Kadriorg to Pirita Seaside Promenade

The Kadriorg to Pirita Seaside Promenade is a flat urban coastal walk of about seven kilometres along the Tallinn waterfront in Harju County, Estonia. It starts at Kadriorg Park, near A. Weizenbergi 37, which is reached by tram: lines 1 and 3 serve the park, so no car or parking is needed, and no permit is required. The route follows the seaside towards Pirita, passing the Russalka memorial, the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, the coastal path along Pirita tee and the beach and marina area in Pirita. The walk takes one and a half to two hours one way at a steady pace, and the return can be made by city bus from Pirita, which makes the trip simple to shorten or lengthen. There is no meaningful elevation gain, and surfaces are paved promenade, asphalt cycle paths and some sandy sections near the beach, making it one of the easiest walks in the region. Exposure to sun and wind is considerable along the open shore, with shade limited to patches of trees in Kadriorg and at the edges of Pirita. Landmarks include Kadriorg Palace and its park, the Kumu art museum nearby, the Russalka memorial overlooking the bay, views across Tallinn Bay to the old town skyline, the Olympic sailing centre area and Pirita beach. Walkers can turn around at any point, since bus stops lie along Pirita tee. Cafes, kiosks and public toilets are found in Kadriorg and near Pirita beach, with seasonal beach facilities in summer, and water can be bought on the way. Cyclists and rollerbladers share the paths, so walkers should keep to the pedestrian side where markings exist. In winter the promenade is still walkable but can be icy and windy. The route is popular for sunset walks and combines easily with a visit to the beach or the Pirita river valley path.