Tõrvanina beach is the nearest sandy beach to Kärdla. An RMK campsite has been set up under the pine trees along the beach. Tõrvanina is famous for its white singing sands and a sandy seabed. Going into the water is at your own risk, as there are no official swimming areas, nor are there lifeguards.
The experience centre Tuuletorn offers many exciting activities for the whole family. Throughout the year, you can discover Hiiumaa and, of course, the beautiful idyll of the island through various animations, games, and exhibitions. The centre has a special floor dedicated to kids who can play on…
This grillhouse located at the start of the Sääretirp road in Kassari seats up to 160 people in the summer. In fine weather, it is a perfect place for sitting outdoors, where the barbecued meals are prepared in a special barbecue shelter and the terraces full of greenery create an appetising mood…
The long white stone building is one of the few Vaemla Manor structures 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 machines (“wool wolf”, carding…
Kork, which was originally a seasonal summer cafe in Kärdla Marina, now also includes a restaurant and is also open during the winter season. The terrace with a wonderful view behind the house gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sunset. There is a play area for children and sailing ships in the…
Liivalauka beach is located 3 km from the Sõru harbour towards Tohvri. Sõru-Tohvri highway is a picturesque village road by the sea, winding between swipe wells and lighthouses of Tohvri. You can swim on your own responsibility, as this is not a designated beach and therefore has no lifeguard…
The Tahkuna Lighthouse, situated on the north end of Hiiumaa, is a cast iron lighthouse which underwent construction in 1873. Assembled of cast iron parts, utilizing the so-called Gordon system, it was created with prefabricated details, that were easy to transport. Making this tall tower rather…
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 (3 km), and a shorter…
Heilu rocks were first described and characterised by the Russian geologist Gregor Helmersen in 1871 and 1879. His name is also connected to rocks elsewhere in Estonia. With over 80 rocks on the 0.5 hectare plot, carried to their location by glacial ice, geologist Gregor Helmersen described the…
During the period from 1889 to 1891, an apostolic orthodox church and a schoolhouse for the children of the congregation were built in Puski. The peculiar choice of location has been explained by the fact that the first Russian priests of Puski did not know the local conditions. The land was owned…
This unusual name marks the location of a unique cape. You know you are close 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 becomes a beach full of pebbles. Unique trees and shrubs grow here…
Luidja beach is the perfect place for a beach holiday. The road to the beach runs through the Luidja alder forest. The 2.5 km sandy beach has been tidied up and there are four beach volleyball courts. In the summer, various events, such as the Luidja triathlon and the Luidja beach volleyball…
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…
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…
Restaurant Ungru is a seaside restaurant on the northern shore of Hiiumaa, where the atmosphere is created by a former customhouse, the environment of Suursadam and most importantly, the excellent food and service. Combining the traditional flavours and ingredients of Hiiumaa with the methods of…
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…
The Ristna Lighthouse is located on the Ristna northern cape, which is relatively close to the Kõpu Lighthouse, which is 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…
Orjaku Tower is one of the largest bird watching towers in Estonia. In spring and autumn, thousands of migratory birds can be watched from the tower while they stay in the Käina Bay. Since 1962, Käina Bay has been a protected area and has been a part of wetlands of international importance (Ramsar…
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…
The restaurant of the Roograhu Port is located right by the sea and open all year round. In addition to excellent pizzas, the selection comprises tasty soups, salads, and mains. The menu of the Roograhu port restaurant also includes seasonal fish. The restaurant at the Roograhu Port is perfect for…
