Abandoned buildings4/6/2023 (Winter wanderers beware: the steps can be slippery in the snow!) Stick to the exterior and there are no dangers. Take a wander around the outside, peer in through the windows, discover the abandoned car park, and climb the steps for a cracking view of the sunset.ĭangers: Try to climb in and you may become impaled on barbed wire or find yourself bouncing off the concrete below. Her unsightly, rectangular grandeur straddles the line between ‘eyesore’ and ‘intriguing beauty’. Never fear though, Linnahall will not let you down. Getting in: Even Spiderman would struggle to sneak into this heavy boarded-up fortress. Now the music has stopped and Linnahal lies dormant on the coast of the Baltic Sea. What is it? 5,000-seat amphitheatre built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. To be sure, take a friend with you (probably not a good spot for a date though!) There may be unsavoury characters inside. Unfortunately, Kopli’s wretched reputation precedes it).Īvoid the interior of the most dilapidated and fire-damaged buildings. The buildings themselves are structurally unstable and may contain – how do I put this – unfavourable inhabitants.ĭangers: Probably the most dangerous on the list (although I have been to the Lines on multiple occasions and had no trouble. The beauty of Kopli Lines is in the atmosphere and the decaying aesthetics of these old wooden houses. Getting in: Many of the buildings here have open doors or smashed windows to crawl through, however I wouldn’t advise going inside. Communal housing for workers of the Russo-Baltic factory in the early 20th century ( here’s the full story) There are huge gaps between the concrete panels where the glass roof used to be. I got caught out once and had to use all my ninja skills to escape!ĭangers: Be careful on the roof. When the workers go home, the gate closes. There is an automatic electric gate that closes all by itself in the evening but during the day it is kept open because there are businesses operating around this factory. Getting in: Go during the day, ideally a week day. What is it? Abandoned electrical generator factory, full of trees ( here’s the full story) Otherwise it is possible to cycle there from Tallinn and maybe find a campsite in Lahemaa for the night.īus Number 154 will also get you there – check out the route here.įancy joining a tour instead? Check out Tallinn Traveller Toursĭangers: Look out for human-sized holes! There are a few bolts and pipes that will try to trip you up but the swans will leave you alone. Getting there: I cycled there from London, but you definitely don’t have to do that! Having your own transport does help though so for convenience I would recommend a car. Where? Hara, Lahemaa National Park (65km from the Old Town) What is it? The skeleton of a decommissioned Soviet submarine base ( here’s the full story) The spirit of Bruce Lee haunts this tower: “Be like water, my friend” I wouldn’t want to fall down there! Otherwise, the tower is structurally sound. It required a bit of climbing but passers-by didn’t seem to mind…ĭangers: Look out for a deep hole in the ground right by the entrance. Getting in: When I went to visit there was a semi-circular space just above the door. What is it? An abandoned Water Tower ( here’s the full story) It functions as a museum dedicated to the memory of Patarei and a reminder of the horrors of Communism.Ĭheck out the Hidden Tallinn archives for the full story and photos from inside the walls of Patarei. Getting in: Patarei has been closed to the public for several years but a small wing of the prison has recently been re-opened. What is it? A sea fortress that was used as a notorious Soviet prison. Ready to explore? Then let’s uncover some mysteries. It is a purer, un-editted form of historical exploration Urban decay is an important part of Estonia. The peeling paint the eerie silence the rhythmic creaking of the floorboards the heightened senses.Įven the relentless passage of time has not erased the secrets. I’m talking, of course, about the captivating world of urban exploration.Ībandoned buildings are utterly absorbing. Museums and history books will tell you the official stories but the real secrets are hidden below this superficial surface.
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