PALDISKI SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR

Paldiski is situated on the Pakri peninsula of northwest Estonia; it became a Russian naval base in the 18^th century. In 1962, Paldiski became a Soviet Navy nuclear submarine training center. Because of its importance, the whole city was closed off with barbed wire until the last Russian warships left. The entire Paldiski and the Pakri peninsula are covered in abandoned bunkers, piles of unidentifiable junk and various military debris. Somehow the look of the abandoned apartment blocks and the hulking remains of Soviet military infrastructure in the backround of a unique natural park make a fascinating spectacle worth seeing.

Highlights:

• Ruins of soviet military buildings;
  

• Ruins of Peter the Great bastions;
  

• The highest lighthouse in Estonia;

• Paldiski boarder guard station;

• Limestone bank of Paldiski;

• Windfarm;
  

• City of Paldiski

Getting there:

Train leaves to Paldiski approximately every two hours from the Baltic railway station. Railway station is a 10 minute walk from our office, Uus tänav 32. One way ticket costs 25 EEK (1,6€).

Distance: ca. 10km (6,2mi)

Price:

• 110 EEK / 7 EUR;

• 10% discount for students and for groups of 3 or more

• A deposite of 100 EUR or a valid ID is required in case of renting a GPS

Price includes: Timetable for the train; GPS/ map with landmarks; sights and explanations