Tallinn Hippodrome Explained

Tallinn Hippodrome
Location:Paldiski maantee 50, Tallinn, Estonia
Coordinates:59.4323°N 24.7055°W
Opened:25 November 1923
Racetype:harness racing
Notableraces:Estonian Trotting Derby
Website:http://www.hipodroom.ee/

The Tallinn Hippodrome (Estonian: Tallinna Hipodroom) was a harness racing track in Tallinn, Estonia. The track is 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]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.hipodroom.ee/ Tallinn Hippodrome homepage
  2. News: Staff . Legendary Tallinna Hippodroom closes its gates for good . ERR . 5 December 2022 . en.