Harju County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Aruküla

Aruküla is a town in Harju County district, Estonia, home to about 1,829 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast and 11 museums. The must-see places are Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (10 km), Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (11 km) and Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (11 km).

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Aruküla, Estonia
Aruküla, Harju County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aruküla at a glance

Location
Harju County district, Estonia
Population
about 1,829
Coordinates
59.3669° N, 25.0762° E
Places within 50 km
86 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Aruküla

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Forts & heritage near Aruküla

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aruküla. The closest is Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aruküla

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aruküla. The closest is Lake Maardu (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Aruküla

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aruküla. The closest is Pirita Beach (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Aruküla

12 museums within 100 km of Aruküla. The closest is Kumu Art Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Aruküla

11 churches within 100 km of Aruküla. The closest is Church of Archangel Michael (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aruküla

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aruküla. The closest is Tallinn Botanic Garden (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aruküla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aruküla
  2. 11 km Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas · heritage site, Harju County
  3. 4 km Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele · heritage site, Harju County
  4. 9 km Lake Maardu · lake, Harju County
  5. 6 km Church of Archangel Michael · church, Harju County
  6. 9 km Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas · heritage site, Harju County
  7. 11 km Back to Aruküla

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    All places near Aruküla by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aruküla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3749Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs914Lake Maardu (12 km)
    Beaches & coast714Pirita Beach (23 km)
    Museums1112Kumu Art Museum (22 km)
    Churches611Church of Archangel Michael (17 km)
    Other attractions79Tallinn TV Tower (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Tallinn Botanic Garden (20 km)
    Parks44Lindamägi (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Hara (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Iru Jõekivi (17 km)
    Treks02Viitna Nature Study Trail (67 km)
    Waterfalls01Pakri Waterfall (75 km)

    Aruküla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aruküla?

    Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (heritage site, about 10 km), Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 11 km), Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 11 km), Lake Maardu (lake, about 12 km), Church of Archangel Michael (church, about 17 km), Iru Jõekivi (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aruküla?

    86 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast, 11 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aruküla?

    Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele, about 10 km by road; Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Aruküla?

    Lake Maardu, about 12 km by road; Raku Järv (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Aruküla?

    Pirita Beach, about 23 km by road; Ihasalu Päevamärk (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aruküla?

    Start in Aruküla, visit Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, then Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele, then Lake Maardu, then Church of Archangel Michael, then Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aruküla?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Aruküla

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aruküla’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aruküla on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.