Watchtower

Old Observatory

Tartu, Tartumaa

Old Observatory is a jewel in the crown of the scientific history of the world! The research that has been carried out here has changed the way we understand our planet and the universe on more than one occasion... The observatory's director, Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve, was one of the first people in the world to...

Osmussaare tuletorn

Läänemaa

The lighthouse is situated on the NE coast of the island on a high limestone clint. The first fixed written source notes the necessity of erecting a naviga- tional aid on Osmussaar already in 1658. Another known proposal was done in 1759, which led to the construction of a beacon in 1765. Unfortunately the weathering of the...

Pakri tuletorn

Harjumaa

The first limestone lighthouse is known to have been erected on the Pakri peninsula in 1724. The location was allegedly picked by czar Peter the Great himself. In 1889, a new limestone lighthouse was built about 80m away from the old one, which was then regarded to have been built hazardously close to the edge of the...

Paralepa alumine tuletorn

Haapsalu, Läänemaa

Lighthouses Paralepa are in Haapsalu at distance of 802 m from each other. In 1916 the lighthouses were constructed, when for pass of the military ships a way between boundary the island Vormsi and the peninsula of Noarootsi increased by 40 meters of width and 5 meters of depth. The lighthouses were covered with a temporary...

Paralepa ülemine tuletorn

Haapsalu, Läänemaa

Lighthouses Paralepa are in Haapsalu at distance of 802 m from each other. In 1916 the lighthouses were constructed, when for pass of the military ships a way between boundary the island Vormsi and the peninsula of Noarootsi increased by 40 meters of width and 5 meters of depth. The lighthouses were covered with a temporary...

Porkuni Slate Museum

Lääne-Virumaa

Since 1992 limestone is declared as national stone of Estonia. Estonian baselayer is mostly limestone and Porkuni region is rich of lime and fossils. Stratotype "Porkuni" is also widely known in the field of geology. Open from May 2 to September 30 Opening hours: 11.00 – 18.00 From October to May opening hours by...

Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort Hotel

Valgamaa

In 2 accommodation complexes of the hotel we offer you rooms with all conveniences and suites. The stylish restaurant (with doors opening onto the summer terrace), most enjoyable pub with open grill-kitchen and bars are at your disposal. There are 86 double rooms with all conveniences included and 12 suites in the hotel....

Raudoja Kõrts

Harjumaa

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 Manor Accommodation

Noarootsi, Läänemaa

Saare Manor Accommodation is located in renovated manor of Baltic Germans, belonging to the von Rosen family. In addition to spending the night, You are offered catering, nature fans can discover nearby hiking track and bird watching towers, culture fans can visit the Lyckholm museum right next to home accommodation....

Sääretuka tuletorn

Saaremaa

The lighthouse is located on the Saaremaa island, Kuresaare peninsula and helps vessels to pass between islands. In 1954 the concrete lighthouse in height 15 m and 17 m over the sea was established, visibility 9 miles, the light characteristic: Fl W 1,5 s; 0,5 + 1 = 1,5 s. In 1966 the lighthouse visibility was 8 miles. In...

Sõmeri Tuletorn

Pärnumaa

Sorcerer’s Kingdom in the Primeval Valley of Lake Uhtjärv

Võrumaa

If you would like to visit and stay overnight in one of the smallest and most special countries in the world, you should head for the Sorcerer’s Kingdom in the Primeval Valley of Lake Uhtjärv. You will be welcomed by the Chief Sorcerer, Uhti, who will show you the possessions of the Sorcerer’s Kingdom and tell you its...