Põhja-Tallinn (Northern Tallinn)
- District Administration address:
Põhja-Tallinna Valitsus
Reg. no. 75017745
www.tallinn.ee/pohja
Kari tn 13, 10311 Tallinn
Phone: (+372) 645 7040
Email: [email protected] - Local Government in English: https://www.facebook.com/PohjaTallinnEng
- Area 15.19 km², population 59,694.
- Types of buildings: Much of the housing stock has been built between 1890 and 1940, mostly apartment buildings in timber and brick. You can find some private housing as well.
- Renting price avg: €500-550 per month
- Buying price avg: €2 499 per square meter
- Your typical neighbor: Russian-speaking multinationals, from blue to white collar, from the yuppies and artists in Kalamaja to the pensioners in Pelgulinn.
- Why Põhja-Tallinn? One of the most unique neighbourhoods of Tallinn, as it is surrounded by sea on three sides (the most popular for recreation is the Stroomi aka Pelguranna beach). There is also the Pikakari beach, which is awarded with a Blue Flag. North Tallinn has an excellent tram connection to the center. Overall the area is unpolished gem that will blossom in a few year or decades, though Kalamaja, sometimes called the “hipsterville” of Tallinn, is already in blossom!
- History brief: before there were some villages of fishermen but the industrial revolution and shipyards needed workers, so extensive apartment buildings were erected in the end of the 19th century.
- Key center: Telliskivi street in Kalamaja. The former industrial complex – the “Telliskivi City” – has been turned into the creative centre of Estonia where artists, music promoters and community activists mingle with the startup community.
- Special events: Kalamaja days (Kalamaja päevad), concerts, art fares and street markets held in summertime. KopliFest, every year takes place in August in the Kopli area.