Timeline
15:10
Walk the grounds of the Holy Birgitta Monastery. The 16th-century catacombs and ruins offer a quiet, atmospheric start before the light changes.
15:40
Head to Pirita Beach. With the sun setting toward the SW, the open sandy area provides an unobstructed view of the horizon.
15:55
Watch the sunset. The sky will turn gold as the sun dips below the western horizon.
16:25
Return to the monastery guest house or grounds to reflect on the day as the light fades. The nuns operate the guest house, offering a peaceful end to the walk.
Local tip
The beach is large and can be busy in summer, but in January it is quiet. Check the tide times if you plan to walk close to the water's edge.
Check before you go
- Sunset is at 15:55 on 15 January.
- The monastery is open for visitors, but hours may vary; check ahead for the current schedule.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tallinn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).