Estonia has 37 shopping malls with more than square meters of gross leasable area. Nearly half of them lie in Tallinn, however the largest one in the country is Lõunakeskus in Tartu. The rest are spread across 9 towns in all corners of the country.
New shopping malls are unlikely to come by in the future, as there have long been debates about the oversaturation and overabundance of shopping malls. This was only worsened by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic implications, as was shown by T1, which went bankrupt only three years after opening. Further expansions, as shown by the plans of Ülemiste, are more multifunctional and intend to widen the scope of the centre's purpose.
List The list was last updated in 10/2022. Mall Location Opened in GLA Remarks References1 Lõunakeskus Tartu 2001 Largest shopping mall in Estonia by GLA. Undertaken six expansions and renovations since construction, latest in 2017.2 Ülemiste keskus Tallinn (Ülemiste) 2004 Largest shopping mall in Estonia by overall area. (125 000 m2) Has undertaken several expansions since opening. Plans to expand centre further by 2027 with multifunctional building (office spaces, catering, entertainment).3 Rocca al Mare Tallinn (Haabersti) 1998 Plans to expand shopping centre and rebuild surrounding area with green spaces and mixed-use midrises. Name from nearby subdistrict.4 T1 Mall of Tallinn Tallinn (Ülemiste) 2018 Features city's first ferris wheel on roof. Marred by financial difficulties since opening.5 Kristiine Keskus Tallinn (Lilleküla) 1999 Three expansions/renovations since opening.6 Järve Keskus Tallinn (Rahumäe) 2002 Many home decor stores.7 Kvartal Tartu 2016 * 8 Solaris Tallinn (Südalinn) 2009 9 Astri Keskus Narva 1970s Reconstructed several times, most lately in 2014.10 Tasku Tartu 2008 11 Fama Keskus Narva 2006 12 Mustikas Tallinn (Kadaka) 1998 13 Põhjakeskus Rakvere 2008 14 Viru Keskus Tallinn (Südalinn) 2004 Undergoing large-scale renovation/reconstruction as of 2022. Connected to Kaubamaja by glass gallery.15 Eedeni keskus Tartu 2003 Underwent expansion in 2017–2019.16 Kaubamajakas Pärnu 2004 Expansions in 2007 and 2014.17 Stockmann Tallinn Tallinn (Maakri) 1996 Original store opened in 1993 in Viru hotel. Current building built in 1996 and expanded in 2000, after which it was the largest shopping mall in the Baltic states. 18 Lasnamäe Centrum Tallinn (Tondiraba) 2003 19 Balti Jaama Turg Tallinn (Kalamaja) 2017 Many individual produce sellers alongside street food vendors and antique stores. More of a traditional marketplace than shopping mall. Original market opened in 1993, current building opened in 2017. 20 Nautica Tallinn (Sadama) 2002 Formerly known as Norde Centrum. Underwent massive reconstruction and expansion in 2017 and reopened as Nautica. Large focus on Finnish tourists as it is situated right next to the port.21 Tallinna Kaubamaja Tallinn (Südalinn) 1960 First shopping mall in Estonia. Plans underway to construct entirely new building. Connected with Viru Keskus via glass gallery.22 Kroonikeskus Rakvere 2002 Has undergone multiple expansions in 2005, 2008, 2012.23 Sikupilli kaubanduskeskus Tallinn (Sikupilli) 2000 24 Auriga Keskus Kuressaare 2008 25 Port Artur Pärnu 1997 Consists of two buildings (second built 2009), work undergoing to connect via glass gallery.26 Arsenal Centre (Arsenal Keskus) Tallinn (Karjamaa) 2016 Opened in old first-republic age weapons factory, which used to be called Arsenaal.27 Mustamäe Keskus Tallinn (Sääse) 2016 27 Tartu Kaubamaja Tartu 1966 OÜ Tartu Kaubamaja Kinnisvara 2006 economic report28 Viimsi Keskus Viimsi 2015 29 Pärnu Keskus Pärnu 2009 30 Magistrali kaubanduskeskus Tallinn (Mustamäe) 2000 31 Jewe Keskus Jõhvi 2006 32 Viimsi Kaubanduskeskus Viimsi 2008 33 Vaala keskus Rakvere 2008 34 Kagukeskus Võru 2008 Expanded in 2019.35 Centrumi keskus Viljandi 1998 Expanded in 2013 and 2017.36 UKU Keskus Viljandi 2012 Expanded in 2022.37 Tsentraal kaubanduskeskus Jõhvi 2005 Plans underway to rebuild both centre and surrounding area.* GLA unknown, total area with 0.8x coefficient.
See also List of supermarket chains in Estonia List of markets in Estonia
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