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Hiiu County

Cities
Counties

Tallinn	Jõhvi
Pärnu	Võru
Tartu	Paide
Kuressaare	Põlva
Narva	Valga
Haapsalu	Kärdla
Rakvere	Rapla
Otepää	Jõgeva
Viljandi

Harju County	Valga County
Pärnu County	Viljandi County
Tartu County	Võru County
Saare County	Järva County
Hiiu County	Põlva County
Ida-Viru County	Rapla County
Lääne County	Jõgeva County
Lääne-Viru County

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Welcome to Hiiu County! Tourism Information Centre recommends:

Seal observation trip in Hiiumaa

Curious seals and the picturesque Hiiumaa coastline are waiting for you! During the seal observation tour we'll enjoy the sea, observe how the Hiiumaa coast looks from the sea, and watch the curious seals in action. The trips take place every weekend from May to September. The exact dates can be…

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Entrance: 30 € Advance booking only

Long House of the Hiiumaa Museum

The main house of the Hiiumaa Museum has been located in the old directors' residence of the former Kärdla Broadcloth Factory, popularly known as the Long House, since 1998. The house was constructed in the 1830s and 40s; the 60 m long house is one of the longest wooden houses in the small town of…

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Entrance: 6 € Open today

Suuremõisa castle

The baroque Suuremõisa castle was constructed between 1755 and 1760, commissioned by Countess Ebba-Margaretha von Stenbock (née De la Gardie). Count Jacob Pontus Stenbock, who inherited the estate from his mother the Countess, exchanged it in 1796 for Uuemõisa manor due to his debts. The new…

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Entrance: 5 € Open today

Café RUUDI

There is a fun café in the new Tuuletorn experience centre. Our dishes are simple yet delicious, and a little mysterious, our ingredients are local, and our people are awesome. RUUDI is a truly lovely place to spend time at.

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Ristna Lighthouse

Ristna Lighthouse is located on the Ristna northern cape (relatively close to Kõpu Lighthouse). It was built on a rise in the middle of bogs and is therefore often concealed by fog. This was also the reason that the Ristna Lighthouse was built. It was ordered from France in 1873 and started working…

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Entrance: 20 € Advance booking only

Mihkli Farm Museum

Mihkli Farm in Malvaste village is an excellent example of the rural architecture of Northern Hiiu County. The buildings are mostly from the 19th century and there, visitors can get to know the local construction practices and household items. Until the deportation of 1781, the farm was home to a…

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Kassari Horse Riding Hikes

Kassari Ratsamatkad (Horse Riding Hikes) is located on a little Kassari Island at the edge of Hiiumaa and it offers the possibility to hike on horses according to the wishes and possibilities. The hikes last from one hour to several days. On short hikes (1–5 h) you can enjoy the seaside bird…

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Rudolf Tobias House Museum

Rudolf Tobias, the founder of Estonian classical music, lived most of his childhood in this very house - today's house museum named after him, which is located in Hiiumaa. The house, built in the first half of 19th century, is one of the few buildings of this kind preserved in Estonia. It is a town…

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Rannapaargu Restaurant

With its 50 years of history, Rannapaargu Restaurant is located on Kärdla Beach. We offer delicious lunches and dinners you can enjoy with beautiful sea views and sunsets. We are located just a few minutes from Kärdla's main square. We are the only restaurant in Hiiumaa, that is open all year…

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Kaibaldi area of loose sand

The largest area of loose sand in Estonia is located on Hiiumaa! If you think you have already seen everything Hiiumaa has to offer, we invite you to discover something completely different! In the Pihla-Kaibaldi Nature Reserve, in the middle of a beautiful pine forest, there is a crescent-shaped…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Tahkuna Lighthouse

Tahkuna Lighthouse, situated on the north end of Hiiumaa, is a cast-iron lighthouse which's construction started in 1873. Assembled of cast iron parts, utilising the so-called Gordon system, it was created with prefabricated details. The details were easy to transport, making this tall tower rather…

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Kõpu lighthouse

The history of the oldest lighthouse not only in Estonia, but anywhere in the Baltic States and indeed on the Baltic Sea, stretches back 500 years, when landmarks were needed to guide ships in the Hanseatic League. The most important east-west trade route in Northern Europe passed the island of…

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Entrance: 25 € Advance booking only

Ristna beach

Ristna beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Estonia; it is located in Hiiumaa on the tip of the Kõpu peninsula. Due to the relief of the seafloor, western winds create surf waves rolling onto the beach; this is why the Ristna beach is loved by water sport enthusiasts. Sand on the Ristna…

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Windtower Experience Centre

QUIET ISLAND, GENUINE EXPERIENCE Just as Hiiumaa is very diverse with its beautiful nature and culture, the Windtower is a combination of a museum, a research centre, and a game world. You will experience something completely new while discovering this quiet island. ◊ What is the underwater world…

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Entrance: 12 € Open today

Orjaku study trail

Orjaku study trail runs mainly on the shore of the Gulf of Käina. The avifauna of the Gulf of Käina, which consists of 192 species, is interesting and biodiverse. In the autumn, 10–15 thousand water and coastal birds stop on the Gulf. The trail consists of a longer, Orjaku (2 km), and a shorter…

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Vanajõe valley study trail

The Vanajõe valley study trail forms part of the Tihu landscape reserve and winds along the banks of the prettiest river on the island of Hiiumaa and the tops of its valley, which are up to six metres high in places. It does not take long to get from one end of the trail to the other, but it has…

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Kallaste cliff in Hiiu County

Kallaste cliff is a limestone outcrop, about 400 metres long and up to 10 metres tall. There is an old pine forest on the cliff, through which you can walk along the terrace. In the southern part of the cliff, there is a biohermal reef, formed from coral and other marine invertebrates. It is one…

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Vaemla Wool Factory

The long white stone building is one of the few structures of Vaemla Manor still standing and in use. The building was built in the middle of the 19th century as a hay barn for the manor. Currently, a family company named Hiiu Vill (Hiiu Wool) operates here. The oldest wool processing machines have…

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Sääretirp

This unusual name marks the location of a unique headland. You know you are close to the destination if you see the statue of Leigri, a hero of Hiiu County. The esker runs from north-east to south-west. Its higher parts are covered with vegetation but become a beach full of pebbles. Unique trees…

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Kassari Exhibition House of the Hiiumaa Museum

The limestone main building of the Kassari Manor is home to the permanent exhibition 'Life on the island. Fire, water, air, earth.' which gives a glimpse into the everyday life and events of the people of Hiiumaa, but also leaves room for philosophical reflection and important turning points in the…

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