Tallinn News

Balloon Tallinn starts a new season and in addition to helium balloon rides, it also offers a chance to see the Old Town from aboard a helicopter. The Balloon Tallinn complex, located near the cruise ship pier of the Port of Tallinn, is open every day from 08:00 to 20:00. The flight schedule will be specified daily depending ...

Balloon Tallinn starts a new season and in addition to helium balloon rides, it also offers a chance to see the Old Town from aboard a helicopter.

The Balloon Tallinn complex, located near the cruise ship pier of the Port of Tallinn, is open every day from 08:00 to 20:00. The flight schedule will be specified daily depending on the weather conditions.

“In addition to the opportunity to have a balloon ride and enjoy the panoramic view over the Old Town and the sea from the highest open outdoor platform in the city center, in the beginning of the season we will also offer a unique opportunity to be a part of adventurous helicopter flights over the Old Town,” said Sigre Luts, member of the board of Lennulaev OÜ, Balloon Tallinn operating company.

The helicopter flights will be available to the local citizens and tourists from May 7th; the heliport is situated in the complex of Balloon Tallinn, next to the balloon. The flights will be performed by helicopter Robinson R44. Besides the pilot, the helicopter carries a maximum of 3 passengers at once.

The flight attraction Balloon Tallinn was first opened in the previous summer and since its launch, the balloon has performed over 3000 flights. Balloon Tallinn is  the northernmost attraction of its kind globally. In 2014 the attraction received  a Tourist Award of the Year from the city government.

Balloon Tallinn is a gigantic helium filled balloon anchored to the ground. The viewing platform i.e. the gondola, can accommodate up to 30 passengers and allows them to enjoy panoramic views from the height of 120 meters. In clear weather, the radius of visibility from the Balloon Tallinn gondola is more than 40 kilometers.