Nõmme's former glory - from a small resort to an elite garden suburb!
We all know Glehn Castle and the fact that Nikolai von Glehn founded Nõmme, so we can skip those and focus instead on the magnificent villas and the rapid developments in the early times of the Estonian Republic. Admittedly, Nõmme transformed from a small resort village to an elite garden suburb precisely thanks to the continuous development work and thoughtful planning of the time. On this tour we visit the southern areas of Nõmme to admire that former glory. Even more excitingly, we'll talk about daily life during different periods through locals' memories, and observe some of the ambitious plans of the past. Not everything came to fruition, but we'll also explore the places where Nõmme's airfield was supposed to be, a new central square with a town hall, and - believe it or not - a hydroelectric power station!
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Clients speak
"Thank you very much for organizing such a pleasant hike! The feedback was extremely positive, and the new knowledge was later shared with colleagues as well."
Kätlin Keinast
29.04.2026
"I’m one of those who has always dreamed of a truly remarkable birthday. Not the usual sit-around-the-table kind, but one that offers genuinely memorable experiences. Ideally something unexpected and exciting, so that even years later everyone would fondly remember, “Wow, that was amazing!” I soon realized that Matkafy Laternamatkad ticks every box on my wish list. Even though there are 55 different tours on the adventure list, I never hesitated to take my friends to the abandoned Murru prison, exploring the buildings and area where the saying truly fits: “If these walls could talk…” How often in life do you get the chance to walk among apocalyptic walls and experience the real stories hidden inside? When this long-awaited day finally arrived, I couldn’t hide my excitement and thrill. Everything was perfectly planned. Our guide Mihkel Reile received nothing but praise from the guests: “So humorous!”, “So knowledgeable!”, “Easily captures everyone’s attention”, “Where did they find such a charming guy?”, “Wow, how clearly and engagingly he tells stories!” In addition, for this tour that exceeded all expectations, a romantic birthday table was set up in a quiet wooded corner, tailored exactly to my wishes. This was the best birthday of my life! Honestly. A unique and adventurous tour, perfectly suited for any celebration and season."
Liis Lusmägi
15.07.2024
"Big thanks from the whole team for the great organization and the fantastic guide! Everyone was very satisfied and will definitely spread the good word! 😊"
Pille-Riin Hütt / Restoran Kaspervik
11.11.2024
Book as private tour
You can book this tour only for your group if you wish
The price of a private tour designed specifically for your group of 1–30 people is €600 + VAT.
For groups of 31–60 people, the price is €20 + VAT per person.
For groups of 61–240 people, we will prepare a personalized offer.