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Tallinn Hippodrome

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Tallinn Hippodrome
Entrance to the Tallinn Hippodrome
LocationPaldiski maantee 50, Tallinn, Estonia
Coordinates59°25′56″N 24°42′20″E / 59.432335°N 24.705484°E / 59.432335; 24.705484
Date opened25 November 1923
Race typeharness racing
Notable racesEstonian Trotting Derby
Official website

The Tallinn Hippodrome (Estonian: Tallinna Hipodroom) was a harness racing track in Tallinn, Estonia. The track was located in the eastern part of the city at the Põhja-Tallinn district. It was established in 1923. Racing events were held on every other Saturday.[1]

As of 2022, the racing track was closed and the site was being redeveloped as a business building including the headquarters of Swedbank and telecoms firm Elisa.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Tallinn Hippodrome homepage Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  2. ^ Staff (5 December 2022). "Legendary Tallinna Hippodroom closes its gates for good". ERR.
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