Narva Castle
Narva Castle
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Narva Castle is one of the main attractions of the city. In the seventh decade of the 13th century, the Danes established a castle as a residence for the Danish King’s vice-Regent. The Narva Castle is one of the most diverse and best preserved defense structure in Estonia. The area of the castle is 3.2 hectares, and the highest point is the Tall Hermann Tower (51 meters), which offers views over Narva, the Kreenholm factory and Ivangorod Fortress across the river in Russia. Today you can visit the museum in the castle, were the displays explain the history of Narva and the castle.
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Elmiina
Helsinki, Finland134 contributions
Jul 2020
Narva Castle - Hermanus Castle - Narva Museum
I don't know what is now the correct name for this place.
I like most Hermanus :)
+ this looks nice place outside, the most recognized landmark of Narva
+ it's great that you are able visit it
BUT this place really puzzled me. You can see that lots of money has been spent recently to fix it, there is a fancy new elevator to nowhere etc. That's why I didn't like it. It has lost completely the authenticity.
When I arrived I asked from guides in which way I should visit the castle. I was told "as you wish" and I got a map. The given information and exhibitions around just created big mess on my head: in one room you read about local authors behind ages, then modern wooden Estonian architecture, then Narva fire deparment,.. suddenly you are in multimedia show in Russia, then room army uniforms etc. You never knew what was in the next room. I'm sure I missed something but then I was also quite many times behind locked doors.
To read about history of Hermanus castle, I had to use Google.
So if you want to learn about the history of Narva, go to internet.
If you want to get a random show of different things of Narva, maybe you like this place.
If you want a historical experience, don't come here - you just get annoyed.
I don't know what is now the correct name for this place.
I like most Hermanus :)
+ this looks nice place outside, the most recognized landmark of Narva
+ it's great that you are able visit it
BUT this place really puzzled me. You can see that lots of money has been spent recently to fix it, there is a fancy new elevator to nowhere etc. That's why I didn't like it. It has lost completely the authenticity.
When I arrived I asked from guides in which way I should visit the castle. I was told "as you wish" and I got a map. The given information and exhibitions around just created big mess on my head: in one room you read about local authors behind ages, then modern wooden Estonian architecture, then Narva fire deparment,.. suddenly you are in multimedia show in Russia, then room army uniforms etc. You never knew what was in the next room. I'm sure I missed something but then I was also quite many times behind locked doors.
To read about history of Hermanus castle, I had to use Google.
So if you want to learn about the history of Narva, go to internet.
If you want to get a random show of different things of Narva, maybe you like this place.
If you want a historical experience, don't come here - you just get annoyed.
Written 29 July 2020
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Gerard K
51 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Nice castle in a superb location. It's really more the location and the view into Russian that makes this place worth a visit than anything else. Its a easy walk from the train station. 15 euro entrance is a little bit expensive feel 10 would be plenty.
Written 14 October 2022
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Karin
Tartu, Estonia35 contributions
Jul 2020
Narva fortress was thoroughly renovated and has a new permanent exhibition. I hadn't been there before, but in this form it was lovely. You can climb the towers and see amazing views (360 degrees), interactive games, thrilling scares... It was time well spent. Also loved the museum restaurant, which btw has white guide recommendation.
Written 13 July 2020
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TimeTripper
Vantaa, Finland824 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Lots to see and walk up and down inside the museum that situates inside the old fortress. Restaurated well. Texts in Estonian, Russian and English. Portable guides in various languages.
Not wheelchair-accessible.
Not wheelchair-accessible.
Written 7 August 2021
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Eattravelenjoy
Sydney, Australia121 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Narva castle is newly opened for public after an extensive renovation . You can easily spend hours wandering through all the beautiful halls . Everything was super , the exhibits , the technique.
Don’t miss this place !
Extra points to the friendly personnel.
Don’t miss this place !
Extra points to the friendly personnel.
Written 19 June 2021
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PBTravelstheWorld
Lynden, WA390 contributions
Sept 2019
Beautiful from outside and from the riverside, and the views from the tower are lovely as you look across the river to Russia and their castle that protects this gateway area. Very large grounds and courtyard, but exhibition was not really about the castle area. Some construction going on, so maybe better museum in the future???
Written 20 August 2020
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sean-seany-sean
Ashton in Makerfield, UK50 contributions
Sept 2022 • Solo
Great experience of this wonderfully preserved piece of history. Brilliantly restored and a must see if visiting Narva. The views across the river into Russia and the Ivangorod fortress are exceptional. 9/10
Written 28 October 2022
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Kristina P
Oxford, UK88 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Nice day out with kids to explore some new places and to get a little bit of more historical knowledge about Estonia and Scandinavia. Some areas designed for visitors to touch things to experience real feel of wooden/metal objects. Lots places have audio information which are very helpful and informative. We were a bit limited with time but easily could have spent there few hours.
Written 30 August 2024
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Koratdoug
Bangkok, Thailand16 contributions
Aug 2019
The castle is under renovation and once finished will be a really nice place to spend a few hours enjoying the views and the memories of past times.
Written 8 October 2019
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Saurabh P
Estonia103 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
Good place, well maintained. view to the river and across the border is awesome. We visitied during a marathon event, so there were lots of activities and shops.
Written 28 October 2014
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Jos käyt tornssa kipuamassa, museossa, katsot jokaisen kerroksen esineet, kävelet piha-aleen ja käyt vielä sisälinnakkeessa ja sen pikkuputiikeissa niin minimi on kaksi tuntia. Aikaa saa kulumaan toki enemmänkin jos katsoo kaikki tarkasti ja rauhassa.
Written 13 July 2017
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