Von Glehn's Nõmme - let there be a town!

Nikolai von Glehn can be considered the father of Nõmme. He was a man who dared to think big and wasn't afraid to differ from the mainstream of his time. Of course, he also had his weaknesses. Although Glehn had studied economics, he was never a successful businessman nor systematic enough to realize his comprehensive vision for the town. As a result, many of his ambitious ideas remained only on paper, and instead of great respect, the founder of Nõmme was seen more as an eccentric at the end of the Tsarist era. On this tour we'll explore what the founder of the town envisioned for the future of Nõmme. We'll see which of his plans were realized and which ones went differently. Unlike the Matkafy series' Estonian Rupublic-era Nõmme tour, this tour visits Nõmme's oldest and most historically rich places.

Duration: ~ 2.5 hours
Length: ~ 7 km
Tour guide: Mihkel Reile
Languages of the tour: Estonian
Start and end location: Turu plats 8, car park of Nõmme Market. Link to Google Maps

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Clients speak

"Thank you for the wonderful hiking format that is both beneficial for physical health and enriching for the mind! Even those who have lived in the area for years have gained new and exciting knowledge from your hikes. And on top of that, the beautifully arranged tea break offers not only warm tea but also visual delight and a musical experience! We have been very satisfied with all the hikes we have booked, and we will definitely meet again!"

Nõmme Linnaosa Valitsus

12.12.2025

"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

"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

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.

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