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Kalamaja in Tallinn

Things to Do in Kalamaja, Tallinn

Known for its well-preserved wooden architecture, originally built for factory workers after the railway connected Tallinn to Saint Petersburg in 1870.

Known for its well-preserved wooden architecture, originally built for factory workers after the railway connected Tallinn to Saint Petersburg in 1870.

  • Telliskivi Creative CityTelliskivi Creative CityShopping District
  • Seaplane HarbourSeaplane HarbourHistory Museum
  • Proto Invention FactoryProto Invention FactoryAmusement Park
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Kalamaja

  • Telliskivi Creative City in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Telliskivi Creative City

    4.6 · 5.4k
    Shopping District

    Art-focused venue featuring studios, galleries & theaters along with cafes, bars & cultural events.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Seaplane Harbour in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Seaplane Harbour

    4.8 · 18.1k
    History Museum

    Maritime museum in a 16th-century tower with a submarine & a sunken ship from the 1560s.

    Every day
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Proto Invention Factory in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Proto Invention Factory

    4.5 · 3.4k
    Amusement Park

    Indoor amusement park where amusements take place with the help of VR glasses.

    Every day
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Balti Jaama Turg in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Balti Jaama Turg

    4.6 · 26.6k
    Market

    Renovated market hall on 3 levels with fresh food, clothing & antiques vendors, plus hip eateries.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in Kalamaja

  • Humalakoda Pub Restaurant Brewery in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Humalakoda Pub Restaurant Brewery

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Brewery· €20–30

    A large first-floor pub and restaurant located in Balti Jaama Turg, known for its own brewed craft beers and a varied menu including burgers, trout, and Estonian dishes.

    Mon–Tue
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM
  • St. Vitus in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    St. Vitus

    4.5 · 1.5k
    Bar· €10–20

    A sanctuary for beer lovers, St. Vitus is a place where hops are celebrated and intended to bring happiness.

    Mon
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Tue–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Garden Cafe in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Garden Cafe

    4.8 · 384
    Coffee Shop· €10–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Wed–Thu
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • TOPS in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    TOPS

    4.6 · 703
    Bar· €10–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Salt'sUp soolakohvik in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Salt'sUp soolakohvik

    4.9 · 234
    Café & Bakery· €1–10

    A small cafe in Northern Tallinn, Estonia, offering over 40 types of gourmet salts, peppers, and chillies from around the world.

    Every day
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • Siga la Vaca in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Siga la Vaca

    4.7 · 1.2k
    Seafood· €20–60

    Modern Argentinian steakhouse offering grilled meats & seafood, plus wine, small plates & desserts.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 9 PM
  • Veg Machine in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Veg Machine

    4.8 · 628
    Restaurant· €10-20
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 7:45 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7:45 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5:45 PM
  • Kohalik in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Kohalik

    4.6 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· €10–20
    Every day
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Lore Bistroo in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Lore Bistroo

    4.5 · 1.3k
    Bistro· €20-70
    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • New Thai Kalamaja in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    New Thai Kalamaja

    4.8 · 303
    Thai· €10-20
    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 9 PM
  • Boheem in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Boheem

    4.4 · 1.7k
    Pizza· €10–20

    A large, cozy cafe with an eclectic atmosphere and multiple rooms, known for its breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings including soups, omelets, pasta, and Ukrainian borshch.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Hungr in Kalamaja, Tallinn

    Hungr

    Nightclub· €1–30

More about Kalamaja

The area contains the Seaplane Harbour maritime museum and the Creative Hub, with the Culture Kilometre walking trail passing by Patarei Prison.

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Map of Kalamaja with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Telliskivi Creative City
  2. 2Seaplane Harbour
  3. 3Proto Invention Factory
  4. 4Balti Jaama Turg
  5. 5Humalakoda Pub Restaurant Brewery
  6. 6St. Vitus
  7. 7Garden Cafe
  8. 8TOPS
  9. 9Salt'sUp soolakohvik
  10. 10Siga la Vaca

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