Sightseeing in Estonia

Okta Centrum

Rapla, Raplamaa

This building, completed in 1977, is something of a monument to Soviet architecture. It resembles a UFO that has come in to land. Did you know…? *Everything in the building is octagonal – from the floor plan to the rubbish bins *The octagonal pond is a perfect reflection of the physical space in the building *The building...

Õrde Spring

Raplamaa

Downstream from Oblu village behind virgin soils on the right bank of the Atla River is Õrde spring which is under protection. To reach the spring, a bridge has been built on the river. Before the bogs were drained, the spring was affluent, now the water level of the spring has somewhat decreased. The spring water flows throw...

Orthodox Church Of The Holy Trinity In Lelle

Raplamaa

Pae Karstiala

Raplamaa

The Pae karst area spreads out over 2 hectares of land covering a limestone base rich in fossils. Where the alvars and bog meet there is a terrace that varies in height from 1 to 2 metres. Here you can see collapsed funnels up to a metre wide and 1.5 metres deep. Other points of interest in the area include open hollows,...

Pahkla Suurkivi

Raplamaa

In the northern part of Pahkla village and in the bordering spruce stand there are numerous large stones. The largest one of them has been named the king of Estonian stones by locals, known as Pahkla Suurkivi (Big Stone) elsewhere. Pahkla Suurkivi is a glacial boulder the circumference of which is 29.5 m and height 4.4 m. The...

Palamägi

Raplamaa

Pakamägi hill is a flat, forested limestone upland. According to the chronicles of Henry the Latvian, it was a meeting place of the tribal leaders of ancient Estonia. Did you know…? *It is said that the fire which was started as a sign of the St. George’s Night uprising was lit in the village of Raikküla on Pakamägi hill...

Paluküla Hiiemägi

Raplamaa

The Paluküla forest hill stands 106 metres above sea level. It was formed during the last ice age as the continental ice sheet retreated. Nearby you will find the Loosalu bog which, along with Keava, Imsi and other bogs, formed in place of an ice age lake. Did you know…? *Paluküla forest hill is the highest point in...

Rabivere Raba

Raplamaa

Raikküla Mõis

Raplamaa

The manor house at Raikküla is one of the most beautiful examples of Classicist architecture in Estonia. It was one of the key centres for Baltic German barons, who would gather there to hold philosophical debates. The manor is known as the family home of world-famous philosopher Hermann von Keyserling. Did you know…?...

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...

Rapla Kivisild

Rapla, Raplamaa

This bridge, which crosses the Vigala River, was built in place of the former wooden bridge in the late 19th century. A reinforced concrete structure was superimposed on the old bridge in 2009, and pedestrian bridges were added on either side. Did you know…? *The renovated bridge is the only one of its kind in the country...

Rapla Linna Pea

Rapla, Raplamaa

The ‘Head of Rapla’ is in the heart of the city in front of the cultural centre. The sculpture was a gift to the city from the Estonian Royalist Party. Did you know…? *The sculpture was created by renowned Estonian sculptor Elo Liiv *Washing the ‘Head of Rapla’ is a popular event during the annual spring cultural...

Rapla Vabadussammas

Raplamaa

This unique monument, made from dolomite from the Estonian island of Saaremaa, was consecrated on 30 September 1923 in remembrance of the 142 men from Rapla parish who died in World War I and the Estonian War of Independence. It was designed by Jaan Koort. The original monument was destroyed in 1940, but a new version was...

Sipa Ohvripärn

Raplamaa

The sacrificial lime tree at Sipa branches out into three practically where it emerges from the ground. At this point it measures 8.9 metres in circumference, with the thickest branches measuring 4.1 metres and 3.8 metres in diameter. Did you know…? *Thought to be 600 years old, it is the biggest lime tree in Estonia...

Soome Lendurite Monument

Raplamaa

On 16 August 1941 a Finnish plane dropped flyers over northern Estonia. Flying into a storm cloud, the pilot lost his bearings and, attempting to make an emergency landing, crashed into the only birch tree in an entire hay field. The pilot, Junior Sergeant Penntti Johannes Antila, and his mechanic, Antti Adolf Sairo, were...