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…
Since 1998, Hiiumaa Museum is located in the old residence of the directors of the former Kärdla Broadcloth Factory, popularly known as the Long House. The house was constructed in the 1830s and 40s; over 60 m long, it is the longest wooden house in Kärdla. The Long House houses workrooms and…
The Kärdla Café Day is a unique event on the shores of the Baltic Sea. On the first Saturday in August, 15 cafés open their doors and gates in private yards, public squares and places that have so far been hidden from the public. The town of Kärdla will be filled to the brim with the smell of…
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…
Kala ja Võrk is a shop/cafe right next to the entrance to Kärdla which sells fish and fishing goods. The fish are fresh and caught from the sea surrounding the island. We also sell smoked fish, dried fish, and other fish products which you can taste on the spot. You can also ask us to fillet your…
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 Paluküla Health Trail in Hiiumaa invites you to enjoy the fresh air of the island and admire the local nature. There is a 1.8 km illuminated trail, where you can walk, run, cycle, or ski – depending on the weather. Naturally, there is also a sled hill. There is also a 2.7 km trail (not…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The hiking trail runs in the western part of Hiiumaa on the dune landscape between the Gulf of Mardihansu and Tihu Lakes. Tihu Lakes are located in a marsh plain and it is not possible to swim there, but the paludified lakes can be characterised by rich and interesting biota. On the floating…
One of the biggest bird watching towers in Estonia, completed in 2000. In spring and autumn one can see thousands of migrating birds stopping to have a rest in Käina Bay.
Kristi's Ceramics Workshop (Kristi Keraamikakoda) that is open throughout the year is located in a historical wooden building at the city centre of Kärdla; the locals know it as the first house with a chimney in town. The dinnerware created at Kristi Keraamikakoda has a genuine Hiiumaa feel, being…
Kurisu sinkhole is located near Kurisu village. The upper part of the sinkhole has a diameter of about 32 metres, in the lower part it narrows down to 12 metres, and it is 6.2 metres deep. In here, the creek coming from Pihla wetland disappears under the ground. In summer, when the weather is dry…
