Details
Founded: 1267Category: Religious sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)
Rating
4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
Interesting Sites Nearby
Tallinn Town Hall (0,5 km)
The Church of Holy Spirit (0,4 km)
Great Guild Hall (0,4 km)
St. Catherine's Monastery (0,4 km)
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (0,8 km)
St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral (0,4 km)
St Mary's Cathedral (0,7 km)
St. Nicholas Church (0,7 km)
House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads (0,3 km)
User Reviews
Wisanu Tuntawiroon (22 days ago)
St. Olaf’s Church is one of Tallinn’s most iconic landmarks, with a rich history that’s both fascinating and humbling. Once claimed to be the tallest building in the medieval world, this towering structure has stood witness to centuries of change and even survived being struck by lightning multiple times. Unfortunately, it also suffered extensive damage from bombing during World War II, yet its resilience is a testament to the spirit of Tallinn.
St. Olaf’s Church is one of Tallinn’s most iconic landmarks, with a rich history that’s both fascinating and humbling. Once claimed to be the tallest building in the medieval world, this towering structure has stood witness to centuries of change and even survived being struck by lightning multiple times. Unfortunately, it also suffered extensive damage from bombing during World War II, yet its resilience is a testament to the spirit of Tallinn.
Highway Video (50 days ago)
I didn’t go inside St. Olaf’s Church, and from the outside, it was just okay. The spire is tall and noticeable, but the exterior didn’t particularly stand out compared to other buildings in Tallinn’s Old Town. While it’s a historic landmark, I didn’t find it especially impressive from the outside. Maybe the views from the top or the interior would have made it more memorable, but I didn’t get the chance to explore further.
I didn’t go inside St. Olaf’s Church, and from the outside, it was just okay. The spire is tall and noticeable, but the exterior didn’t particularly stand out compared to other buildings in Tallinn’s Old Town. While it’s a historic landmark, I didn’t find it especially impressive from the outside. Maybe the views from the top or the interior would have made it more memorable, but I didn’t get the chance to explore further.
G Mac (2 months ago)
This is an exquisite church. There is a small charge to enter and a little extra if you want to climb the tower. The tower climb is a little taxi, and if you are afraid of heights, you may find difficulty when you reach the top as the platform is only 30 to 40 cm wide in some places. The views are extraordinary from this height, and to be close up to the tower and see its construction is amazing.
This is an exquisite church. There is a small charge to enter and a little extra if you want to climb the tower. The tower climb is a little taxi, and if you are afraid of heights, you may find difficulty when you reach the top as the platform is only 30 to 40 cm wide in some places. The views are extraordinary from this height, and to be close up to the tower and see its construction is amazing.
kat (3 months ago)
Minimalistic church but there was an organ performance when we visited, which was nice. It is free to enter the church but you have to pay to go up the tower (free with Tallinn card). I would definitely recommend going up the tower because the view is so amazing (very worth the 200+ stairs)! The navigation is a bit wonky and people were walking in opposite directions on a very narrow platform…
Minimalistic church but there was an organ performance when we visited, which was nice. It is free to enter the church but you have to pay to go up the tower (free with Tallinn card). I would definitely recommend going up the tower because the view is so amazing (very worth the 200+ stairs)! The navigation is a bit wonky and people were walking in opposite directions on a very narrow platform…
MVG REDDY (MVG Reddy) (4 months ago)
Nice place ..The entry ticket price of 3€ for students and 5€ for adults is totally justified for the view you have from the top! The stairs can be quite tall and narrow. Side by side two people can climb.. only pay by cash. Cards are not accepted..it is the problem for tourists. .In a highly digitalized country like Estonia, this is not understandable. We even had to go to ATM to get cash because we never thought that we’d need cash in the heart of Tallinn. Better to have some Euro cash in hand while visiting here...a must visit place to see the view of the city..
Nice place ..The entry ticket price of 3€ for students and 5€ for adults is totally justified for the view you have from the top! The stairs can be quite tall and narrow. Side by side two people can climb.. only pay by cash. Cards are not accepted..it is the problem for tourists. .In a highly digitalized country like Estonia, this is not understandable. We even had to go to ATM to get cash because we never thought that we’d need cash in the heart of Tallinn. Better to have some Euro cash in hand while visiting here...a must visit place to see the view of the city..
