St. Olaf´s Church Tower and Observation Platform
St Olaf's Church is the largest medieval building in Tallinn, offering stunning views of the historic Old Town from its 60-metre-high viewing platform. First mentioned in 1267, the church was named after the sainted Norwegian king Olav II Haraldsson. The church's prominent spire now stands at 123 metres, but in the 15th century, it reached an astonishing height of 159 metres, making St Olaf's Church one of the tallest structures in medieval Europe.
Fun fact: Lightning is known to have struck the tower of the church at least a dozen times, three of which led to extensive fires – in 1625, 1820, and 1931.
Fun fact: Lightning is known to have struck the tower of the church at least a dozen times, three of which led to extensive fires – in 1625, 1820, and 1931.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.4 of 5
based on 1657 reviews
Somewhat forgettable
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5This is a nice medieval church in the old town. It is free to enter, but to climb the tower you have to pay an entrance fee. Having seen many medieval gothic churches, I found this one rather plain... Read more comments
Some tips in my review before you pay the entrance fee for the observation deck.
tripadvisor rating 3 of 5St. Olaf's Church is the largest medieval building in Tallinn. While the church is free to enter, there wasn't much to see inside during my visit in early May 2026 due to ongoing restoration work. I... Read more comments
Birds Eye View
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Worth all 258'steps to see the city from 405 feet up.
