Tallinn TV-Tower
Tallinn
The Tallinn Television Tower with its 314 metres is the tallest building in Estonia as well as in all of the Northern Europe. The TV Tower is a recently renewed great tourist, culture and leisure centre.
Visitors journey in the tower starts with a 3D action-movie about the tower and a fascinating overview of the history of the tower itself and restoration of Estonian independence before heading up to the viewing platform and brasserie-restaurant at the 170 metre level. On top you can enjoy an interactive exhibition on the greatest achievements of Estonians through the ages. A special panorama programme magnifies the view and gives short overview of Tallinn interesting sights and areas. Visitors can record and broadcast video greetings in the tower’s television studio and memorize the visit with special souvenirs.
The landmark building is host to concerts, performances, exhibitions and open air events at different times throughout the year.
| FACTS AND STATISTICS | |
|---|---|
| City name | Tallinn |
| Tower Name | Tallinn TV-Tower |
| Height from base to top of antennas | 314 m |
| Observation Decks | 2 |
| Height of Observation Deck(s) | 170 m and 175 m |
| Architect(s) | Juri Sinis, David Baziladze, Andrus Kõresaar, Raivo Kotov |
| Engineers | Jevgeni Ignatov, Vladimir Obõdov |
| Restaurant(s) Name | Brasserie-restaurant Teletorn |
| Seating Capacity | 100 |
| Height of restaurant(s) | 175 m |
| How many stories is your Tower? 22 | |
| How many stairs to the top | 1050 |
| How many years for construction | 5 |
| Inauguration date | 11.07.1980, after renovations 4.04.2012 |
| Lift(s) capacity(ies) | 2 x 13 |
| Lift(s) capacity(ies) per hour | 780 |
| Lift(s) speed (km/h) | 12,6 km/h |
| Maximum design wind speed (km/h) | 227 km / h |
| Maximum diameter of shaft | 1,5 m |
| Minimum diameter of shaft | 0,9 |
| Name of elevator manufacturer | KONE |
| Number of lifts | 2 |
| Total weight of tower (metric tones) | 20000 tones |
| Unique features of observatory(ies) | Observation screens with special panorama programme |
| Floor-windows with nanotechnological "curtins" | |
| Only open-air terrace at 175 m in Nordics | |
| Fun Facts about the Tower | own TV-Studio |
| alien named ETI lives here | |
| Fun Facts about the Observatory | During Soviet occupation it was only place for Estonians to see free Europe - Finland 80 km away |
Jyri Kriisemann Kloostrimetsa tee 58a, |
TEL: +372 6863001 EMAIL: jyri.kriisemann@teletorn.ee |