Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Estonia
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Harju County (7)
Lääne-Viru County (6)
Pärnu County (5)
Ida-Viru County (3)
Järva County (2)
Jõgeva County (2)
Lääne County (2)
Valga County (2)
Hiiu County (1)
Saare County (1)
Tartu County (1)
Viljandi County (1)
Võru County (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Estonia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 34 castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia, spread across 13 counties and 30 towns and cities. Most of them are in Harju County (7), Lääne-Viru County (6), and Pärnu County (5).
At the city level, Tallinn (4), Narva (2), and Alatskivi (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7 and €13.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 18 offer dedicated programs for families, and 15 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia
- Paks MargareetaTechnology · Tallinn
- Maarjamäe lossHistory · Tallinn
- Kuressaare linnusmuuseumCastles & Palaces · Kuressaare
- Narva linnusCastles & Palaces · Narva
- Palmse mõisCastles & Palaces · Palmse
- Rakvere linnusCastles & Palaces · Rakvere
- Haapsalu linnusCastles & Palaces · Haapsalu
- Padise kloosterCastles & Palaces · Padise
- Sagadi mõisa muuseumCastles & Palaces · Sagadi
- Vastseliina piiskopilinnusCastles & Palaces · Vana-Vastseliina
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia with programs for families
- Paks MargareetaTechnology · Tallinn
- Maarjamäe lossHistory · Tallinn
- Narva linnusCastles & Palaces · Narva
- Palmse mõisCastles & Palaces · Palmse
- Rakvere linnusCastles & Palaces · Rakvere
- Haapsalu linnusCastles & Palaces · Haapsalu
- Padise kloosterCastles & Palaces · Padise
- Sagadi mõisa muuseumCastles & Palaces · Sagadi
- Vastseliina piiskopilinnusCastles & Palaces · Vana-Vastseliina
- Ajakeskus WittensteinHistory · Paide
Wheelchair-accessible castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Estonia?
Our directory currently lists 34 castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia?
Some of the best known are Paks Margareeta, Maarjamäe loss, Kuressaare linnusmuuseum, Narva linnus, and Palmse mõis.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Matsalu rahvuspargi külastuskeskus.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Sagadi mõisa muuseum, Olustvere mõis, and Suuremõisa loss.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Maarjamäe loss, Narva linnus, and Haapsalu linnus. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Estonia?
A regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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