Ghosts and legends
· Toompea
Spirits of Patkuli Stairs
Night-time ghost stories at Patkuli Stairs belong to newer urban folklore shaped by a steep climb and an old wall.
Patkuli Stairs link the heights of Toompea with the Lower Town and cross a landscape of fortifications from different periods. Enclosing walls give way to unexpected views as one walks. The setting invites tales of footsteps and unseen passersby after dark. No apparition should be presented as a historical fact; what is striking is how a later staircase can feel like a much older haunted place.
Practical information
Address: Patkuli trepp
Take care on Patkuli Stairs, especially in darkness or icy weather. Use the handrail and allow others to pass.