area used to be a separate city until 1940 when it was united with Tallinn. The area is covered with sand and pine groves and has mainly single family houses. It is considered as one of the most prestigious areas of Tallinn.

Pirita – another most prestigious area in Tallinn, this place has seaside beach, river, yachting port and a lot of sporting opportunities.

Põhja-Tallinn – this area is the most architecturally, historically and socially diverse – another tourist gem. This serves as home to Kalamaja, with 1 to 2-storey wooden houses, and Pelgulinn, with more modern wooden buildings and areas of multi-storey houses. This is also the area of railway station, ports and various industrial buildings.

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