Historic sites

Põltsamaa Veinikelder

Põltsamaa, Jõgevamaa

Põltsamaa Felix is the oldest producer of fruit and berry wines in Estonia. Manufacturing of wines got under way in 1920, and by the end of the Estonian Republic, the drinks were known and highly appreciated both in Estonia and abroad. Põltsamaa offers natural fruit and berry wines, some of which are fresh and spunky...

Postal Road

Põlvamaa

The Post road (Postitee) is a historical road that has retained its winding path unchanged since the 17th century. It was once a war and trading route that linked the Hanseatic towns of Tartu and Pskov. The roadside is dotted with hiking trails and museums.

Preilikivi

Jõgevamaa

Printhouse Place In Kuningamäe

Jõgevamaa

Raadi Mõis

Tartu, Tartumaa

Raadi Manor, which used to be located very close to Tartu, stood out with its rich collection of art and library and the lounge evenings held there. The first half of the 19th century can be considered the best times of the manor as it was frequented by many famous musicians and artists. Maria Fyodorova, wife of Tsar Paul I,...

Railway and Communications museum & Tour train Little Peter

Haapsalu, Läänemaa

The railway terminus with its intriguingly grand station building, constructed in the early 20th century to service the bustling resort town of Haapsalu, invites you to take a virtual journey back in time, accompanied by steam engine noises, to learn about the evolution of railways in Estonia spanning almost a century and a...

Rakke Lubjatehas Ringahjud ja Korsten

Lääne-Virumaa

Rapla Jõepromenaad

Rapla, Raplamaa

This promenade, which winds its way along the banks of the Keila River, is a favourite spot among walkers. On one side it is bordered by the Vigala River, and on the other by the Maarja-Magdaleena church park. Did you know…? *You can picnic on the promenade, and even share some of your lunch with the resident ducks *The...

Raudoja Kõrts

Harjumaa

Reopalu Kalmistu Paides

Paide, Järvamaa

An information stand was placed by the main entrance of the cemetery in 2002, which gives an overview of the history of the cemetery and marks the graves of the historical persons buried in the cemetery. Interesting facts: Carl Hermann Hesse was born on 16 February 1802 in Tartu. He studied medicine in the University of...

Risti Küüditatute Mälestusmärk

Läänemaa

Risti railway station was the place where most people from Läänemaa – almost 3000 people – were deported to Siberia. The monument designed by Viljar Ansko “The railway rails remember…” has been placed on a small abandoned platform with stone stairs on both sides. Four rails reach for the sky in the four corners of the...

Ristna Tuletorn

Hiiumaa

1873 - a 21.3 metre high cylindrical tower with a diameter of 2 metres was ordered from France. 1874 - on the 1st October the new lighthouse started to work 1875 - a 7 poods copper watch was put on in the lighthouse. 1879 - a fuel barn was built for keeping paraffin. 1885 - the light system of the lighthouse was changed,...

Ruhnu Tuletorn

Saaremaa

A lighthouse with a red metal cylindrical tower made in the Le Havre plant in France was erected on Håubjärre Hill, the highest spot on Ruhnu Island, in 1877. The metal tower is more than a hundred years old and still in working order. Interesting facts: • the height of the lighthouse is 39.5 metres, 65 metres above seal...

Rukkirahu ülemine tuletorn

Läänemaa

Lighthouse Rukkirahu is located in Väinamere in 2 miles to the West from port Rohuküla, on the northernmost tip of Ruke-Rag. The sea sign helps to be guided aground in Väinamere and to move in the Heltermaa, Rohuküla and Haapsalu directions. Direction of the lighthouse Rukkirahu is 213,7°. The first eleven-meter in height...

Saare Archival Library

Kuressaare, Saaremaa

The Archival Library of Saaremaa is a public humanitarian library where the printed matter and manuscripts concerning Saaremaa are preserved. This library was founded in 1992 as a department of Saaremaa Museum. It did not have to start from an empty place. It was started in Kuressaare (Arensburg at that time) in 1865, when...