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Toompea Castle

Historic castle complex housing Estonia's parliament; guided visits focus on parliamentary work and briefly cover castle history.

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Updated October 21, 2026

Stone walls and towers of Toompea Castle in snow

Overview

Why visit Toompea Castle

Historic castle complex housing Estonia's parliament; guided visits focus on parliamentary work and briefly cover castle history.

What to see

The castle complex houses Estonia’s parliament. A guided interior visit focuses on parliamentary work and also introduces the castle’s history; exterior sightseeing is a separate option when you are exploring Toompea.

Plan your visit

Book interior access in advance and bring valid photo ID. Arrive early for security and follow the meeting instructions in your confirmation. Regular tours do not include Tall Hermann tower; individual tour availability is limited to listed dates.

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Sources and photograph

Information checked 2026-10-21. Opening times, programmes and admission details can change.

Map position: Location source. Castle complex, not guaranteed security-check entrance.

Toompea Castle’s fortified exterior in winter. Photograph: source by Abrget47j, CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized to WebP.

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AddressLossi plats 1a, Tallinn, Estonia

Coordinates59.435318, 24.738083

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